NASM PES PRACTICE EXAM 2 2026 REVISION
NOTES AND STRUCTURED ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Which of the following parts of the body is not subject to
increases in density through resistance training? Answer: Nerves
◉ A client is performing a dumbbell overhead press exercise. How
should the fitness professional spot their client? Answer: The
Fitness professional should spot the clients at the wrist
◉ The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip
extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of
what key term? Answer: Synergistic dominance
◉ With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of
each drill for young athletes to perform? Answer: 1-4 sets
◉ Which is a power-focused exercise for the back musculature?
Answer: Medicine pall pullover throw
◉ Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the
core? Answer: Transverse Abdominis
, ◉ What are common physical characteristics of those with
emphysema? Answer: Those with emphysema are frequently
underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck muscles.
◉ What is the scientific term that describes the nervous system's
role in the contract/relax relationship between agonists and
antagonists? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
◉ For an individual training in stage 1, what training volume and
frequency would qualify that person to progress to stage 2? Answer:
Ability to maintain zone 1 intensity for at least 30 minutes, 3 times
per week
◉ What is adaptive thermogenesis? Answer: Metabolic adaptations
and changes in energy expenditure due to changes in energy intake
◉ Which of the following is considered a deep muscle of the core?
Answer: Rotatores
◉ Which of the following effects of the cardiovascular system occurs
during exercise? Answer: Increased ventricle pooling
◉ Which component of SAQ involves the ability to react to a
stimulus (i.e., reaction time) and appropriately change the motion of
NOTES AND STRUCTURED ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Which of the following parts of the body is not subject to
increases in density through resistance training? Answer: Nerves
◉ A client is performing a dumbbell overhead press exercise. How
should the fitness professional spot their client? Answer: The
Fitness professional should spot the clients at the wrist
◉ The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip
extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of
what key term? Answer: Synergistic dominance
◉ With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of
each drill for young athletes to perform? Answer: 1-4 sets
◉ Which is a power-focused exercise for the back musculature?
Answer: Medicine pall pullover throw
◉ Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the
core? Answer: Transverse Abdominis
, ◉ What are common physical characteristics of those with
emphysema? Answer: Those with emphysema are frequently
underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck muscles.
◉ What is the scientific term that describes the nervous system's
role in the contract/relax relationship between agonists and
antagonists? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
◉ For an individual training in stage 1, what training volume and
frequency would qualify that person to progress to stage 2? Answer:
Ability to maintain zone 1 intensity for at least 30 minutes, 3 times
per week
◉ What is adaptive thermogenesis? Answer: Metabolic adaptations
and changes in energy expenditure due to changes in energy intake
◉ Which of the following is considered a deep muscle of the core?
Answer: Rotatores
◉ Which of the following effects of the cardiovascular system occurs
during exercise? Answer: Increased ventricle pooling
◉ Which component of SAQ involves the ability to react to a
stimulus (i.e., reaction time) and appropriately change the motion of
