NASM Midterm Exam Questions with
Multiple Choice
a). An individual who is 20 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
b). An individual who is 10 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
c). An individual with a body mass index equal to or less than 20
d). An individual with a body mass index equal to or higher than 30
correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which of the following is an example that exhibits the
conditions for being classified as obese?
a. Resistance development
b. Exhaustion
c. DOMS
d. Alarm reaction
correct answer: B - ANSWER-A client has been training in Phase 2 for 4 months. She is
now experienceing joint pain and emotional fatigue. What stage of the general
adaptation syndrome is she most likely in?
a. 230
b. 220
c. 210
d. 200
correct answer: B - ANSWER-Which of the following is the correct number to subtract
age from when calculating a person's estimated maximal heart rate?
a. Lunge to two-arm press
b. Repeat squat jumps
c. Multiplanar step-up balance, curl, to overhead press
d. Barbell squat
correct answer: C - ANSWER-Which of the following exercises is the best example of a
Stabilization Level exercise?
a. Principle of overload
b. Principle of progression
c. Principle of individualism
d. Principle of specificity
, correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which principle states the body will specifically adapt to
the type of demand placed on it?
a. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and shoulder complex
b. Feet, knees, and shoulder complex
c. Feet and knees
d. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, feet, and knees
correct answer: A - ANSWER-When a client is performing the overhead squat
assessment from the lateral view, which of the following kinetic chain checkpoints are
you observing?
a. Oscillate on the tender spot.
b. Roll away from the tender spot.
c. Hold the spot for 30 seconds.
d. Perform a large rolling motion across the spot.
correct answer: C - ANSWER-Daniel is foam-rolling the piriformis after a workout.
Which of the following steps should he take when he encounters a tender spot?
a. Scapulae
b. Clavicles
c. Femurs
d. Patellae
correct answer: A - ANSWER-Which of the following should be retracted and depressed
during the mid phase of a standing cable row?
a. Biceps femoris
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Latissimus dorsi
correct answer: D - ANSWER-While performing the overhead squat assessment, the
personal trainer observes a client demonstrating a low back arch movement
dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is probably overactive?
a. The squat curl
b. The inverted row
c. The floor cobra
d. The reverse crunch
correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying
on one's back and raising the hips off a bench?
a. Lower-extremity strength assessment: squat
Multiple Choice
a). An individual who is 20 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
b). An individual who is 10 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
c). An individual with a body mass index equal to or less than 20
d). An individual with a body mass index equal to or higher than 30
correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which of the following is an example that exhibits the
conditions for being classified as obese?
a. Resistance development
b. Exhaustion
c. DOMS
d. Alarm reaction
correct answer: B - ANSWER-A client has been training in Phase 2 for 4 months. She is
now experienceing joint pain and emotional fatigue. What stage of the general
adaptation syndrome is she most likely in?
a. 230
b. 220
c. 210
d. 200
correct answer: B - ANSWER-Which of the following is the correct number to subtract
age from when calculating a person's estimated maximal heart rate?
a. Lunge to two-arm press
b. Repeat squat jumps
c. Multiplanar step-up balance, curl, to overhead press
d. Barbell squat
correct answer: C - ANSWER-Which of the following exercises is the best example of a
Stabilization Level exercise?
a. Principle of overload
b. Principle of progression
c. Principle of individualism
d. Principle of specificity
, correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which principle states the body will specifically adapt to
the type of demand placed on it?
a. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and shoulder complex
b. Feet, knees, and shoulder complex
c. Feet and knees
d. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, feet, and knees
correct answer: A - ANSWER-When a client is performing the overhead squat
assessment from the lateral view, which of the following kinetic chain checkpoints are
you observing?
a. Oscillate on the tender spot.
b. Roll away from the tender spot.
c. Hold the spot for 30 seconds.
d. Perform a large rolling motion across the spot.
correct answer: C - ANSWER-Daniel is foam-rolling the piriformis after a workout.
Which of the following steps should he take when he encounters a tender spot?
a. Scapulae
b. Clavicles
c. Femurs
d. Patellae
correct answer: A - ANSWER-Which of the following should be retracted and depressed
during the mid phase of a standing cable row?
a. Biceps femoris
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Latissimus dorsi
correct answer: D - ANSWER-While performing the overhead squat assessment, the
personal trainer observes a client demonstrating a low back arch movement
dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is probably overactive?
a. The squat curl
b. The inverted row
c. The floor cobra
d. The reverse crunch
correct answer: D - ANSWER-Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying
on one's back and raising the hips off a bench?
a. Lower-extremity strength assessment: squat
