NASM Personal Training Certification
Exam
Muscle imbalances - ANS-alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Obesity - ANS-The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person
with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her
recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - ANS-30 or greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds
over the recommended weight - ANS-overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the
bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - ANS-blood lipids
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate
usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins - ANS-diabetes mellitus
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased
flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability - ANS-deconditioned
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors
that sense body positions and limb movement - ANS-proprioception
an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to
use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability
balls and single-leg squats versus traditional) - ANS-proprioceptively enriched
movement
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of
training - ANS-phases of training
a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - ANS-muscular endurance
the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together
in all planes of motion - ANS-neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to
prevent injury and/or tension at the joints? - ANS-stabilization training
,the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power - ANS-prime mover
set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between
them - ANS-superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth?
- ANS-Hypertrophy training
ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time - ANS-rate
of force production
the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems - ANS-
human movement systems
a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication
network within the human body - ANS-nervous system
the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external
environment - ANS-sensory function
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information to allow
proper decision making, which produces the appropriate response - ANS-integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information - ANS-motor function
the functional unit of the nervous system - ANS-neuron
These neurons transmit nerve impulses from effector sites via receptors to the brain and
spinal cord -- respond to touch, sound, light and other stimuli - ANS-sensory neurons
transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another - ANS-interneurons
transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites - ANS-motor
neurons
the portion of the nervous system the consists of the brain and spinal cord - ANS-central
nervous system
cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body - ANS-peripheral nervous
system
sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion and pressure in body tissues -
ANS-mechanoreceptors
, receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change - ANS-
muscle spindles
receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change -
ANS-golgi tendon organs
receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and declaration of
the joint - ANS-joint receptors
the body's framework, composed of bones and joints - ANS-skeletal system
provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs - ANS-bones
junctions of bones, muscles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs - ANS-
joints
portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column -
ANS-axial skeleton
portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities - ANS-
appendicular skeleton
The "link" between the axial and appendicular skeletons - ANS-pelvic girdle
the process of resorption and formation of bone - ANS-remodeling
a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue - ANS-osteoclasts
a type of cell that is responsible for bone formation - ANS-osteoblasts
the end of long bones, which is mainly composed of cancellous bone, and house much
of the red marrow involved in red blood cell production - ANS-epiphysis
the shaft portion of a long bone - ANS-diaphysis
the region of a long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis -- a layer of
cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs - ANS-epiphyseal
plate
a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all bone -
ANS-periosteum
the central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored - ANS-medullar cavity
cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bone - ANS-articular cartilage
Exam
Muscle imbalances - ANS-alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Obesity - ANS-The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person
with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her
recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - ANS-30 or greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds
over the recommended weight - ANS-overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the
bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - ANS-blood lipids
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate
usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins - ANS-diabetes mellitus
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased
flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability - ANS-deconditioned
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors
that sense body positions and limb movement - ANS-proprioception
an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to
use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability
balls and single-leg squats versus traditional) - ANS-proprioceptively enriched
movement
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of
training - ANS-phases of training
a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - ANS-muscular endurance
the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together
in all planes of motion - ANS-neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to
prevent injury and/or tension at the joints? - ANS-stabilization training
,the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power - ANS-prime mover
set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between
them - ANS-superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth?
- ANS-Hypertrophy training
ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time - ANS-rate
of force production
the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems - ANS-
human movement systems
a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication
network within the human body - ANS-nervous system
the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external
environment - ANS-sensory function
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information to allow
proper decision making, which produces the appropriate response - ANS-integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information - ANS-motor function
the functional unit of the nervous system - ANS-neuron
These neurons transmit nerve impulses from effector sites via receptors to the brain and
spinal cord -- respond to touch, sound, light and other stimuli - ANS-sensory neurons
transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another - ANS-interneurons
transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites - ANS-motor
neurons
the portion of the nervous system the consists of the brain and spinal cord - ANS-central
nervous system
cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body - ANS-peripheral nervous
system
sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion and pressure in body tissues -
ANS-mechanoreceptors
, receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change - ANS-
muscle spindles
receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change -
ANS-golgi tendon organs
receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and declaration of
the joint - ANS-joint receptors
the body's framework, composed of bones and joints - ANS-skeletal system
provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs - ANS-bones
junctions of bones, muscles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs - ANS-
joints
portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column -
ANS-axial skeleton
portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities - ANS-
appendicular skeleton
The "link" between the axial and appendicular skeletons - ANS-pelvic girdle
the process of resorption and formation of bone - ANS-remodeling
a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue - ANS-osteoclasts
a type of cell that is responsible for bone formation - ANS-osteoblasts
the end of long bones, which is mainly composed of cancellous bone, and house much
of the red marrow involved in red blood cell production - ANS-epiphysis
the shaft portion of a long bone - ANS-diaphysis
the region of a long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis -- a layer of
cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs - ANS-epiphyseal
plate
a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all bone -
ANS-periosteum
the central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored - ANS-medullar cavity
cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bone - ANS-articular cartilage
