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When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? 35.0-39.99 What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concen...

When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Obj...

Davis's law states which of the following? Select one: a. A chronically shortened muscle will demonstrate poor neuromuscular efficiency. b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress. c. A tight agonist muscle will decrease neural drive to its functional antagonist. d. The body will seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns. b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior pe...

What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex? A. Achilles tendonitis and athlete's foot B. Strains and heel spurs C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis D. Plantar fasciitis and shin splints C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification? A. Every 2 years B. Every 3 years C. Every year D. Every 5 years A. Every 2 years

Obesity BMI of 30 or higher Overweight BMI over 25 OPT Model stabilization-strength endurance-muscular development-max strength-power Acute Disease symptoms develop rapidly Chronic Disease persists for long duration, cannot be cured altogether LDL cholesterol Bad- Should be less than 100 HDL cholesterol Good- Should be kept around 60 Type 1 Diabetes Genetic- cannot prevented

After leaving the left ventricle, blood enters which of the following structures? Select one: a. Superior vena cava b. Aorta c. Inferior vena cava d. Pulmonary artery Aorta Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes? Select one: a. Condyloid b. Pivot c. Saddle d. Hinge Condyloid

SCOFF questionnaire Basic yet reliable set of five questions that help assess whether an eating disorder exists. Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full? Do you worry that you have lost Control over how much you eat? Have you recently lost more than One stone (14 lbs) in a 3-month period? Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin? Would you say that Food dominates your life? Scientific Method The process of formulating explanations about ...

5 Phases of OPT Model -Stabilization Endurance -Strength Endurance - Muscular Development -Maximal Strength -Power Homeostasis Human body ability to respond to stress and make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. Acute Disease medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated an healed in a short period of time e.g. bronchitis. Left untreated bronchitis could become a chronic illness. Chronic Disease a medical condition that persists long ter...

Muscle imbalances alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Obesity 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? 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 overweight These are also known as cholesterol and triglyceride...

Which of the following glands releases growth hormone during childhood up until puberty? Select one: a. Pituitary gland b. Holocrine gland c. Adrenal gland d. Thyroid gland a Which term refers to the body being in equilibrium and stationary? Select one: a. Neuromuscular efficiency b. Balance c. Posture d. Functional efficiency b Which term refers to fibrous connective tissues that connect bone to bone and provide static and dynamic stability as well as input to the nervous s...

The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using...? reciprocal inhibition The ...

Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel that makes it difficult to walk? Plantar fasciitis Before studying to become an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential? Marketing her servic...

Subjective Information Information that is gathered from a prospective client to give the health and fitness professional feedback regarding personal history such as occupation, lifestyle and medical background. Program Design A purposeful system or plan put together to help an individual achieve a specific goal. Biomechanics A study that uses principals of physics to quantitatively study how forces interact within a living body. Dietary Supplement A substance that completes or make...

B. PhysiologistC. PhysiotherapistD. Psychiatrist - Correct answer-D. Psychiatrist One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of thefollowing would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. - Correct answer-C. Refer to a certifiedpersonal trainer...

B. PhysiologistC. PhysiotherapistD. Psychiatrist - Correct answer-D. Psychiatrist One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of thefollowing would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. - Correct answer-C. Refer to a certifiedpersonal trainer...

What percentage of adults are do not meet recommended activity guidelines? 80% BMI Normal 18.5-24.9 Overweight BMI 25-29.9 Obese BMI over 30 Bad Blood Pressure Hypertension= 140/90 normal blood pressure 120/80 140 systolic It is specifically the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

The upper trapezius works with what muscles as a force couple to create upward rotation of the scapula Serratus anterior What predominant anatomical position of muscle groups would be enhanced by using pulling motions Posterior What type of training would most likely lead to increased levels of testosterone insulin like growth factors and growth hormone Overload training that is of a high intensity with limited rest period What is the acceptable macro nutrient range for fat in the d...

When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? 35.0-39.99 What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concen...

When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Obj...

Davis's law states which of the following? Select one: a. A chronically shortened muscle will demonstrate poor neuromuscular efficiency. b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress. c. A tight agonist muscle will decrease neural drive to its functional antagonist. d. The body will seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns. b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior pe...