NASM SAQ Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Kinetic checkpoints during running movements - Answers-foot/ankle complex (point
straight and dorsiflex when it hits the ground)
knee complex (straight ahead)
LPHC (in line with legs)slight lean during acceleration)
Head (in line with LPHC)
speed agility and quickness benefits for designing a workout (3) - Answers-add intensity
and complexity
increased cardiorespiratory demand
provide variety
speed - Answers-ability to move body in one direction as fast as possible
stride rate and stride length
Frontside mechanics of sprinting - Answers-Triple flexion of front leg
hip flexion
dorsiflexion
knee flesion
neutral L/S
Backside mechanics of sprinting - Answers-Triples extenstion of back leg
plantarflex
knee ext
hip ext
l/s neutral
agility - Answers-ability to accelerate, deccelerate, and change directions quickly while
maintaining proper posture
quickness - Answers-reaction time; ability to change body position with maximal rate of
force production during functional activities
How does SAQ aid in nonathletic populations - Answers-weight loss
coordination
injury prevention
movement proficiency
increases exercise adherence, compliance, and effectiveness
Which SAQ populations benefit ? - Answers-weight loss
youth
Correct Answers
Kinetic checkpoints during running movements - Answers-foot/ankle complex (point
straight and dorsiflex when it hits the ground)
knee complex (straight ahead)
LPHC (in line with legs)slight lean during acceleration)
Head (in line with LPHC)
speed agility and quickness benefits for designing a workout (3) - Answers-add intensity
and complexity
increased cardiorespiratory demand
provide variety
speed - Answers-ability to move body in one direction as fast as possible
stride rate and stride length
Frontside mechanics of sprinting - Answers-Triple flexion of front leg
hip flexion
dorsiflexion
knee flesion
neutral L/S
Backside mechanics of sprinting - Answers-Triples extenstion of back leg
plantarflex
knee ext
hip ext
l/s neutral
agility - Answers-ability to accelerate, deccelerate, and change directions quickly while
maintaining proper posture
quickness - Answers-reaction time; ability to change body position with maximal rate of
force production during functional activities
How does SAQ aid in nonathletic populations - Answers-weight loss
coordination
injury prevention
movement proficiency
increases exercise adherence, compliance, and effectiveness
Which SAQ populations benefit ? - Answers-weight loss
youth
