Which of the following would be most useful in determining shoulder complex compensations?

Pushing assessment, lateral view

Which of the following is the first phase of the OPT model?

Stabilization Endurance Training

BMI is a quick and easy method to determine...

whether a client's wight is appropriate for their height

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Davies test assessment?

Assessing upper extremity agility and stabilization

what happens as a result of repetitive movements

create a pattern overload to muscles and joints

Which of the following is worked in a resistance training in order to make endurance in legs?

exercises that involve light weight and high repetitions

which of the following is an effect of an ankle sprain

a decrease in neural control of glut. max. & glut. med.

the appropriate position for pushing assessment is ___.

abdomen drawn inward, feet in split stance with toes forward

overweight is classified as being:

25-30 lbs over the recommended body weight

Which of the following is less likely to be an amenity at medium sized fitness facility?

Stupid Freaking question, Swimming pools.

Acute variables determine which of the following?

The amount of stress placed on the body

Which of the following falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition?

Discuss between chronic diseases & nutrient deficiencies

What is the definition of a muscle imbalance?

Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint

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1
What is the rate of obesity for adults in the United States?
One-third
One-half
One-quarter
One-eighth
2
This type of disease is the result of the pancreas not producing insulin.
Diabetes Type 1
Adult Diabetes Type 3
Diabetes Type 2
3
Which of the following would be most useful in determining shoulder complex compensations?
Overheard squat assessment, anterior view
Shark skill test, anterior view
L.E.F.T. test, lateral view
Pushing assessment, lateral view
4
Which of the physiological effects is observed in a client who has undertaken the OPT program?
Decrease in cardiorespiratory efficiency
Increase in cholesterol levels
Decrease in metabolic efficiency
Increase in bone density
5
what does the integrated training and OPT model NOT consist of?
mobility
a & b
strength
power
6
Joint dysfunction creates ___, which alters balance and leads to tissue overload and injury
autogenic inhibition
muscle inhibition
synergist dominance
postural equilibrium
7
OPT model is divided into 3 levels of training: stabilization, strength, & _____.
Volume
Intensity
Power
Flexibility
8
Which of the following is the first phase of the OPT model?
Strength Endurance Training
Hypertrophy Training
Stabilization Endurance Training
9
obesity is classified as having
BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
BMI of 30 and higher
BMI between 25 and 29.9
BMI under 18.5
10
which involves position of client in the center box of grid, w/ hands on hips & standing on leg
pulling assessment
shark skills test
overhead squat assessment
davies test
11
___ is designed to increase joint range of motion and correct altered joint motion
Active flexibility
Corrective flexibility
Passive flexibility
Functional flexibility
12
What is the name of this BMI Machine?
Skinfold
Circumference tape
Hydrostatic Weighing
Dexa
13
_ _is a condition in which blood glucose or "blood sugar" is unable to enter cells
Diabetes Myoma
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Melanoma
14
Which of the following physiological effects is seen in a client who has taken the OPT program?
decrease in metabolic efficiency
increase in bone density
increase cholesterol
decrease in cardiorespiratory efficiency
15
BMI is a quick and easy method to determine...
client's lean body mass
whether a client's wight is appropriate for their height
whether a client's fat mass is within their percent fat
client's muscle mass
16
A triplanar movement that is associated with force reduction
pronators
flexion
Pronation
flexors
17
in a overhead squat assessment, the client's arms fall forward. which are considered overactive
lower trapezius
rotator cuff
pectoralis minor
erector spinae
18
A pronation distortion syndrome is characterized by..
forward head and rounded shoulders
anterior tilt to the pelvis
flat feet and knock knees
a backward head and flat shoulders
19
An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves, producing a top and bottom half
frontal plane
Triple extension
Transverse plane
Range of motion
20
one of the training strategies for the stabilization level is:
high load, low repetitions
low load, high repetitions
high load, high repetition
low load, low repetitions
21
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Davies test assessment?
Assessing dynamic flexibility & integrated body strength
Assessing lower extremity agility and balance
Estimating one-rep maximum and upper extremity strength
Assessing upper extremity agility and stabilization
22
The study of how forces affect the living body
Biomechanics
adduction
flexors
kinesiology
23
what happens as a result of repetitive movements
provide good functioning of the kinetic chain
help avoid musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction
they lead to poor cardiorespiratory conditioning
create a pattern overload to muscles and joints
24
Obesity is classified as having
BMI under 18.5 .
BMI of 30 or greater
BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
BMI between 25 and 29.9
25
the client's feet turn out during the overhead squat assessment, which is the overactive muscle
lateral gastrocnemius
medial hamstring
gracilis
sartorius
26
during a single leg squat, the trainer notices the knee drawing in, what muscle is underactive
adductor brevis
vastus lateralis
biceps femoris
gluteus medius
27
Which of the following is worked in a resistance training in order to make endurance in legs?
controlled, unstable exercises at slower speeds
exercises that involve light weight and high repetitions
prolonged bouts of execises at slower speeds
low loads
28
The amount of movement produces by one or multiple joints
anatomic position
static posture
Range of motion
Abductors
29
which of the following is an effect of an ankle sprain
decreased neural control to stabilizing muscles of the ankle
decrease in neural control to stabilize the patella
a decrease in neural control of glut. max. & glut. med.
decreased neural control of the rotator cuff muscles
30
nitrates are generally prescribed for?
peripheral edema
bronchial smooth muscle constriction
low blood pressure
congestive heart failure
31
A bending at a joint where the relative angle between two adjoining segments increases
Flexion
Extension
Supinator's
Extensors
32
Rotation of the limb of a body segment away from the midline of the body
External rotation
internal rotation
Frontal plane
adduction
33
An equal and opposite external force that is exerted back onto the body by the ground
anatomic position
adduction
Qualitative analysis
Ground force reaction
34
the appropriate position for pushing assessment is ___.
standing with arms raised overhead with elbows extended
abdomen drawn inward, feet in split stance with toes forward
hands on the hips & eyes focused on object straight ahead
feet shoulders-width apart in a squat position
35
a client's head protrudes during a pulling assessment. which should be stretched?
longus coli
sternocleidomastoid
longus capitis
supraspinatus
36
according to blood pressure measurements,___ represents the pressure after the heart contracts
diastolic
systolic
medial
distal
37
overweight is classified as being:
5-10 lbs over the recommended body weight
35-40 lbs over the recommended body weight
25-30 lbs over the recommended body weight
15-20 lbs over the recommended body weight
38
Which of the following is less likely to be an amenity at medium sized fitness facility?
Stupid Freaking question
Child care.
Swimming pools.
Group personal training.
39
to calculate a persons percentage of body fat,_ is one of the sites of the skinfold measurement
Triceps
calves
chest
thigh
40
which type of exercises should a personal trainer recommend to a client who is in phase 1
balance-strength
balance-power
balance-stabilization
balance-modification exercise
41
which of the following is classified as a carbohydrate?
monosaccharide
phenylalanine
insulin
cholecystokinin
42
Acute variables determine which of the following?
Proper kinetic chain alignment
What type of workout is being done
The amount of stress placed on the body
Progression of the exercise
43
working with arms overhead for long periods can lead to shoulder and neck soreness as a result?
tightness in latissimuss dorsi
tightness in the soleus
weakness in the gastronemius
weakness in the rotator cuff
44
In balance training, alterations in kinetic chain before, during, or after exercise can lead to
an increase in force production
flawed movement patterns
an increase in motor unit synchronization
postural equilibrium
45
__represents the pressure in the arterial system when the heart is resting & filling with blood
distal
medial
systolic
diastolic
46
A triplanar motion that is associated with force production
adductors
flexors
supination
abductors
47
identify an effect of dehydration.
decreased use of muscle glycogen
decreased core temperature
increased sodium excretion
increased heart rate
48
Which of the following falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition?
Provide client w/ a detailed individual nutrition assesment
Recommend nutritional therapy for client w/ RA
Write individualized meal plans for a client.
Discuss between chronic diseases & nutrient deficiencies
49
which of the following is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for daily protein intake?
g/kg
0.8 g/kg
1.4 g/kg
2.0 g/kg
50
Static stretching is a form of which of the following?
Corrective flexibility
Passive flexibility
Active flexibility
Dynamic flexibility
51
What is the definition of a muscle imbalance?
Synergist takes over the function of weak or prime mover
Soft tissue models along the lines of stress
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Body seeks the path of resistance during functional pattern
52
__ is a legal supplement commonly used by strength athletics for building muscle mass.
gestrinone
creatine
tiamterence
darbepoietin
53
deconditioned is a state of lost physical fitness.
false
true
54
A client experiences a(n) _____ as a result of the OPT model training.
decrease in body balance
decrease in tensile muscle strength
increase in lean body mass
increase in body fat
55
What are the 3 levels of the OPT model?
flexibility, endurance, max strength
stabilization, strength, power
health, wellness, performance
56
one gram of carbohydrate yields _____ calories.
six
two
three
four
57
A body segment is moving towards the mid-line of the body
midline
External rotation
adduction
pronators
58
According to NASM, which of the following is included in a CPT ís list of responsibilities?
Conducting personalized assessments for clients
Staying updated about novel training regimens
Prescribing medications to clients
Organizing clients into groups based on common requirements
59
which of the following is a part of the subjective information gathered in a fitness assessment
body compostiton
occupation
physiological measurement
pulse
60
what is the strategy for hypertrophy training?
high volume, moderate-high loads, moderate-low reps(6-12)
low volume, moderate-high loads,moderate-low reps(6-12)
high volume, low-moderate loads,moderate-high reps(12-15)
61
An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves, Producing front and back halves
Transverse plane
Frontal plane
anterior-posterior axis
anatomic position
62
approximatly what amount of water should a man who is sendentary consume on a daily basis?
3.7 L (13 cups)
1.2 L (5 cups)
2.0 L (8 cups)
2.2 L (9 cups)
63
A muscle that produces pronation of a limb or body segment
Supinators
Flexors
Abductors
Pronators
64
Which of the following is true of balance?
it is based on center of gravity rather than support
it is attained by increasing force and stabilization
it is both static and a dynamic process
it is dependent only on external factors
65
Which of the following best describe the scope of practice for a fitness professional?
proven theories that can be applied to exact fitness program
methods that a trainer takes in accordance w/ certification
help a trainer decide the #of clients he can train at a time
66
client's head protrudes during pulling assessment. Which muscles should be stretched?
Sternocleidomastoid
Supraspinatus
Longus Capitis
Longus coli
67
Which of the following does the NASM certification help fitness professionals accomplish?
helps trainers accomplish their own fitness-related goals
provides trainers w/ required knowledge to start careers
trainers taking this course will be licensed professionals
68
which exercises is most appropriate for the goal of targeting the local core stabilizers
overhead medicine ball throws
incline reverse crunch
back extension
prone iso-ab
69
The ability to sense body position and limb movement:
kinesthesia
proprioception
YOU BETTER KNOW THIS ONE
70
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Flexion
Abduction
Adduction
71
deoxygenated blood pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through which of the following?
pulmonary veins
aortic valve
pulmonary arteries
aortic arch
72
a ___ refers to something that enhances athletic performance.
abiogenic aid
nootropic aid
ergogenic aid
ergonomic aid
73
the actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed to undertake
scope of practice
HIPPA
all of the above
malpractice
74
what is a superset?
set of two exercises performed back to back (20sec rest)
set of two exercises performed back to back (30sec rest)
set of two exercise performed back to back (no rest time)
set of two exercises performed back to back (15sec rest)
75
A muscle that produces adduction of a limb or joint
abductors
Extension
Adductors
pronators
76
what is the rate of obesity for adults in the united states?
1/8
1/25
1/2
1/3
77
occurring in more than one plane of motion
Multi-planar
static posture
Extensors
Triple flexion
78
The power level of the OPT consists of which of the following phases?
Phase 2
Phase 5
Phase 3
79
A straight line that cuts through the body from front to back
sagittal plane
frontal plane
anterior-posterior axis
longitudinal Plane
80
which of the following is otherwise referred to as a reaction time?
quickness
agility
speed
nimbleness
81
Lost phys fitness which includes muscle imbalance, decreased flexibility&lack of core stability
deconditioned
stressed
proprioception
82
Identify a true statement about skeletal muscle
It is composed of intercalated discs
Skeletal muscle fiber is shorter than cardiac muscle fiber
It is a voluntary muscle
Skeletal muscle fibers are shorter than cardiac muscle fiber
83
The leading cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in adults is:
Achilles injuries
Low back pain
Rotator cuff pain
84
____ are a group of compounds that include triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.
minerals
polysaccharides
lipids
nucleic acids
85
which is an example that exhibits the conditions for being obese?
individual with a body mass index equal to or higher than 30
individual is 20 lbs over the ideal weight for their height
individual is 10 lbs over the ideal weight for their height
individual with a body mass index equal to or less than 20
86
A muscle that produces flexion of a limb or joint
Flexors
Abductors
Extensors
Pronators
87
low back injuries can cause....
decreased neural control to stabilize the muscles of core
increase in the neural control to stabilize the patella
decrease in neural control to the glut.max. & glut. med.
increased neural control of rotator cuff muscles
88
which of the following best describes the purpose of the davies test assessment?
estimating one-rep maximum and upper extremity strength
dynamic flexibility & integrated total body strength
assessing lower extremity agility and balance
assessing upper extremity agility and stabilization
89
what are physical benefits of the OPT model?
increase lean body mass
increase body fat
both a & b
decrease body fat
90
What best describes the clientele of a small group training facility?
Busy working professionals.
Middle aged, overweight women.
Affluent populations and established families.
Younger, competitive type of individuals.
91
what is the effect of beta-blockers on the heart
decrease the heart rate
stop the heartbeat
increase the heart rate
no effect on the heartbeat
92
An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves,producing a left and right half
Frontal plane
sagittal plane
range of motion
Transverse plane
93
a health and fitness professional should...
screen clients for exercise limitations
prescribe different diets for different clients
diagnose the medical or health conditions
provide treatment for health conditions
94
Mr.Ewing is trying to get his beach bod. what is a phase 2 superset exercise for his chest?
stability ball pushup & stability dumbbell row
regular pushups
barbell bench press & stability ball pushup
seated cable row & stability ball pushup
95
client feet turn out performing overhead squat. Which of the following is overactive muscle?
Medial hamstring
Sartorius
Gracilis
Lateral gastrocnemius
96
identify the method used to estimate the amount of subcutaneous fat beneath the skin.
skinfold measurement
underwater weighing
body mass index
circumference measurement
97
Which of the following is the first phase of the OPT model?
Maximal Strength Training
Stabilization Endurance Training
Strength Endurance Training
Hypertrophy Training
98
Which of the types of facilities will most likely have the most flexibility in your scheduling?
Large fitness facilities.
Corporate wellness facilities.
Medium sized facilities.
Small group training facilities.
99
a multijoint exercise that involves flexion at the hip, knee, and ankle
Triple extension
multi-planar
Triple flexion
Flexors
100
The starting point from which an individual moves
triple extension
Multi-planar
anatomic position
Static posture
101
the combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body:
power, endurance, stretching
flexibility, endurance, max strength
stabilization, strength, power
health, wellness, performance
102
which of the following is true of the OPT model?
designed for people who are at risk of cognitive impairment
can be used only in a group setting
start with an assessment of an individual's eating habits
focus on people w/ more structural imbalances & injury prone
103
A high-protein diet is commonly associated with...
a decrease in glycogen stores
a decrease in urea population
a decreased risk of dehydration
an increase in fiber intake
104
a lower crossed syndrome is characterized by..
a backward heat and flat shoulders
anterior tilt to the pelvis
forward head and rounded shoulders
flat feet and knock knees
105
identify a performance assessment test used to measure upper extremity agility & stabilization
shark skills test
rockport walk test
davies test
YMCA 3- multiple step test
106
What is the minimum recommended dose of moderate physical activity for adults?
30 min x 5 days per week
30 min x 2 days per week
15 min x 5 days per week
107
Which of the requirements is necessary for a pt to recertify his NASM-CPT certification?
Submit an online CPR and first aid certification
Earn 2 continuing education units
Acquire 20 hr of hands-on work experience
Complete a 10-hr internship or apprenticeship
108
what is the 3rd level of the strength level?
hypertrophy training
maximal strength training
strength endurance training
109
what are the 3 phases of the strength level on the opt model?
power, strength, stabilization
strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximal strength
strength endurance, hypertrophy, minimal strength
maximal strength, hypertrophy, stabilization endurance
110
Identify a alternate name for plyometric training
integrated training
functional training
reactive training
stabilization training
111
An imaginary long, straight line that cuts through the body from top to bottom
Longitudinal axis
Transverse plane
Frontal plane
anterior-posterior axis
112
what is the purpose of a push-up test?
to estimate a cardiovasular starting point
to assess lower extremity agility
to reduce the pressure within the arterial system
to measure muscular endurance of the upper body
113
That which is contained within an imaginary line that splits the body into equal halves
Supination
Longitudinal axis
Anterior-posterior axis
Midline
114
A muscle that produces supination of a limb or body segment
Supinators
Flexors
Abductors
Extensors
115
a bending at a joint where the relative angle between to adjoining segments decreases
Extension
flexors
Extensors
Flexion
116
Maintenance of__is integrated process requiring optimal muscular balance and joint dynamics
dynamic equilibrium
static equilibrium
postural equilibrium
117
What type of knee injury has a strong correlation with the development of arthritis?
Lateral Meniscus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
118
which is included in a certified professional trainer's list of responsibilities
organizing clients into groups based on common requirements
prescribing medications to clients
staying updated about novel training regimens
conducting personalized assessments for clients
119
Rotation of the limb or body segment toward the midline of the body
External rotation
flexors
Internal Rotation
Pronation
120
A muscle that produces extension of a limb or joint
External Rotation
Extension
Flexors
Extensors
121
Primary cause of Muscular Dysfunction is attributed to _
obesity
overload of the muscular system
physical inactivity
122
During the overhead squat assessment, client's arms fall forward. Which muscles are overactive?
Pectoralis minor
Lower trapezius
Rotator cuff
Erector spinae
123
A body's motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli is called
arthrokinematics
homeostasis
force-couple
motor behavior
124
standard posture wherein the body stands upright, with hands beside trunk, palms & face forward
midline
frontal plane
Kinesiology
Anatomic position
125
the __ can also be used to determine training intensities of the bench press
overhead squat assessment
lower extremity strength assessment
upper extremity strength assessment
single-leg squat assessment
126
which of the following exercises is a dynamic stretch?
single-leg squat touchdown
Static 90/90 hamstring stretch
active latissimus dorsi ball stretch
step-up to balance
127
body composition refers to...
relative percentage of body weight that is fat tissue
percentage of body weight that is fat versus fat-free tissue
percentage of body weight
relative percentage of body weight that is fat-free tissue
128
A multipoint exercise that involves extension at the hip, knee, and ankle
Triple Flexion
Abduction
Static Posture
Triple Extension
129
using proper techniques and combining them with the observations to get an educated evaluation
quantitative analysis
range of motion
biomechanics
qualitative analysis
130
is employed in a resistance training workout to develop muscular endurance of the legs?
Exercises that involve light weights and high repetitions
Prolonged bouts of exercise with rest periods in between
Controlled, unstable exercises at slower speeds
Low-load, high-velocity contractions performed in plyometric
131
which of the following falls within the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for protein
40%
60%
30%
50%
132
What is the postural distortion syndrome characterized by flat feet and knock-knees?
Pronation cross syndrome
Upper crossed syndrome
Lower cross syndrome
Pronation distortion syndrome
133
Which of following is outside of pt's SOP, according to Code of Professional Conduct?
Design training program to correct muscle imbalance
Provide flexibility training to help client w/ med clearance
Give nutrition counseling 4 client w/ signs 4 eat disorder
Ask about medications client has been given
134
shoulder injuries result in....
decreased neural control to stabilizing muscles of the spine
altered neural control of rotator cuff muscles
increase in the neural control to muscles of the patella
decrease neural control to glut. max. and glut. med. muscles
135
where is the rectus femoris located?
back
leg
foot
arm
136
Rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward
Abduction
Pronation
Supination
137
what two exercises does a superset consist of?
traditional exercise and overload exercise
nope.
traditional exercises and stabilization exercise
power exercise and mobility exercise
138
Which of the following is an advantage of owning a fitness facility?
These facilities are exempted from local ordinances.
facilities are highly appealing to personalized clientele.
These facilities are usually tax-free units.
facilities are free from community network/client retention.
139
A body segment is moving away from the midline of the body
Abductors
adductors
Abduction
pronators
140
A health and fitness assessment is designed to...
provide the best treatment using new scientific methods
diagnose the medical & health conditions
prescribe medication based on health conditons
observe & document a client's structural & functional status
141
why is it crucial to have a client complete the PAR-Q?
it helps assess the client's readiness for physical activity
it provides information about muscular strength
it provides information about body fat percentage
it helps detect any possible postural imbalances
142
what two exercises does a superset consist of?
not this one
traditional exercises and stabilization exercise
traditional exercise and overload exercise
power exercise and mobility exercise
143
A muscle that produces abduction of a limb or joint
flexion
Abductors
flexors
adductors
144
what are the strength endurance training goals?
decrease lean body mass
enhance neuromuscular efficiency
not this one
increase lean body mass
145
A client experiences a(n) __ as a result of the OPT model training
decrease in tensile muscle strength
increase in lean body mass
increase in body fat
decrease in body balance
146
Which of the following falls w/in a pt's scope of practice regarding a client's nutrition?
Discuss food preparation methods
Recommend nutritional therapy
Write individualized meal plans
Provide individual nutrition assessment
147
Poor lifestyle choices have led to a dramatic increase in chronic diseases in the past 3 decade
False
True
148
training in the hypertrophy phase. what phase of the flexibility continuum would be appropriate
corrective
dynamic
active
functional
149
Which facilities require least amount of live touch points prior to obtaining a live interview?
Boutique and high end facilities.
Large fitness facilities.
Private resorts and health clubs.
Small group training facilities.
150
which of the following statements supports the importance of postural assessment in OPT model
appropriate posture enables improved joint motions
an appropriate posture increases confidence
appropriate posture allows for effective absorption of force
an appropriate posture helps maintain the ideal body weight
151
which of the following has the highest concentration of calories per gram?
protein
carbohydrates
lipids
alcohol
152
alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint:
muscle imbalance
deconditioned
musculoskeletal system
153
which is an advantage of the OPT model
helps fitness professional develop manager & business skills
help fitness professionals build long-lasting career
designed for people engaging in athletic activities
used to plan fitness regimens for anyone wanting to stay fit
154
Which states that tension in a muscle creates an inhibitory action?
Autogenic inhibition
Facilitation inhibition
Excitation inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition
155
Body Mass Index of 30 or greater, or at least 30 Ibs. over the recommended weight for height is
Obesity
Average
Overweight
156
Which of the following is the first phase of the OPT model?
maximal strength training
hypertrophy training
strength endurance training
stabilization endurance training
157
a female's waist measures 32 inches and her hips measure 40 inches.her hip to ratio would be..
0.40
0.60
0.80
0.20
158
goal of __is to develop levels of neuromuscular efficency, stability, and functional strength
flexibility training
interval training
circuit training
core training
159
Taking physical measurements and making them mathematical computations to reach a conclusion
qualitative analysis
adduction
biomechanics
quantitative analysis
160
which of the following refers to all the reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself?
kinetics
acidosis
metabolism
peristalis
161
The action of bending or being bent, especially the bending of a limb of joint
Extension
Flexion
Abduction

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