NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training: Practice quizz Flashcards
Which of the following assessments BEST measures cardiovascular efficiency
YMCA step test
Reason: The other tests measure agility or body fat
What is the proper formula to calculate a client's body mass index (BMI)
Weight (kg) / Height (m2)
Reason: The correct formula for BMI is kg/m2
If a client demonstrates knees that cave in during the overhead squat assessment what muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive)?
Adductor complex
Reason: The adductor complex is responsible for drawing the knees inward
What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive) if a client demonstrates an arching low back during the overhead squat assessment?
Hip Flexors
Reason: The hip flexors pull the pelvis anteriorly causing arching of the back
What muscle(s) are MOST likely weak (underactive) if a client demonstrates knees move inward during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus medius
Reason: A weak gluteus medius allows for excessive internal rotation of the femur
If a client demonstrates arms that fall forward during the overhead squat, which muscle(s) are MOST likely weak (underactive)?
Lower trapezius
Reason: The trapezius is responsible for retraction of the scapula
What muscle(s) are MOST likely weak (underactive) if a client’s head protrudes forward during the pulling assessment?
Deep cervical flexors
Reason: The deep cervical flexors facilitate stabilization of the head
Which of the following muscles would be the MOST appropriate to strengthen if your client demonstrates feet turning out during the overhead squat assessment?
Medial gastrocnemius
Reason: The medial gastrocnemius prevent excessive lateral rotation of the tibia and fibula
Which of the following muscles would be the MOST appropriate to strengthen if your client demonstrates an arched lower back during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
Reason: The gluteus maximus helps draw the pelvis posteriorly and prevent low back arch
What is the normal systolic reading when measuring blood pressure
<120 mm Hg
Reason: This blood pressure range has been shown to decrease risk of stroke
Which of the following assessments BEST measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control?
Shark skill test
Reason: The rest of the assessments measure upper body performance
Wearing shoes with a high heel can lead to tightness in which muscles?
Gastrocnemius, soleus
Reason: Excessive plantar flexion from heels can shorten these muscles
Which of the following assessments BEST measures muscular endurance of the upper body, primarily the pushing muscles?
Push-up test
Reason: The push up test is the best assessment for measuring upper body pushing endurance
Which of the following assessments BEST measures upper extremity agility and stabilization?
Davies test
Reason: The other examples measure upper body endurance or lower body agility
What muscle(s) is/are most likely overactive if a client’s knee moves inward during the single-leg squat test?
Adductor complex
Reason: The adductor complex is responsible for internal rotation of the femur