Nasm CPT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury? - ANSWER a. Force velocity b. Stretch-shortening cycle c. Proprioception d. External feedback C Stage 3 balance exercise should include what types of motion? - ANSWER a. Little motion b. Hopping motions with a single-leg stance landing c. No motion d. Moving only the balance leg through a full range of motion B Which of the following has been used specifically as par...

True or False: In the 1950's-1960's, gyms were male dominated. - ANSWER True Who invented the pulley weight training system? - ANSWER Jack Lalanne What were popular fitness centers for women called in the 60s and 70s? - ANSWER Figure salons What book did Bill Bowerman publish in 1966? - ANSWER Jogging What was becoming more socially acceptable in the 70s and 80s? - ANSWER Joining a health club or exercising outdoors True or False: Chronic diseases have become the leading cause o...

Muscle imbalances - ANSWER alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Obesity - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER overweight These are also kno...

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 - ANSWER a Which term refers to the body being in equilibrium and stationary? Select one: a. Neuromuscular efficiency b. Balance c. Posture d. Functional efficiency - ANSWER b Which term refers to fibrous connective tissues that connect bone to bone and provide static and dynamic stability as well as input to...

For what is vitamin D most important? - ANSWER The correct answer is: Bone health A client with osteoporosis has been medically cleared to perform exercise. Which form of training can have the most impact on increasing the client's bone mineral density? - ANSWER The correct answer is: Walking What is the term for the higher-than-normal energy expenditure during the recovery period after exercise? - ANSWER The correct answer is: Excess postexercise oxygen consumption Weight-bearing exer...

When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? - ANSWER upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. - ANSWER YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? - ANSWER 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 cardior...

Diastolic blood pressure represents which of the following? - ANSWER Pressure with the arterial system when the heart is resting and filling with blood What assessment is used to assess upper-extremity agility and stability? - ANSWER Davies Test Which of the following is a site for testing in the Durnin-Womersley percent body fat test? - ANSWER Tricep, Bicep, Llliac crest, and subscapular Which of the following have a linear relationship during dynamic exercise? - ANSWER Heart rate and ...

How many phases are there in the OPT model? - ANSWER 5 List the OPT phases in order - ANSWER 1. stabilization endurance 2. strength endurance 3. hypertrophy 4. maximal strength 5. power Components of intergraded training: - ANSWER - flexibility - cardiorespiratory - core - balance - plyometric - speed - agility - quickness - resistance training Muscle imbalance - ANSWER alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Deconditioned - ANSWER a state of lost physi...

Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire (PAR-Q) - ANSWER -determines safety or risk of exercising - identifies individuals who need medial evaluation -If a client answers yes to one or more questions, refer to a physician extended periods of sitting - ANSWER can lead to tight hip flexors, rounding of shoulders, and forward head repetitive movement patterns - ANSWER can create pattern overload; for example arms constantly overhead due to construction or painting can lead to tight latissi...

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