Nasm CPT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Resent NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Exam Review [Verified With 100% Correct Answers] Corrective exercise *Ans* A term used to describe the systematic process of identifying a neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, developing a plan of action, and implementing an integrated corrective strategy. Corrective Exercise Continuum *Ans* The systematic programming process used to address neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation, and integratio...

NASM MED 101 Vocabulary Guide [100% Correct] Musculoskeletal System *Ans* The combined interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body. Deconditioned *Ans* A state of lost physical fitness which may include muscle imbalances decreased flexibility and a lack of core and joint stability Muscle imbalance *Ans* Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Continuing education *Ans* Any of a variety of course offerings that serve the purpose to keep professionals up to date wi...

NASM COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE [100% Correct] Subjective Information *Ans* 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 *Ans* A purposeful system or plan put together to help an individual achieve a specific goal. Biomechanics *Ans* A study that uses principals of physics to quantitatively study how forces interact within a living ...

NASM CPT Final Exam Guide [100% Correct] Proprioception *Ans* The body's ability to to sense the relative position of adjacent parts of the body Ex: when walking our feet give us proprioception about the type of surface we are on. Mechanoreceptors *Ans* specialized structures that recognize pressure in tissue and transmit signals to sensory nerves. Muscle Spindles *Ans* sensory receptors in the muscles that are parallel to the muscle fibers and are sensitive to change in muscle leng...

CPT NASM 7 Practice Exam [Approved] The upper trapezius works with what muscles as a force couple to create upward rotation of the scapula *Ans* Serratus anterior What predominant anatomical position of muscle groups would be enhanced by using pulling motions *Ans* Posterior What type of training would most likely lead to increased levels of testosterone insulin like growth factors and growth hormone *Ans* Overload training that is of a high intensity with limited rest period What is...

Latest 2024 NASM CES Complete Final Exam [100% Correct Answers] A runner who experiences reoccuring episodes of plantar fascitis, shin splints and patellar tendonitis is most likely affected by which of the following postural distortion syndromes? *Ans* pronation distortion syndrome An estimated ACL injuries occur annually in the general U.S. population. *Ans* 80,000 to 100,000 During an overhead squat you notice an asymmetrical weight shift, which muscles could be underactive? *Ans...

2024 NASM CPT Exam Study [100% Correct] What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices? *Ans* To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment? *Ans* Gluteus maximus For a fitness professional using the OPT model, the goal of the Stabilization Endurance phase is to focus on which of the following aspects? *Ans* Movement qual...

2024 NASM CPT Exam Study [100% Correct] What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices? *Ans* To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment? *Ans* Gluteus maximus For a fitness professional using the OPT model, the goal of the Stabilization Endurance phase is to focus on which of the following aspects? *Ans* Movement qual...

Complete NASM Guide: Weight Loss Specialization [100% Correct Answers] T/F: Obesity is based on someone's weight. False: It is based on how much body fat (adipose tissue) someone carries. How is BMI determined? weight (kg) / height (m2) T/F: Education level and ethnicity are associated with the prevalence of obesity. True What percentage of people in America are overweight or obese? 69.2% with 35.9% of them obese (2012) What are the BMI categories? Normal: 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight: 2...

NASM Section 2 Review [Approved Worksheet] If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client make an action plan to enhance their confidence that they can exercise on their own, what determinant of behavior are they targeting? *Ans* Self-efficacy What stage of change is a person in if they are planning to begin exercising soon and have taken steps toward it? *Ans* Preparation Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents? *Ans* Parents...