Nasm questions

These cards are some of the questions I had trouble with on the practice quiz from NASM.org for my CPT test.

34 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

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Front Back
When conducting waist-to-hip ratio, what is the ratio for women and for men above which may put these individuals at risk for diseases?
.80 and .95
The typical heart rate is between?
30-40
60-70
50-60
70-80
70-80
Clients who possess an anteriorly rotated pelvis (low back arches) should initially stray away from what exercise/equipment when performing cardio training?
Bicycles
After a client has warmed up with light resistance for 8-10 reps, how much additional weight should be added when performing the Lower extremity strength assessment?
30-40lbs
When a client exhibits the movement compensation of the feet turning out on the overhead squat assessment, all of the following will be probable under-active muscles except?
Medial gastrocnemius
Sartorius
Gracilis
Adductor complex
Adductor complex
Beta-blockers typically have what type of effect on the client's heart rate?
Decrease
Type 1 muscle fibers are considered to be?
Larger in size?
Slow twitch?
More predominant?
Fast Twitch?
Slow Twitch
Research has demonstrated that optimum stride length at maximum velocity is...?
1.2 - 1.5 x length
1.5 - 2.0 x length
2.1-2.5x length
2.5-3.0x length
2.1 - 2.5 x length
What is the recommended rest intervals for a client performing resistance training exercises in the hypertrophy phase of the OPT model?
0-60sec
A medicine ball rotation chest pass is an example of what type of exercise in the OPT model?
Core- Power
Individuals who engage in higher level visionary thinking, as well as lower level strategic thinking are known as?
Flexible thinkers
Belief is a powerful predictor of success and comes in many forms. All of the follow are forms of belief EXCEPT:
Self - efficacy
Hope
Motivation
Locus of Control
Motivation
When setting goals, why is it important to set proximal, short term goals?
Raises sense of confidence and determination
The amino acid that is missing or present in the smallest amount is termed?
Limiting factor
Questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" are known as?
Directive Questions