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NASM Terms

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Smaller center of calve






2. Knee






3. Transition phase or electrical magnetical delay between eccentric and concentric contraction






4. Hip Flexor - erector spinae - latissumus dorsi






5. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






6. Nearest to reference point






7. Bisects body into right and left sides






8. Performing all exercises before moving onto the next - what I do- 12 reps 3 sets






9. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






10. Heels are straight and parallel - not overly pronated - Neutral position - not adducted or abducted - Pelvis is level with both posterior spines in same transverse plane - Level - not elevated or portracted - Neutral position - neither tilted nor rot






11. Unloading phase. Enhanced muscular performance after the eccentric phase of muscle contraction.'Release of the rubber band after being stretched.'






12. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






13. Calcification of brain/arteries - increased blood calcium - loss of appetite - nausea






14. Connective tissue surrounding fascicles






15. # of strides taken in a given amount of time






16. Using phosphocreatine to an ADP molecule enough to start the ATP process over - simplest and fastest - high intensity - short duration workouts - 10-15 sec.






17. YMCA 3 min Step Test OR Rockport Test






18. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectorals minor






19. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






20. Front of hip down side






21. Deep Cervical Flexors - Serratus anterior - Rhomboids - Mid Traps - Teres Minor - Infraspinatus






22. Medial Gastrocnemius - Medial Hamstring Complex - Gracilis - Sartorius - Popliteus






23. Lumbar mechanics






24. Proper alignment of rear leg and pelvis during sprinting






25. The distacne covered each stride






26. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






27. Part of Calf - small muscle






28. Adductor Complex - Biceps Femoris - TFL - Vastus Lateralis






29. Headaches - Biceps tendonitis - Rotator Cuff Inpingement - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome






30. Diarhea






31. Can be manufactured by the body 'Alan asks Alice - can Gary go get Peanuts - syrup - & tape?'






32. Apart of quads - small






33. Diagnose Medical Conditions - Prescribe Treatment - Prescribe Diets - Provide Treatment for injuries - Provide Rehabilitation - Provide Counseling Services






34. Can be manufactured by the body 'Alan asks Alice - can Gary go get Peanuts - syrup - & tape?'






35. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






36. Regulates energy and glucose






37. Ability to move the body in one intended direction as far as possible






38. Hypertension - congestive heart failure - and peripheral edema






39. Capability to be elongated or stretched






40. 1.) Alarm reaction 2.) Resistance Development 3.) Exhaustion






41. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






42. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






43. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






44. Glutes - VMO






45. Gastrocnemius - soleus - hip flexor complex - Adductors - Lats - Erector Spinae






46. Neutral or Up/Neutral or Down






47. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






48. Neutral/Neutral






49. Forward head and rounded shoulders






50. Receives O2 blood and pumps to body