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






2. Neutral/Neutral






3. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






4. Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Peroneals - Adductors - Illiotibial head - Hip Flexor Complex - Biceps femoris






5. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






6. Connective tissue surrounding fascicles






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






8. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






9. Elbow






10. Combination of flexibility and the nervous systems ability to control this range of motion efficiently






11. Smaller center of calve






12. Bisects body into right and left sides






13. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






14. Ability to accelerate - decelerate - stabilize and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture






15. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






16. Proper alignment of rear leg and pelvis during sprinting






17. Men: 10% -20% Women: 20% - 30%






18. High stress on lower back and can be difficult on knees






19. Bisects upper and lower halves






20. A Golgi tendon organ (GTO) and muscle spindle fibers






21. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






22. Impaired immune function - low HDL






23. Hip Flexor Complex - Erector Spinae - Lats






24. Makes up hamstring - near center






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






26. Ability of muscles to exert force output in minimal amount of time






27. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover






28. The distacne covered each stride






29. Nausea diarhea - kidney stones






30. Upper Traps - Levator Scapulae - Sternocloidmastoid - Scalenes - Lats - Teres Major - Subscapularis - Pecs major/minor






31. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






32. Flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees






33. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






34. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






35. Smaller center of calve






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






37. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






38. Straight & parallel - not flat or externally rotated - In line with toes not adducted or abducted - Pelvic is level - spine in same position - Level not elevated or rounded - Lateral View: Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






39. Total daily energy expenditure






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






41. .86 and .95






42. Gastrointestinal irritation - fatigue






43. Stress on neck - and spine - clients with neck or back injury should not perform this






44. Long inner thigh






45. YMCA 3 min Step Test OR Rockport Test






46. Deficient blood clotting






47. Knee






48. Outer Calve






49. Liver damage - flushing - nausea - gastrointestinal problems






50. Traps - Rhomboid - Rotator Cuff