National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) practice questions

Question 1

Which of the following is the recommended recovery time between plyometric training sessions for clients who are deconditioned?

Accepted Answer

48 to 72 hr

Answer

12 to 23 hr

Answer

24 to 31 hr

Answer

32 to 47 hr

Question 2

Adequate intake of which of the following nutrients helps to regulate body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Protein

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Calcium

Question 3

Which of the following types of goals includes daily or weekly strategies to help a client reach their ultimate fitness objectives?

Accepted Answer

Process

Answer

Outcome

Answer

Performance

Answer

Tactical

Question 4

Which of the following is a benefit of plyometric training?

Accepted Answer

Improved muscle contractions and nervous system synchronization

Answer

Improved proprioception and body awareness

Answer

Increased muscular hypertrophy

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Improved agility-based outcomes for athletes

Question 5

A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following exercises should the trainer recommend to avoid position-related increases in the client's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Standing cable hip extension

Answer

Prone cobra

Answer

Floor bridge

Answer

Barbell bench press

Question 6

A trainer notices a client who seems uncomfortable and does not join the group during classes. Which of the following actions should the trainer take?

Accepted Answer

Suggest that the client use exercise imagery before class.

Answer

Suggest that the client revise her goals.

Answer

Suggest that the client use a calorie tracker.

Answer

Suggest that the client attend a different class

Question 7

A client is training for maximal strength, performing 4 to 6 sets of 1 to 5 repetitions of each exercise. Which of the following rest intervals should the client use?

Accepted Answer

5 min

Answer

0 to 60 seconds

Answer

90 seconds

Answer

2 to 4 min

Question 8

Which of the following assesses a client's lateral speed and agility?

Accepted Answer

Pro shuttle assessment

Answer

Lower extremity functional test

Answer

40-yard dash assessment

Answer

Long jump assessment

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary adaptation of a high-volume training program?

Accepted Answer

Muscular and aerobic endurance

Answer

Prime mover strength

Answer

Muscular strength and hypertrophy

Answer

Maximal muscular strength

Question 10

Which of the following is an expected diastolic blood pressure for a healthy client?

Accepted Answer

80 mm Hg

Answer

95 mm Hg

Answer

120 mm Hg

Answer

135 mm Hg

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