NASM CES Exam Study Questions Exam
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Which global muscle subsystem activates synergistically to control movement in
the frontal plane? - ANSWER-Lateral
What process describes the ability of the CNS to interpret sensory information as
needed to execute the proper motor response? - ANSWER-Sensorimotor
integration
Which of the following muscles serves to decelerate tibial internal rotation and
knee extension? - ANSWER-Biceps femoris
Can fitness professionals administer Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization to their clients? - ANSWER-In general, ATSM is a specialized
treatment conducted by a trained healthcare professional
Myofascial rolling is classified as what type of intervention? - ANSWER-
Compression
How does the concept of tissue creep relate to stretching? - ANSWER-Prolonged
stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles and tendons
Which of the following represents the best explanation of the difference between
ballistic and dynamic stretching? - ANSWER-Ballistic uses higher velocity
bouncing movements at the end of ROM
, Jamie demonstrated a posterior pelvic tilt during the overhead squat assessment.
Which of the following is an appropriate activation exercise for Jamie? -
ANSWER-Standing hip flexor
The activation phase primarily focuses on correcting which of the following? -
ANSWER-Lengthened muscles
Which phase of the muscle action spectrum leads to the most muscle damage,
inflammation, impaired muscle function, and muscle soreness occurs, providing
a good reason to limit the number of sets for the initial exerciser? - ANSWER-
Eccentric deceleration
In order to obtain neuromuscular efficiency and optimization of human
movement, total body integrated exercises are called on to provide and control
which of the following? - ANSWER-Degrees of freedom
What assessment collects valuable subjective information and identifies "red
flags" that may be the first glimpse at potential movement impairments? -
ANSWER-Client intake screen
Knee injuries can cause a decrease in neural control to muscles that stabilize
which two joints? - ANSWER-Patellofemoral and tibiofemoral
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive movement? -
ANSWER-Golfing multiple days a week
Lower Crossed syndrome A and B both contain which of the following observable
body positions? - ANSWER-Anterior tilted pelvis
Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower Crossed
Syndrome? - ANSWER-Abdominals, gluteus maximus, medius, hip extensors
Which type of movement assessment should always be performed first? -
ANSWER-Transitional
Which category of movement assessments includes the Davies Test? - ANSWER-
Dynamic
Which muscle would be considered overactive/ shortened, leading to a heel rise
during the overhead squat assessment? - ANSWER-Quadriceps complex
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