Nasm CPT Final Exam Study Guide Latest Update With 137 Questions and Correct Answers 100% Complete Solution
Abduction - Correct Answer:movement AWAY from the midline of the body
Active- Isolated Stretch - Correct Answer:suggested for pre-activity warm up; process of using agonist and synergist to dynamically move the joint into range of motion. 5- 10 reps/ 1-2 seconds
Acute Variables - Correct Answer:important components that specify how each
exercise is to be performed
Adduction - Correct Answer:movement TOWARD the midline of the body
Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) - Correct Answer:molecule produced by ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) - Correct Answer:Energy storage and transfer unit in the cells. When chemical bonds that hold it together are broken, energy is released
Agility - Correct Answer:ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly while maintaining posture
Agonist - Correct Answer:PRIME MOVER, main muscles
ex: chest press-> pectoralis major
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition - Correct Answer:a tight AGONIST causes a decrease in the function of it ANTAGONIST EX: tight hip flexor (psoas) would decrease neural drive of the hip extensor (gluteus maximus)
Altering Body Composition: FAT LOSS - Correct Answer:< 10% of calories from sat fats, increase physical activity, dec food and bev calories, limit alcohol, 4-6 meals a day, avoid processed food
Altering Body Composition: LEAN MASS - Correct Answer:postworkout window- ingest protein and carbs within 90 minutes, spread protein throughout the day, 4-6 meals a day
Antagonist - Correct Answer:Oppose Prime mover,
chest press -> posterior delt
Anterior - Correct Answer:Reference in front of the body
Arthrokinematics - Correct Answer:motion of the joints
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Arthrokinetic Dysfunction - Correct Answer:biomechanical and neuromuscular
dysfuction leading to altered joint motion
ATP-PC system - Correct Answer:simpliest and fastest, occurs without oxygen
(anaerobic), provides energy for high intensity, short-duration
ex: power and strentgh
Autogentic Inhibition - Correct Answer:occurs when the neural impulses sensing
tension are greater than the impulses causing muscle contraction
B- oxidation - Correct Answer:breakdowns triclgycerides into free fatyy acids to produce more ATP
Backside Mechanics - Correct Answer:Proper alignment, ankle plantarflexion, hip
extension, knee extension, neutral pelvis
Biomechanics - Correct Answer:internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effect produced
Body Mass Index - Correct Answer:weight proportional to height
BMI= [weight (lbs)/height (inchxinch)] x 703
Bracing - Correct Answer:when the abdomin, lower back, and butt muscles are all
contracted at the same time
Calorie - Correct Answer:expression of energy, equal to 1,000 calories
Carbohydrates - Correct Answer:Sugars, starches, and fiber. Provide the body with a source of fuel and energy required for all daily activities
Cardiorespiratory Fitness - Correct Answer:The ability of the respiratory system to supply oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during physical activity
Cognitive Strategies - Correct Answer:aim to change a client's thoughts and attitudes toward exercise and physical activity
Contralateral - Correct Answer:refers to a position on the opposite side of the body
Core- Power Exercises - Correct Answer:Rotation Chest pass, medball pulloverthrow, Front MB oblique throw, soccer throw
Core- Stabilizing Exercises - Correct Answer:marching, floor bridge, prone cobra, prone iso abs (plank): Regressions- push up position, push up position w/ knees down, hands on bench feet on ground
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