NASM Assessment & Client Intake 2

Question 1

The single-leg squat assessment primarily evaluates which movement quality?

Accepted Answer

Lower-extremity dynamic stability and balance

Answer

The single-leg squat assessment reveals dynamic stability, balance, and potential compensations at the ankle, knee, and hip on one limb.

Question 2

When observing the Overhead Squat Assessment from the front, which compensation involves the knees moving inward?

Accepted Answer

Valgus collapse

Answer

Knee valgus (knees caving inward) during the OHSA indicates weakness in the hip abductors and external rotators or overactive hip adductors.

Question 3

Which NASM assessment is used to measure muscular endurance of the core and lower body?

Accepted Answer

Shark Skill Test

Answer

The Shark Skill Test evaluates neuromuscular efficiency, agility, and dynamic balance across multiple planes of motion.

Question 4

Which cardiovascular assessment estimates VO2 max without maximal exertion?

Accepted Answer

Rockport Walk Test

Answer

The Rockport Walk Test estimates VO2 max from a 1-mile walk time and post-walk heart rate, making it safe for deconditioned populations.

Question 5

An elevated anterior pelvic tilt observed during the OHSA is typically associated with overactive:

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors and erector spinae

Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt results from overactive hip flexors and lumbar extensors pulling the pelvis forward, indicating underactive glutes and core.

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