NASM NASM 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During an overhead squat assessment, if the client's feet turn outward, which muscle is likely overactive?
- Lateral gastrocnemius (Correct answer)
- Anterior tibialis
- Medial hamstring
- Gluteus medius
Correct answer: Lateral gastrocnemius
Feet turning out during the overhead squat indicates overactive lateral gastrocnemius and soleus.
Question 2: Which plane of motion divides the body into top and bottom halves?
- Transverse (Correct answer)
- Sagittal
- Frontal
- Coronal
Correct answer: Transverse
The transverse plane divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections and involves rotation.
Question 3: The 'all-or-none' principle applies to which structure during muscle contraction?
- A single motor unit (Correct answer)
- An entire muscle group
- The whole skeletal system
- The cardiovascular system
Correct answer: A single motor unit
The all-or-none principle states that a motor unit either fully contracts or does not contract at all.
Question 4: What is the recommended training frequency of cardiorespiratory exercise per week for general health per ACSM/NASM guidelines?
- 3-5 days (Correct answer)
- 1 day
- 7 days mandatory
- Once per month
Correct answer: 3-5 days
General cardiorespiratory guidelines recommend moderate exercise 3-5 days per week.
Question 5: Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram and is the body's preferred energy source during high-intensity exercise?
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal per gram and are the primary fuel for high-intensity activity.
Question 6: In the Davies Test, what is primarily being assessed?
- Upper extremity agility and stabilization (Correct answer)
- Lower body power
- Aerobic capacity
- Flexibility of the hamstrings
Correct answer: Upper extremity agility and stabilization
The Davies Test measures upper extremity agility and stabilization by moving hands between two markers.
Question 7: Which term describes the simultaneous contraction of the agonist and stabilizing muscles to ensure proper joint movement?
- Synergistic dominance is corrected via neuromuscular efficiency (Correct answer)
- Reciprocal inhibition
- Autogenic inhibition
- Length-tension relationship
Correct answer: Synergistic dominance is corrected via neuromuscular efficiency
Neuromuscular efficiency is the body's ability to coordinate agonists, synergists, stabilizers, and antagonists efficiently.
NASM NASM 3
During an overhead squat assessment, if the client's feet turn outward, which muscle is likely overactive?