NASM Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym NASM stand for?
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (Correct answer)
- National Association of Strength Methods
- North American Sports Medicine
- National Athletic Sports Movement
Correct answer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
NASM stands for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Question 2: How many phases are in the NASM OPT (Optimum Performance Training) model?
- 3
- 4
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 6
Correct answer: 5
The OPT model has 5 phases across stabilization, strength, and power.
Question 3: Which OPT phase is named Stabilization Endurance?
- Phase 1 (Correct answer)
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
- Phase 4
Correct answer: Phase 1
Phase 1 of the OPT model is Stabilization Endurance.
Question 4: What type of muscle action lengthens the muscle under tension?
- Concentric
- Isometric
- Eccentric (Correct answer)
- Isokinetic
Correct answer: Eccentric
Eccentric muscle action occurs when a muscle lengthens under load.
Question 5: Which energy system provides ATP most rapidly for short, explosive efforts?
- Oxidative system
- Glycolytic system
- ATP-PC (phosphagen) system (Correct answer)
- Krebs cycle
Correct answer: ATP-PC (phosphagen) system
The ATP-PC system supplies energy fastest for brief maximal efforts.
Question 6: What does the SAID principle stand for in training?
- Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (Correct answer)
- Strength And Intensity Development
- Stabilization And Improved Durability
- Speed, Agility, Intensity, Drive
Correct answer: Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
SAID means Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands.
Question 7: Which assessment uses the overhead squat to identify movement compensations?
- Static postural assessment
- Overhead Squat Assessment (Correct answer)
- Davies test
- Rockport walk test
Correct answer: Overhead Squat Assessment
The Overhead Squat Assessment is a key dynamic posture screen in NASM.
NASM Trivia 2
What does the acronym NASM stand for?