NASM Trivia 2

Question 1

What does the acronym NASM stand for?

Accepted Answer

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Answer

NASM stands for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Question 2

How many phases are in the NASM OPT (Optimum Performance Training) model?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The OPT model has 5 phases across stabilization, strength, and power.

Question 3

Which OPT phase is named Stabilization Endurance?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1

Answer

Phase 1 of the OPT model is Stabilization Endurance.

Question 4

What type of muscle action lengthens the muscle under tension?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Eccentric muscle action occurs when a muscle lengthens under load.

Question 5

Which energy system provides ATP most rapidly for short, explosive efforts?

Accepted Answer

ATP-PC (phosphagen) system

Answer

The ATP-PC system supplies energy fastest for brief maximal efforts.

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