NASM Youth Fitness and Corrective Exercise – Final
Exam Study Guide, National Academy of Sports
Medicine- Complete Exam Preparation Material
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive set of NASM final
exam questions with correct answers focused on youth fitness
and corrective exercise. It covers movement assessments,
postural distortion patterns, anatomy, biomechanics,
flexibility, resistance training, nutrition basics, and the OPT
model, fully aligned with NASM Youth Fitness and Corrective
Exercise certification content. The guide is designed as a
complete study resource for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
Exam Questions and Answers:
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely
underactive? ---Correct Answer---opposite side anterior
tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles
should be SMR? ---Correct Answer---Gastrocnemius/Soleus
,IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? ---Correct Answer---
runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to muscles
that stabilize the? ---Correct Answer---patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting nearly
---Correct Answer---80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional movement
patters are known as? ---Correct Answer---synergists
what is the most prevalent shoulder injury? ---Correct
Answer---shoulder impingement
when shoulder pain is reported which is the most prevalent
diagnosis ---Correct Answer---shoulder impingement
Swimmers often exhibit overemphasized_____ relation to
scapular retractors? ---Correct Answer---Pectoralis
, Anterior pelvic tilt is a characteristic of which compensatory
pattern? ---Correct Answer---lower crossed syndrome
the tibiofemoral joint is comprised of the femur and the? ---
Correct Answer---tibia
The transverse arch of the foot consists of the? ---Correct
Answer---cuboid and cuneiforms
There is a strong correlation between ACL injuries and which
chronic disease? ---Correct Answer---Arthritis
What altered joint motion is commonly displayed in an
individual with upper crossed syndrome? ---Correct Answer---
increased scapular protraction
What hip muscle has been shown to become weaker after an
ankle sprain? ---Correct Answer---gluteus medius
Exam Study Guide, National Academy of Sports
Medicine- Complete Exam Preparation Material
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive set of NASM final
exam questions with correct answers focused on youth fitness
and corrective exercise. It covers movement assessments,
postural distortion patterns, anatomy, biomechanics,
flexibility, resistance training, nutrition basics, and the OPT
model, fully aligned with NASM Youth Fitness and Corrective
Exercise certification content. The guide is designed as a
complete study resource for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
Exam Questions and Answers:
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely
underactive? ---Correct Answer---opposite side anterior
tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles
should be SMR? ---Correct Answer---Gastrocnemius/Soleus
,IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? ---Correct Answer---
runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to muscles
that stabilize the? ---Correct Answer---patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting nearly
---Correct Answer---80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional movement
patters are known as? ---Correct Answer---synergists
what is the most prevalent shoulder injury? ---Correct
Answer---shoulder impingement
when shoulder pain is reported which is the most prevalent
diagnosis ---Correct Answer---shoulder impingement
Swimmers often exhibit overemphasized_____ relation to
scapular retractors? ---Correct Answer---Pectoralis
, Anterior pelvic tilt is a characteristic of which compensatory
pattern? ---Correct Answer---lower crossed syndrome
the tibiofemoral joint is comprised of the femur and the? ---
Correct Answer---tibia
The transverse arch of the foot consists of the? ---Correct
Answer---cuboid and cuneiforms
There is a strong correlation between ACL injuries and which
chronic disease? ---Correct Answer---Arthritis
What altered joint motion is commonly displayed in an
individual with upper crossed syndrome? ---Correct Answer---
increased scapular protraction
What hip muscle has been shown to become weaker after an
ankle sprain? ---Correct Answer---gluteus medius
