NASM CPT Final Exam (Answered) 2022
Graded A+
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate?
upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency.
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage?
Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease?
35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating
plantar flexion?
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and
external rotation.
Gluteus maximus
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body
composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability?
Objective information
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background
Subjective information
What positional guidelines do you give a client who is setting up for an Overhead Squat
assessment?
Feet shoulder-width apart and pointed straight ahead; foot and ankle complex in a
neutral position; arms raised overhead, with elbows fully extended
What is the level that a client is instructed to squat to when performing the Overhead
Squat assessment?
Height of a chair
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the anterior
view.
Feet turn out and knees move inward
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the lateral view.
Low back arches, excessive forward lean, arms fall forward
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out?
Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a
client's feet turn out?
Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward?
, Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during
an Overhead Squat Assessment?
Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when there is an excessive forward lean?
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client shows an excessive forward lean?
Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the low back arches?
Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's low back arches?
Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the client's arms fall forward?
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment?
Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam
roll and stretch?
Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen?
Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment.
Low back arches, shoulder elevates, head migrates forward
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's lower back arches?
Hip flexors and erector spinae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's lower back arches?
Intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's shoulder elevates/head migrates forward?
Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate?
Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's head protrudes forward?
Deep cervical flexors
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
Graded A+
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate?
upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency.
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage?
Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease?
35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating
plantar flexion?
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and
external rotation.
Gluteus maximus
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body
composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability?
Objective information
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background
Subjective information
What positional guidelines do you give a client who is setting up for an Overhead Squat
assessment?
Feet shoulder-width apart and pointed straight ahead; foot and ankle complex in a
neutral position; arms raised overhead, with elbows fully extended
What is the level that a client is instructed to squat to when performing the Overhead
Squat assessment?
Height of a chair
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the anterior
view.
Feet turn out and knees move inward
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the lateral view.
Low back arches, excessive forward lean, arms fall forward
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out?
Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a
client's feet turn out?
Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward?
, Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during
an Overhead Squat Assessment?
Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when there is an excessive forward lean?
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client shows an excessive forward lean?
Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the low back arches?
Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's low back arches?
Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the client's arms fall forward?
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment?
Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam
roll and stretch?
Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen?
Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment.
Low back arches, shoulder elevates, head migrates forward
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's lower back arches?
Hip flexors and erector spinae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's lower back arches?
Intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's shoulder elevates/head migrates forward?
Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate?
Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's head protrudes forward?
Deep cervical flexors
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
