NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam
1. What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility, strength, and
mental capacity?
- Functional
2. Approximately what percent of the population consists of older adults over the age of
65?
- 12.5% (35 million live in America)
3. By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is projected
to be older than 65?
- 25% (70 million)
4. In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults were approximately?
- $12,000 (362 billion)
5. What percentage of older adults have hearing loss?
- >30%
6. What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year 2000?
- Heart disease
7. What age-related nervous system changes will cause nerve signals to travel at a
slower rate in the central and peripheral nervous system?
- Thinning of the dendrites
,8. What type of training best reverses proprioception loss?
- Balance
9. What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreased ability to
produce quick, forceful contractions?
- Loss of Type II muscle fibers
10. What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training
appropriate for?
- All older adults with medical clearance.
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11. What is the recommended frequency for older adults to engage in strength training
sessions?
- At least 2 days per week.
12. Which of the following is a common psychological change associated with aging?
- Increased risk of depression.
13. What is the maximum heart rate formula used to estimate maximum heart rate
(HRmax) for older adults?
- 220 - age.
14. What terminology describes the gradual loss of testosterone in older men?
- Andropause.
, 15. Which type of stretching is typically recommended for older adults before physical
activity?
- Dynamic stretching.
16. Which physical assessment can help evaluate balance in older adults?
- The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
17. What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for older
adults each week?
- 150 minutes.
18. What type of exercise program is most beneficial for improving bone density in older
adults?
- Weight-bearing exercises.
19. Which nutrient is particularly important for older adults to prevent osteoporosis?
- Calcium.
20. What is the primary reason older adults should maintain an active lifestyle?
- To improve overall function and independence.
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21. What is the main effect of sarcopenia?
- Decreased muscle mass and strength.
1. What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility, strength, and
mental capacity?
- Functional
2. Approximately what percent of the population consists of older adults over the age of
65?
- 12.5% (35 million live in America)
3. By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is projected
to be older than 65?
- 25% (70 million)
4. In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults were approximately?
- $12,000 (362 billion)
5. What percentage of older adults have hearing loss?
- >30%
6. What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year 2000?
- Heart disease
7. What age-related nervous system changes will cause nerve signals to travel at a
slower rate in the central and peripheral nervous system?
- Thinning of the dendrites
,8. What type of training best reverses proprioception loss?
- Balance
9. What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreased ability to
produce quick, forceful contractions?
- Loss of Type II muscle fibers
10. What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training
appropriate for?
- All older adults with medical clearance.
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11. What is the recommended frequency for older adults to engage in strength training
sessions?
- At least 2 days per week.
12. Which of the following is a common psychological change associated with aging?
- Increased risk of depression.
13. What is the maximum heart rate formula used to estimate maximum heart rate
(HRmax) for older adults?
- 220 - age.
14. What terminology describes the gradual loss of testosterone in older men?
- Andropause.
, 15. Which type of stretching is typically recommended for older adults before physical
activity?
- Dynamic stretching.
16. Which physical assessment can help evaluate balance in older adults?
- The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
17. What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for older
adults each week?
- 150 minutes.
18. What type of exercise program is most beneficial for improving bone density in older
adults?
- Weight-bearing exercises.
19. Which nutrient is particularly important for older adults to prevent osteoporosis?
- Calcium.
20. What is the primary reason older adults should maintain an active lifestyle?
- To improve overall function and independence.
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21. What is the main effect of sarcopenia?
- Decreased muscle mass and strength.
