3/22/25, 12:16
PM
NASM CPT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (305)
Medial the midline of the body
distal further away from the midline of the body
proximal closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral on the same side of the body
contralateral on the opposite side of the body
inferior below the midline
superior above the midline
anterior front of the body
posterior back of the body
Senses Muscle Tension
Golgi Tendon Organs Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by
Structure of the heart means of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in front)
to the spine and posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and forces it
Atrium
into ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding atrium
ventricles
and forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood test
systolic top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure 120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
ranges
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Davis Law soft tissue models along the lines of stress
a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer together 2. the Z
lines converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament
Sliding Filament theory
and
asynchronously pulling (power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting
in shortening of the muscle fiber.
saggital plane of motion split the body to left and right sides
frontal split the body front and back halfs
transverse split the body the top and bottom halves
bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg extensions and leg curls target your
quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
exercises in the saggital plane of motion Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball rotation chest pass
consume 3L of water a day. That's 13 cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60
Hydrogen concepts for water and
minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound of body weight lost after
sports drinks
exercise.
Small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple
sugars.
best ways to achieve weight loss through
Limit alcohol.
nutritional concepts
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of
caloric values and serving sizes.
Protein: 10-35%
Recommended macronutrient percentages Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
6 and 10g/kg/day of carbs is recommended. 45 to 65% of total caloric intake.
Complex carbs constitute majority of calories.
best time to consume Before exercise consume high carb meal 2 to 4 hours. Glycogen stores are lowered
macronutrients during activity by as much as 80% in the mornings.
Endurance athletes consume between 30 and 60g of carbs every hour to maintain
blood glucose levels.
carbs- 4 calories/gram
calories per gram in each macronutrient fats- 9 calories/gram
protein- 4 calories/gram
what should you eat 2 hours before a baked potato
a workout to ensure you have
enough glycogen stored
• Energy pathways and a 90 minute endurance- aerobic metabolism
when they are utilized in exercise a 40 yd sprint: ATP phosphocreatine
(e.g., which ones
are most likely being used during a 40-yard
sprint vs. a 90-minute
endurance race?).
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PM
NASM CPT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (305)
Medial the midline of the body
distal further away from the midline of the body
proximal closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral on the same side of the body
contralateral on the opposite side of the body
inferior below the midline
superior above the midline
anterior front of the body
posterior back of the body
Senses Muscle Tension
Golgi Tendon Organs Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by
Structure of the heart means of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in front)
to the spine and posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and forces it
Atrium
into ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding atrium
ventricles
and forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood test
systolic top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure 120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
ranges
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, 3/22/25, 12:16
PM
Davis Law soft tissue models along the lines of stress
a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer together 2. the Z
lines converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament
Sliding Filament theory
and
asynchronously pulling (power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting
in shortening of the muscle fiber.
saggital plane of motion split the body to left and right sides
frontal split the body front and back halfs
transverse split the body the top and bottom halves
bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg extensions and leg curls target your
quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
exercises in the saggital plane of motion Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball rotation chest pass
consume 3L of water a day. That's 13 cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60
Hydrogen concepts for water and
minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound of body weight lost after
sports drinks
exercise.
Small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple
sugars.
best ways to achieve weight loss through
Limit alcohol.
nutritional concepts
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of
caloric values and serving sizes.
Protein: 10-35%
Recommended macronutrient percentages Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
6 and 10g/kg/day of carbs is recommended. 45 to 65% of total caloric intake.
Complex carbs constitute majority of calories.
best time to consume Before exercise consume high carb meal 2 to 4 hours. Glycogen stores are lowered
macronutrients during activity by as much as 80% in the mornings.
Endurance athletes consume between 30 and 60g of carbs every hour to maintain
blood glucose levels.
carbs- 4 calories/gram
calories per gram in each macronutrient fats- 9 calories/gram
protein- 4 calories/gram
what should you eat 2 hours before a baked potato
a workout to ensure you have
enough glycogen stored
• Energy pathways and a 90 minute endurance- aerobic metabolism
when they are utilized in exercise a 40 yd sprint: ATP phosphocreatine
(e.g., which ones
are most likely being used during a 40-yard
sprint vs. a 90-minute
endurance race?).
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