NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers () (Verified
Answers)
.A client with blood glucose over what level should not exercise? -
ANSWER-250
.A person who has symptoms of diabetes is in which of the following
risk categories? - ANSWER-High
.A persons caloric requirement generally reduces how much each
decade? - ANSWER-5%
.Age that visual acuity is at its highest? - ANSWER-Late
adolescence/early twenties
.Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults
over the age of 65? - ANSWER-12.5% (35 million live in America)
.Arthritis Exercise Guidelines - ANSWER-- Avoid keeping client in fixed
position more than 30 sec
- Avoid fast & jerky movements, encourage slow and controlled
- Emphasizes on functional flexibility and eccentric control
,- Encourage warm water low to moderate aquatic exercises
.Asthma Exercise Guidelines - ANSWER-- Ensure client has rescue
inhaler on hand
- Begin with extended warm-up and end with cool-down
- May need frequent breaks and encourage slow, deep breathing
- Avoid exercise outdoors when cold and dry (increases risk of attach)
- Avoid giving cold water, room temp water is recommended
.Balance- Power (phase 5) program design - ANSWER-0-2 exercises
2-3 sets
8-12 reps
Controlled tempo (hold 3-5 sec on landing)
0-60 sec rest
.Balance- Stabilization (phase 1) program design - ANSWER-1-4
exercises
1-3 sets
12-20 reps (or single leg, 6-10 each)
Slow tempo (4/2/1)
0-90 sec rest
, .Balance- Strength (phase 2,3,4) program design - ANSWER-0-4
exercises
2-3 sets
8-12 reps
Medium tempo (3/2/1-1/1/1)
0-60 sec rest
.Balance- Strength Exercises - ANSWER-Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
plane: Step-ups w/ balance
Modified Sagittal and Transverse plane: lunge w/ balance
.Balance-Power Exercises - ANSWER-Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
plane: Hop w/ stabilization
.Balance-Stabilization Exercises - ANSWER-Single leg balance with &
without support
Single leg balance with reach
Single leg balance on half foam roller
.Best exercise for Dyslipidemia? - ANSWER-Aerobic
.Better blockers effect heart rate and blood pressure, how? -
ANSWER-Lowers
Questions and Answers () (Verified
Answers)
.A client with blood glucose over what level should not exercise? -
ANSWER-250
.A person who has symptoms of diabetes is in which of the following
risk categories? - ANSWER-High
.A persons caloric requirement generally reduces how much each
decade? - ANSWER-5%
.Age that visual acuity is at its highest? - ANSWER-Late
adolescence/early twenties
.Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults
over the age of 65? - ANSWER-12.5% (35 million live in America)
.Arthritis Exercise Guidelines - ANSWER-- Avoid keeping client in fixed
position more than 30 sec
- Avoid fast & jerky movements, encourage slow and controlled
- Emphasizes on functional flexibility and eccentric control
,- Encourage warm water low to moderate aquatic exercises
.Asthma Exercise Guidelines - ANSWER-- Ensure client has rescue
inhaler on hand
- Begin with extended warm-up and end with cool-down
- May need frequent breaks and encourage slow, deep breathing
- Avoid exercise outdoors when cold and dry (increases risk of attach)
- Avoid giving cold water, room temp water is recommended
.Balance- Power (phase 5) program design - ANSWER-0-2 exercises
2-3 sets
8-12 reps
Controlled tempo (hold 3-5 sec on landing)
0-60 sec rest
.Balance- Stabilization (phase 1) program design - ANSWER-1-4
exercises
1-3 sets
12-20 reps (or single leg, 6-10 each)
Slow tempo (4/2/1)
0-90 sec rest
, .Balance- Strength (phase 2,3,4) program design - ANSWER-0-4
exercises
2-3 sets
8-12 reps
Medium tempo (3/2/1-1/1/1)
0-60 sec rest
.Balance- Strength Exercises - ANSWER-Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
plane: Step-ups w/ balance
Modified Sagittal and Transverse plane: lunge w/ balance
.Balance-Power Exercises - ANSWER-Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
plane: Hop w/ stabilization
.Balance-Stabilization Exercises - ANSWER-Single leg balance with &
without support
Single leg balance with reach
Single leg balance on half foam roller
.Best exercise for Dyslipidemia? - ANSWER-Aerobic
.Better blockers effect heart rate and blood pressure, how? -
ANSWER-Lowers
