NASM Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS) Exam – 2024 Study Guide with Practice Questions and Functional Training Strategies

NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam
Questions and Answers



1. Which of the following types of aging is determined by appearance, mobility,strength,
and mental capacity




ANS Functional


2. Approximately what percentage of the population consists of older adultsover the
age of 65




ANS 12.5%


3. By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is
projected to be older than the age of 65




ANS 25%


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, 4. In 2005, health care expenditures for every older adult was approximately




ANS -
$12,000


5. Which of the following was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in olderadults
for the year 2000




ANS Heart disease


6. Which of the following age-related nervous system changes will cause nerve
signals to travel at a slower rate in the central and peripheral nervoussystem




ANS Thinning of the dendrites


7. Which of the following types of training best reverses proprioception loss




ANS Balance


8. Which of the following structural changes to the musculoskeletal systemleads to
decreased ability to produce quick, forceful contractions

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