NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
1. What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility,
strength and mental capacity
ANS Functional
2. Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults overthe age
of 65
ANS 12.5%
3. By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is
projected to be older than 65
ANS 25%
,4. In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults was approximately
ANS -
$12,000
5. What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year2000
ANS Heart disease
6. What age related nervous system changes will causing nerve signals to travel at a
slower rate in the central in the peripheral nervous system
ANS Thin-ning of the dendrites
7. What types of training best reverses proprioception loss
ANS Balance
8. What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreasedability to
produce quick, forceful contractions
, ANS Loss of Type II muscle fibers
9. What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training
appropriate
ANS Older adults who are elite athletes
10. What physiological changes typically results in a reduction in joint rangeof
motion
ANS Ligament shortening
11. What is the confidence to accomplish certain task
ANS Self-efficacy
12. What would be a dramatic life change event most likely impact
ANS Emotionalwell-being
13. What is the first step of helping older adults achieve lifestyle changes
Questions and Answers
1. What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility,
strength and mental capacity
ANS Functional
2. Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults overthe age
of 65
ANS 12.5%
3. By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is
projected to be older than 65
ANS 25%
,4. In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults was approximately
ANS -
$12,000
5. What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year2000
ANS Heart disease
6. What age related nervous system changes will causing nerve signals to travel at a
slower rate in the central in the peripheral nervous system
ANS Thin-ning of the dendrites
7. What types of training best reverses proprioception loss
ANS Balance
8. What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreasedability to
produce quick, forceful contractions
, ANS Loss of Type II muscle fibers
9. What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training
appropriate
ANS Older adults who are elite athletes
10. What physiological changes typically results in a reduction in joint rangeof
motion
ANS Ligament shortening
11. What is the confidence to accomplish certain task
ANS Self-efficacy
12. What would be a dramatic life change event most likely impact
ANS Emotionalwell-being
13. What is the first step of helping older adults achieve lifestyle changes
