NASM CPT FINAL EXAM NEWLY MODIFIED
VERSION CURRENLY TESTED AND GRADED A+
What is the level that a client is instructed to squat to when performing the
Overhead Squat assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Height of a chair
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the
anterior view. --CORRECT ANSWER--Feet turn out and knees move inward
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the lateral
view. --CORRECT ANSWER--Low back arches, excessive forward lean, arms
fall forward
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the feet turn out? --CORRECT ANSWER--Soleus, lateral
gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles if a client's feet turn out? --CORRECT ANSWER--Medial
gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the knees move inward? --CORRECT ANSWER--Adductor
complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
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,What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus
medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when there is an excessive forward lean? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles when a client shows an excessive forward lean? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the low back arches? --CORRECT ANSWER--Hip flexor
complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles when a client's low back arches? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus
maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the client's arms fall forward? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
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,When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? --
CORRECT ANSWER--upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. --
CORRECT ANSWER--YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold
measurements
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? --
CORRECT ANSWER--35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically
accelerating plantar flexion? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gastrocnemius and
soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip
extension and external rotation. --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus maximus
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as
body composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Objective information
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, What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their
occupation, lifestyle, and medical background --CORRECT ANSWER--
Subjective information
What positional guidelines do you give a client who is setting up for an
Overhead Squat assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Feet shoulder-width
apart and pointed straight ahead; foot and ankle complex in a neutral position;
arms raised overhead, with elbows fully extended
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Middle/lower
trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
foam roll and stretch? --CORRECT ANSWER--Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen? --CORRECT ANSWER--Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Low back arches, shoulder elevates, head migrates
forward
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VERSION CURRENLY TESTED AND GRADED A+
What is the level that a client is instructed to squat to when performing the
Overhead Squat assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Height of a chair
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the
anterior view. --CORRECT ANSWER--Feet turn out and knees move inward
Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the lateral
view. --CORRECT ANSWER--Low back arches, excessive forward lean, arms
fall forward
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the feet turn out? --CORRECT ANSWER--Soleus, lateral
gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles if a client's feet turn out? --CORRECT ANSWER--Medial
gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the knees move inward? --CORRECT ANSWER--Adductor
complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
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,What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus
medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when there is an excessive forward lean? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles when a client shows an excessive forward lean? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the low back arches? --CORRECT ANSWER--Hip flexor
complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive
muscles when a client's low back arches? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus
maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive
muscles when the client's arms fall forward? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
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,When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? --
CORRECT ANSWER--upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. --
CORRECT ANSWER--YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold
measurements
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? --
CORRECT ANSWER--35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically
accelerating plantar flexion? --CORRECT ANSWER--Gastrocnemius and
soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip
extension and external rotation. --CORRECT ANSWER--Gluteus maximus
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as
body composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Objective information
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, What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their
occupation, lifestyle, and medical background --CORRECT ANSWER--
Subjective information
What positional guidelines do you give a client who is setting up for an
Overhead Squat assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Feet shoulder-width
apart and pointed straight ahead; foot and ankle complex in a neutral position;
arms raised overhead, with elbows fully extended
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? --CORRECT ANSWER--Middle/lower
trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
foam roll and stretch? --CORRECT ANSWER--Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen? --CORRECT ANSWER--Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Low back arches, shoulder elevates, head migrates
forward
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