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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Exam, Exams of Nutrition

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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Exam Questions and
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1. How does proprioception influence movement
ANS Afferent information from
internal feedback is delivered to central nervous system for use in monitoring and
manipulating movement
2. A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles
ANS Teres minor & Infraspinatus
3. Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization
ANS Multifidus
4. What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a
prone position
: Excessive arch in lumbar spine
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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Exam Questions and

Answers(Verified by Expert)

  1. How does proprioception influence movement ANS Afferent information from internal feedback is delivered to central nervous system for use in monitoring and manipulating movement
  2. A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles ANS Teres minor & Infraspinatus
  3. Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client with a lack of lumbar stabilization ANS Multifidus
  4. What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a prone position : Excessive arch in lumbar spine

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  1. What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling cre- ates for tissue relaxation ANS Greater myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
  2. What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for professional athletes ANS 12-17 seconds
  3. How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching ANS Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles and tendons
  4. What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) ANS Neuromuscular

4 / standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased stress on what other area ANS Core musculature

  1. Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is complet- ing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional to ensure your client's safety ANS Refer them to a qualified medical professional
  2. A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened ANS Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
  3. Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive move- ment ANS Golfing multiple days per week

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  1. Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower Crossed Syndrome ANS Abdominals, gluteus maximus, medius, and hip extensors
  2. What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body ANS - Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, & peroneals
  3. What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase of the depth jump ANS Concentric
  4. Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to knee dominance during the overhead squat assessment ANS Quadriceps complex
  5. What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if

7 / exces- sive pronation/eversion ANS Gluteus maximus

  1. What percent of ACL ruptures occur during single leg foot-contact in phys- ical activity secondary to uncontrolled lower extremity biomechanics ANS 0.
  2. What common knee injury results from overuse and is usually caused my muscle weakness in the kinetic chain is commonly seen in runners ANS IT Band Syndrome
  3. Knee valgus and varus, an increased Q-anglePoor quadriceps and ham- string complex flexibilityPoor eccentric deceleration capabilitiesOvertraining and playing on hard surfaces: Patellar tendinopathy
  4. A client demonstrates a knee dominance compensation. The observed compensation did not improve with OHS with heel lift. What mobility test will the fitness Professional use to test the hip flexors ANS Modified Thomas Test
  5. If an observed compensation improves with the heels elevated during the overhead squat assesment, what is the primary area to address with corrective mobility exercise ANS Foot and ankle complex

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  1. Foam rolling the posterior adductor magnus and hamstring complex helps to reduce tension in the tissues allowing for appropriate levels of which joint action to be achieved ANS Hip Flexion
  2. Which of the following tissues that surround the spine limit intersegmental motion, maintain the integrity of the lumbar spine, and may fail when proper motion cannot be created, proper posture cannot be maintained, or excessive motion cannot be resisted by the surrounding musculature ANS Ligaments
  3. The heels elevated modification of the overhead squat assessment places the ankle in a plantarflexed position. How may this effect the squat ANS Allows the client to have a more upright trunk posture
  4. Which of the following is another name for the ankle joint complex ANS - Talocrural joint
  5. The thoracic spine is unique because of what articulation ANS Ribs
  6. What structure attaches to the coracoid process of the scapulae ANS Biceps (short head)
  7. Hanging effectively from a tree branch with an outstretched hand requires which full range of motion ANS Flexion
  8. Pain on the inside of the elbow may indicate what condition

10 / ness Institute ANS Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Emotion- al

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  1. What muscle changes may occur as a result of a chronically inhibited neural drive ANS The muscle on the opposing side of the joint would pull it into a lengthened state
  2. A client is in her second trimester of pregnancy and wants to foam roll her legs and upper back. What should the fitness professional consider before prescribing the myofascial intervention ANS The fitness professional should consult the MD
  3. What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result in decreased pain ANS Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nocioceptive path- ways (gate theory of pain), and descending anti-nocioceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
  4. What is the most appropriate duration for a dynamic stretching warm- up?- : Greater than 90 seconds
  5. According to recent research, which of the following may lead to increased core activation during a plank ANS Performing a posterior pelvic tilt
  6. The combination of enhanced motor unit activation, synchronization, and firing rate is known to increase what at that specific muscle ANS Strength
  7. Which statement most accurately describes the potential impact a previ- ous low-back injury could have on a client

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  1. Which is a reason for a high-arched or over-supinated foot to have restrict- ed ankle dorsiflexion ANS Structrurally short achilles tendon

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  1. Your Client has a history of a sprained ankle. Which assessment will provide the initial information of gluteal strength ANS Overhead Squat
  2. What is the most common reason for compensations during gait gait observed during late midstance ANS This is the point of maximum ankle dorsiflexion
  3. What verbal cue would you provide your client in order to target and help correct knee varus ANS "Keep your knees in line with your second and third toes of your feet"
  4. According to the Screw-Home Mechanism, in an open-chain position and as the knee extends, what action best describes the motion of the tibia on the femur during the last 30 degrees ANS External rotation
  5. If a client's observed compensation at the knee complex during the OHS improves with the heels elevated, the fitness professional should perform a mobility test of what region ANS Foot and ankle complex
  6. Jon exhibits a knee dominance compensation during assessment. Jon's corrective exercise program should focus on inhibiting and lengthening what muscle groups ANS Quadriceps and hip flexors
  7. Scott demonstrates an asymmetrical weight shift to the right during the overhead squat assessment. Which of the following would be the most appro- priate activation exercise for Scott ANS Standing cable adductor (left side only)

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  1. During a pushup assessment you notice your client has a winging scapula. After 2 weeks of attempted strengthening, there is no improvement. What is

17 / the best course of action ANS Refer the client to their healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis.

  1. If wrist extension is limited with elbow flexion, one can assume the limita- tion is coming from which structure(s) ANS Wrist joint
  2. The healthy elbow allows this unique range of motion ANS Pronation
  3. Posture and dynamic movement assessments reveal excessive wrist flex- ion. What muscle group should be lengthened ANS Wrist flexors
  4. How would you best instruct your client to correctly perform static stretch- ing of their upper trapezius muscle ANS Place your right arm behind your back and then use your left hand to help sidebend your neck to the left
  5. When performing a static postural assesment on your client, you notice that they demonstrate a forward head posture. What muscle group is most likely shortened & overactive ANS Suboccipitals
  6. Between which segment levels does 50% of rotation in the cervical spine occur ANS C1-C
  7. You are recommending a chin tuck activation excercise to help address a client's postural abnormality. Which instruction correctly desrcribes how to perform this exercsie

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  1. Your client Jenny was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 6 months ago. She wants to begin a stretching program. What should you consider before start- ing a program with her ANS Fibromyalgia is considered a precaution and stretching should be done with caution
  2. What type of stretching can lead to decreased incidences of muscle and tendon injury ANS Long-term Static Stretching
  3. What is the optimal duration of stretching to decrease musculotendinous stifness ANS 30-60 seconds
  4. Jared is a begginer client with weightloss goals and several mild move- ment dysfunctions. During the beginning phases, the repetition range for Jaren during resistance training should be which of the following ANS High repetition
  5. Which of the Janda syndromes has both an A and B designation ANS Lower Crossed Syndrome
  6. Which lower-body muscles are commonly overactive (shortened) in the Kendall kyphosis-lordosis posture ANS Internal Obliques, hip flexors, and lumbar extensors
  7. Which muscle would be overactive/shortened, leading to scapular wing- ing during the Davies test ANS Pectoralis minor
  8. Which category of movement assessments includes the overhead squat