NASM : Physical and Psychological Assessment
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Example Question #1 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
What are the typical resting heart rates for men and women, respectively?
80 beats per minute for men; 80 beats per minute for women
55 beats per minute for men; 70 beats per minute for women
65 beats per minute for men; 60 beats per minute for women
70 beats per minute for men; 75 beats per minute for women
70 beats per minute for men; 75 beats per minute for women
The average resting heart rate for women (75 beats per minute) tends to be a little higher than the average resting heart rate for men (70 beats per minute)
Example Question #2 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Which of the following are ways in which ATP can be produced? 1. ATP-PC system 2. Glycolysis 3. Oxidative system
1
1 and 2
1 , 2 and 3
3
1 , 2 and 3
All three processes can produce ATP
Example Question #2 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Which of these components of physical fitness is the best predictor or morbidity and mortality?
Flexibility
Muscular strength
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Muscular endurance
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Cardiorespiratory fitness, the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood, is highly related to morbidity and mortality
Example Question #1 : Nasm Cpt
Testosterone and cortisol increase during what activity?
Sleep
Exercise
Exposure to sunlight
Eating
Exercise
The levels of both chemicals increase with exercise
Example Question #1 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Which word(s) best describes the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints?
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Ligaments
Joints
Skeletal system
The skeletal system is the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints
Example Question #2 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
What is the name of the test in which a person assumes a push-up position with his/her hands on two pieces of tape about 36 inches apart and alternates touching their left hand to their right hand and vice versa?
Shark test
Squat strength assessment
Flexibility test
Davies test
Davies test
The Davies test is commonly used to measure upper extremity agility and stabilization
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