wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

NASM - Midterm Exam (fall)

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The posterior oblique subsystem includes which of the following muscle groups?

a)

Adductors (inner thigh) and contralateral quadratus lumborum

b)

Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus

c)

Adductors (inner thigh) and hip external rotators

d)

Hamstrings and erector spinae

2.

Which of the following force couples is accurately linked to the movement created by their combined action?

a)

The gastrocnemius and soleus functioning to create ankle dorsiflexion

b)

Deltoid and rotator cuff functioning to create shoulder adduction

c)

Upper trapezius and serratus anterior functioning to create downward rotation of the scapula

d)

Internal and external obliques functioning to create trunk rotation

3.

The process of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in and out of the bloodstream occurs in what structure or structures?

a)

Alveolar sacs

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Pulmonary arteries

d)

Trachea

4.

What is the function of the neuromuscular junction?

a)

The site of muscular contractions

b)

The sliding filament theory

c)

Exposing actin-binding sites

d)

The site where the nervous system and muscle fibers communicate

5.

Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations?

a)

Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch

b)

Posterior tilting of the pelvis and a decreased low-back arch

c)

Posterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch

d)

Anterior tilting of the pelvis and a decreased low-back arch

6.

Compared to nonheme iron, heme iron is absorbed how?

a)

Less efficiently

b)

Not at all

c)

Equally

d)

More efficiently

7.

Movement represents the integrated functioning of which three main body systems?

a)

Muscular, nervous, and skeletal

b)

Nervous, ligamentous, and vascular

c)

Nervous, skeletal, and vascular

d)

Muscular, ligamentous, and skeletal

8.

What two factors define any form or type of exercise?

a)

Intensity and duration

b)

Duration and time

c)

Speed and complexity

d)

Intensity and speed

9.

What type of vessel is responsible for carrying blood back to the heart?

a)

Capillaries

b)

Arterioles

c)

Veins

d)

Arteries

10.

What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury?

a)

External feedback

b)

Proprioception

c)

Stretch-shortening cycle

d)

Force velocity

11.

Which type of muscle fiber has a large number of capillaries?

a)

Type I

b)

Type III

c)

Type IIa

d)

Type IIx

12.

In order to optimally load muscle during the eccentric phase, the fitness professional should recommend which of the following?

a)

Reduce the resistance so it is less than it was in the concentric phase, and lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension

b)

Lower the weight faster to reduce time under tension

c)

Lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension

d)

Reduce the resistance so it is less than it was in the concentric phase, and lower the weight faster to reduce time under tension

13.

What movement term is used to describe the concept of adducting the shoulder blades so that they become closer together?

a)

Scapular elevation

b)

Scapular depression

c)

Scapular retraction

d)

Scapular protraction

14.

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygenated blood throughout the body?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Platelets

c)

Plasma

d)

Red blood cells

15.

What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?

a)

Fascia

b)

Muscle spindles

c)

Connective tissues

d)

Tendons

16.

What is a characteristic of a type I muscle fiber?

a)

Less force production

b)

Larger in size

c)

Fewer capillaries

d)

Quick to fatigue

17.

What is the primary muscle type of the heart?

a)

Smooth

b)

Cardiac

c)

Skeletal

d)

Myofibril

18.

What component of breathing improves blood flow back to the heart?

a)

Inspiration with a decrease in intrathoracic pressure

b)

Inspiration with an increase in intrathoracic pressure

c)

Expiration with an increase in intrathoracic pressure

d)

Expiration with a decrease in intrathoracic pressure

19.

Which system puts the body into a relaxed state, termed rest and digest?

a)

Sympathetic nervous system

b)

Parasympathetic nervous system

c)

Central nervous system

d)

Somatic nervous system

20.

At what age is total peak bone mass reached?

a)

30

b)

18

c)

35

d)

25

21.

Which division of the skeleton is made up of the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle?

a)

Appendicular

b)

Lateral

c)

Peripheral

d)

Axial

22.

Which muscle fiber type is most resistant to fatigue during prolonged aerobic exercise?

a)

Type I

b)

Type IIa

c)

Type IIx

d)

Type III

23.

What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?

a)

Regulate voluntary muscle movement

b)

Control blood clotting

c)

Increase heart rate and prepare the body for action

d)

Promote digestion and relaxation

24.

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for extending the knee joint?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Gluteus maximus

25.

What is the main function of red bone marrow in the skeletal system?

a)

Facilitate joint movement

b)

Produce blood cells

c)

Provide energy storage

d)

Store calcium

26.

Which type of blood vessel has the thickest muscular walls to withstand high pressure?

a)

Capillaries

b)

Veins

c)

Arteries

d)

Lymphatic vessels

27.

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Deltoid

d)

Latissimus dorsi

28.

What is the main function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

a)

Connect muscles to bones

b)

Connect bones to other bones

c)

Produce red blood cells

d)

Store minerals

29.

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle length remains unchanged while tension increases?

a)

Isotonic

b)

Isokinetic

c)

Isometric

d)

Eccentric

30.

Which structure connects bones to other bones in the human body?

a)

Ligaments

b)

Tendons

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fascia

31.

What is the correct order of the Stages of Change?

a)

  1. Precontemplation, action, preparation, contemplation, maintenance

b)

  1. Preparation, recontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance

c)

  1. Contemplation, Precontemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

d)

  1. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

32.

A benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements?

a)

  1. Participants are encouraged to push as hard as they can and may work harder in the presence of the group.

b)

  1. Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.

c)

  1. Participants have people they can compare themselves with. Being able to see what others can do and achieve can serve as further motivation.

d)

  1. When a group or situation is warm and inviting, it brings people together; when people feel welcome, they are likely to return.

33.

A client is asked, "Why do you want to lose weight?" This is an example of what kind of question?

a)

  1. Directive

b)

  1. Open-ended

c)

  1. Closed-ended

d)

  1. Contemplation

34.

What is the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions?

a)

  1. Closed-ended allows for elaboration, while open-ended allows for one-word answers.

b)

  1. Open-ended allows for elaboration, while closed-ended allows for one-word answers.

c)

  1. Open-ended is asked by the trainer; closed-ended is asked by the client.

d)

  1. Closed-ended is asked in private; open-ended is not.

35.

Match the following...

a)

Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?

1.

  1. Informational support

b)

Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support

2.

  1. Instrumental support

c)

Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise?

3.

  1. Instrumental support

d)

Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support?

4.

  1. Emotional support

36.

Match the following

a)

This is a conversational technique that helps the listener express the supposed meaning of what was just heard.

1.

  1. Reflections

b)

What type of communication includes posture, hand gestures, proximity to others, and facial expressions?

2.

  1. Nonverbal communication

c)

A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer restates the goals back to the client. What best describes the approach the trainer is using?

3.

  1. Reflective listening

37.

When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating?

a)

  1. Being a part of a social group

b)

  1. Improved physical appearance

c)

  1. Health and well-being

d)

  1. Competition with others

38.

Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?

a)

  1. Business practice

b)

  1. Confidentiality

c)

  1. Professionalism

d)

  1. Legal and ethical

39.

When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to?

a)

  1. Traditional compliance

b)

  1. Peer-observed procedure

c)

  1. Evidence-based practice

d)

  1. Popular theories and methods posted on online fitness forums

40.

Complete the following matched items....

a)

According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?

1.

  1. 4 years

b)

A NASM Certified Personal Trainer is looking for ways to satisfy their CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement?

2.

1.9 CEUs

c)

How many CEUs does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?

3.

0.1 CEUs

d)

How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?

4.

  1. Every 2 years

41.

What are the basic two types of disease?

a)

  1. Acute and contagious

b)

  1. Chronic and not contagious

c)

  1. Chronic and acute

d)

  1. Chronic and noncommunicable

42.

At her first visit her personal trainer, Alisha's BMI was 26.

According to this information, how would Alisha be classified on the BMI chart?

a)

  1. Overweight

b)

  1. Healthy weight

c)

  1. Obese

d)

  1. Underweight

43.

The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and

make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning.

What is this process called?

a)

  1. Fight-or-flight response

b)

  1. Excitation-contraction coupling

c)

  1. Homeostasis

d)

  1. Neuromuscular efficiency

44.

Identify the major muscles on the Anterior side of the body.

a)Pectoralis major
b)Deltoid
c)Biceps brachii
d)Rectus abdominis
e)Quadriceps group
f)Anterior Tibialis
g)Gastrocnemius
h)Hamstring group
i)Latissimus Dorsi
j)Gluteus Maximus
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
45.

Label the bone of the Appendicular Skeleton

a)Humerous
b)Radius
c)Ulna
d)Femur
e)Fibula
f)Tibia
g)Carpals
h)Clavicle
i)Patella
j)Pelvis
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
46.
Identify the major blood vessels connected to the heart.
a)Aorta
b)Pulmonary artery
c)Pulmonary veins
d)Vena cava
1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
47.

Label the organs of the endocrine system.

a)Thyroid
b)Thymus
c)Testes
d)Ovaries
e)Adrenal Gland
f)Pancreas
1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
48.
Identify the parts of the digestive system.
a)Esophagus
b)Stomach
c)Liver
d)Gallbladder
e)Small Intestine
f)Large Intestine
g)Rectum
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
49.
Identify the parts of the respiratory system.
a)Nasal cavity
b)Trachea
c)Bronchi
d)Lungs
e)Diaphragm
f)Alveoli
1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
50.

Label the structures of the CNS and PNS.

a)Brain
b)Spinal Cord
c)Spinal Nerves
d)Periferal Nerves
1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
51.
Question Image

Match the description with the correct letter representing that joint type in the diagram. The diagram gives some examples. Use your critical thinking to determine what these examples are.

a)

Between the upper Radius and Ulna bones

1.

A

b)

Knee

2.

B

c)

Between vertibrae

3.

D

d)

Between the tibia and tarsal bones

4.

E

e)

Shoulder

5.

F

Similar Resources on Wayground

All About Safety/First Aid

55 questions

All About Safety/First Aid

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Unit 2 Lab: Medical Terminology

50 questions

Unit 2 Lab: Medical Terminology

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

Health Summative #1 Decisions, Health, Influences, Wise Consumer

50 questions

Health Summative #1 Decisions, Health, Influences, Wise Consumer

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Health Science I Midterm – Worksheet Questions

48 questions

Health Science I Midterm – Worksheet Questions

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

UTS kelas X

48 questions

UTS kelas X

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th Grade - University

Origins and development of the NHS - T Level Health A2

48 questions

Origins and development of the NHS - T Level Health A2

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

FNW Final Exam Study Guide

48 questions

FNW Final Exam Study Guide

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th Grade - University

Exam DVMT 5 5/7/25

50 questions

Exam DVMT 5 5/7/25

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade