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?
70 beats per minute for men; 75 beats per minute for women
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
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 , 2 and 3
1 and 2
3
1 , 2 and 3
All three processes can produce ATP
Example Question #3 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Which of these components of physical fitness is the best predictor or morbidity and mortality?
Muscular endurance
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Flexibility
Muscular strength
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 #2 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Testosterone and cortisol increase during what activity?
Exercise
Exposure to sunlight
Sleep
Eating
Exercise
The levels of both chemicals increase with exercise
Example Question #3 : Physical And Psychological Assessment
Which word(s) best describes the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints?
Joints
Ligaments
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Skeletal system
The skeletal system is the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints
Example Question #6 : 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?
Flexibility test
Davies test
Shark test
Squat strength assessment
Davies test
The Davies test is commonly used to measure upper extremity agility and stabilization
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