NASM Assessment & Client Intake 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which assessment is used by NASM to identify postural deviations and movement compensations?
- Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) (Correct answer)
- Sit-and-reach test
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis
- VO2 max test
Correct answer: Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA)
The Overhead Squat Assessment is NASM's primary movement assessment tool for identifying postural and kinetic chain compensations.
Question 2: During the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire), a 'yes' answer to any question indicates the client should:
- Consult a physician before beginning exercise (Correct answer)
- Begin with low-intensity training only
- Complete a body composition test first
- Postpone training indefinitely
Correct answer: Consult a physician before beginning exercise
A 'yes' on any PAR-Q item signals potential cardiovascular or musculoskeletal risk, requiring physician clearance before exercise participation.
Question 3: What does NASM's resting heart rate classification consider 'excellent' for an adult male aged 18–25?
- Below 56 bpm (Correct answer)
- 56–65 bpm
- 66–75 bpm
- 76–85 bpm
Correct answer: Below 56 bpm
A resting heart rate below 56 bpm is classified as 'excellent' for adult males 18–25, reflecting high cardiovascular efficiency.
Question 4: Which of the following is a pushing assessment used to identify upper-extremity movement compensations?
- Pushing Assessment (Correct answer)
- Loaded Movement Assessment
- Davies Test
- Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
Correct answer: Pushing Assessment
NASM's Pushing Assessment evaluates upper-body movement patterns and reveals compensations like shoulder elevation or head protrusion.
Question 5: Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using which two measurements?
- Weight and height (Correct answer)
- Weight and waist circumference
- Body fat percentage and weight
- Height and waist-to-hip ratio
Correct answer: Weight and height
BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, providing a general indicator of body weight status.
Question 6: Which girth measurement site is considered a primary indicator of cardiovascular disease risk?
- Waist circumference (Correct answer)
- Hip circumference
- Chest circumference
- Thigh circumference
Correct answer: Waist circumference
Excess waist circumference (>40 in men, >35 in women) is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.
NASM Assessment & Client Intake 1
Which assessment is used by NASM to identify postural deviations and movement compensations?