NASM Program Design and Implementation 2

Question 1

In the NASM OPT model, which phase is the foundation of the Stabilization level?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization Endurance

Answer

Strength Endurance

Answer

Hypertrophy

Answer

Maximal Strength

Question 2

What is the primary training adaptation goal of Phase 2, Strength Endurance?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization and muscular endurance simultaneously

Answer

Maximal power output

Answer

Maximal muscle size

Answer

Joint mobility only

Question 3

Which acute variable refers to the number of times a muscle is lengthened and shortened in a set?

Accepted Answer

Repetitions

Answer

Tempo

Answer

Rest interval

Answer

Volume

Question 4

What tempo is recommended for Stabilization Endurance training (Phase 1)?

Accepted Answer

4/2/1 slow and controlled

Answer

1/1/1 explosive

Answer

2/0/2 moderate

Answer

X/X/X as fast as possible

Question 5

Which OPT phase typically uses the heaviest loads with the lowest repetitions?

Accepted Answer

Phase 4 Maximal Strength

Answer

Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance

Answer

Phase 3 Hypertrophy

Answer

Phase 5 Power

Question 6

What is the recommended rest interval range for Phase 4 Maximal Strength training?

Accepted Answer

3-5 minutes

Answer

0-30 seconds

Answer

30-60 seconds

Answer

No rest

Question 7

Which level of the OPT model contains both the Maximal Strength and Power phases combined as goals?

Accepted Answer

Power

Answer

Stabilization

Answer

Strength

Answer

Endurance