National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam. NASM Chapter 7 Practice Test. There are 25 MCQs with explanations in Chapter 7: Human Movement Science. Download the free Quiz Quizlet PDF for CPT Certification based on the NASM 7th Edition CPT Study Guide.
Master the fundamentals of Human Movement Science with our targeted NASM CPT exam practice questions. This comprehensive set of 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) delves into integrating the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems, biomechanics, muscle actions, and lever systems.
NASM Chapter 7 Practice Test
Each question is crafted to enhance your understanding of how these systems collaborate to facilitate human movement, preparing you for certification success. Perfect for aspiring personal trainers looking to deepen their expertise and ace their exams!
Q1. What is the primary focus of human movement science?
- (A) Rehabilitation techniques
- (B) Nutritional guidance
- (C) Integrated function of nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems
- (D) Cardiovascular fitness
Q2. What is the kinetic chain concept in human movement science?
- (A) A series of isolated movements in a single plane
- (B) The interconnected nature of the musculoskeletal system
- (C) The linear progression of muscle size increase
- (D) A sequence of exercises in a workout
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a plane of motion described in biomechanics?
- (A) Sagittal
- (B) Orbital
- (C) Frontal
- (D) Transverse
Q4. What muscle action involves muscle tension without a change in muscle length?
- (A) Concentric
- (B) Isokinetic
- (C) Isotonic
- (D) Isometric
Q5. Which movement occurs in the frontal plane?
- (A) Squats
- (B) Side lunges
- (C) Bicep curls
- (D) Forward lunges
Q6. What is the function of synergist muscles?
- (A) To oppose the prime movers
- (B) To assist the prime movers
- (C) To stabilize the joints
- (D) To reduce the speed of movement
Q7. What type of muscle action is characterized by a muscle shortening while contracting?
- (A) Eccentric
- (B) Isometric
- (C) Concentric
- (D) Isokinetic
Q8. In human movement, what is a closed chain movement?
- (A) Movement where the body part moves freely in space
- (B) Movement requiring no joint coordination
- (C) Movement where the body is in contact with a stable surface
- (D) Isolated muscle movements
Q9. Which term describes the muscles that oppose the prime movers?
- (A) Agonists
- (B) Antagonists
- (C) Synergists
- (D) Stabilizers
Q10. What is the force-velocity curve in muscle physiology?
- (A) It describes the relationship between muscle length and force production
- (B) It shows how velocity affects the muscle’s ability to produce force
- (C) It indicates the maximum velocity at zero force
- (D) It relates the muscle’s temperature to its contraction speed
Q11. What does the stretch-shortening cycle describe?
- (A) A method of stretching that decreases muscle performance
- (B) A cycle where a muscle rapidly shortens after being pre-stretched to generate greater force
- (C) The process of muscle lengthening under load
- (D) The recovery period needed after a muscle contraction
Q12. What anatomical position describes the palms facing forward?
- (A) Superior
- (B) Medial
- (C) Anatomical position
- (D) Lateral
Q13. What is the primary role of stabilizer muscles during exercise?
- (A) To initiate the primary movement
- (B) To increase the range of motion
- (C) To support and stabilize joints
- (D) To relax opposing muscles
Q14. Which is an example of an open chain movement?
- (A) Squats
- (B) Pull-ups
- (C) Bicep curls
- (D) Push-ups
Q15. What describes the actions of muscles when they move the bones they are attached to?
- (A) Isokinetic actions
- (B) Muscle leverage
- (C) Arthrokinematics
- (D) Kinesiology
Q16. What type of lever is most common in the human body?
- (A) First-class lever
- (B) Second-class lever
- (C) Third-class lever
- (D) None of the above
Q17. In biomechanics, what does the sagittal plane divide?
- (A) The body into right and left halves
- (B) The body into upper and lower halves
- (C) The body into anterior and posterior halves
- (D) The body into internal and external layers
Q18. Which type of muscle action occurs when the speed of movement is fixed and resistance varies with the force exerted?
- (A) Isometric
- (B) Isotonic
- (C) Isokinetic
- (D) Eccentric
Q19. What defines the term ‘agonist’ in muscle movements?
- (A) The muscle that stabilizes the joint
- (B) The muscle that is stretched during movement
- (C) The primary muscle responsible for movement
- (D) The muscle that assists the primary mover
Q20. How does the length-tension relationship influence muscle force production?
- (A) Maximum force is produced at maximum muscle length
- (B) Maximum force is produced at intermediate muscle lengths
- (C) Maximum force is produced when muscles are completely contracted
- (D) Muscle length has no impact on force production
Q21. What describes the motor behavior in human movement science?
- (A) The breakdown of food molecules
- (B) The response to internal and external stimuli
- (C) The formation of bone tissue
- (D) The regulation of body temperature
Q22. Which is an example of a second-class lever in the human body?
- (A) The action of the biceps brachii in a curl
- (B) The action of the calf muscles during a calf raise
- (C) The movement of the neck as you nod
- (D) The bending of the knee during a squat
Q23. What plane of motion involves movements that rotate the body?
- (A) Sagittal
- (B) Frontal
- (C) Transverse
- (D) Coronal
Q24. Which muscle action involves lengthening under tension?
- (A) Concentric
- (B) Isometric
- (C) Eccentric
- (D) Isokinetic
Q25. What describes the movement of scapular retraction?
- (A) The scapula moves toward the spine
- (B) The scapula moves away from the spine
- (C) The scapula moves upward
- (D) The scapula moves downward
See also:
- NASM CPT Practice Test 2024 Study Guide (UPDATED)
- Chapter 1: The Modern State of Health and Fitness
- Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
- Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise
- Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching
- Chapter 5: The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
- Chapter 6: The Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
- Chapter 7: Human Movement Science
- Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
- Chapter 9: Nutrition
- Chapter 10: Supplementation