NASM-GFS Practice Questions - NASM Golf Fitness Specialist Exam - NASM-GFS Practice Questions

Question 1

In an efficient golf downswing, what is the correct proximal-to-distal order in which body segments reach peak rotational speed?

Hips (pelvis), then torso (thorax), then arms, then club Arms, then torso, then hips, then club Club, then arms, then torso, then hips Torso, then hips, then club, then arms

Correct Answer:

Hips (pelvis), then torso (thorax), then arms, then club

Question 2

The 'X-factor' in the golf swing refers to which biomechanical relationship?

The angle between the lead arm and the club shaft at the top of the backswing The amount of wrist hinge created during the takeaway The differential between shoulder (thorax) rotation and pelvis (hip) rotation The lateral shift of the head during the downswing

Correct Answer:

The differential between shoulder (thorax) rotation and pelvis (hip) rotation

Question 3

How does a skilled golfer primarily use ground reaction forces (GRF) during the downswing?

By keeping weight evenly split between both feet through impact By pushing vertically and rotationally against the ground, transferring pressure toward the lead foot By lifting the trail foot completely off the ground at the start of the downswing By minimizing all contact pressure to stay light on the feet

Correct Answer:

By pushing vertically and rotationally against the ground, transferring pressure toward the lead foot

Question 4

Maintaining 'lag' in the downswing refers to:

Keeping the clubface open through impact Slowing the entire downswing to improve tempo Holding the backswing position for an extra beat at the top Delaying the release of the wrist angle between the lead arm and club shaft

Correct Answer:

Delaying the release of the wrist angle between the lead arm and club shaft

Question 5

The 'swing plane' in golf is best described as:

The vertical height of the golfer's hands at the top of the backswing The inclined imaginary plane along which the club travels during the swing The angle of the golfer's spine relative to the ground at address The path the feet take during weight transfer

Correct Answer:

The inclined imaginary plane along which the club travels during the swing

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