Ch 1: Professional Dev & Responsibility Flashcards
NASM’s proprietary approach to exercise training:
- Stabilization
- Strength
- Power
OPT Model (Optimum Performance Training)
A medical condition on that persists without quickly going away or being cured altogether.
- Leading cause of death in the world today (coronary artery)
- Ex: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes
Chronic Disease
Any suddenly occurring medical condition on that can be treated and healed in a short period of time
Acute Disease
General measure used internationally for defining overweight and obesity is body mass index (BMI), which is a simple comparison of a person’s height to their weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
What are the BMI classifications
<18.5 = Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 = HEALTHY
25 - 29.9 = Overweight
30+ = Obese
Broad term describing numerous problems of the heart and blood vessels. Includes conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
Cardiovascular Disease
A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage of an artery or ruptured blood vessel
Stroke
A category of heart-related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
Ischemic Heart Disease
Hypertension is categorized by a blood pressure greater than what measurement?
120/80 mm Hg
At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert’s BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?
Obese
Blood pressure greater than 120/80
Primary risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Hypertension
Blood Pressure Categorizations
<120/80 = Normal
120-129/<80 = Elevated
130-139/80-89 = Stage 1 Hypertension
140+/90+ = Stage 2 Hypertension
180+/120+ = Hypertensive Crisis
A waxy substance found in blood that is made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids
Cholesterol
“Bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Makes up the plaque that clogs arteries.
- Should be less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
LDL Cholesterol
(Low-density lipoprotein)
“Good cholesterol.” Helps remove some LDL cholesterol from the body. Levels should typically be kept around 60 mg/dL.
HDL Cholesterol
(High-density lipoprotein)
What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?
It can reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.
A disease in which blood glucose levels are too high due to an insulin deficiency.
Diabetes
A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work
Insulin
The pancreas does not make enough (or any) insulin, causing glucose in the blood (blood sugar) to rise to dangerous levels, leading to numerous health complications.
- Genetic, zero prevention
Type 1 Diabetes
When the body still produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar, though cells are overloaded with glucose from high-sugar diets that lead to insulin resistance.
- Difficult to regulate blood sugar levels
- Obesity it a prime indicator
Type 2 Diabetes
An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and environmental factors
Cancer
An umbrella term for lung diseases characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function.
COPD
(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Type of muscle tissue that connects bones and generates the forces that create movement
Skeletal Muscle
What are the 2 most common issues at the foot/ankle?
Ankle sprains & Plantar Fasciitis
When a person rolls, twists, or turns an ankle, which stretches or tears ligaments
Ankle sprain
Inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes (i.e., the plantar fascia) and often results in chronic heel pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Made up of the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures; more commonly referred to as the “core.” Connects the upper and lower halves of a person’s body
LPHC
(Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex)
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?
The release of endorphins
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
Endorphins
According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?
4 Years
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner?
Confidentiality
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
Professionalism
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?
Diastolic Blood Pressure
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of the body?
Knee
What is the dysfunction that occurs due to narrowing and rubbing of the soft tissue and bony structures of the shoulder?
Shoulder impingement
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?
Preventative care
