Chapters 1-2 Final Exam (Section 1) Flashcards

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1
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Roberta is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who is going to be working as an independent contractor at a popular health club. What is the most important step to take before starting her job?

A

Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets

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2
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Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner?

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Confidentiality

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3
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A nonprofit health club

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A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and memberships to cover operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community-based initiatives

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What is a professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success?

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SWOT Analysis

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Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent personal training business?

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Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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an umbrella term for chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function.

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Before studying to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential?

A

Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area

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Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer’s scope of practice is accurate?

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Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.

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Karim, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, recently retired from playing professional football and is beginning his career in the fitness industry. How can Karim best promote his experience as a professional athlete?

A

Karim’s experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete.

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10
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Which individual is suffering from an acute disease?

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Jorge, who is sick with the flu

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Dan, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, completed what he felt was a very successful interview with the hiring manager at a top fitness studio. What is the best course of action if Dan is interested in moving on to the next phase of the interview process?

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12
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When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to?

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Evidence-based practice

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13
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How many CEUs does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?

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0.1

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14
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What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?

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To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category

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What statement best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity?

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A brand identity establishes a top-of-mind presence.

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16
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Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?

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Insulin resistance

17
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Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned exercise?

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18
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What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes?

A

Strength + Conditioning Coach

19
Q

Which of the following is a necessity for all fitness professionals to remain successful in the industry?

A

Keeping up with the latest science & changes in the industry.

20
Q

What statement best describes a low-cost health club?

A

A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment

21
Q

An integrated approach to exercises include these forms of training

A

Flexibility and mobility, core strength and stability, cardio, balance, plyometrics, SAQ, and resistance.

22
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What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?

A

Sprains + plantar fasciitis

23
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What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?

A

Height + Weight

24
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A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common injuries at the knee, along with patellar tendonitis and tears in the medial cruciate ligament (MCL).

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ACL + Patellar Tendonitis + Medial Cruciate Ligament = Knee issues

25
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Beth is considering opportunities for how to begin her career as a fitness professional. If her primary goal is to earn a stable income by helping clients reach their fitness goals, which of the following would provide the best option?

A

Working for a premium health club company

26
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Which activity best demonstrates evidence-based practice?

A

Referencing peer-reviewed research