NASM Study Guide Flashcards
Section 1: Professional Development and
Responsibility
Chapter 1. The Modern State of Health and Fitness
The focus on___________ makes NASM’s systems and methodologies safe and
effective for any client working toward any fitness goal.
scientific principles
NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus on an _______________
practice to attain the highest levels of success.
evidence-based
_______________ practice is the conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient or client care.
Evidence-based
NASM’s proprietary approach to exercise training, ____________, was developed with evidence-based practice as a core guiding philosophy.
the OPT model
_______________disease is any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
Acute
A __________ is a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or
being cured altogether.
chronic disease
The terms _________ and __________ refer to a body weight that is greater than what is
considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat.
overweight and obesity
Being ________ or __________ greatly increase the chances of developing a chronic disease.
overweight or obese
_________________ is a broad term describing numerous problems of the heart and
blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
Cardiovascular disease
_________________ is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which are
the global leading causes of death.
Hypertension
____________________is a waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids.
Cholesterol
______________ is a disease in which blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods we eat.
Diabetes
________________ is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work.
Insulin
_______________is an abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and environmental factors.
Cancer
__________________ is an umbrella term for lung diseases characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function.
COPD
Two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle are ___________ and _________ .
sprains and plantar fasciitis.
An ankle sprain occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an ankle, which stretches or
tears ligaments, whereas plantar fasciitis causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue located on the underside of the foot.
The _______________ is made up of the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures; it is more commonly referred to as the “core.”
LPHC
The LPHC is
an important anatomical structure because it connects the upper and lower halves of a person’s body.
What does LPHC stand for?
lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC)
_________________ is very common in the greater population, especially in those who frequently lift objects overhead.
Shoulder dysfunction
_____________ and ___________have been frequently shown by research
to improve numerous types of musculoskeletal dysfunction and chronic disease.
Regular exercise and increased physical activity
An NASM-CPT must always adhere to the _____________
NASM Code of Professional Conduct.
Section 1: Professional Development and
Responsibility
Chapter 2. The Personal Training Profession
______________should be used to predict how many clients will need to be
serviced to support a desired annual financial goal.
“Forecasting” techniques
