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Section 1 Flashcards

1
Q

NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus on…

A

evidence-based
practice

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2
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What is Evidence-based practice?

A

the conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient or client care.

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3
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What is NASM’s proprietary approach to exercise training?

A

The OPT Model

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4
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What is the OPT Model?

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Optimum Performance Training. Based on Evidence based training.

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5
Q

any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in
a short period of time.

A

Acute Disease

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6
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a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being
cured altogether.

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Chronic disease.

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7
Q

body weight that is greater than what is
considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat.

A

overweight and obesity

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8
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Being overweight or obese greatly increase the chances of what?

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developing a chronic disease.

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9
Q

numerous problems of the heart and
blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.

A

Cardiovascular disease

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10
Q

what describes the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which are the
global leading causes of death.

A

Hypertension

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11
Q

a waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a combination of
protein and fatty acids.

A

Cholesterol

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12
Q

a disease in which blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose comes from the
foods we eat.

A

Diabetes

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13
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a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide
the energy for work.

A

insulin

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14
Q

an abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and
environmental factors.

A

Cancer

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15
Q

an umbrella term for lung diseases characterized by increased breathlessness,
airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function.

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COPD

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16
Q

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

A

sprains and plantar fasciitis.

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17
Q

occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an ankle, which stretches or tears
ligaments.

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ankle sprain

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18
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pain in the plantar fascia tissue located on the underside of the foot.

A

plantar fasciitis

19
Q

the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures; it is more commonly referred to as the “core.”

A

the LPHC

20
Q

Why is the LPHC important?

A

It connects the upper body to the lower half.

21
Q

An NASM-CPT must always …

A

adhere to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct.

22
Q

How is Body Mass Index calculated?

A

divides weight in kilograms (kg) by their height in metres (m) squared.

23
Q

Underweight BMI

A

<18.5

24
Q

Healthy Weight BMI

A

18.5-24.9

25
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Overweight BMI

A

25-29.9

26
Q

Obese BMI

A

30-34.9

27
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Obese || BMI

A

35-39.9

28
Q

Obese ||| BMI

A

> 40

29
Q

Normal Healthy Blood Pressure

A

Less than 120/80 mm Hg

30
Q

Elevated Blood Pressure

A

between 120 and 129 and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.

31
Q

Stage 1 hypertension Blood Pressure

A

between 130 and 139 or diastolic between 80 and 89 mm Hg

32
Q

Stage 2 hypertension Blood Pressure

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140 or higher or diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher

33
Q

Hypertensive crisis Blood Pressure

A

greater than 180 and/or diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg

34
Q

“bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A

LDL cholesterol

35
Q

“good cholesterol.” It does not have
the tendency to clog arteries like LDL cholesterol does

A

HDL Cholesterol

36
Q

the pancreas does not make enough
insulin (or none at all), which is a hormone that helps transport glucose into cells to be used for energy. Born with it.

A

Type 1 Diabetes

37
Q

body still produces insulin; however, it
is not used properly by the cells. When excess carbohydrates (specifically sugar) are chronically consumed in the diet, high levels of insulin need to be produced to help regulate blood sugar. Insulin Resistance.

A

Type 2 Diabetes

38
Q

The first step in succeeding as a CPT is…

A

offering uncompromising customer service.

39
Q

sales will feel natural and automatic when you build…

A

A Rapport

40
Q

Forecasting techniques should be used to predict what?

A

how many clients will need to be serviced
to support a desired annual financial goal.

41
Q

The Four Ps of marketing include

A

product, price, promotion, and place

42
Q

How to grow a modern fitness business.

A

Social media and other digital marketing campaigns

43
Q

How many CEU (continuing education units) are required to renew the NASM CPT?

A

2 CEUs are required to renew the NASM-CPT credential every 2 years. 1.9 CEUs from continuing education efforts and 0.1 CEU from renewing a CPR cert.

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