Section 1 Flashcards
NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus on…
evidence-based
practice
What is Evidence-based practice?
the conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient or client care.
What is NASM’s proprietary approach to exercise training?
The OPT Model
What is the OPT Model?
Optimum Performance Training. Based on Evidence based training.
any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in
a short period of time.
Acute Disease
a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being
cured altogether.
Chronic disease.
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 overweight or obese greatly increase the chances of what?
developing a chronic disease.
numerous problems of the heart and
blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
Cardiovascular disease
what describes the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which are the
global leading causes of death.
Hypertension
a waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a combination of
protein and fatty acids.
Cholesterol
a disease in which blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose comes from the
foods we eat.
Diabetes
a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide
the energy for work.
insulin
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
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle?
sprains and plantar fasciitis.
occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an ankle, which stretches or tears
ligaments.
ankle sprain
pain in the plantar fascia tissue located on the underside of the foot.
plantar fasciitis
the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures; it is more commonly referred to as the “core.”
the LPHC
Why is the LPHC important?
It connects the upper body to the lower half.
An NASM-CPT must always …
adhere to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct.
How is Body Mass Index calculated?
divides weight in kilograms (kg) by their height in metres (m) squared.
Underweight BMI
<18.5
Healthy Weight BMI
18.5-24.9
