SSection 1 Review Flashcards
Bridget, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement?
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
What is the dysfunction that occurs due to narrowing and rubbing of the soft tissue and bony structures of the shoulder?
Shoulder impingement
Which of the following is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise?
Diet supplementation
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
What is homeostasis?
A process by which the human body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
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
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?
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.
What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?
Height and weight
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process?
Communicating solutions for the customer’s needs
Hypertension is categorized by a blood pressure greater than what measurement?
120/80 mm Hg
What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes?
Strength and conditioning coach
Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for almost 3 years. He has consistently received positive job evaluations, making him eligible for a promotion. What opportunity would be the most appropriate to pursue, given his experience?
Fitness manager
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
Sprains and plantar fasciitis
For a Certified Personal Trainer, what would provide the most time-efficient option for increasing income potential?
Learning how to lead group training programs
What is the main role of a personal trainer?
Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
The questions identify the customer’s wants, needs, fears, and desires.
Why is it important for fitness professionals to pay attention to their personal grooming when working in a fitness facility?
Personal trainers are professionals. Having a professional appearance can help ensure that clients treat personal trainers as the professionals they are
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the location of?
The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
Which of the following best defines cholesterol?
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
What is a professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success?
A SWOT analysis
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Type 2 diabetes
What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?
Optimum Performance Training
Why is continued education required for NASM Certified Personal Trainers?
To ensure that fitness professionals stay current on the latest understandings and research findings within the industry
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Stabilization, strength, and power
Which term refers to a person’s education, income, and occupation?
Socioeconomic status
Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today?
Coronary artery disease
Which individual is suffering from an acute disease?
Jorge, who is sick with the flu
Identify the correct number of continuing education units (CEUs) that an NASM Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification.
2
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?
The release of endorphins
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the military. Which employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic locations?
Conducting online coaching and personal training
Which activity best demonstrates evidence-based practice?
Referencing peer-reviewed research
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Why can personal trainers be considered among the most important employees within a health club?
Personal trainers come in direct contact with members and can have the greatest influence on whether members achieve results.
Which common cause of death is the most preventable?
Obesity
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when necessary?
Fitness manager
What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?
It can reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.
Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
At her first visit to her new fitness trainer, Alisha’s BMI was 26. According to this information, how would Alisha be classified?
Overweight
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?
80%
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength?
Having the NASM-CPT credential
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 best choice of attire to an interview at a health club?
Professional business attire
Maria is interviewing for her first job as a fitness professional at a boutique fitness studio. Which previous experience would she want to make sure to discuss during the interview to demonstrate qualities of a Certified Personal Trainer?
Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate? Did
It is not a curable disease.