NASM 7th edition Chapter 2

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

0.1

Identify the correct number of continuing education units that a NASM certified personal trainer needs to complete in a two-year cycle to renew the certification.

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What is a nonprofit health club?

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

Which is a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee?

An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer

What is a prospect?

An individual who has been identified as a potential client

How can fitness professionals are in CEUs?

Attending fitness industry conferences

What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?

Building rapport

Cam, a NASM certified personal trainer, recently retired from playing professional football and his beginning his career in the fitness industry. How can cam best promote his experience as a professional athlete?

Cams experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a formal professional athlete.

Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process?

Communicating solutions for the customers needs

Bridget, a NASMcertified personal trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which would be an excepted means to fulfil this requirement?

Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs

Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his 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

What marketing strategy would be most effective to helping a fitness professional tell a story and create an instantly recognizable level of service?

Creating a brand identity

How often does a NASM certified personal trainer need to renew their certification?

Every two years

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 members needs when necessary?

Fitness manager

Mac, a 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

In a SWOT analysis, which would be an example of strength?

Having the NASM-CPT credential

What best describes a low-cost health club?

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

Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process?

Identifying a customers needs

Rather than simply designing workout programs to change appearance, the modern personal trainer has evolved to a professional responsible for producing what?

Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients

For certified personal trainer what will provide the most time efficient option for increasing income potential?

Learning how to lead group training programs

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 sales person at the clothing store where she had been working

Before starting to become a certified personal trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a large agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer and a fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following will provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential?

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

Recently what has become a affective way to deliver customers exercise solutions to clients based on their individual needs?

Offering online coaching programs

How many pages are most appropriate for a resume?

One to two pages

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 professionals they are.

Why can personal trainers be considered the most important employees within a health club?

Personal trainers come in direct contact with members and can I have the greatest influence on whether members achieve results

Denise has just earned her certified personal trainer credential and has been hired at the health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What qualities would help Denise be successful in her new career?

Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results

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

Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses

Roberta is a 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?

Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets

What is forecasting?

The business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal.

What mostly correctly identify as the purpose of a resume?

The resume allows a job candidate to present their job skills to a potential employer

Why is continued education required for NASM certified personal trainer's?

To ensure that fitness professional stay current on latest understandings and research findings within the industry

What is the purpose of a professional personal training certificate?

To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the task required for the job category.

What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others and featuring their services?

Unique selling proposition (USP)