NASM Section 1 review
How many CEUs does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?
0.1 The mandatory CPR/AED requirement provides the NASM Certified Personal Trainer with 0.1 of the 2.0 CEUs needed every 2 years to maintain the credential.
Hypertension is categorized by a blood pressure greater than what measurement?
120/80 mm Hg
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 An NASM Certified Personal Trainer must complete 2.0 continuing education units every 2 years to maintain the credential.
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 percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?
80%
What statement best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity?
A brand identity establishes a top-of-mind presence.
What statement best describes a mid-market health club?
A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership
What statement best describes a premium health club?
A private health club offered only at luxury resorts and golf courses WRONG
What is homeostasis?
A process by which the human body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
What most correctly identifies the purpose of a resume?
A resume allows a job candidate to present their job skills to a potential employer.
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned?
A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability
What is forecasting?
A system for learning about the needs of a potential client to be able to identify and present a number of solutions for those needs WRONG
Which of the following best defines cholesterol?
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
Which of the following answers indicates 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
What is the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client?
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
What is the main role of a personal trainer?
Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
How can fitness professionals earn CEUs?
Attending fitness industry conferences
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
Building rapport
Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice is accurate?
Certified Personal Trainers have specific governmental regulations that define their scope of practice. WRONG
What are the basic two types of disease?
Chronic and acute
What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the world today?
Chronic diseases and conditions
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)
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process?
Communicating solutions for the customer's needs
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
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 section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner?
Confidentiality
Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today?
Coronary artery disease
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?
Diastolic blood pressure
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
Every 2 years
Which of the following is true about cholesterol?
Exercise has been shown to help reduce high cholesterol.
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 After being successful as a personal trainer, the next logical career progression is working as a fitness manager to run a department and helping other personal trainers to be successful with their business
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called?
Homeostasis
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process?
Identifying a customer's needs
Rather than simply designing workout programs to change appearance, the modern personal trainer has evolved to a professional responsible for producing which of the following?
Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients Personal trainers have become professionals that play an important role in clients' lives by helping them to use exercise to improve their overall health and quality of life.
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional's accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?
Individual professional expertise
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?
It can reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. The use of exercise to help reduce weight and control blood sugar levels will likely result in favorable reductions in LDL cholesterol levels.
Which individual is suffering from an acute disease?
Jorge, who is sick with the flu An acute disease, such as getting sick from the flu, occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
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.
Which of the following is a necessity for all fitness professionals to remain successful in the industry?
Keeping up with the latest science and changes in the industry As the health and fitness industry evolves, fitness professionals must adhere to the latest research-supported training and coaching principles.
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as "bad cholesterol," tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
For a Certified Personal Trainer, what would provide the most time-efficient option for increasing income potential?
Learning how to lead group training programs Because instructors are often compensated based on attendance, teaching group workouts is a quick way to increase income potential.
Which statement best describes the final stage of the sales process?
Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs
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.
Before studying to become an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential?
Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area
At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?
Obese
Recently, what has become an effective way to deliver customized 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
What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?
Optimum Performance Training
At her first visit to her new fitness trainer, Alisha's BMI was 26. According to this information, how would Alisha be classified?
Overweight Alisha's BMI of 26 falls within the range of 25.0 to 29.9, so it would be classified as overweight.
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. The proper grooming combined with wearing a clean uniform can help a personal trainer establish a professional relationship with clients.
Which statement about lowering blood pressure is true?
Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension. A combination of planned exercise and an increase in overall daily activity have been shown to help hypertensive clients better manage their blood pressure.
Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel that makes it difficult to walk?
Plantar fasciitis
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?
Preventive care
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
Professionalism
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What qualities would most 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 an independent personal training business?
Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Roberta is an NASM 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
Which activity best demonstrates evidence-based practice?
Referencing peer-reviewed research
Javier has recently earned his NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and is starting to apply to health clubs for his first job as a personal trainer. Which job from his previous non-fitness industry work experience demonstrates qualities that would best be applicable to personal training?
Restaurant server The customer service and sales requirements of being a server, especially in a busy restaurant, are directly applicable to being a personal trainer in a busy health club, which requires the ability to multitask, work directly with customers, and sell personal training services.
During an interview with the hiring manager at a large health club, Sarah, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is asked how she can contribute as a personal trainer even though she has no formal experience working in the field. What would be the most appropriate response?
Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
What is an important step after conducting an interview with a potential employer?
Sending a handwritten thank-you letter or an email
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?
Socioeconomic status
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
Sprains and plantar fasciitis
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Stabilization, strength, and power
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
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength?
Taking a workshop to learn more about sales and marketing for fitness professionals WRONG
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
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?
The release of endorphins
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 is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Type 2 diabetes
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?
Unique selling proposition (USP)
Roderick, an NASM-CPT, has submitted his application to be a personal trainer through the website of a large health club company. What will provide the best opportunity to get noticed by the hiring manager?
Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person
Beth is considering opportunities for how to begin her career as a fitness professional. If her primary goal is to earn a stable income by helping clients reach their fitness goals, which of the following would provide the best option?
Working for a premium health club company Because they charge a higher monthly membership fee when compared to many other health clubs, premium clubs attract members who can afford personal training services, making them an excellent option for individuals who want a stable income as a personal trainer.
Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned exercise?
Yardwork Yardwork is an example of physical activity. It is not typically structured or planned. Rather, it represents natural movement throughout a person's day.