NASM Virtual Coaching

Meal planning and nutrition therapy

Whether providing services in-person or virtually, a certified nutrition coach does not engage in what

Software

A Word processor, Excel, and video games are examples of what kind of computer component

Synchronous

A client who is struggling with staying on track and appears to need more daily communication during their phase of change could require what type of communication

Lifestyle

A client's nightly sleep is considered what type of data

Communicate the times in which they will be coaching to roommates, make arrangements to contain the dog during sessions, and consider investing in soundproofing materials

A fitness professional plans to conduct live interactive virtual training sessions from their apartment. They have two roommates and a noisy dog. What should they do before filming live coaching sessions

Educate the client on appropriate footwear and exercise form and pay attention to them during the training session

A ftness professional and client are about to engage in a high intensity workout that includes multiple plyometric exercises. The client is going to be doing the work out on slick vinyl flooring. What should the fitness professional do

0.90

According to the World Health Organization, abdominal obesity is defined as a waist-to-hip ratio above what in males

Sleep latency

After establishing a baseline, the fitness professional determines that it takes Client B greater than 45 minutes to fall asleep each evening. What term is used to describe the amount of time required to fall asleep

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

And empathetic, collaborative, and client-centered approach to communication is also known as what term

96%

Approximately what percentage of clients own a personal cell phone

1981

Approximately when were the first wearable fitness trackers introduced

Gain New Clients

Creative marketing, social media presence, networking, referral programs, innovative promotion ideas, and gated content are all ideas to help virtual coaches do what

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

Fidgeting, cleaning, and walking are examples of what type of energy expenditure

2 Hours

Fitness professionals should avoid performing physiological assessments how long after exercise or a stressful event

Time or repetitions to fatigue

How can muscular endurance be assessed

Set consistent working hours

How can virtual coaches be proactive about maintaining work-life balance

Offering virtual services does not impact the scope of practice

How does the virtual format impact a virtual coach's scope of practice

1,000,000

How many pixels are in a megapixel

Select an appropriate device after conducting research into which devices have been clinically validated versus gold standard medical equipment

How should a fitness professional determine which wearable technology to integrate into their virtual coaching business

Time-Bound

In SMART goals, a goal with a start and a termination is represented by which term

Bias

In empathy, what should a fitness trainer watch for in their own emotional behavior when relating to a client

Client Engagement

In order to provide effective virtual coaching fitness professionals must understand how to gauge and measure what

Preparation

In the model 45 stages of change, what stage follows contemplation

Contemplation

In the model for five stages of change, at what stage does the client become aware that change is needed but is still struggling with required sacrifice

Push-up, plank, and wall-sit tests are examples of which category of assessment

Muscular Endurance

Hemoglobin

Oxygen is transported via a protein molecule in the red blood cells. What is the name of this protein molecule

Training programs

Prior to beginning a virtual coaching session with a client, the fitness professional should have which of the following completed and accessible

Refer the client to a medical professional for clearance prior to engaging in the training program

Prior to engaging in a virtual training program, a new virtual training client communicates to a fitness professional that they have a medical condition that causes chest pain. They only experience chest pain occasionally while exercising. What should the fitness professional do

Sympathetic and parasympathetic

The automatic nervous system is comprised of which two primary branches

Ability to discount

When selecting a products price, what is not important to consider

When the client reports any issue outside of the fitness professional's scope of certification

When should a fitness professional consider referring a client to a doctor, physiotherapist, or other health professional

Emerging Technology

The virtual training system uses what tool to deliver personal trainer-like services to those who experienced barriers to frequenting a fitness center

Resting heart rate

When tracking heart rate with a wearable fitness tracker, when is heart rate most accurately monitored

Diagnosing injuries and providing counseling services

Whether in-person or virtual, a personal trainer does not engage in what practices

Benefits are how features help solve the customer's problem

What are benefits of a product

Affirmations

What are positive statements that are important for client growth and experience

Underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obese

What are the classifications of BMI

They are often more expensive and increase the complexity of use

What are the cons of utilizing wearable technologies with more advanced features

Milliseconds

What are the most common units of measurement for heart rate variability

BPM

What are the units of measurement for heart rate

Lighting, cameras, and microphones

What components make up computer peripherals

1,000 megabytes

What does a gigabyte of data consist of

Achievable

What does the A in SMART goals stand for?

Random Access Memory (RAM)

What does the acronym RAM stand for

Measuring tape

What equipment is required to perform circumference measurements

Address, emergency contact, and local police department phone number

What information should virtual coaches obtain from clients in case of an emergency

The cost of a new customer to a business

What is a customer acquisition cost (CAC)

A quality product that is delivered quickly to market

What is a minimum viable product

BIA provides the ability to objectively assess changes in body composition, which may be more important than body weight alone

What is an advantage of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) assessments over scale weight assessments

A quantitative evaluation or measurement of the physical body

What is an anthropometric assessment

Leveraging technology to track and communicate client progress

What is an appropriate first step for fitness professionals to take when beginning the transition to providing virtual coaching services

Utilizing a lamp fixture with a cool white bulb installed and the lampshade removed

What is an example of a low-budget lighting solution

Condensed or simplified version of an exercise instruction

What is an exercise cue

Accountability

What is it called when an individual is being held responsible via an outward source to achieve their goals

Discord

What is it called when there has been a breach in the client and fitness professional relationship

6 hours and 40 minutes

What is the average amount of sleep an American gets each night

12-20 bpm

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in healthy adults

Standardized assessment of a clients readiness to engage in physical activity

What is the purpose of the PAR-Q assessment

Bits

What is the smallest fragment of data that a CPU will process

Pixel

What is the smallest fragment that makes up an image called

3,200K and 5,500K

What is the typical lighting spectrum range used for creating video content

$60 billion

What is the virtual coaching industry expected to be valued at by 2027

Previous injuries, physical annotations, or medical history

What may require a fitness professional to modify an assessment

Available space, access to equipment, and scheduling

What might a virtual coach need to keep in mind when transitioning from in-person programming to virtual

Trans-theoretical

What model was developed in the 1970s to help categorize the five stages of change

Take notes

What should a fitness professional always do when going through a client's check-in

Schedule a video conference session for live guidance and repeat the assessment

What should a fitness professional consider if abnormal values are reported during self-administered assessments

Check all necessary training equipment at least 1 hour prior to the first appointment of the day

What should a fitness professional do prior to each day of virtual training appointments

All types of exercise may lead to a decrease in resting heart rate in healthy clients

What type of exercise may lead to a decrease in resting heart rate in healthy clients

Open-Ended

What, how, or why are beginning words to what type of question

Hybrid Training

Which current trend in virtual coaching integrates virtual strategies with in-person training methods

All, some, or non-based on qualifications and expertise

Which dietary assessment forms should be utilized by fitness professionals

Communication

Which is a common initial challenge for fitness professionals transitioning or augmenting current services with virtual coaching

Offering a low price to build market share that increases as demand build

Which of the following best describes penetration pricing

Spacing

Which of the following best represents a virtual training environment consideration

The total number of calories burned in a 24-hour period

Which of the following correctly defines TDEE

Expected client lifetime value

Which of the following is a key number that a fitness professional will need to have in their business plan

One-on-one nutrition coaching via email, phone, and nutrition apps

Which of the following is a nutrition coaching option for a fitness professional or nutrition coach operating virtually

And entrepreneur who runs a business on their own, with no employees

Which of the following is an example of a solopreneur

Pain Rating

Which of the following is an example of a subjective assessment

Average pricing

Which of the following is not a competitive pricing strategy

Principle

Which of the following is not one of the four P's of marketing

When

Which of the following is not part of the executive summary

Interest

Which of the following is part of the sales funnel

A solid color t-shirt

Which of the following is the most appropriate attire for a fitness professional to wear during a video-based virtual training session

External drives

Which of the following items represents local data storage

Smoking

Which of the following lifestyle habits is most likely to reduce resting oxygen saturation

Elevated resting heart rate

Which of the following may be a risk factor for mortality independent of physical activity and other major cardiovascular risk factors

A live interactive group fitness class

Which of the following requires video conferencing technology

Checking emails

Which of the following should a fitness professional avoid while coaching virtual training sessions

In-Person Training

Which of these is not a form of virtual communication

Virtual Check-Ins

Which service can a virtual coach use to ensure client engagement along their fitness journey

Pre-designed workouts

Which service is often used to complement the virtual coaching experience

USB dynamic microphone

Which type of microphone will be the most durable and portable

Virtual Check-Ins

Which virtual service adds accountability, consistency, and a sense of support to the client-coach relationship

Individuals who often eat throughout the night have an increased risk of Type II diabetes

Why is it important to assess when an individual consumes a particular food, beverage, or supplement

Wrist devices for home self-measurements lead to frequent detection of falsely elevated blood pressure values

Why should fitness professionals recommend traditional upper-arm blood pressure cuffs over wrist blood pressure devices

To guide client through a safe and reliable assessment

Why would a fitness professional consider recording a virtual assessment

Structuring corporate guidelines

Working on the business includes things such as

Non-Traditional hours for coaching

Working with shift workers or those with demanding work schedules may require the virtual coach to provide which accommodation