Section 1 Test
How many CEUs does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?
0.1
How many pages are most appropriate for a resume?
1-2
What is 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
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?
80%
What best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity?
A brand identity establishes a top-of-mind presence.
What is forecasting?
A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal
What statement best describes a premium health club?
A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities
What is homeostasis?
A process by which the human body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
What 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 the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client?
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
Building rapport
What about cancer is most accurate?
Cells in the body grow abnormally.
What are the basic two types of disease?
Chronic and acute
describe the second stage of the sales process?
Communicating solutions for the customer's needs
Which of the following is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise?
Diet supplementation
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
Endorphins
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
Every 2 years
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to?
Evidence-based practice
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
At her annual physical, Claire found out her blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg. According to this information, which statement is true? .She needs to modify her diet to bring down her blood pressure. .Her diastolic pressure is 70. .She has hypertension. .Her systolic pressure is 70.
Her diastolic pressure is 70.
What best describes the first stage of the sales process?
Identifying a customer's needs
What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?
It can reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of the body?
Knee
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
What best describes the final stage of the sales process?
Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs
Which common cause of death is the most preventable?
Obesity
What injury 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
What is the best choice of attire to an interview at a health club?
Professional business attire
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
Professionalism
Which activity best demonstrates evidence-based practice?
Referencing peer-reviewed research
What is the most effective way to learn more about a large health club company before an interview with a hiring manager?
Reviewing the company website and social media channels to learn about all the programs and services offered
What is an important step after conducting an interview with a potential employer?
Sending a handwritten thank-you letter or an email
What term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?
Socioeconomic status
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
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
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Type 2 diabetes
