NASM Ch. 20 Quizzes

According to a recommendation by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), certifying agencies should receive accreditation from which of the following organizations? Select one: a. National Association for Sports Medicine (NASM) b. National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) c. National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) d. National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

b

All buying decisions are based on which of the following? Select one: a. Price b. Knowledge c. Pressure d. Emotion

d

Gloria is going to an interview to be a personal trainer. What should she do prior to the interview? Select one: a. Get into the best shape she can before the interview. b. Improve her performance on the bench press test. c. Make copies of her personal dietary plan. d. Practice her interviewing skills.

d

The fitness professional asks the client, "Why do you want to lose weight?" This is an example of which of the following types of questions? Select one: a. Contingency b. Dichotomous c. Directive d. Open-ended

d

What are profit centers? Select one: a. Memberships b. High revenue clubs c. Areas that have a high demand for fitness services d. Services that add to the base revenue generator

d

Which of the following is a method of push promotion? Select one: a. A commercial b. Social media c. A blog d. Bulk discounts

d

Which of the following should be considered when training clients in their own homes? Select one: a. Overhead costs b. Availability of restrooms c. Outdoor event planning d. Packing equipment into the trainer's car

d

After becoming certified, a personal trainer obtains liability insurance. What is this an example of? Select one: a. Professionalism and adherence to ethical business practices b. A way to create value for potential clients c. Obtaining training for marketing services d. A sales technique used in commercial fitness facilities

a

Once a personal trainer has identified their income goal and what they need to make each week, what is the next immediate step? Select one: a. Figuring out how many sessions need to be performed each week b. Figuring out how many potential clients need to be contacted each day c. Figuring out how many potential clients they need d. Figuring out the closing percentage

a

What is a way that a fitness professional can utilize social media to build their business? Select one: a. Promotion b. Place c. Price d. Product

a

What should the first goal of an aspiring fitness professional be? Select one: a. Obtain a certification from a recognized and accredited organization b. Conduct detailed financial assessments c. Develop strategic business plans d. Implement marketing plans

a

Which of the following is a potential advantage to working in a commercial fitness facility? Select one: a. In-house employee training b. Works only when required c. No employer supervision d. Can work from home

a

Which of the following is the best example of a trainer adhering to ethical business practices? Select one: a. Meeting a client 5 min before a training session to complete any necessary paperwork b. Slowly easing a client into training after several attempts to obtain medical clearance from his physician c. Letting a new client know that training will be discounted 10% until liability insurance is obtained d. Counseling a client with diabetes about his nutrition

a

A personal trainer can prevent hazards at the workplace by performing which of the following? Select one: a. Complete an online CPR and first aid certification. b. Maintain fitness equipment on a regular basis. c. Maintain client liability insurance at all times. d. Complete and save all records about a client in case a hazard occurs.

b

Amy is a newly certified fitness professional. May realizes that she lacks the expertise to work with the special considerations for a client. Which of the following should Amy do for this client? Select one: a. Design weight loss meal plans that are effective for the entire group. b. Refer the client to a professional who has the necessary skills and abilities. c. Implement Phase 4 exercise programs from the OPT model for her clients. d. Offer and sell weight loss suplements for all of her clients.

b

What is an important part of a fitness professional's career? Select one: a. Focus on younger clients who have interest in emerging technologies b. To obtain an accredited certification c. Push emerging technologies on their clients d. Only work with clients who have access to emerging technologies

b

What is something an in-home personal trainer should take into consideration on a day-to-day basis when compared to other types of personal training employment? Select one: a. Meeting sales quotas for a health club b. Travel times between client locations c. Writing meal plans for clients d. Adhering to a gym's dress code

b

Which of the following is within scope of practice for a personal trainer? Select one: a. Prescribing nutrition plans b. Referring to more qualified healthcare professionals c. Diagnosing injuries d. Providing diagnostic testing for clients

b

Which of the four P's of the marketing mix involves communication strategies such as advertising, sales, and social media? Select one: a. Planning b. Promotion c. Price d. Placement

b

Louis drives interest in his club through social media channels. Which of the following four Ps of the marketing mix is Louis using? Select one: a. Planning b. Planning c. Promotion d. Place

c

What is a characteristic of independent fitness professionals? Select one: a. They are exempt from purchasing liability insurance. b. They receive employment benefits. c. They may be able to control their own schedule. d. They have a schedule set by a gym.

c

What is one of the advantages of a commercial fitness facility? Select one: a. There are no benefits. b. There is an opportunity to appeal to personalized clientele. c. Salesmanship provides business learning opportunities. d. The professional controls their schedule.

c

What is the product a personal trainer must ultimately deliver to a client? Select one: a. The education the personal trainer provides b. The motivation that the personal trainer provides c. The result that is trying to be achieved d. The time spent with the personal trainer

c

What type of certification does IHRSA recommend a personal trainer have? Select one: a. A degree b. A certification from a school c. An accredited certification d. An internet-based certification

c

Which of the following is a technique that expresses the purported meaning of what was just heard? Select one: a. Asking questions b. Remodeling c. Reflecting d. Active listening

c

Which of the following is an advantage of working at a commercial fitness facility for a fitness professional who is looking to be financially successful? Select one: a. Provided uniforms b. Robust group fitness schedules c. Updated equipment is provided d. Schedule flexibility

c

Which of the following is an advantage of working at a commercial fitness facility for a fitness professional who is looking to be financially successful? Select one: a. Robust group fitness schedules b. Schedule flexibility c. Updated equipment is provided d. Provided uniforms

c

Which of the following is true of an independent contractor? Select one: a. An independent contractor receives benefits such as health insurance, bank loans, and other retirement packages. b. An independent contractor works regularly for an employer. c. An independent contractor is one who works as, and when, required. d. An independent contractor can be either a business or a corporation that provides goods or services without terms and conditions.

c