NASM Module 8 Test
Which of the following statements refers to a SMART goal?
"I will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per week and eating a 1,600-calorie per day diet."
Which of the following questions is open-ended?
"What is your fitness goal?"
Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?
0.7
An individual exercises regularly, but has not yet maintained the behavior for 6 months. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this individual?
Action
What is the fourth step in the stages of change model?
Action
Sam has joined a gym and has set himself a goal of losing 60 pounds in one year. After three months he has only lost three pounds. Which of the following actions should Sam take?
Adjust his goal to be more realistic.
Which of the following is the process of communication that shows appreciation for clients and their strengths?
Affirmations
Which is a component of effective goal setting?
Always have a specific date of completion.
What links together to form protein?
Amino acids
What is a side effect of caffeine use?
An increase in urine production
Which of the following is true of an independent contractor?
An independent contractor is one who works as, and when, required.
Which step in the SMART goal setting process is focused on creating goals that are challenging but not too extreme?
Attainable
Which of the following is recommended for a client taking beta-blockers for hypertension?
Avoid prone positions
A client who suffers from a chronic disease decides he no longer wants to participate in personal training sessions, based on the advice of his spouse. This is an example of which of the following?
Behavioral reactants
A father decides that there is too much injury risk for his overweight son to partake in personal training. This is an example of which of the following?
Behavioral reactants
Which of the following is the appropriate protocol with a client who has coronary heart disease, is obese, and is beginning an exercise program after receiving clearance from her physician?
Use the talk test to measure an exercise's intensity
What should a fitness professional avoid while communicating with a client?
Using negative communication
According to a recommendation by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), certifying agencies should receive accreditation from which of the following organizations?
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Which of the following is an advantage to working as an independent contractor?
No overhead costs for building or ordinances
Which of the following classifies a product as a supplement?
Non-drug substance in a pill or powder form
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms characterized by what conditions?
Obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia
What should the first goal of an aspiring fitness professional be?
Obtain a certification from a recognized and accredited organization
Which of the following should be considered when training clients in their own homes?
Packing equipment into the trainer's car
What type of support is given when someone supports their child in starting an exercise program?
Parental
In the context of the stages of change, which of the following describes stage 1?
People in this stage have no intention of changing.
Julie is considering hiring a personal trainer to help her lose weight. Which of the following will have the greatest influence on her decision?
Perceived value of services
What are "profit centers" in a commercial fitness facility?
Personal training services
Gloria is going to an interview to be a personal trainer. What should she do prior to the interview?
Practice her interviewing skills
What stage is a client in when they have no desire to change?
Precontemplation
Which of the following is the first stage in the stages of change model?
Precontemplation
Which of the following is the correct order for the stages of change model?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
A client exercises occasionally and plans to regularly participate in a structured exercise program next month. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this client?
Preparation
A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a personal trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn't sure how this is accomplished. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is the client?
Preparation
A new client tells the personal trainer that although he exercises occasionally, he is now ready to try a different approach to become a regular exerciser. This an example of which section of the stages of change model?
Preparation
An individual has a gym membership and visits sporadically, but not frequently enough to maintain a well-rounded exercise program. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this client?
Preparation
What are the two types of fitness goals?
Process and product
Charlotte is planning to start a new fitness club. Which of the following ideas should Charlotte focus on in her marketing mix to get the word out about her club?
Promotion
Louis drives interest in his club through social media channels. Which of the following four Ps of the marketing mix is Louis using?
Promotion
What is a way that a fitness professional can utilize social media to build their business?
Promotion
Which of the four P's of the marketing mix involves communication strategies such as advertising, sales, and social media?
Promotion
Layla is in the third trimester of her pregnancy. What should be avoided when performing SMR with Layla?
Prone or supine positions
For which of the following is building and repairing body tissues and structures a primary function?
Protein
A client is considering starting an exercise program in the next 6 months. Which of the following is the best strategy a personal trainer can use to help her progress into the preparation section of the stages of change model?
Provide the client with easy-to-read education materials about the benefits of exercise.
Which of the following is an appropriate movement assessment for a senior client who is sedentary?
Pushing test
Which of the following should a fitness professional working as a personal trainer do if his or her client suffers from shortness of breath after a low-intensity work out?
Refer the client to a physician.
An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?
Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.
What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
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?
Travel times between client locations
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?
Updated equipment is provided
Which of the following is within the scope of practice of a personal trainer?
Design a cardiorespiratory program for a client.
If a diabetic client has peripheral neuropathy, which of the following exercises should be avoided?
Foam roll calves
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
"I will lose 10 pounds in eight weeks by exercising 50 minutes a day, three days per week."
How long does a personal trainer have to make a good first impression?
20 seconds
At what BMI threshold does a person's chance for obesity-related health problems increase?
25
How much caffeine per kg of body weight is recommended about an hour before exercise to provide the most effective ergogenic response?
3-6 mg
Which of the following is the correct recommendation for caffeine intake for performance enhancement?
3-6 mg/kg
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
4
How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?
4
When training a client with arthritis who has never worked out before, it may be necessary to start out with how many minutes of exercise?
5
Which of the following is the best example of a trainer adhering to ethical business practices?
Meeting a client 5 min before a training session to complete any necessary paperwork
Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a multivitamin?
Calcium
Eat 4 to 6 meals per day.
Carbohydrates
Cody works as a certified personal trainer with a basketball team. One of the players injures himself during pracitce. In this scenario, what should be Cody's course of action?
Cody should refer the player to a licensed professional.
In the context of behavior change strategies, what aims to change a client's thoughts and attitudes? Select one:
Cognitive strategies
What kind of business relies on members as its base revenue generator?
Commercial facilities
Which of the following is involved in active listening?
Communicating understanding
In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where people do not exercise but are thinking of becoming more active in the next six months?
Contemplation
What is the main purpose of creating and running a successful personal training business?
Create and keep a loyal customer base.
Which of the following physiological characteristics should a personal trainer be aware of when working with a senior client?
Decreased lean body mass
Which of the following actions falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding a client's nutrition?
Discuss food preparation methods.
Which of the following falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition?
Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.
What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients who want to gain lean body mass?
Eat 4 to 6 meals per day.
What type of support is expressed through encouragement, caring, empathy, and concern?
Emotional support
Which of the following is a process created to produce internalized experiences to support exercise participation?
Exercise imagery
Which type of influence comes from supportive leadership?
Exercise leader
Which of the following is most likely to happen in the first 20 seconds of meeting a new client?
First impressions are made.
In order for long-term adherence, what is an exercise program required to be?
Flexible
In which of the following scenarios is a trainer encouraging a client to practice self-monitoring?
Have a client keep an exercise log on a calendar to help keep him motivated.
Which of the following is the best example of a closed question?
How old are you?
A client is losing motivation to exercise, so his trainer recommends spending time before his next session reflecting on the feelings of accomplishment, sounds, and smells experienced during his last session. This is an example of which of the following
Imagery
Which of the following is a cognitive strategy to help change a client's thoughts and attitudes toward exercise?
Imagery
Which of the following is an important quality of a good night's sleep?
Improved mood
Which of the following is a potential advantage to working in a commercial fitness facility?
In-house employee training
Which of the following is an example of a dietary supplement?
Multivitamin
An individual is training at the gym on his own. He asks a fellow gym member to spot him during the bench press exercise. Of which type of support is this an example?
Instrumental
Which of the following is a correct training strategy for a client with osteoarthritis?
Limit the client to 10 to 12 repetitions per set for Phase 1 of the OPT model.
A personal trainer can prevent hazards at the workplace by performing which of the following?
Maintain fitness equipment on a regular basis.
According to the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where people have formed a change in their behavior for at least six months?
Maintenance
Mark has a client who is switching to a vegan diet and would like some advice on meal planning. Which of the following actions should Mark take in this scenario?
Refer the client to a registered dietician.
According to the stages of change model, what do trainers need to help clients overcome?
Relapse
Decreased levels of thyroid hormones tend to cause a decrease in which of the following?
Resting metabolic rate
What is one of the advantages of a commercial fitness facility?
Salesmanship provides business learning opportunities.
Carla is obese and wants to lose 80 pounds in six months. Which of the following can her personal trainer do in order to keep her focused on the goal?
Set several short term goals that gradually increase in difficulty.
When working with a pregnant client which of the following assessments is most appropriate?
Single-leg squat
Which of the following defines SMART goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
A client tells the personal trainer that she wants to increase lean body mass. Which of the following nutritional strategies should the trainer recommend?
Spread protein intake throughout the day.
Which of the following stages in the stages of change model involves individuals intending to take action in the next month?
The preparation stage
What is the product a personal trainer must ultimately deliver to a client?
The result that is trying to be achieved
Which of the following is a disadvantage of fitness professionals as independent contractors?
They are not employed by the club and therefore receive no benefits.
Which of the following is true about clients who exercise in a group exercise setting?
They enjoy the social environment when working out.
