Chapter 2 quiz questions
Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social media post for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area.
Before studying to become an NASM certified personal trainer, Jim where does a copywriter for large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer and fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following will provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential?
Working for a premium health club company
Beth is considering opportunities for how to begin her career as a fitness professional. If your primary goal is to earn a stable income by helping clients recent fitness goals, which of the following would provide the best option?
Writing a hand written note to thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to interview for the job
Dan, an NASM certified personal trainer, completed what he felt was a very successful interview with the hiring manager at a top fitness studio. What is the best course of action if Dan is interested in moving onto the next phase of the interviewing process?
Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy daycare, or she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking help prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
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?
Learn how to lead group training programs
For a certified personal trainer, what would provide the most time efficient option for increasing income potential?
Attending fitness industry conferences
How can fitness professionals earn CEU' S?
0.1
How many CEU's does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?
2.0
Identify the correct number of continuing education units (CEUs) that an NASM certified personal trainer needs to complete and a two-year cycle to renew the certification
Having the NASM- CPT credential
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength?
Fitness manager
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?
Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows them to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with the former professional athlete.
Karim, a 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?
Fitness manager
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?
Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top sales person at the clothing store or she has been working
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?
Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority even starting an independent personal training business?
Offering online coaching programs
Recently, what has become an effective way to deliver customized exercise solutions to clients based on their individual needs?
Conducting online coaching and personal training
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 and all geographic locations?
Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets
Roberto 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?
Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person.
Rodrick, an NASM-CPT, has submitted his application to be a personal trainer through the website of large large health club company. Will will provide the best opportunity to get noticed by the hiring manager?
A SWOT analysis
What is a professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success?
Sending a handwritten thank you letter or an email
What is an important step after conducting an interview with the potential employer?
A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal.
What is forecasting?
(USP) unique selling proposition
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others and featuring their services?
Professional business attire
What is the best choice of a tire for an interview at a health club?
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
What is the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client?
To ensure the individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category.
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
Creating a brand identity
What marketing strategy would be most effective at helping a fitness professional tell a story and creating instantly recognizable level of service?
Resume resume allows a job candidate to present their job skills to a potential employer.
What most correctly identifies the purpose of a resume?
A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and memberships to cover operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community based initiatives.
What statement best describes a nonprofit health club?
Building rapport
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member.
When working in the health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the location of?
An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, well an employee has taxes withheld by the employer.
Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee?
A health club that offers a low price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment
Which statement best describes a low cost health club?
Identifying a customer's needs
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process?
A brand identity establishes a top of mind presents
Which statement best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity?
Communicating solutions for the customers needs
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process?
Personal trainers come in direct contact with members and can have the greatest influence on whether members achieve results.
Why can personal trainers be considered among the most important employees within a health club?
Personal trainers are professionals. Having a professional appearance can help ensure the clients treat personal trainers as a professional as they are.
Why is it important for fitness professionals to pay attention to their personal grooming when working in the fitness facility?
Restaurant server
Xavier 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. What job from his previous non-fitness industry work experience demonstrates qualities that would best be applicable to personal training?