NASM Ch. 3 Quiz
Which of the following is our most restorative tool?
Sleep
Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?
A psychologist or psychiatrist
Which term best describes when someone has mixed feelings about exercise and can see both the pros and cons of participating?
Ambivalence
The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area?
Behavioral change
Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?
Consistency
A client who has been training for 6 months has recently moved farther from the fitness facility. Which barrier should she be preparing to overcome?
Convenience
Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support?
Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support?
Emotional support
In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right equipment and attire to participate safely?
Exercise leader
A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and, due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving her?
Extrinsic motivation
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults?
Family
The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms?
Group influence
When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating?
Health and well-being
What does the term mood refer to?
How someone feels over the long term
Which statement best demonstrates empathy?
I know that finding time to exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well.
A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by which statement?
Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.
Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?
Informational support
A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting?
Inquire further about what their motives are for participating.
Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise?
Instrumental support
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more fit?
Intrinsic motivation
Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier?
Lack of social support
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers?
Lack of time
Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?
Leader's qualities
The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains?
Mind and behavior
The intensity and direction of someone's effort describes which of the following?
Motivation
A benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements?
Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.
Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?
Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
Having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example?
Planning social gatherings for the group
Research has demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is best for which of the following?
Providing Psychological Benefits
Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?
Reciprocal
Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?
Situational factors
Which barrier to exercise is most likely to be associated with body image issues?
Social physique anxiety
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?
Socioeconomic status
Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior?
Sport and exercise psychology
Informational support would be provided by which example?
Teaching a client how many minutes of cardio they should be accumulating each day
Empathy is best described as?
The ability to identify how another person feels.
The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of which of the following?
The built environment
An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?
The group feels distinct from other people
If a new client indicates that they are frustrated with their lack of expected results, which barrier are they likely experiencing?
Unrealistic goals
Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens?
When goals are not adjusted
Social physique anxiety is best defined by which statement?
When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body
