NASM CPT 7 Section 1 Quiz

According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records? [ ] 6 months [ ] 4 years [ ] Indefinitely [ ] 1 year

4 years

Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice is accurate? [ ] Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease. [ ] Certified Personal Trainers have specific governmental regulations that define their scope of practice. [ ] Once certified, a personal trainer is bound by law in the United States to a specific scope of practice. [ ] The scope of practice for Certified Personal Trainers is consistent globally.

Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.

Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today? [ ]Diabetes [ ] Coronary artery disease [ ] Cancer [ ] Dementia

Coronary artery disease

The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called? [ ] Excitation-contraction coupling [ ] Homeostasis [ ] Fight-or-flight response [ ] Neuromuscular efficiency

Homeostasis

What condition is characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries? [ ] Ischemic heart disease [ ] Hypertension [ ] Arrhythmia [ ] Heart valve problem

Ischemic heart disease

Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate? [ ] Brisk walking is not recommended, as it can bring on symptoms. [ ] It is an acute disease. [ ] It is not a curable disease. [ ] It is typically a stress-induced condition.

It is not a curable disease.

Karim, an NASM 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? [ ]Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to establish immediate rapport with club members and potential clients. [ ] Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to establish a recognizable brand identity. [ ] Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete. [ ] Karim's experience as a professional athlete gives him the ability to create an accurate business forecast.

Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete.

Which statement best describes the final stage of the sales process? [ ] Asking for referrals [ ] Identifying a customer's needs [ ] Communicating solutions for the customer's needs [ ] Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs

Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs

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? [ ] Maria placed second in her first bikini competition. [ ] Maria worked as a camp counselor at a youth sports camp while in college. [ ] Maria was a co-captain on a state champion volleyball team in high school. [ ] Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.

Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.

Which statement about lowering blood pressure is true? [ ]There is no direct evidence that exercise will result in lower blood pressure. [ ] Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension. [ ] Exercise can help control body weight, but it cannot improve blood flow. [ ] Reducing excessive alcohol use will not have an impact on high blood pressure

Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.

What statement best describes a mid-market health club? [ ] A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership [ ] A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities like towels and complimentary personal hygiene products, cafes, pools, sports courts, and childcare services [ ] 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 [ ] A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment

A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership

Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned exercise? [ ] Running [ ] Weightlifting [ ] Yardwork [ ] Cycling

Yardwork