What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
A. Achilles tendonitis and athlete's foot
B. Strains and heel spurs
C. Sprains
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D. Plantar fasciitis and shin splints
C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every year
D. Every 5 years
A. Every 2 years
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?
A. Area fitness manager
B. Group fitness manager
C. Fitness manager
D. General manager
C. Fitness manager
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
A. Working the floor
B. Building rapport
C. Developing a unique selling proposition (USP)
D. Forecasting
B. Building rapport
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
A. The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout schedule fits within the personal trainer's availability.
B. The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be answered with a simple yes or no.
C. The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
D. The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical history.
C. The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
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?
A. Sarah discusses her experience as a high school athlete. Because she was a good athlete, she thinks she will be a good personal trainer.
B. Sarah mentions her experience as a cashier at a snack bar. She thinks this demonstrates her ability to run a cash register and complete daily cash reports.
C. Sarah mentions her experience training for figure competitions. She thinks that experience means that she can help clients train for their competitions.
D. Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
D. Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the location of?
A. The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
B. The remote control for the TVs or sound system
C. The vacuum cleaner, in case a personal trainer has to clean during the shift
D. Rags and cleaning supplies
A. The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career?
A. Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her clients can use to help grow her following
B. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
C. Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
D. Providing a custom exercise prescription with an added meal plan for each client
B. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
A. Type 2 diabetes
B. Strep throat
C. Appendicitis
D. Flu
A. Type 2 diabetes
What marketing strategy would be most effective at helping a fitness professional tell a story and create an instantly recognizable level of service?
A. Offering free T-shirts
B. Advertising sales and discounts
C. Providing complimentary water bottles
D. Creating a brand identity
D. Creating a brand identity
Recently, what has become an effective way to deliver customized exercise solutions to clients based on their individual needs?
A. Offering online coaching programs
B. Creating exercise programs to heal injured body parts
C. Offering customized meal plans for each client
D. Teaching group fitness workouts
A. Offering online coaching programs
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate?
A. It is not a curable disease.
B. Brisk walking is not recommended, as it can bring on symptoms.
C. It is typically a stress-induced condition.
D. It is an acute disease.
A. It is not a curable disease.
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?
A. 90%
B. 80%
C. 50%
D. 30%
B. 80%
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?
A. The body has low levels of insulin.
B. The pancreas does not make insulin.
C. Insulin resistance
D. It can develop regardless of a healthy diet.
C. Insulin resistance
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?
A. SWOT analysis
B. Unique selling proposition (USP)
C. Statement of work (SOW)
D. PERT estimate
B. Unique selling proposition (USP)
What condition is characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries?
A. Arrhythmia
B. Hypertension
C. Ischemic heart disease
D. Heart valve problem
C. Ischemic heart disease
Which statement about cancer is most accurate?
A. Cells in the body grow abnormally.
B. There is a lack of cell growth in the body.
C. Almost all cancers are preventable.
D. It is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 55.
A. Cells in the body grow abnormally.
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
A. To abide by federal guidelines that require certification for fitness professionals
B. To ensure gyms and health clubs follow rules established by OSHA
C. To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
D. To demonstrate that an individual is committed to the field of personal training
C. To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
At her annual physical, Claire found out her blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg. According to this information, which statement is true?
A. She needs to modify her diet to bring down her blood pressure.
B. She has hypertension.
C. Her diastolic pressure is 70.
D. Her systolic pressure is 70.
C. Her diastolic pressure is 70.
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to?
A. Popular theories and methods posted on online fitness forums
B. Traditional compliance
C. Peer-observed procedure
D. Evidence-based practice
D. Evidence-based practice
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?
A. Behavioral health
B. Global state of health
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Emotional health
C. Socioeconomic status
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?
A. The release of endorphins
B. Hypertension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Restricted blood flow
A. The release of endorphins
Before studying to become an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning potential?
A. Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area
B. College football conditioning coach
C. College instructor
D. Becoming an NASM Master Instructor
A. Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area
What is the main role of a personal trainer?
A. Provide nutritional advice, therapy, and counseling to a wide range of clients
B. Provide advanced strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes
C. Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
D. Teach, lead, and motivate individuals through large-group exercise classes
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