Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel that makes it difficult to walk?
Plantar
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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?
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
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?
The release of endorphins
Which of the following best defines cholesterol?
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
Sprains and plantar fasciitis
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee?
An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer.
Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice is accurate?
Certified Personal Trainers have specific governmental regulations that define their scope of practice.
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What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes?
Strength and conditioning coach
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?
Socioeconomic status
What are the basic two types of disease?
Chronic and acute
Why is continued education required for NASM Certified Personal Trainers?
To ensure that fitness professionals stay current on the latest understandings and research findings within the industry
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
Professionalism
What statement best describes a premium health club?
A private health club offered only at luxury resorts and golf courses
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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?
Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?
Diastolic blood pressure
Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent personal training business?
Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned?
A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability
Roberta 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?
Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets
Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process?
Identifying a customer's needs
What is the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client?
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional's accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?
Individual professional expertise
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 was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Type 2 diabetes
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 create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete.
What is the main role of a personal trainer?
Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Stabilization, strength, and power
What is forecasting?
A system for learning about the needs of a potential client to be able to identify and present a number of solutions for those needs
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Bridget, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement?
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
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?
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.
What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?
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