NASM CPT Section 1 Practice Test

NASM CPT Section 1 Practice Test Questions and Answers 100% Verified 2023 What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?

• Achilles tendonitis and athlete's foot
• Strains and heel spurs
• Sprains and plantar fasciitis
• Plantar fasciitis and shin splints - Correct Answer C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis

How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?

• Every 2 years
• Every 3 years
• Every year
• Every 5 years - Correct Answer A. Every 2 years

Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for almost

• 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?

• Area fitness manager
• Group fitness manager
• Fitness manager
• General manager - Correct Answer C. Fitness manager

What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?

• Working the floor
• Building rapport
• Developing a unique selling proposition (USP)
• Forecasting - Correct Answer B. Building rapport

How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?

• The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout schedule fits

within the personal trainer's availability.

• The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be answered with a

simple yes or no.

• The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires. 1 / 3

• The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical

history. - Correct Answer 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?

• Sarah discusses her experience as a high school athlete. Because she was a good

athlete, she thinks she will be a good personal trainer.

• 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.

• Sarah mentions her experience training for figure competitions. She thinks that

experience means that she can help clients train for their competitions.

• 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. - Correct Answer 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?

• The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club

member

• The remote control for the TVs or sound system
• The vacuum cleaner, in case a personal trainer has to clean during the shift
• Rags and cleaning supplies - Correct Answer 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?

• Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her clients can

use to help grow her following

• Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
• Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
• Providing a custom exercise prescription with an added meal plan for each client -

Correct Answer B. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results Which condition is an example of a chronic disease? 2 / 3

• Type 2 diabetes
• Strep throat
• Appendicitis
• Flu - Correct Answer 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?

• Offering free T-shirts
• Advertising sales and discounts
• Providing complimentary water bottles
• Creating a brand identity - Correct Answer D. Creating a brand identity

Recently, what has become an effective way to deliver customized exercise solutions to clients based on their individual needs?

• Offering online coaching programs
• Creating exercise programs to heal injured body parts
• Offering customized meal plans for each client
• Teaching group fitness workouts - Correct Answer A. Offering online coaching

programs Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate?

• It is not a curable disease.
• Brisk walking is not recommended, as it can bring on symptoms.
• It is typically a stress-induced condition.
• It is an acute disease. - Correct Answer 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%

• 30% - Correct Answer B. 80%

Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?

• The body has low levels of insulin.
• The pancreas does not make insulin.
• Insulin resistance
• It can develop regardless of a healthy diet. - Correct Answer C. Insulin resistance

What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?

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