NASM Section 1 review Questions and Answers 2023 Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel that makes it difficult to walk? - Correct Answer Plantar fasciitis 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? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer The release of endorphins Which of the following best defines cholesterol? - Correct Answer A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex? - Correct Answer Sprains and plantar fasciitis Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? - Correct Answer Insulin resistance Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Certified Personal Trainers have specific governmental regulations that define their scope of practice.
WRONG What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes? - Correct Answer Strength and conditioning coach Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation? - Correct Answer Socioeconomic status What are the basic two types of disease? - Correct Answer Chronic and acute 1 / 2
Why is continued education required for NASM Certified Personal Trainers? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Professionalism What statement best describes a premium health club? - Correct Answer A private health club offered only at luxury resorts and golf courses WRONG 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? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Diastolic blood pressure Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent personal training business? - Correct Answer Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? - Correct Answer Identifying a customer's needs What is the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Individual professional expertise
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