NASM 1 Review

Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?

• Behavioral health

• Emotional health

• Global state of health

• Socioeconomic status

Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when necessary?

• Strength and conditioning coach

• General manager

• Master instructor

• Fitness manager

Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?

• Preventive care

• Physical therapy

• Behavioral health

• Alternative medicine

Which of the following is true about cholesterol?

• For the body to produce enough cholesterol for daily needs, the diet must be supplemented with vitamins and minerals.

• Exercise has been shown to help reduce high cholesterol.

• Cholesterol is found only in the body's major organs.

• One can live without cholesterol.

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of the body?

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Ankle

• Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex

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

• Providing complimentary water bottles

• Advertising sales and discounts

• Creating a brand identity

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?

• Designing cute T-shirts with her logo to give away to potential clients

• Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets

• Purchasing social media followers to enhance her profile

• Buying new outfits so that other members will notice her while she’s working out

What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?

• 80%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

Roderick, an NASM-CPT, has submitted his application to be a personal trainer through the website of a large health club company. What will provide the best opportunity to get noticed by the hiring manager?

• Calling the health club, asking to speak to the hiring manager, and explaining he is perfect for the job

• Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person

• Showing up at the club in workout clothes, explaining that he is an applicant, and asking for a free workout

• Posting workout videos to a social media account and tagging the health club and hiring managers

How can fitness professionals earn CEUs?

• Reading exercise-science textbooks

• Attending fitness industry conferences

• Accumulating hours training clients either independently or in a health club

• Reading scholarly research journals