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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 and plantar fasciitis D. 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? A. Every 2 years B. Every 3 years C. Every year D. 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 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 - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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.
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 - 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? 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 - correct answer ✅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 - 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? A. Offering free T-shirts B. Advertising sales and discounts C. Providing complimentary water bottles D. Creating a brand identity - correct answer ✅D. Creating a brand identity
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D. 30% - correct answer ✅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. - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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. - correct answer ✅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
C. Peer-observed procedure D. Evidence-based practice - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅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 - correct answer ✅C. Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
Which of the following best demonstrates an example of exercise? A. Walking a dog B. Weightlifting C. Shoveling snow D. Yardwork - correct answer ✅B. Weightlifting How can fitness professionals earn CEUs? A. Reading exercise-science textbooks B. Reading scholarly research journals C. Accumulating hours training clients either independently or in a health club D. Attending fitness industry conferences - correct answer ✅D. Attending fitness industry conferences The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called?
A. Neuromuscular efficiency B. Fight-or-flight response C. Excitation-contraction coupling D. Homeostasis - correct answer ✅D. Homeostasis What is homeostasis? A. A process by which the human body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium B. A situation in which the human body is rapidly changing all the time C. A combination of influences that include education, income, and occupation D. Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body - correct answer ✅A. A process by which the human body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes? A. Certified Personal Trainer
C. Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to establish a recognizable brand identity. D. 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. - correct answer ✅D. 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. Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? A. Identifying a customer's needs B. Promoting the benefits of personal training for improving health and longevity C. Discussing pricing options D. Asking for referrals - correct answer ✅A. Identifying a customer's needs Beth is considering opportunities for how to begin her career as a fitness professional. If her primary goal is to earn a stable income by helping clients reach their fitness goals, which of the following would provide the best option? A. Offering in-home training services B. Working for a low-cost health club company
C. Working for a premium health club company D. Creating online coaching programs - correct answer ✅C. Working for a premium health club company Which of the following is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise? A. Diet supplementation B. Core strength and stability C. Speed, agility, and quickness D. Balance - correct answer ✅A. Diet supplementation Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today? A. Cancer B. Diabetes C. Coronary artery disease D. Dementia - correct answer ✅C. Coronary artery disease Which common cause of death is the most preventable?
D. Optional Performance Testing - correct answer ✅A. Optimum Performance Training What statement best describes a mid-market health club? A. A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership B. A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and memberships to cover operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community- based initiatives C. A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities like towels and complimentary personal hygiene products, cafes, pools, sports courts, and childcare services D. A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment - correct answer ✅A. A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of the body?
A. Shoulder B. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex C. Knee D. Ankle - correct answer ✅C. Knee Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified? A. Preventive care B. Alternative medicine C. Physical therapy D. Behavioral health - correct answer ✅A. Preventive care What is the most effective way to learn more about a large health club company before an interview with a hiring manager? A. Following the most popular instructors from the club on social media B. Reading the reviews of the company and its programs on ratings websites
