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Section 1 review tst
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the basic two types of disease? | |
| Identify the correct number of continuing education units (CEUs) that an NASM Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification. | 2 |
| Which of the following best demonstrates an example of exercise? | Weightlifting |
| Which individual is suffering from an acute disease? | Jorge, who is sick with the flu |
| Which statement best describes the final stage of the sales process? | Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs |
| Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel that makes it difficult to walk? | Plantar fasciitis |
| When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to? | Evidence-based practice |
| Which of the following best defines cholesterol? | A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells |
| How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process? | The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires. |
| 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 |
| How can fitness professionals earn CEUs? | |
| 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 chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today? | Coronary artery disease |
| Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned exercise? | Yardwork |
| How can health best be defined? | A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity |
| What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats? | Diastolic blood pressure |
| Which common cause of death is the most preventable? | Obesity |
| What is the best choice of attire to an interview at a health club? | Professional business attire |
| Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress? | The release of endorphins |
| 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 |
| Dan, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, completed what he felt was a very successful interview with the hiring manager at a top fitness studio. What is the best course of action if Dan is interested in moving on to the next phase of the interview process | Writing a handwritten note to thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to interview for the job |
| Which of the following is a necessity for all fitness professionals to remain successful in the industry? | Keeping up with the latest science and changes in the industry |
| Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? | |
| 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 purpose of a professional personal training certification? | To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category |
| Which of the following is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise? | |
| What most correctly identifies the purpose of a resume? |