NASM Section 1 review questions and
answers already passed
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
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? ✔✔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? ✔✔The release of endorphins
Which of the following best defines cholesterol? ✔✔A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily
cells
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex? ✔✔Sprains and plantar
fasciitis
,Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? ✔✔Insulin resistance
Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an
independent contractor and working as an employee? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔Strength and
conditioning coach
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation? ✔✔Socioeconomic status
What are the basic two types of disease? ✔✔Chronic and acute
, 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
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate
professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
✔✔Professionalism
What statement best describes a premium health club? ✔✔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? ✔✔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?
✔✔Diastolic blood pressure
answers already passed
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
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? ✔✔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? ✔✔The release of endorphins
Which of the following best defines cholesterol? ✔✔A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily
cells
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex? ✔✔Sprains and plantar
fasciitis
,Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? ✔✔Insulin resistance
Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an
independent contractor and working as an employee? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔Strength and
conditioning coach
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation? ✔✔Socioeconomic status
What are the basic two types of disease? ✔✔Chronic and acute
, 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
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate
professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?
✔✔Professionalism
What statement best describes a premium health club? ✔✔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? ✔✔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?
✔✔Diastolic blood pressure
