NASM Section 1 Review | 100% Correct
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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.
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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
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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
Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent
personal training business? - ✔✔Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
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
Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent
personal training business? - ✔✔Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets
