NASM: Certified Personal Trainer Study
Questions & Answers
Deconditioned
(Ans- a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle
imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
muscle imbalance
(Ans- alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Musculoskeletal system
(Ans- the combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the
body.
Obesity
(Ans- the condition of being considerably overweight; a person who is at
least 30# over the recommended weight for their height.
Scope of Practice
(Ans- the actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is
allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional’s license
or credential.
The modern state of health and Fitness
(Ans- physical activity decreased with industrialization. This resulted in
deaths caused by CVD, type 2 diabetes, and cancer to increase. Since
then the need for exercise increased; obesity still increases regardless of
this fact.
The history of the fitness industry and personal training
(Ans- up to the 1950’s, health clubs were male oriented mainly for body
builders and olympic lifters. After then, different exercise types increased
and the ratio between genders decreased. in the 1960’s “figure saloons” or
women’s fitness centers began to pop up. In the 70’s, personal training
began to flourish with low qualified staffing. 80-90’s fitness education
organizations were started. (page 5-6)
Best practices
(Ans- professional procedures that are considered to be correct, safe, or
most effective.
Continuing Education
(Ans- any of a variety of course offerings that serve the purpose to keeping
professionals up-to-date with their knowledge and skills.
Continuing Education Unit: CEU
(Ans- a measure used in continuing education courses that is designed for
professionals to maintain a certification or licensure.
Mentor
(Ans- a trusted advisor in a specific area.
Special population
(Ans- individuals who will require modifications or specialized training
Fitness employment opportunities
(Ans- large-scale clubs, medium-sized fitness centers, clinical settings,
sport performance
Adjacent Careers
(Ans- Athletic trainer, physical therapist, Registered dietitian, facility owner,
group fitness instructor, management, sports coach, strength and
conditioning coach, licensed massage therapist.
Education Responsibilities
(Ans- Continuing education unit courses, traditional advanced education
(collegiate degrees), Live Events (seminars), Publications (american fitness
journal)
Mentors
(Ans- are invaluable for new fitness professionals. They can give you
feedback for different situations. Some professionals have 1 or more
mentors and can include those outside the fitness industry.
Networking
(Ans- is important when advancing one’s career. it is the active
development of professional relationships that will result in the change of
information or devices to advance one’s career. Easiest way to is discuss
industry information, like the latest trends, research etc.
Referring Clients
(Ans- if a situation occurs where the fitness professional insure about
whether a situation falls within his/her scope of practice, the best thing to
do is refer out (i.e. dietitian for nutrition; physician for impairment).
Scope of Practice for NASM
(Ans- CPTs are health and fitness professionals who perform individualized
assessments and design safe, effective, and individualized exercise and
conditioning programs. Provide guidance. Are CPR and AED certified. Do
not diagnose and treat injuries. They abide by NASM’s code of conduct.
Continuing education requirements
(Ans- In order to maintain a CPT certification, the fitness professional will
need to obtain 2 CEUs every 2 years. (this ~ 20 Hours of contact hour
training; 1 hour = 0.1)
Abduction
(Ans- A body segment is moving away from the midline of the body.
Adduction
(Ans- A body segment is moving toward the midline of the body.