NASM Personal Trainer 2021 Questions and Answers Already Passed

5 Phases of OPT Model Correct Answer--Stabilization Endurance -Strength Endurance - Muscular Development -Maximal Strength -Power Homeostasis Correct Answer-Human body ability to respond to stress and make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. Acute Disease Correct Answer-medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated an healed in a short period of time e.g. bronchitis. Left untreated bronchitis could become a chronic illness. Chronic Disease Correct Answer-a medical condition that persists long term e.g. emphysema. Ischemic Heart Disease Correct Answer-Narrowing of coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Atherosclerosis Correct Answer-Plaque is formed in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart or brain. Hypertension Correct Answer-Blood pressure greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) Correct Answer-Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. Top number recorded. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) Correct Answer-pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between boots. Th bottom number recorded. Elevated Systolic between 120-129/80 Stage 1 Hypertension 130-139/80-89 Stage 2 Hypertension - 140+/90 Hypertension Crisis - Great than 180/120 Correct AnswerCholesterol (Dyslipidemia) Correct Answer-Waxy substance found in blood made up of protein and fatty acids known as lipoprotein. 2 types of Cholesterol Correct Answer-Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - bad cholesterol-plaque clogs arteries High density lipoprotein (HDL) - good cholesterol-doesn't clog arteries Diabetes Correct Answer-Disease that impacts the body's ability to properly metabolize carbohydrates, specifically glucose. Two types of Diabetes Correct Answer-Type 1 - genetic can't be prevented. Exercise helps. Type 2-body produces insulin, but not used properly by the cells. Insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) Correct Answer-The inability of the cells to respond to insulin. Cancer Correct Answer-Abnormal cell growth in the body. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Correct Answer-Respiratory dysfunctions that include breathlessness, airflow limitation, and decline of lung function. Patellar tendonitis Correct Answer-Inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone). Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear Correct Answer-Stretch, partial or complete tear of the ligament of the knee. Medial cruciate ligament (MCL) tear Correct Answer-Stretch, partial or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. Shoulder impingement Correct Answer-Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder. SWOT analysis Correct Answer-As a CPT you need to identify your personal strengths, weakness and opportunities for growth and potential threats to success. Four P's of Marketing Correct Answer-product, price, promotion, place Unique Selling Product (USP) Correct Answer-A set of specific skills or traits that are highlighted during a sales presentation (marketing to an older population or stay at home moms, etc.) Amotivation Correct Answer-Not being engaged in an activity or behavior (not wanting to exercise). Extrinsic motivation Correct Answer-Doing an activity for some form of recognition (win an award). Short term exercise as once reward is given person loses focus. Intrinsic motivation Correct Answer-Pursuing activities that are of interest or meaningful to that person (long term exercise). Outcome goals Correct Answer-Focused on the end result (place in top 10 in a 10K race). Process goals Correct Answer-Process of pursuing a goal (walking 1 hour a day @ 11am Monday-Sunday). 4 types of social support Correct Answer-Instrumental (driving one to the gym, watching their kids so they have time to workout); Emotional (encouraging showing empathy); Informational (providing education about fitness and health); and Companionship (accompanying friend to the gym) 4 Components of Leadership Correct Answer-Leader's qualities (being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable.; Leadership styles (encourages feedback and input from students); Situational Factors (factors such as large or small class); and Follower's qualities (age group, gender, and exercise level). 10 Benefits of group exercise Correct Answer-Accountability, Comparison Competition Comradery Consistency Energy Intensity Mindless (know what to expect Motivation; and Sociability (warm and inviting) Third space Correct Answer-A special communal space that is separate from work or home. A where one can build relationships with others e.g. the gym. SMART goals Correct Answer-Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Timely. Determinants of Behavior Correct Answer-Psychological, social or environmental factors that influence behavior. Autonomous Motivation Correct Answer-When client values the outcome and is motivated to exercise. Affective Judgment Correct Answer-Expected pleasure or enjoyment. Subjective Norms Correct Answer-Belief that an important person or group will approve and support a behavior e.g. resistance training. Stages of Change Model a/k/a Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Correct AnswerPrecontemplation- individual doesn't exercise and is not planning to within the next 6 months. Contemplation-individual does not currently exercise, but plans to in the next 6 months. Preparation-Planning to begin exercise soon and maybe be sporadically exercising already. Action-Been exercising for at least 6 months. Maintenance-has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more. Decisional Balance Correct Answer-Weighing the pros and cons of changing a behavior. Reflective Listening Correct Answer-Understanding the meaning of the speaker's words and relaying back to the speaker of what that understood was correct. Active Listening Correct Answer-Taking a genuine interest in what the speaker is saying and looking them in the eye while speaking. Closed Ended Questions Correct Answer-Directive questions that can be answered with a one word answer yes or no. Open Ended Questions Correct Answer-Non-directive questions that can't be answered by a simple yes or no. Require critical thinking before responding. Motivational Interviewing Correct Answer-Instills feelings of being ready, willing, and able for the client to make a change in their behavior. Self-Discrepancy Correct Answer-Internal conflict between what someone thinks their ideal self should be and what the actual self is. Sustain talk Correct Answer-Keeping things the way they are and not wanting to make a change e.g. not wanting to make time to exercise by looking for excuses. Implementation intentions Correct Answer-Connecting the exercise routine to a specific event (exercising during lunch break).