NASM-CPT Exam Questions With Accurate Solutions.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Categories - accurate answers->40 = obese III
35-39.9 = obese II
30-34.9 = obese
25-29.9 = overweight
18.5-24.9 = healthy weight
<18.5 = underweight
Blood Pressure Categories - accurate answers-- Normal (healthy): Less than
120/80 mm Hg
- Elevated: Systolic between 120 and 129 and diastolic less than
80 mm Hg
- Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130 and 139 or diastolic
between 80 and 89 mm Hg
- Stage 2 hypertension: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher
- Hypertensive crisis: Systolic greater than 180 and/or diastolic
greater than 120 mm Hg
LDL Cholesterol - accurate answers-"Bad cholesterol"
Tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. LDLs, specifically, are the
form of cholesterol that makes up the plaque that clogs arteries. Ideally, LDL
levels should be less than 100 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol - accurate answers-"Good cholesterol"
Does not have tendency to clog arteries, and in fact, actually helps remove
some of the LDL from the body.
Should be at 60 mg/dL
Type 1 Diabetes - accurate answers-- Pancreas does not make enough insulin
(or none at all) which is a hormone that helps transport glucose into cells to
be used for energy. Without insulin, glucose in the blood can rise to dangerous
levels, causing numerous complications.
- Type 1 diabetes is typically genetic and is not something a person can
prevent; however, regular exercise can help improve blood glucose
management.
Type 2 Diabetes - accurate answers-Body produces insulin but is not used
properly in the cells. When excess carbs (mainly sugar) are chronically
consumed in the diet, high levels of insulin need to be produced to help
,regulate blood sugar. When excess insulin continually tries to deliver glucose
to cells when they already have more than they can use, cells stop responding
to it. This state is called insulin resistance. Once cells have become insulin
resistant, a person is said to have developed Type 2 diabetes.
SWOT Analysis - accurate answers-- Strengths: ID strengths and competitive
advantages including education, skills, abilities, or work experience with a
population
- Weaknesses: ID any and all weaknesses, Ex: Unfamiliarity with elite athletes,
being uncomfortable with sales process
- Opportunities: ID opportunities for developing new professional skills or
expanding into new business opportunities
- Threats: ID all the threats that might impact a fitness professional's business
4 Ps of Marketing - accurate answers-1) Communicating the benefits of using
a PRODUCT
2) Identifying a competitive PRICE of the service
3) Determining how the service will be PROMOTED
4) Selecting the PLACE or method of distribution
Continuing Education - accurate answers-A total of 2.0 CEUs are required to
renew NASM-CPT every 2 years
- 1.9 CEUs from continuing education efforts and 0.1 from renewing a
CPR/AED certification
Examples of Extrinsic Motivation - accurate answers-- Social recognition
- Rewards from competitions
- Improvement of physical appearance
Examples of Intrinsic Motivation - accurate answers-- Stress relief
- Increasing energy
- Finding new ways to to be challenged physically
Examples of Outcome Goals - accurate answers-- Place in top 10 in a 10K race
- Achieving a certain level of body fat
- Achieving a certain level of strength improvement
Examples of Process Goals - accurate answers-- Jog for 45 minutes starting at
6:30am MON-FRI
, - Eating 1600 calories per day of mostly whole, unprocessed foods
- Strength training 5 days per week, targeting each muscle group to increase
gains in muscle mass
Self-efficacy - accurate answers-One's belief that they can complete a task,
goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence
Self-monitoring - accurate answers-Observing, measuring, and evaluating
one's own behavior, often in form of diary or a log
Stages of Change Model - accurate answers-- Precontemplation: Client does
not exercise and is not planning on it within next 6 months
- Contemplation: When a person is thinking about implementing change but
has not taken steps to get started; an individual may take action within next 6
months
- Preparation: Client intends to act in the near future; usually within next
month
- Action: Client has made specific modifications in their exercise routine
within the past 6 months
- Maintenance: Client has been exercising for more than 6 months and is
working to prevent relapse
Decisional balance - accurate answers-Reflects the clients' weighing of the
pros and cons of changing
Examples of Closed Ended Questions - accurate answers-- Are you motivated
to exercise?
- Can you commit to exercising three days per week?
- Do you enjoy exercise?
Examples of Open Ended Questions - accurate answers-- How might you go
about making this change?
- What challenges do you see, and how can you overcome them?
- What work are you prepared to do to reach your goal?
- What have you tried in the past to reach your fitness goal?
Human Movement System (HMS) - accurate answers-The collective
components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular,
skeletal, and nervous systems
Body Mass Index (BMI) Categories - accurate answers->40 = obese III
35-39.9 = obese II
30-34.9 = obese
25-29.9 = overweight
18.5-24.9 = healthy weight
<18.5 = underweight
Blood Pressure Categories - accurate answers-- Normal (healthy): Less than
120/80 mm Hg
- Elevated: Systolic between 120 and 129 and diastolic less than
80 mm Hg
- Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130 and 139 or diastolic
between 80 and 89 mm Hg
- Stage 2 hypertension: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher
- Hypertensive crisis: Systolic greater than 180 and/or diastolic
greater than 120 mm Hg
LDL Cholesterol - accurate answers-"Bad cholesterol"
Tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. LDLs, specifically, are the
form of cholesterol that makes up the plaque that clogs arteries. Ideally, LDL
levels should be less than 100 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol - accurate answers-"Good cholesterol"
Does not have tendency to clog arteries, and in fact, actually helps remove
some of the LDL from the body.
Should be at 60 mg/dL
Type 1 Diabetes - accurate answers-- Pancreas does not make enough insulin
(or none at all) which is a hormone that helps transport glucose into cells to
be used for energy. Without insulin, glucose in the blood can rise to dangerous
levels, causing numerous complications.
- Type 1 diabetes is typically genetic and is not something a person can
prevent; however, regular exercise can help improve blood glucose
management.
Type 2 Diabetes - accurate answers-Body produces insulin but is not used
properly in the cells. When excess carbs (mainly sugar) are chronically
consumed in the diet, high levels of insulin need to be produced to help
,regulate blood sugar. When excess insulin continually tries to deliver glucose
to cells when they already have more than they can use, cells stop responding
to it. This state is called insulin resistance. Once cells have become insulin
resistant, a person is said to have developed Type 2 diabetes.
SWOT Analysis - accurate answers-- Strengths: ID strengths and competitive
advantages including education, skills, abilities, or work experience with a
population
- Weaknesses: ID any and all weaknesses, Ex: Unfamiliarity with elite athletes,
being uncomfortable with sales process
- Opportunities: ID opportunities for developing new professional skills or
expanding into new business opportunities
- Threats: ID all the threats that might impact a fitness professional's business
4 Ps of Marketing - accurate answers-1) Communicating the benefits of using
a PRODUCT
2) Identifying a competitive PRICE of the service
3) Determining how the service will be PROMOTED
4) Selecting the PLACE or method of distribution
Continuing Education - accurate answers-A total of 2.0 CEUs are required to
renew NASM-CPT every 2 years
- 1.9 CEUs from continuing education efforts and 0.1 from renewing a
CPR/AED certification
Examples of Extrinsic Motivation - accurate answers-- Social recognition
- Rewards from competitions
- Improvement of physical appearance
Examples of Intrinsic Motivation - accurate answers-- Stress relief
- Increasing energy
- Finding new ways to to be challenged physically
Examples of Outcome Goals - accurate answers-- Place in top 10 in a 10K race
- Achieving a certain level of body fat
- Achieving a certain level of strength improvement
Examples of Process Goals - accurate answers-- Jog for 45 minutes starting at
6:30am MON-FRI
, - Eating 1600 calories per day of mostly whole, unprocessed foods
- Strength training 5 days per week, targeting each muscle group to increase
gains in muscle mass
Self-efficacy - accurate answers-One's belief that they can complete a task,
goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence
Self-monitoring - accurate answers-Observing, measuring, and evaluating
one's own behavior, often in form of diary or a log
Stages of Change Model - accurate answers-- Precontemplation: Client does
not exercise and is not planning on it within next 6 months
- Contemplation: When a person is thinking about implementing change but
has not taken steps to get started; an individual may take action within next 6
months
- Preparation: Client intends to act in the near future; usually within next
month
- Action: Client has made specific modifications in their exercise routine
within the past 6 months
- Maintenance: Client has been exercising for more than 6 months and is
working to prevent relapse
Decisional balance - accurate answers-Reflects the clients' weighing of the
pros and cons of changing
Examples of Closed Ended Questions - accurate answers-- Are you motivated
to exercise?
- Can you commit to exercising three days per week?
- Do you enjoy exercise?
Examples of Open Ended Questions - accurate answers-- How might you go
about making this change?
- What challenges do you see, and how can you overcome them?
- What work are you prepared to do to reach your goal?
- What have you tried in the past to reach your fitness goal?
Human Movement System (HMS) - accurate answers-The collective
components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular,
skeletal, and nervous systems
