NASM Certified Personal Trainer UPDATED
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● OPT model. Answer: NASM's proprietary approach to exercise
training developed with evidence-based practice as a core guiding
philosophy.
● Acute disease. Answer: Any suddenly occurring medical condition
that can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
● Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists without
quickly going away or being cured altogether.
● Overweight and obesity. Answer: A body weight that is greater than
what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically
due to excess body fat.
● Cardiovascular disease. Answer: A broad term describing numerous
problems of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks,
heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
● Hypertension. Answer: One of the primary risk factors for heart
disease and stroke, which are the global leading causes of death.
, ● Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance found in the blood that is
made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids.
● Diabetes. Answer: A disease in which blood glucose levels are too
high.
● Insulin. Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps
glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work.
● Cancer. Answer: An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a
wide range of genetic and environmental factors.
● Ankle sprain. Answer: Occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an
ankle, which stretches or tears ligaments.
● Plantar fasciitis. Answer: Causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue
located on the underside of the foot.
● LPHC. Answer: Made up of the lumbar spine, pelvis, abdomen, and
hip musculoskeletal structures; commonly referred to as the 'core.'
● Shoulder dysfunction. Answer: Very common in the greater
population, especially in those who frequently lift objects overhead.
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● OPT model. Answer: NASM's proprietary approach to exercise
training developed with evidence-based practice as a core guiding
philosophy.
● Acute disease. Answer: Any suddenly occurring medical condition
that can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
● Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists without
quickly going away or being cured altogether.
● Overweight and obesity. Answer: A body weight that is greater than
what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically
due to excess body fat.
● Cardiovascular disease. Answer: A broad term describing numerous
problems of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks,
heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
● Hypertension. Answer: One of the primary risk factors for heart
disease and stroke, which are the global leading causes of death.
, ● Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance found in the blood that is
made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids.
● Diabetes. Answer: A disease in which blood glucose levels are too
high.
● Insulin. Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps
glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work.
● Cancer. Answer: An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a
wide range of genetic and environmental factors.
● Ankle sprain. Answer: Occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an
ankle, which stretches or tears ligaments.
● Plantar fasciitis. Answer: Causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue
located on the underside of the foot.
● LPHC. Answer: Made up of the lumbar spine, pelvis, abdomen, and
hip musculoskeletal structures; commonly referred to as the 'core.'
● Shoulder dysfunction. Answer: Very common in the greater
population, especially in those who frequently lift objects overhead.
