Section 1 NASM Exam Study Guide
The focus on scientific principles make NASM's system and methodologies... - ANSWERSsafe and
effective for any client working toward any fitness goal
NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus of what to attain the highest
levels of success? - ANSWERSEvidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is... - ANSWERSthe conscientious use of current best evidence in
making decisions about patient or client care
NASM's proprietary approach to exercise training is what - ANSWERSthe OPT model
The OPT model was developed with what as a core guiding philosophy? - ANSWERSevidence-
based practice
Acute disease is... - ANSWERSany suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and
healed in a short period of time.
A chronic disease is... - ANSWERSa medical condition that persists without quickly going away or
being cured altogether
Overweight and obesity refer to what? - ANSWERSa body weight that is greater than what is
considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat.
Being overweight or obese increases what? - ANSWERSchances of developing a chronic disease
, Cardiovascular disease is... - ANSWERSa broad term describing numerous problems of the heart
and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and
arrhythmias
Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for.... - ANSWERSheart disease and stroke
Heart diseases and strokes are... - ANSWERSthe global leading causes of death
Cholesterol is... - ANSWERSa waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a
combination of protein and fatty acids
Diabetes is - ANSWERSa disease in which blood glucose levels are too high
Glucose comes from what? - ANSWERSthe foods we eat
Insulin is.. - ANSWERSa hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to
provide the energy for work
Cancer is.. - ANSWERSan abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic
and environmental factors
COPD is an umbrella term for... - ANSWERSlung diseases characterized by increased
breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function
What are the two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle? - ANSWERSsprains and
plantar fasciitis
An ankle sprain can occur when... - ANSWERSa person rolls, twists, or tuns an ankle, which
stretches or tears ligaments
The focus on scientific principles make NASM's system and methodologies... - ANSWERSsafe and
effective for any client working toward any fitness goal
NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus of what to attain the highest
levels of success? - ANSWERSEvidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is... - ANSWERSthe conscientious use of current best evidence in
making decisions about patient or client care
NASM's proprietary approach to exercise training is what - ANSWERSthe OPT model
The OPT model was developed with what as a core guiding philosophy? - ANSWERSevidence-
based practice
Acute disease is... - ANSWERSany suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and
healed in a short period of time.
A chronic disease is... - ANSWERSa medical condition that persists without quickly going away or
being cured altogether
Overweight and obesity refer to what? - ANSWERSa body weight that is greater than what is
considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat.
Being overweight or obese increases what? - ANSWERSchances of developing a chronic disease
, Cardiovascular disease is... - ANSWERSa broad term describing numerous problems of the heart
and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and
arrhythmias
Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for.... - ANSWERSheart disease and stroke
Heart diseases and strokes are... - ANSWERSthe global leading causes of death
Cholesterol is... - ANSWERSa waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a
combination of protein and fatty acids
Diabetes is - ANSWERSa disease in which blood glucose levels are too high
Glucose comes from what? - ANSWERSthe foods we eat
Insulin is.. - ANSWERSa hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to
provide the energy for work
Cancer is.. - ANSWERSan abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic
and environmental factors
COPD is an umbrella term for... - ANSWERSlung diseases characterized by increased
breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function
What are the two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle? - ANSWERSsprains and
plantar fasciitis
An ankle sprain can occur when... - ANSWERSa person rolls, twists, or tuns an ankle, which
stretches or tears ligaments
