NASM CPT Chapter 1 Questions with solutions 2024

NASM CPT Chapter 1 Questions with solutions 2024 Muscle imbalance Alteration of muscle length around a joint. Obesity Condition of being considerably overweight BMI of 30+ OR 30 lb over recommended weight for the height Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:11 / 0:15 Full screen Overweight BMI of 25-29.9 OR 25-30 lb over recommended weight for the height Blood lipids (or cholesterol & triglycerides Carried into bloodstream by protein molecules called: HDL high density lipoprotein LDL low density lipoprotein Diabetes mellitus Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency -impairs carb usage -enhances usage of protein & fat Deconditioned State of lost physical fitness including: -muscle imbalance -decreased flexibility -lack of core/joint stability Propreoception Cumulative sensory input to CNS from mechanoreceptors sensing body position & limb movement Propreoceptively enriched enviornment Performed exercises cause body to use internal balance & stabilization mechanisms Phases of training Divisions of training progressions within 3 building blocks of training Muscular endurance Muscle's ability to contract for an extended period Neuromuscular efficiency Neuromuscular system enables all muscles to work together in all planes of motion Prime mover Muscle acting as initial/main source of motive power Superset Set of 2 exercises performed back to back with no rest between Rate of force production Muscles exert max force output in minimal time Explain the history of the profession of personal training Identify common characteristics of personal training clients Demonstrate and understanding of the principles of integrated exercise program design Describe the OPT model What does OPT stand for? Optimal Performance Training 70% of death & disability caused by Chronic diseases What are Chronic diseases? Asthma Cancer Diabetes Heart disease 57% of deaths caused by Cancer & Cardiovascular disease Desirable BMI for adult ages 20+ 18.5-24.9 Percentage of Americans overweight older than 20 66% Percentage of Americans that are obese 34% How many kids will be overweight by 2015? 1 in 4 kids What does BMI stand for? Body Mass Index What is the BMI calculation formula? BMI = 703 x weight (lb)/ height (in^2) What is BMI? a persons weight in pounds divided by height What does HDL stand for? High-Density Lipoproteins aka good cholesterol What is a healthy cholesterol level? Less than 200mg/dl What does LDL stand for? Low-Density Lipoproteins aka bad cholesterol What is a borderline high cholesterol? Between 200 and 239mg/dl What is a high risk cholesterol level? Over 240mg/dl How many adults have a total cholesterol value of 200mg/dl or higher? Over 50% Diabetes affects how many Americans? Nearly 23 million What is Type 1 diabetes? Juvenal diabetes symptoms first appear in childhood Pancreas not producing insulin What is Hyperglycemia? High Blood Sugar What is Type 2 diabetes? Associated with Obesity Accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes What is Musculoskeletal? Muscles & Bones What does ACL stand for? Anterior Cruciate Ligament What is a sprain? Injured ligament What is a strain? Injured tendons or muscles Multiplanar movement Movements in all directions Integrated training includes Fitness assessments Flexibility training Cardiorespiratory training Core training Balance training Plyometric training Speed, agility and quickness training Resistance training Program design Exercise modalities Physiological benefits of OPT model Improves cardio respiratory efficiency Enhances beneficial hormone & cholesterol adaptations Increases metabolism Increases bone density Physical benefits of OPT model Decreases body fat Increases lean muscle Increases tendon, ligament and muscle strength