NASM 7th edition Chapter 1 with
complete solution
When in NASM recommend relying on the current best information in making decisions
about client care what is it referring to? - Evidence-based practice
What is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise? - Diet supplementation
What best defines cholesterol? - A waxy fat like substance found in bodily cells
What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the world today? - Chronic
diseases and conditions
What statement about lowering blood pressure is true? - Planned exercise alone is
typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension
What best demonstrates an example of exercise? - Weightlifting
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be
classified? - Prevententive care
What is true about cholesterol? - Exercise has been shown to help reduce high
cholesterol
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and if necessary make
changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process
called? - Homeostasis
Which statement about a certified personal trainer scope of practice is accurate? -
Certified personal trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.
What best describes the term deconditioned? - A state in which a person may have a
combination of muscle inbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint
stability.
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professionals
accumulated education, experience, and practical skills? - Individual professional
expertise
What best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned
exercise? - Yardwork
complete solution
When in NASM recommend relying on the current best information in making decisions
about client care what is it referring to? - Evidence-based practice
What is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise? - Diet supplementation
What best defines cholesterol? - A waxy fat like substance found in bodily cells
What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the world today? - Chronic
diseases and conditions
What statement about lowering blood pressure is true? - Planned exercise alone is
typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension
What best demonstrates an example of exercise? - Weightlifting
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be
classified? - Prevententive care
What is true about cholesterol? - Exercise has been shown to help reduce high
cholesterol
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and if necessary make
changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process
called? - Homeostasis
Which statement about a certified personal trainer scope of practice is accurate? -
Certified personal trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.
What best describes the term deconditioned? - A state in which a person may have a
combination of muscle inbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint
stability.
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professionals
accumulated education, experience, and practical skills? - Individual professional
expertise
What best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living separate from planned
exercise? - Yardwork
