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What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?

Optimum Performance Training

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What are the three levels of the OPT model?

Stabilization, strength, and power

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What is evidence based practice?

relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care

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Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional’s accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?

Individual professional expertise

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A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability

deconditioned

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Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?

Preventive care

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Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world today?

Coronary artery disease

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Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation?      

Socioeconomic status

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The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning

Homeostasis

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A disease that lasts 3 months or longer.

Chronic

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Health

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T/F: 

  • Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease. 

True

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Which common cause of death is the most preventable?

Obesity

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What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?

Height and weight

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A BMI of 37 is classified as...

Obese

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Blood pressure above 120/80 is considered...

Hypertension

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Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written transactions?

Professionalism

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What condition is characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries?

Ischemic heart disease

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What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?

Diastolic blood pressure

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With type 1 diabetes, what hormone does the pancreas fall short in making?      

Insulin

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Abnormal cell growth in the body

Cancer

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What is released during exercise to reduce pain?

Endorphins

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Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner?

Confidentiality

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Name the components of the integrated training model.

Flexibility, Balance, Core, Speed/Agility/Quickness, Plyometric, Resistance

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Describe the difference between physical activity and exercise.

Exercise is planned and structured to elicit specific results in the body.

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Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?

Sprains and plantar fasciitis

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What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?

80%

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According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?

4 years

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