NASM Chapter 1

Vocabulary

100

"A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability" best describes which vocabulary term?

Deconditioned

200

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

Socioeconomic Status

300

Please define "chronic disease"

• Persists for a long duration or cannot be cured altogether, typically lasts for 3 months or more. 

• Generally cannot be prevented by vaccines/cured by medications; do not disappear over time.

400

What do the letters BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index

500

What is the difference between HDL Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol?

HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is "Healthy"; it's the "good" cholesterol that helps to get rid of the "bad" cholesterol in the body. 

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is "Lousy"; it increases the risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

BMI

100

Which BMI Category is from 18.5 - 24.9?

Healthy weight

200

Which BMI Category is from 25 - 29.9?

Overweight

300

Which BMI Category is 30 and above?

Obese

400

At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?

Obese

500

Which 2 factors do you need to know about a client before you can find their BMI?

Height and weight

OPT Model

100

How many LEVELS of the OPT Model are there?

3

200

How many PHASES of the OPT Model are there?

5

300

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

Optimum Performance Training

400

What are the names of the 3 LEVELS of the OPT Model?

Stabilization, strength, and power

500

Please name the Phases of the OPT Model in order from Phase 1 - Phase 5 with the correct name.

Stabilization Endurance, Strength Endurance, Muscular Development, Maximal Strength, Power

Diseases

100

Please provide an example of an "acute" illness.

The common cold, the flu, strep throat, etc.

200

Please name 1 condition that is an example of a chronic disease 

Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Bronchitis

300

What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?

It can reduce LDL (low-density lipoprotein/"lousy") cholesterol and increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein/"healthy") cholesterol

400

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

Coronary artery disease

500

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

LDL (low-density lipoprotein)