NASM Personal Trainer Study Guide
- Phases of OPT Model
- Muscular Development
(Ans- -Stabilization Endurance -Strength Endurance
-Maximal Strength -Power
Homeostasis (Ans- Human body ability to respond to stress and make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning.
Acute Disease (Ans- medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated an healed in a short period of time e.g. bronchitis. Left untreated bronchitis could become a chronic illness.
Chronic Disease (Ans- a medical condition that persists long term e.g. emphysema.
Ischemic Heart Disease (Ans- Narrowing of coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
Atherosclerosis (Ans- Plaque is formed in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart or brain.
Hypertension (Ans- Blood pressure greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic.
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Systolic blood pressure (SBP) (Ans- Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. Top number recorded.
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (Ans- pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between boots. Th bottom number recorded.
Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia) (Ans- Waxy substance found in blood made up of protein and fatty acids known as lipoprotein.
- types of Cholesterol
(Ans- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - bad cholesterol-plaque clogs arteries High density lipoprotein (HDL) - good cholesterol-doesn't clog arteries
Diabetes (Ans- Disease that impacts the body's ability to properly metabolize carbohydrates, specifically glucose.
Two types of Diabetes (Ans- Type 1 - genetic can't be prevented. Exercise helps.Type 2-body produces insulin, but not used properly by the cells.
Insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) (Ans- The inability of the cells to respond to insulin.
Cancer (Ans- Abnormal cell growth in the body.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Ans- Respiratory dysfunctions that include breathlessness, airflow limitation, and decline of lung function. 2 / 4
Patellar tendonitis (Ans- Inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone).
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear (Ans- Stretch, partial or complete tear of the ligament of the knee.
Medial cruciate ligament (MCL) tear (Ans- Stretch, partial or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee.
Shoulder impingement (Ans- Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder.
SWOT analysis (Ans- As a CPT you need to identify your personal strengths, weakness and opportunities for growth and potential threats to success.
Four P's of Marketing (Ans- product, price, promotion, place
Unique Selling Product (USP) (Ans- A set of specific skills or traits that are highlighted during a sales presentation (marketing to an older population or stay at home moms, etc.)
Amotivation (Ans- Not being engaged in an activity or behavior (not wanting to exercise).
Extrinsic motivation (Ans- Doing an activity for some form of recognition (win an award). Short term exercise as once reward is given person loses focus. 3 / 4
Intrinsic motivation (Ans- Pursuing activities that are of interest or meaningful to that person (long term exercise).
Outcome goals (Ans- Focused on the end result (place in top 10 in a 10K race).
Process goals (Ans- Process of pursuing a goal (walking 1 hour a day @ 11am Monday- Sunday).
- types of social support
(Ans- Instrumental (driving one to the gym, watching their kids so they have time to workout); Emotional (encouraging showing empathy); Informational (providing education about fitness and health); and Companionship (accompanying friend to the gym)
- Components of Leadership
(Ans- Leader's qualities (being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable.; Leadership styles (encourages feedback and input from students); Situational Factors (factors such as large or small class); and Follower's qualities (age group, gender, and exercise level).
10 Benefits of group exercise (Ans- Accountability, Comparison Competition Comradery Consistency Energy
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