Section 1 NASM Exam Study Guide
questions and answers.
The focus on scientific principles make NASM's system and methodologies... ANS - safe and effective for
any client working toward any fitness goal
NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus of what to attain the highest levels of
success? ANS - Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is... ANS - the conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions
about patient or client care
NASM's proprietary approach to exercise training is what ANS - the OPT model
The OPT model was developed with what as a core guiding philosophy? ANS - evidence-based practice
Acute disease is... ANS - any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in a
short period of time.
A chronic disease is... ANS - a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being cured
altogether
Overweight and obesity refer to what? ANS - a body weight that is greater than what is considered
normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat.
Being overweight or obese increases what? ANS - chances of developing a chronic disease
Cardiovascular disease is... ANS - a broad term describing numerous problems of the heart and blood
vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias
Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for.... ANS - heart disease and stroke
, Heart diseases and strokes are... ANS - the global leading causes of death
Cholesterol is... ANS - a waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a combination of protein
and fatty acids
Diabetes is ANS - a disease in which blood glucose levels are too high
Glucose comes from what? ANS - the foods we eat
Insulin is.. ANS - a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide the
energy for work
Cancer is.. ANS - an abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and
environmental factors
COPD is an umbrella term for... ANS - lung diseases characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow
limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function
What are the two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle? ANS - sprains and plantar fasciitis
An ankle sprain can occur when... ANS - a person rolls, twists, or tuns an ankle, which stretches or tears
ligaments
A plantar fasciitis causes ANS - pain in the plantar fascia tissue located on the underside of the foot
The LPHC is made up of.. ANS - the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip
musculoskeletal structures
the LPHC is more commonly referred to as what? ANS - the core
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