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NASM-CPT Ch. 2 Q&A
Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
Question | Answer |
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When did the personal training profession originate? | The 1970s when bodybuilders and athletes were hired to help clients develop a muscular appearance. |
True or False: It is unprofessional to follow up on an interview with an email or handwritten note. | False. Writing an email or handwritten note to thank an interviewing manager for their time shows that a candidate is serious about the opportunity and interested in employment with the company. |
What are the most popular times for clients to work with personal trainers? | 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
True or False: It is important to begin and end client sessions or group workouts on time so that one session or group workout does not overlap with another. | True. Clients pay for a set amount of time; if the client is late, the session should still end on time and not run into the next. |
What are the four reasons clients hire and pay for a Certified Personal Trainer? | Accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results. |
True or False: Fitness professionals are encouraged to work with a legal professional to develop a client consent form as an additional level of protection. | True. |
What are the renewal requirements for the NASM-CPT credentials? | A total of 2.0 CEUs is required to renew the NASM-CPT credential every 2 years: 1.9 CEUs from continuing education efforts and 0.1 CEU from renewing a CPR/AED certification. |
What is a SWOT analysis? | A grid outlining your professional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. |
What are the four P's of marketing? | Product, Price, Place, Promotion |