NASM Basic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym NASM stand for?
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (Correct answer)
- National Association of Strength Methods
- North American Sports Mentorship
- National Athletic Science Movement
Correct answer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
NASM stands for the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a leading certification body for fitness professionals.
Question 2: What is the name of NASM's signature training model?
- FITT Principle
- Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model (Correct answer)
- DAPRE System
- Borg Scale
Correct answer: Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model
The Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model is NASM's proprietary systematic training framework.
Question 3: How many phases are in the NASM OPT Model?
- Three
- Four
- Five (Correct answer)
- Six
Correct answer: Five
The OPT Model contains five phases spread across stabilization, strength, and power levels.
Question 4: Which phase is the foundational starting point of the OPT Model?
- Maximal Strength
- Stabilization Endurance (Correct answer)
- Power
- Hypertrophy
Correct answer: Stabilization Endurance
Phase 1, Stabilization Endurance, builds core and joint stability before progressing to heavier loading.
Question 5: What are the three building blocks (levels) of the OPT Model?
- Cardio, Resistance, Flexibility
- Stabilization, Strength, Power (Correct answer)
- Warm-up, Workout, Cool-down
- Endurance, Speed, Agility
Correct answer: Stabilization, Strength, Power
The OPT Model is organized into three levels: Stabilization, Strength, and Power.
Question 6: What is the primary goal of a personal trainer according to NASM?
- Sell supplements
- Help clients reach health and fitness goals safely (Correct answer)
- Win competitions
- Diagnose injuries
Correct answer: Help clients reach health and fitness goals safely
A NASM-certified trainer guides clients toward their goals through safe, evidence-based programming.
Question 7: Which professional credential does NASM primarily offer?
- Registered Dietitian
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) (Correct answer)
- Physical Therapist
- Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Correct answer: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM's flagship certification is the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).
NASM Basic 2
What does the acronym NASM stand for?