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The conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about client care.

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Evidence-based Practice

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percentage of adolescents that do not meet physical activity guidelines

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80%

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Systolic greater than 180 and/or diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg

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Hypertensive crisis

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Phase 5 of the OPT Model?

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Power

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A group of hormones secreted by the brain that provides a variety of physiological functions, such as reducing the perception of pain.

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Endorphins

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Systolic between 120 and 129 AND diastolic less than 80 mm HG

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Elevated

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The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.

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Joint Stability

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A medical condition that persists for a long duration or cannot be cured altogether, typically lasting for 3 months or more.

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Chronic Disease

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These forms of training are specific to what?
Flexibility and mobility
Core Strength and Stability
Cardiorespiratory (cardio)
Balance
Plyometrics
Speed, Agility, and Quickness
Resistance
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An integrated approach to exercise

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A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

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Cancer

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The three fundamental components of evidence-based practice are:

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Individual Professional Expertise
Best External Evidence
Client values and expectations

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Phase 1 of the OPT Model?

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Stabilization Endurance

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A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear

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A _______ helps motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability and recommendations for progression or alternate workouts.

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Certified Personal trainer

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Chronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.

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Diabetes

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Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits.

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Physical Activity

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A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.

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Obesity

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Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

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When muscles on each side of adjoins have altered length-tension relationships.

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Muscle Imbalance

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The study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.

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Kinesiology

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An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot, which often results in intense heel pain.

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Plantar Fasciitis

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Myocardial infarction is also known as

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Heart Attack

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Which phase of OPT is “Muscular Development”?

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Phase 3

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fitness professional with advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes.

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strength and conditioning coach

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BMI of 30.0-34.9
Obsese
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A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tear
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Phase 3 of the OPT Model?
Muscular Development
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A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
Stroke
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the simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy.
Glucose
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An injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone)
Patellar tendonitis
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A medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
Acute Disease
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percentage of adults that experience some form of low-back pain at least once during their lifetime.
80%
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The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
Homeostatis
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food and nutrition experts who have met specific academic and professional requirements and passed the required national certification exam. provide nutritional advice.
Registered dietitian nutritionist
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A body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9
Overweight
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What phase of OPT is "Maximal Strength"?
Phase 4
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all the things a given professional can do within the legal boundaries of their job title
scope of practice
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the inability of the cells to respond to insulin; occurs in type 2 diabetes.
insulin resistance
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aka chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behaviors factors.
Noncommunicable Diseases
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a fitness professional who teaches, leads, and motivates individuals through large-group exercise classes.
group fitness instructor
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The three levels of the OPT Model are?
Stabilization - Level 1 Strength - Level 2 Power - Level 3
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Any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
Risk Factor
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licensed healthcare professional who primarily deals with conditions relating to spinal alignment. Uses manipulation of the vertebrae to help alleviate nervous system dysfunction.
Chiropractor
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A state or a risk of death or dying.
Mortality
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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded.
Diastolic blood pressure
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The state of having a disease.
Morbidity
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Phase 4 of the OPT Model?
Maximal Strength
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The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
Musculoskeletal System
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Works with sports teams of the sports as part of the sports medicine staff. Can also work in a variety of fitness-related settings or schools
Athletic Trainers
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Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Obesity
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The process by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.
Atherosclerosis
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the form of cholesterol that makes up the plaque that clogs arteries
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
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Which phase of OPT is "Stabilization Endurance"?
Phase 1
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The hormone that helps transport glucose into cells to be used for energy.
insulin
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the spectrum of preventive, acute (immediate), and long-term healthcare needs.
Healthcare continuum
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The two leading preventable causes of death are:
smoking and being overweight or obese
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A stretching or tearing of ligaments.
Sprain
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A general term used to describe progressive lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (nonreversible) asthma.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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An individual with specific knowledge of fitness and exercise science who has passed a national certification.
a Certified Personal trainer
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BMI of 25.0-29.9
Overweight
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The most common root cause of strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems and arrhythmias.
Ischemic heart disease
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"bad cholesterol"
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
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professionals who practice massage therapy
licensed massage therapist
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BMI of 35.0-39.9
Obesity II
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Type of diabetes in which the body still produces insulin, but it is not used properly by the cells.
Type 2
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A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person's heartbeat. The heart beats to quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.
Arrhythmia
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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health
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The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Socioeconomic status
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What phase of OPT is "Power"?
Phase 5
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A condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Heart Failure
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Less than 120/80 mm Hg
Normal
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A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
Cholesterol
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A category of heart related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
Ischemic heart disease
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Consistently elevated blood pressure.
Hypertension
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The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement.
Skeletal Muscle
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The action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked.
Heart Attack
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Power is what level of the OPT Model?
Level 3
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Type of diabetes in which the pancreases does not make enough insulin.
Type 1
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A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Deconditions
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CPTs are what in the healthcare continuum?
health and fitness specialties
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A practitioner who is educated in many areas of physical rehabilitation.
Physical therapist
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BMI stands for?
Body mass index
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BMI of <18.5
Underweight
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Systolic 140 or higher OR diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher
Stage 2 Hypertension
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Which phase of OPT is "Strength Endurance"?
Phase 2
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The leading cause of death in the world is what?
Ischemic Heart Disease
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"good cholesterol"
High-Density lipoprotein (HDL)
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percentage of adults that do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines
3 in 4
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Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body.
Disease
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Systolic between 130 and 139 OR diastolic between 80 and 89 mm HG
Stage 1 Hypertension
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The NASM proprietary approach to exercise training is called:
The Optimum Performance Training model
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The scientific name for "the core".
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
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Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes are what kind of disease?
Noncommunicable diseases
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Phase 2 of the OPT Model?
Strength Endurance
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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded
Systolic blood pressure
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BMI of anything higher than 40
Obesity III
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Stabilization is what level of the OPT Model?
Level 1
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Strength is what level of the OPT Model?
Level 2
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Made up of the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures. "the core"
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
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BMI of 18.5-24.9
Healthy Weight
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A condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply to the body.
Heart Valve Problem

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