- You can expect less than 3 questions to cover topics from Chapter 1, and those questions will likely cover areas that will also be covered again in later chapters. Read it, understand the main points, but don’t focus on Chapter 1 during your studying.
- NASM Certification – Understand that it is only the beginning of a path. A path that will require continued education and development.
- Evidence Based Practice – Science is the systematic study through observation and experimentation. NASM follows evidence based practice of implementing training protocols that are backed by scientific studies.
- OPT Model – You will be tested heavily on the OPT model. Many future chapters will go into more detail about the OPT model. For now understand that it’s a systematic approach that builds upon itself. You start with stabilization, then move to strength, then move to power(if the client desires power). You’d never start a client in a power phase without first building their stabilization and strength base for example.
- Postural Assessments – You will also be heavily tested on postural assessments. My gut feeling is that this is heavily tested for two reasons: 1) It’s easy to make up a bunch of questions regarding postural assessments. 2) Correctly assessing a client can be key to correcting imbalances in the musculature and also reduce chance of injuries. This will be covered in detail in later chapters. Know to pay extra attention in the sections of the book covering postural assessments.