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Appendix J CPT Content Outline and Domain Weightings National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 147

National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Content Outline Domain I: Basic and Applied Sciences (15%) A. Understand Concepts and Structures of Anatomy 1 Nervous system 2 Muscular system 3 Skeletal system 4 Cardiorespiratory system B. Understand Functions of Exercise Physiology 1 Nervous system (e.g., motor units, action potential) 2 Muscular system (e.g., sliding filament theory, muscle action spectrum) 3 Skeletal system (e.g., arthrokinematics) 4 Endocrine system (e.g., feedback mechanisms, responses to exercise) 5 Cardiorespiratory system (e.g., cardiovascular physiology and cardiorespiratory physiology) 6 Bioenergetics (e.g., energy systems, anaerobic vs. aerobic metabolism) C. Comprehend Principles of Human Movement Science 1 Functional biomechanics (e.g., levers, force, torque, planes of motion, joint motion) 2 Kinesiology a. Force couple relationships b. Length tension relationships c. Reciprocal inhibition d. Synergistic dominance e. Kinetic chain 3 Motor development a. Motor learning b. Motor control Domain II: Assessment (15%) A. Perform, Interpret, and Record Subjective Assessments 1 Types of subjective assessments a. PAR-Q b. Medical history c. Medical risk factors (e.g., medications, surgeries, chronic disease, metabolic syndrome) d. Lifestyle questionnaire (e.g., sleeping habits, occupation, hobbies, stress level) 2 Special population seniors National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 148

B. Perform, Interpret, and Record Objective Assessments 1 Cardiorespiratory assessment a. Maximum heart rate b. Heart rate training zones c. Sub VO2 max test (e.g., step test, Rockport Walk test, heart rate monitoring systems, metabolic testing) 2 Physiologic assessments a. Resting heart rate b. Blood pressure 3 Body composition assessments 4 Strength assessments (e.g., maximal, submaximal) 5 Performance assessments (e.g., stability, balance, power, speed, agility) C. Perform, Interpret, and Record Movement Assessments 1 Overhead Squat Test 2 Single-leg Squat Test 3 Pushing 4 Pulling D. Perform, Interpret, and Record Postural Assessments 1 Upper extremity 2 Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex 3 Lower extremity Domain III: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction (20%) A. Exercise Execution Following Kinetic Chain Checkpoints (e.g., starting position, ending position) 1 Integrated flexibility a. Self myofascial release (SMR) b. Static c. Active d. Dynamic 2 Integrated training components (e.g., stabilization, strength, power) a. Core training b. Balance training c. Reactive (plyometric) training d. Speed, agility, and quickness training e. Resistance training 3 Cardiorespiratory stage training (e.g., base, anaerobic threshold, submaximal) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 149

B. Select Exercise Modification (pro-/regression) 1 Neurological continuum (e.g., modality selection, extremity symmetry) 2 Mechanical/movement patterns 3 Bioenergetics C. Implement Safe Training Methods 1 Spotting techniques 2 Environment 3 Exercise risk vs. benefit (e.g., behind the neck pulls/presses, dips, upright rows) 4 Monitor exercise intensity 5 Medical signs and symptoms that require training modifications 6 Overtraining and its effects D. Understand Cueing Techniques 1 Kinesthetic 2 Auditory 3 Visual Domain IV: Program Design (20%) A. Understand and Apply Program Design Fundamentals 1 Principle of specificity a. Mechanical specificity b. Neuromuscular specificity c. Metabolic specificity 2 Principle of overload 3 Principle of variation 4 Periodization (e.g., linear, undulating) a. Stabilization (e.g., stabilization endurance training) b. Strength (e.g., strength endurance training, hypertrophy, maximal strength) c. Power 5 General adaptation syndrome a. Alarm reaction b. Resistance development c. Exhaustion National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 150

6 Acute variables a. Exercise selection b. Sets c. Repetitions d. Intensity e. Tempo f. Rest interval g. Exercise order h. Volume i. Duration j. Frequency 7 Integrated training continuum a. Warm up b. Core training c. Balance training d. Reactive training e. SAQ training f. Resistance training g. Cardiorespiratory Training h. Cool down 8 Resistance training systems a. Single set b. Multiple set c. Super set d. Pyramid set e. Circuit training f. Peripheral heart action g. Split routines h. Horizontal loading i. Vertical loading B. Design Client-Specific Program Based Upon Assessment Results C. Create Client-Specific Cardiorespiratory Programs 1 Frequency 2 Intensity 3 Type 4 Time 5 Enjoyment National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 151

D. Understand Special Populations and Considerations for Exercise Program Design 1 Diabetes 2 Hypertension 3 Arthritis 4 Coronary heart disease 5 Obesity 6 Lung disease (e.g., asthma, COPD) 7 Osteoporosis 8 Youth 9 Seniors 10 Prenatal and postnatal E. Design and Apply Program Modifications Based on Modalities (e.g., free weights, tubing, kettlebells) F. Understand Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Domain V: Considerations in Nutrition (12%) A. Understand Basic Nutritional Concepts 1 Carbohydrates 2 Protein 3 Fat 4 Water (role in diet and exercise) 5 Vitamins and minerals (e.g., general health, performance enhancement) 6 Calories (e.g., general health, weight gain/loss, performance enhancement) 7 Digestion and elimination 8 Understand Dietary Guidelines for Americans (e.g., food guide pyramid) 9 Meal timing and frequency (e.g., pre/post/during workout) B. Understand Risk and Benefits of Nutritional Supplements and Ergogenic Aids 1 General health (e.g., multi-vitamin, calcium supplement) 2 Alter body composition (e.g., fat loss, mass gain) 3 Performance enhancement (e.g., anabolic steroids, caffeine, creatine) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 152

C. Understand Weight Management Concepts 1 Diets a. Healthy menu composition b. Crash/fad/myth diets 2 Law of thermodynamics 3 Metabolic rates (e.g., basal, resting) 4 Endocrine abnormalities 5 Nutritional guidelines for body composition alteration D. Understand Nutritional Guidelines for Enhancing Athletic Performance (e.g., anaerobic, aerobic) Domain VI: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching (10%) A. Communication Components 1 Types of communication a. Verbal b. Nonverbal 2 Asking questions a. Open-ended b. Close-ended 3 Listening (e.g., paraphrasing, active listening) 4 Rapport building (e.g., showing empathy, validating) B. Understand and Facilitate Client Goal Setting Strategies and Procedures C. Implement Lifestyle and Behavioral Coaching Strategies 1 Human behavior (e.g., cognitive, affective, physiological) 2 Client expectations 3 Coping strategies a. Stress management b. Time management c. Interpersonal influence (e.g., social settings, work setting, family) d. External influence (e.g., media, environment, cultural) Domain VII: Professional Development, Practice, and Responsibility (8%) A. Understand and Uphold NASM-BOC Code of Professional Conduct 1 Competencies through continuing education 2 Safe and ethical training practices (e.g., OSHA) 3 Facility maintenance (e.g., equipment, safety, layout, disinfection) 4 Special considerations for training diverse clientele (e.g., age, gender, cultural background, ability) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 153

5 Work environment differences (e.g., health club, corporate facility, cruise ship) Role and professional limitations of personal trainer (e.g., referral to registered 6 dietitians, allied health care professionals) 7 Professionalism and ethical business practices a. Liability insurance b. Record keeping c. Medical clearance d. Physical appearance and attire e. Timeliness f. Sexual harassment awareness g. Client confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA) B. Follow Proper Procedures in an Emergency Situation C. Implement Goal Setting Strategies and Procedures 1 Personal 2 Professional National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Page 154