NASM-BCS case studies
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The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) credential is a personal training certification offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, an organization that states it has been certifying fitness professionals for more than 35 years and that its certification is NCCA-accredited. It suits career changers, new graduates, and working coaches who want a credential employers recognize in commercial gyms, studios, and independent practice. The NASM-BCS case studies are 5 cases and about 3,840 words.
1Fasted Morning Runs, Hypoglycemia, and New Neuropathy in a Runner With Type 2 Diabetes
Marisol, 41, is a recreational runner who completed her first 10K eight months ago and now targets a half marathon in 14 weeks. She has type 2 diabetes managed with metformin 500 mg twice daily and diet; her most recent HbA1c is 6.9%.
791 words, about 4 min2Shoulder Pain, Limited Flexion, and a Client Who Wants to Start Overhead Lifting
Devon, 34, a software engineer, comes for a movement screen after six months of right shoulder discomfort that is worse when reaching overhead and at night. He has no history of dislocation, no numbness or tingling, and rates pain 3/10 at rest and 6/10 at end-range elevation.
768 words, about 4 min3A Deconditioned Client With Hypertension, Orthostatic Dizziness, and a 20-Week Deadline
Ruth, 58, a retired teacher, has not exercised in 12 years. She has hypertension controlled with lisinopril 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg; today's resting blood pressure is 138/86 mmHg and resting heart rate is 78 bpm.
813 words, about 4 min4Knee Valgus, Ankle Asymmetry, and a Powerlifting Deadline
Priya, 27, plays recreational volleyball twice weekly and wants to improve her squat for a charity powerlifting meet in 10 weeks. During a goblet squat with 16 kg, her knees drift inward past the first 30 degrees of flexion and stay medial to the second toe at the bottom.
738 words, about 4 min5Ambivalence, Cancellations, and Requests Outside Scope
Andre, 45, was told by his physician to lose weight after a prediabetes diagnosis with an HbA1c of 6.2%. He booked three sessions "for his wife" and says he does not like gyms.
730 words, about 4 min