ISSA TRAINER ALL REVIEW EXAMS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Kyphosis is an exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔When the superior iliac crest of the pelvis moves forward and downward from the
normal anatomical position, it is known as: - ✔✔Lordosis
✔✔Intradiscal pressure is up to 11 times greater when seated versus lying down. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔Exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column is known as: -
✔✔Kyphosis
✔✔Even though sitting can be unavoidable for many people, it is best to limit time spent
sitting as much as possible, and design your workplace according to correct
ergonomics. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔The major movements that are possible at the knee joint are adduction and
abduction. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle? - ✔✔Quadriceps
✔✔The semimembranosus and semitendinosus attach on what side of the knee? -
✔✔Medial
✔✔The ankle joint is made up of which bone(s)? - ✔✔tibia and talus
✔✔The hamstring muscles are a two-joint muscle that acts at the knee and hip. (T/F) -
✔✔True
, ✔✔What muscle is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and has similar functions
to the gastrocnemius? - ✔✔Soleus
✔✔The wrist joint consists of the ends of the radius and ulna bones of the forearm with
the carpal bones of the hand. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔The shoulder girdle is made up of the clavicle and what other bone? - ✔✔Scapula
✔✔A pronated grip would be palms up. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔________ are a major factor that affects strength? - ✔✔Structural, Physiological,
Psychoneural, Environmental
✔✔The angle of Q represents: - ✔✔Starting strength
✔✔What is a basic grip used in weight training? - ✔✔Supinated, Pronated, Neutral
✔✔A supinated grip would be palms down. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔Dumbbells are an example of what type of training equipment? - ✔✔Constant
resistance device
✔✔A neutral grip would be thumbs up. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔New trainees should ____ through the sticking point and _____ during the less
strenuous portion of the lifts. - ✔✔Exhale, inhale
✔✔Aerobic means in the presence of oxygen. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔Maximum oxygen consumption is also known as: - ✔✔VO2 max
✔✔Maximal heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from: - ✔✔220
✔✔For aerobic training, ISSA recommends that individuals train at what percentage of
the maximum heart rate? - ✔✔55% to 85%
✔✔A watt is a measure of power involving a known force, distance, and time frame. -
✔✔True
✔✔A unit of measurement that refers to the relative energy demands of an activity in
comparison to your energy demands in a resting state is known as a: - ✔✔MET
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Kyphosis is an exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔When the superior iliac crest of the pelvis moves forward and downward from the
normal anatomical position, it is known as: - ✔✔Lordosis
✔✔Intradiscal pressure is up to 11 times greater when seated versus lying down. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔Exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column is known as: -
✔✔Kyphosis
✔✔Even though sitting can be unavoidable for many people, it is best to limit time spent
sitting as much as possible, and design your workplace according to correct
ergonomics. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔The major movements that are possible at the knee joint are adduction and
abduction. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle? - ✔✔Quadriceps
✔✔The semimembranosus and semitendinosus attach on what side of the knee? -
✔✔Medial
✔✔The ankle joint is made up of which bone(s)? - ✔✔tibia and talus
✔✔The hamstring muscles are a two-joint muscle that acts at the knee and hip. (T/F) -
✔✔True
, ✔✔What muscle is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and has similar functions
to the gastrocnemius? - ✔✔Soleus
✔✔The wrist joint consists of the ends of the radius and ulna bones of the forearm with
the carpal bones of the hand. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔The shoulder girdle is made up of the clavicle and what other bone? - ✔✔Scapula
✔✔A pronated grip would be palms up. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔________ are a major factor that affects strength? - ✔✔Structural, Physiological,
Psychoneural, Environmental
✔✔The angle of Q represents: - ✔✔Starting strength
✔✔What is a basic grip used in weight training? - ✔✔Supinated, Pronated, Neutral
✔✔A supinated grip would be palms down. (T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔Dumbbells are an example of what type of training equipment? - ✔✔Constant
resistance device
✔✔A neutral grip would be thumbs up. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔New trainees should ____ through the sticking point and _____ during the less
strenuous portion of the lifts. - ✔✔Exhale, inhale
✔✔Aerobic means in the presence of oxygen. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔Maximum oxygen consumption is also known as: - ✔✔VO2 max
✔✔Maximal heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from: - ✔✔220
✔✔For aerobic training, ISSA recommends that individuals train at what percentage of
the maximum heart rate? - ✔✔55% to 85%
✔✔A watt is a measure of power involving a known force, distance, and time frame. -
✔✔True
✔✔A unit of measurement that refers to the relative energy demands of an activity in
comparison to your energy demands in a resting state is known as a: - ✔✔MET
