ISSA FINAL EXAM 2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - Precise Answer ✔✔Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - Precise Answer
✔✔Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - Precise Answer
✔✔Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Precise Answer ✔✔specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - Precise Answer
✔✔Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
Precise Answer ✔✔110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - Precise
Answer ✔✔The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - Precise Answer
✔✔Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's
goals and desired adaptations? - Precise Answer ✔✔Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - Precise Answer ✔✔Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Precise Answer ✔✔Removing dirt
and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - Precise Answer ✔✔Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
, beginning an exercise program? - Precise Answer ✔✔Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to
find new prospects? - Precise Answer ✔✔Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - Precise Answer
✔✔Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until
failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
Precise Answer ✔✔162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - Precise Answer ✔✔Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - Precise Answer ✔✔Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - Precise Answer ✔✔Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - Precise Answer ✔✔25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - Precise Answer ✔✔Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - Precise Answer ✔✔To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - Precise Answer ✔✔Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - Precise Answer ✔✔The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - Precise Answer ✔✔Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each
client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate
ATP for future energy needs? - Precise Answer ✔✔Creatine phosphate (CP)
ACCURATE ANSWERS
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - Precise Answer ✔✔Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - Precise Answer
✔✔Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - Precise Answer
✔✔Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Precise Answer ✔✔specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - Precise Answer
✔✔Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
Precise Answer ✔✔110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - Precise
Answer ✔✔The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - Precise Answer
✔✔Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's
goals and desired adaptations? - Precise Answer ✔✔Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - Precise Answer ✔✔Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Precise Answer ✔✔Removing dirt
and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - Precise Answer ✔✔Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
, beginning an exercise program? - Precise Answer ✔✔Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to
find new prospects? - Precise Answer ✔✔Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - Precise Answer
✔✔Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until
failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
Precise Answer ✔✔162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - Precise Answer ✔✔Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - Precise Answer ✔✔Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - Precise Answer ✔✔Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - Precise Answer ✔✔25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - Precise Answer ✔✔Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - Precise Answer ✔✔To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - Precise Answer ✔✔Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - Precise Answer ✔✔The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - Precise Answer ✔✔Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each
client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate
ATP for future energy needs? - Precise Answer ✔✔Creatine phosphate (CP)
