ISSA Personal Training Final
Exam 2026 Questions and
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The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ system? -
ANSWER-The circulatory system
Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue? - ANSWER-
Smooth muscle
Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart? - ANSWER-Arteries
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? - ANSWER-
Right atrium
During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the
heartbeat? - ANSWER-Systole
During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in body
tissues? - ANSWER-The lymphatic system
,What is the process of external respiration? - ANSWER-The exchange of gases
between the lungs and blood in the lungs
Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle cells? -
ANSWER-Cortisol
Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in the body? -
ANSWER-Increases appetite
Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical digestion
and chemical digestion? - ANSWER-The mouth
What is the definition of behavior? - ANSWER-An action that can be observed,
measured, and modified
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and
have been for less than 6 months? - ANSWER-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants to the fact
that a change may be necessary? - ANSWER-Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? -
ANSWER-Intrinsic motivation
, Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is described as
the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior? - ANSWER-Autonomy
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER-
"How did you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANSWER-
Process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for? - ANSWER-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being
supported by measurable data? - ANSWER-A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be
constructive and effective to improve competence? - ANSWER-Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement? - ANSWER-
The nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate glands? -
ANSWER-Motor neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for? - ANSWER-
Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to CNS, and regulating
involuntary functions
Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers ()
(Verified Answers)
The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ system? -
ANSWER-The circulatory system
Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue? - ANSWER-
Smooth muscle
Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart? - ANSWER-Arteries
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? - ANSWER-
Right atrium
During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the
heartbeat? - ANSWER-Systole
During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in body
tissues? - ANSWER-The lymphatic system
,What is the process of external respiration? - ANSWER-The exchange of gases
between the lungs and blood in the lungs
Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle cells? -
ANSWER-Cortisol
Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in the body? -
ANSWER-Increases appetite
Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical digestion
and chemical digestion? - ANSWER-The mouth
What is the definition of behavior? - ANSWER-An action that can be observed,
measured, and modified
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and
have been for less than 6 months? - ANSWER-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants to the fact
that a change may be necessary? - ANSWER-Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? -
ANSWER-Intrinsic motivation
, Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is described as
the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior? - ANSWER-Autonomy
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER-
"How did you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANSWER-
Process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for? - ANSWER-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being
supported by measurable data? - ANSWER-A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be
constructive and effective to improve competence? - ANSWER-Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement? - ANSWER-
The nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate glands? -
ANSWER-Motor neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for? - ANSWER-
Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to CNS, and regulating
involuntary functions
