FITOUR PRIMARY PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ Distal.
Answer: Situated away from the center or midline of the body, or
from the point of origin
◉ Coordination.
Answer: The ability to perform a task integrating movements of the
body.
◉ Cross Training.
Answer: Incorporating different modalities of exercise into one's
overall training regimen to avoid over-training, boredom, and/or
plateau
◉ Acclimatization.
Answer: A physiological adaptation to a new environment (higher
altitude, temperature, or humidity). It may take 7 to 12 days to
acclimate to different environments
◉ Conditioning.
,Answer: Exercise conducted on a regular basis over a period of time
("training")
◉ Reaction.
Answer: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
◉ Agility.
Answer: Ability to start, stop, and move the body quickly in different
directions
◉ Kinesiology.
Answer: the scientific study of human movement
◉ Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
Answer: Muscle soreness that occurs 1-2 days after an exercise
training session.
◉ Efficiency.
Answer: The ratio of energy expenditure to work output. How well
an individual can perform or execute an exercise.
◉ Fartlek (Speed Play).
,Answer: A form of physical conditioning which alternates fast and
slow running over varied terrain for 3-4 miles.
◉ Force.
Answer: Any push or pull that tends to cause movement
◉ Interval Training.
Answer: A fitness workout that alternates harder and lighter bouts
of intensities throughout the session.
◉ Overload Principle.
Answer: To place greater than usual demands upon some part of the
body.
◉ Prime Movers (Agonist).
Answer: Muscles responsible for a definite movement of
a joint.
◉ Periodization.
Answer: A specific period of time (weeks, months, or years) over
which the frequency, volume, and intensity of training are
systematically varied to avoid over-training and to promote
continued progress.
, ◉ Plyometrics.
Answer: A method of resistance training that emphasizes the
stretching of the muscle prior to the contraction.
◉ Power.
Answer: The ability to exert muscular strength quickly.
Expressed as Force X Speed = _______________
◉ Progressive Overload Principle.
Answer: Introducing overloads in a systematic manner
◉ Reversibility.
Answer: A loss of performance (detraining) in cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular
strength and endurance and flexibility can occur when training
ceases. One to two weeks of
cessation of physical activity can result in a reduction in specific
fitness gains
◉ Rest.
Answer: One must plan days of rest to yield an improvement in one's
overall performance.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ Distal.
Answer: Situated away from the center or midline of the body, or
from the point of origin
◉ Coordination.
Answer: The ability to perform a task integrating movements of the
body.
◉ Cross Training.
Answer: Incorporating different modalities of exercise into one's
overall training regimen to avoid over-training, boredom, and/or
plateau
◉ Acclimatization.
Answer: A physiological adaptation to a new environment (higher
altitude, temperature, or humidity). It may take 7 to 12 days to
acclimate to different environments
◉ Conditioning.
,Answer: Exercise conducted on a regular basis over a period of time
("training")
◉ Reaction.
Answer: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
◉ Agility.
Answer: Ability to start, stop, and move the body quickly in different
directions
◉ Kinesiology.
Answer: the scientific study of human movement
◉ Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
Answer: Muscle soreness that occurs 1-2 days after an exercise
training session.
◉ Efficiency.
Answer: The ratio of energy expenditure to work output. How well
an individual can perform or execute an exercise.
◉ Fartlek (Speed Play).
,Answer: A form of physical conditioning which alternates fast and
slow running over varied terrain for 3-4 miles.
◉ Force.
Answer: Any push or pull that tends to cause movement
◉ Interval Training.
Answer: A fitness workout that alternates harder and lighter bouts
of intensities throughout the session.
◉ Overload Principle.
Answer: To place greater than usual demands upon some part of the
body.
◉ Prime Movers (Agonist).
Answer: Muscles responsible for a definite movement of
a joint.
◉ Periodization.
Answer: A specific period of time (weeks, months, or years) over
which the frequency, volume, and intensity of training are
systematically varied to avoid over-training and to promote
continued progress.
, ◉ Plyometrics.
Answer: A method of resistance training that emphasizes the
stretching of the muscle prior to the contraction.
◉ Power.
Answer: The ability to exert muscular strength quickly.
Expressed as Force X Speed = _______________
◉ Progressive Overload Principle.
Answer: Introducing overloads in a systematic manner
◉ Reversibility.
Answer: A loss of performance (detraining) in cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular
strength and endurance and flexibility can occur when training
ceases. One to two weeks of
cessation of physical activity can result in a reduction in specific
fitness gains
◉ Rest.
Answer: One must plan days of rest to yield an improvement in one's
overall performance.
