NETA Personal Trainer Exam
Questions and Answers40
Roles of the Fitness Professional - ANSWERS-INSTRUCTOR: provides info and explanation
COACH: asks questions, facilitates self-directed change
FACILITATOR: maintains focus, establishes environment
LEADER: provides optimism, sets the course
ROLE MODEL: demonstrates habits of healthy living
REFERRAL SOURCE: establishes a multi-disciplinary network of health care professionals
Ideal qualities and characteristics - ANSWERS-empathy, respectfulness, enthusiasm, lifelong
learner, genuineness
The three dimensions of a successful career in personal training - ANSWERS-People Skills,
Technical Knowledge, and Business Acumen
2 Years - ANSWERS-The NETA Group Exercise and Personal Trainer certifications are valid for
how many years?
20 CEC's - ANSWERS-NETA-certified professionals must complete a minimum of hose many
continued education credits (CECs) prior to the certification expiration date in order to be
eligible for renew?
Code of Ethics - ANSWERS-A set of guidelines established by professional organizations to direct
the conduct and actions related to common business practices with a given profession
,Rapport - ANSWERS-Defined as a positive interaction or connection experienced between two
or more people.
Six ways (principles) to make people like you: - ANSWERS-1. Become genuinely interested in
other people
2. Smile
3. Remember people's names
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests
6. Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely
Impact of a Message % - ANSWERS-38% How you say it
7% What you say
55% Body Language
Paraphrasing - ANSWERS-Re-Stating using SIMILAR words and SIMILAR phrase arrangement to
those used by the speaker.
Reflecting(Clarifying) - ANSWERS-Stating what you heard the speaker say using your own words
and sentence structure, often making an assumption with regard to the underlying meaning of
the statement
Repeating (Parroting) - ANSWERS-Re-stating the message using EXACTLY the same words used
by the speaker.
Summarizing - ANSWERS-Stating the key points of a long thought or conversation. Also used to
close conversation or transition to a new topic of discussion.
,Minimal Encouragers - ANSWERS-Words or short phrases used to encourage the speaker to
continue. Also may be nonverbal movements.
Questioning - ANSWERS-Gathering info using both open- and closed- ended questions
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: How do you imagine you will feel when you achieve
this goal? - ANSWERS-Open
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: Waht is your blood pressure? - ANSWERS-Closed
The five stages of the Transtheoretical Model: - ANSWERS-1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation - ANSWERS-The individual is not thinking about adopting physical activity or
an exercise program and has no intention of beginning in the foreseeable future(6 months)
Contemplation - ANSWERS-The individual has intentions of becoming more physically active
and/or beginning an exercise program within the next 6 months
Preperation - ANSWERS-Intentions to become physically active or start exercising with the next
month
Action - ANSWERS-Performing regular physical activity and/or exercise up to the minimum level,
at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity per week.
, Maintenance - ANSWERS-Individuals move into this phase once they have sustained regular
physical activity above the minimum levels for 6 consecutive months
Self Efficacy - ANSWERS-An individual's belief that they are capable of performing physical
activity or exercise and adhering to a physically-active lifestyle or an exercise program
Factors that influence Self Efficacy - ANSWERS-Past performance
accomplishments, Mastery experiences, Vicarious experiences/social modeling, Social
persuasion, Physiological states, Affective states
Decisional Balance - ANSWERS-Individuals perceptions, beliefs and interpretation of the pros
and cons related to changing their behavior
Social Cognitive Theory - ANSWERS-theory suggests that behavior change and learning is
affected by three variables including personal characteristics, environmental factors, and
behavioral attributes
Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWERS-Motivation driven by factors external to or outside of the
individual such as financial incentives, awards, competition with others, or approval from
others.
Intrinsic motivation - ANSWERS-Refers to the motivation to perform a task for the inherent
pleasure, satisfaction, or the personal challenge
SMART goals Sands for - ANSWERS-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Bound
Questions and Answers40
Roles of the Fitness Professional - ANSWERS-INSTRUCTOR: provides info and explanation
COACH: asks questions, facilitates self-directed change
FACILITATOR: maintains focus, establishes environment
LEADER: provides optimism, sets the course
ROLE MODEL: demonstrates habits of healthy living
REFERRAL SOURCE: establishes a multi-disciplinary network of health care professionals
Ideal qualities and characteristics - ANSWERS-empathy, respectfulness, enthusiasm, lifelong
learner, genuineness
The three dimensions of a successful career in personal training - ANSWERS-People Skills,
Technical Knowledge, and Business Acumen
2 Years - ANSWERS-The NETA Group Exercise and Personal Trainer certifications are valid for
how many years?
20 CEC's - ANSWERS-NETA-certified professionals must complete a minimum of hose many
continued education credits (CECs) prior to the certification expiration date in order to be
eligible for renew?
Code of Ethics - ANSWERS-A set of guidelines established by professional organizations to direct
the conduct and actions related to common business practices with a given profession
,Rapport - ANSWERS-Defined as a positive interaction or connection experienced between two
or more people.
Six ways (principles) to make people like you: - ANSWERS-1. Become genuinely interested in
other people
2. Smile
3. Remember people's names
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests
6. Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely
Impact of a Message % - ANSWERS-38% How you say it
7% What you say
55% Body Language
Paraphrasing - ANSWERS-Re-Stating using SIMILAR words and SIMILAR phrase arrangement to
those used by the speaker.
Reflecting(Clarifying) - ANSWERS-Stating what you heard the speaker say using your own words
and sentence structure, often making an assumption with regard to the underlying meaning of
the statement
Repeating (Parroting) - ANSWERS-Re-stating the message using EXACTLY the same words used
by the speaker.
Summarizing - ANSWERS-Stating the key points of a long thought or conversation. Also used to
close conversation or transition to a new topic of discussion.
,Minimal Encouragers - ANSWERS-Words or short phrases used to encourage the speaker to
continue. Also may be nonverbal movements.
Questioning - ANSWERS-Gathering info using both open- and closed- ended questions
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: How do you imagine you will feel when you achieve
this goal? - ANSWERS-Open
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: Waht is your blood pressure? - ANSWERS-Closed
The five stages of the Transtheoretical Model: - ANSWERS-1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation - ANSWERS-The individual is not thinking about adopting physical activity or
an exercise program and has no intention of beginning in the foreseeable future(6 months)
Contemplation - ANSWERS-The individual has intentions of becoming more physically active
and/or beginning an exercise program within the next 6 months
Preperation - ANSWERS-Intentions to become physically active or start exercising with the next
month
Action - ANSWERS-Performing regular physical activity and/or exercise up to the minimum level,
at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity per week.
, Maintenance - ANSWERS-Individuals move into this phase once they have sustained regular
physical activity above the minimum levels for 6 consecutive months
Self Efficacy - ANSWERS-An individual's belief that they are capable of performing physical
activity or exercise and adhering to a physically-active lifestyle or an exercise program
Factors that influence Self Efficacy - ANSWERS-Past performance
accomplishments, Mastery experiences, Vicarious experiences/social modeling, Social
persuasion, Physiological states, Affective states
Decisional Balance - ANSWERS-Individuals perceptions, beliefs and interpretation of the pros
and cons related to changing their behavior
Social Cognitive Theory - ANSWERS-theory suggests that behavior change and learning is
affected by three variables including personal characteristics, environmental factors, and
behavioral attributes
Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWERS-Motivation driven by factors external to or outside of the
individual such as financial incentives, awards, competition with others, or approval from
others.
Intrinsic motivation - ANSWERS-Refers to the motivation to perform a task for the inherent
pleasure, satisfaction, or the personal challenge
SMART goals Sands for - ANSWERS-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Bound
