Question 1
What are the 5 stages of behavioural change?
ANSWER
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Question 2
In which stage of change would a PTS discuss health risks, myths and fears, and provide cli-
ent with general education?
ANSWER
Precontemplation
Question 3
In which stage of change would a PTS make a list of advantages related to regular exercise,
provide clear recommendations, and build the client's self-confidence?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 4
In which stage of change would a PTS provide a personalized exercise design and work on
goal setting and action plans?
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,ANSWER
Preparation
Question 5
In which stage of change would a PTS provide encouragement, talk to the client about self
monitoring, and prepare for relapses?
ANSWER
Action
Question 6
In which stage of change would a PTS review and revise goals, address concerns, set new fit-
ness goals, and provide social support?
ANSWER
Maintenance
Question 7
What does PFITT stand for?
ANSWER
Purpose, Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of exercise
Question 8
This principle suggests that program design must accommodate every client's individual
needs
ANSWER
2
, Individualization
Question 9
What are the four systems the human body uses when forming ATP?
ANSWER
1. ATP-CP
2. Anaerobic (glycolytic) system
3. Aerobic (glycolytic) system
4. Fatty acid oxidation system
Question 10
What terminology best describes the point at which the aerobic system cannot supply
enough ATP for the needs of the body, forcing the anaerobic systems to increase their contri-
bution of ATP?
ANSWER
Lactate Threshold
Question 11
Which are the smallest and most numerous of blood vessels?
ANSWER
Capillaries
Question 12
What is the average BP (Blood Pressure) of a healthy person at rest?
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What are the 5 stages of behavioural change?
ANSWER
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Question 2
In which stage of change would a PTS discuss health risks, myths and fears, and provide cli-
ent with general education?
ANSWER
Precontemplation
Question 3
In which stage of change would a PTS make a list of advantages related to regular exercise,
provide clear recommendations, and build the client's self-confidence?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 4
In which stage of change would a PTS provide a personalized exercise design and work on
goal setting and action plans?
1
,ANSWER
Preparation
Question 5
In which stage of change would a PTS provide encouragement, talk to the client about self
monitoring, and prepare for relapses?
ANSWER
Action
Question 6
In which stage of change would a PTS review and revise goals, address concerns, set new fit-
ness goals, and provide social support?
ANSWER
Maintenance
Question 7
What does PFITT stand for?
ANSWER
Purpose, Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of exercise
Question 8
This principle suggests that program design must accommodate every client's individual
needs
ANSWER
2
, Individualization
Question 9
What are the four systems the human body uses when forming ATP?
ANSWER
1. ATP-CP
2. Anaerobic (glycolytic) system
3. Aerobic (glycolytic) system
4. Fatty acid oxidation system
Question 10
What terminology best describes the point at which the aerobic system cannot supply
enough ATP for the needs of the body, forcing the anaerobic systems to increase their contri-
bution of ATP?
ANSWER
Lactate Threshold
Question 11
Which are the smallest and most numerous of blood vessels?
ANSWER
Capillaries
Question 12
What is the average BP (Blood Pressure) of a healthy person at rest?
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