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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - (ANSWER)Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - (ANSWER)Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - (ANSWER)Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - (ANSWER)specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - (ANSWER)Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - (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? -
(ANSWER)110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
(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? -
(ANSWER)Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals
and desired adaptations? - (ANSWER)Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- (ANSWER)Summarizing
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,According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - (ANSWER)Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - (ANSWER)Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - (ANSWER)Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - (ANSWER)Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - (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? -
(ANSWER)Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
(ANSWER)162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - (ANSWER)Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - (ANSWER)Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - (ANSWER)Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - (ANSWER)25 to 31 percent
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, Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - (ANSWER)Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - (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? - (ANSWER)Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - (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? - (ANSWER)Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
(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? - (ANSWER)Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
(ANSWER)Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
(ANSWER)Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - (ANSWER)Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to
follow it? - (ANSWER)Dynamic warm-up
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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - (ANSWER)Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - (ANSWER)Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - (ANSWER)Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - (ANSWER)specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - (ANSWER)Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - (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? -
(ANSWER)110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
(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? -
(ANSWER)Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals
and desired adaptations? - (ANSWER)Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- (ANSWER)Summarizing
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,According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - (ANSWER)Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - (ANSWER)Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - (ANSWER)Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - (ANSWER)Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - (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? -
(ANSWER)Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
(ANSWER)162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - (ANSWER)Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - (ANSWER)Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - (ANSWER)Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - (ANSWER)25 to 31 percent
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, Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - (ANSWER)Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - (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? - (ANSWER)Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - (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? - (ANSWER)Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
(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? - (ANSWER)Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
(ANSWER)Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
(ANSWER)Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - (ANSWER)Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to
follow it? - (ANSWER)Dynamic warm-up
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