ISSA Final Exam Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A

For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density method for females? - Triceps, suprailiac, thigh The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - Youth What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - Pulmonary circulation What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - specific Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - Adduction According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - 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? - 110/80 mm Hg What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - 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? - Hypotension Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? - Principle of specificity In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique? - Summarizing According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - Skinfold measurements Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with beginning an exercise program? - Liability waiver When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? - Hire an advertising firm Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - 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? - Drop sets Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? - 162 - (0.7 x age) Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - Asthma Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - Eccentric Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to generate movement? - Efferent neuron What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - 25 to 31 percent Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - Zones 4 and 5 What is the purpose of a business plan? - 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? - Kinetic chain checkpoints In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - 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? - Latissimus dorsi Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? - 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? - Creatine phosphate (CP) What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? - Altitude training What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? - Strength What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward the midline? - Knee valgus What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to follow it? - Dynamic warm-up SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? - Goal setting What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - Epinephrine What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? - 85 percent or more of V02 max As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? - Supercompensation What is the definition of hypertrophy? - An increase in muscular size A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - Closed kinetic chain movement A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - Carbohydrates What type of motivation is driven by a reward, prize, or recognition? - Extrinsic motivation Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - Dumbbell What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single heartbeat? - Stroke volume Which of the following is a primary risk factor for coronary heart disease? - High blood pressure When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and communicating with clients? - Two to three per week Which of the following is a primary function of the cardiorespiratory system during exercise? - Improvement of muscular coordination What type of training periodization progresses from low intensity to high intensity across a macrocycle? - Linear periodization