ISSA Chapter 7 Basic (General)
Assessments Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
assessment - ANSWER-series of evaluations a trainer completes to evaluate health and
identify movement dysfunction
- determine physical capabilities
- determine physical limitations
- establish baselines
- set realistic goals
- predict future performance
- indicate client readiness
- create or increase motivation - ANSWER-What are the purposes of assessments?
health - ANSWER-current state of well-being mentally and physically
fitness - ANSWER-current physical capabilities of cardiorespiratory and work capacity
pre-exercise screening - ANSWER-questionnaire used to identify health or medical
issues prior to engaging in fitness activities
body composition - ANSWER-relative percentages of fat, muscle, bones, and water
making up the body
heart rate variability - ANSWER-amount of time between heartbeats
lean body mass - ANSWER-weight of muscle, bone, organs, hair, and tissue
muscle mass - ANSWER-weight of muscle tissue
static posture - ANSWER-maintaining the same position for a length of time without
moving
dynamic posture - ANSWER-posture during a task or range of motion
muscle imbalances - ANSWER-when muscles surrounding a joint are abnormally
weakened or overactive and thus limit the joints movement
postural control - ANSWER-ability of an individual to control and maintain their posture
in equilibrium
Assessments Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
assessment - ANSWER-series of evaluations a trainer completes to evaluate health and
identify movement dysfunction
- determine physical capabilities
- determine physical limitations
- establish baselines
- set realistic goals
- predict future performance
- indicate client readiness
- create or increase motivation - ANSWER-What are the purposes of assessments?
health - ANSWER-current state of well-being mentally and physically
fitness - ANSWER-current physical capabilities of cardiorespiratory and work capacity
pre-exercise screening - ANSWER-questionnaire used to identify health or medical
issues prior to engaging in fitness activities
body composition - ANSWER-relative percentages of fat, muscle, bones, and water
making up the body
heart rate variability - ANSWER-amount of time between heartbeats
lean body mass - ANSWER-weight of muscle, bone, organs, hair, and tissue
muscle mass - ANSWER-weight of muscle tissue
static posture - ANSWER-maintaining the same position for a length of time without
moving
dynamic posture - ANSWER-posture during a task or range of motion
muscle imbalances - ANSWER-when muscles surrounding a joint are abnormally
weakened or overactive and thus limit the joints movement
postural control - ANSWER-ability of an individual to control and maintain their posture
in equilibrium
