Fitour Primary personal training
certification course Exam Questions and
Answers
Definition of Personal Training - Answer -A fitness training program that joins a personal
trainer with a client to establish a mutual, respectful, and beneficial partnership in order
to reach a particular fitness/health goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - Answer -A qualified fitness professional who is hired by
a client to assist the client in reaching a particular fitness/health goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - Answer -x Assess client's current level of fitness and
assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - Answer -x Receive baseline information through fitness
assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing
bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - Answer -x Some personal
trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own.
,Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - Answer -x Current nationally
recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - Answer -All personal trainers
should carry liability insurance.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - Answer -Check with your city
or town to determine if a business license is required to do business as a personal
trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - Answer -x An efficient communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation, contract
length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - Answer -x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - Answer -An effective
personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - Answer -x Act as a medical
professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
,x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - Answer -x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise
prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides the
plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer - Answer -x Private/Local Clubs
x Community Centers
x Corporationsx Cruises
x Resorts
x Mobile Personal Training
x Own Personal Training Studio
x Athletic Coaching
x Consulting
Anatomy definition - Answer -the study of the structure of the body
def: striated or skeletal muscle - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides the
force necessary to move the body.
Def: myology - Answer -study of muscles.
Def: bone - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and
protection for the body.
, Def: osteology - Answer -study of bone
Def: joints - Answer -The point at which two or more bones come together or make
contact.
Def: arthrology - Answer -study of joints
def. Articulation - Answer -movement of joints
Def: Diarthrodial Joint or Diarthrosis (Moveable Joints) - Answer -A joint that has an
articular cavity or separation present to allow movement
5 Characteristics of Diarthrodial Joints - Answer -x Articular cavity present
x Surrounded by a capsule ligamentous
x Capsule ligamentous is lined with synovial membrane which secretes synovial fluid to
lubricate the joint with synovial fluid stored in bursa sac.
x The articular surfaces are smooth
x Articular surfaces are lined with hyaline or fibrous cartilage.
Sub-classes of Diarthrodial Joints - Answer -x Irregular
x Hinge
.x Pivot
x Condyloid (True Wrist)
.x Saddle:
x Ball & Socket
What is an irregular joint ? - Answer -Example locations are carpals and tarsals.
What is a hinge joint? - Answer -elbow and knee
What is a pivot joint? - Answer -A joint that allows side to side movement and up and
down movement.
What is a condyloid joint? - Answer -the articular surface of one bone has an ovoid
convexity sitting within an ellipsoidal cavity of the other bone.
Example location is radiocarpal (joint
of the wrist)
What is a saddle joint? - Answer -Both bones have concave-convex articular surfaces
which interlock like two saddlesopposed to one another.
Synarthrodial Joint or Synarthrosis (Non-Moveable Joints): - Answer -A joint that does
not have an articular cavity or separation present to allow movement.
3 Characteristics of Synarthrodial Joints - Answer -x The joint surface continues with
cartilage of fibrous cartilage.
certification course Exam Questions and
Answers
Definition of Personal Training - Answer -A fitness training program that joins a personal
trainer with a client to establish a mutual, respectful, and beneficial partnership in order
to reach a particular fitness/health goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - Answer -A qualified fitness professional who is hired by
a client to assist the client in reaching a particular fitness/health goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - Answer -x Assess client's current level of fitness and
assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - Answer -x Receive baseline information through fitness
assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing
bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - Answer -x Some personal
trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own.
,Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - Answer -x Current nationally
recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - Answer -All personal trainers
should carry liability insurance.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - Answer -Check with your city
or town to determine if a business license is required to do business as a personal
trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - Answer -x An efficient communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation, contract
length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - Answer -x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - Answer -An effective
personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - Answer -x Act as a medical
professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
,x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - Answer -x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise
prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides the
plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer - Answer -x Private/Local Clubs
x Community Centers
x Corporationsx Cruises
x Resorts
x Mobile Personal Training
x Own Personal Training Studio
x Athletic Coaching
x Consulting
Anatomy definition - Answer -the study of the structure of the body
def: striated or skeletal muscle - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides the
force necessary to move the body.
Def: myology - Answer -study of muscles.
Def: bone - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and
protection for the body.
, Def: osteology - Answer -study of bone
Def: joints - Answer -The point at which two or more bones come together or make
contact.
Def: arthrology - Answer -study of joints
def. Articulation - Answer -movement of joints
Def: Diarthrodial Joint or Diarthrosis (Moveable Joints) - Answer -A joint that has an
articular cavity or separation present to allow movement
5 Characteristics of Diarthrodial Joints - Answer -x Articular cavity present
x Surrounded by a capsule ligamentous
x Capsule ligamentous is lined with synovial membrane which secretes synovial fluid to
lubricate the joint with synovial fluid stored in bursa sac.
x The articular surfaces are smooth
x Articular surfaces are lined with hyaline or fibrous cartilage.
Sub-classes of Diarthrodial Joints - Answer -x Irregular
x Hinge
.x Pivot
x Condyloid (True Wrist)
.x Saddle:
x Ball & Socket
What is an irregular joint ? - Answer -Example locations are carpals and tarsals.
What is a hinge joint? - Answer -elbow and knee
What is a pivot joint? - Answer -A joint that allows side to side movement and up and
down movement.
What is a condyloid joint? - Answer -the articular surface of one bone has an ovoid
convexity sitting within an ellipsoidal cavity of the other bone.
Example location is radiocarpal (joint
of the wrist)
What is a saddle joint? - Answer -Both bones have concave-convex articular surfaces
which interlock like two saddlesopposed to one another.
Synarthrodial Joint or Synarthrosis (Non-Moveable Joints): - Answer -A joint that does
not have an articular cavity or separation present to allow movement.
3 Characteristics of Synarthrodial Joints - Answer -x The joint surface continues with
cartilage of fibrous cartilage.
