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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXAM LATEST UPDATE
ISSA QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - Answer: All of the above
Specific Training - Answer: The body's adaptation to the nature of the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B: Hops
C: Box jumps
D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - Answer: E: All of the above
Q: Which of these activities is primarily aerobic?
A: Discus
B: Weightlifting
C: 100 meter dash
D: 1500 meter run
E: Jumping - Answer: 1500 Meter run
Q: Factors manipulated by interval training include
A; Speed
B; Distance
C; Rest
D; Repetitions
E; All of the above - Answer: E: All the above
Q: This is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute. - Answer: Cardiac output
Q: Blood pressure is determined by peripheral resistance and - Answer: Cardiac output
Q: Power is defined as the ability to exert force rapidly.
True
False - Answer: True
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Q: Oxygen is a key component in power movements/events.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: Another name for the oxidative system is the aerobic system.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Creatine phosphate is utilized for short term, high rates of energy production.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: The active or pumping phase of the cardiac cycle is the systolic phase.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: The volume of blood pumped from a ventricle per beat is the stroke volume.
True
False - Answer: True
hat is a common problem athletes face when trying to perform the hip hinge movement?
A: Bend their spines
B: Overuse their quads
C: Fail to properly activate the gluteal and hamstring muscles
D:All of the above - Answer: D: All the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular exercise?
A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - Answer: D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
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D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or cycling, that stresses the cardiovascular
system. - Answer: D: Train below 50% of maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - Answer: This is the study of how living organisms function during
exercise.
Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
D: All of the above
E: A and B - Answer: D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in one continuous
motion. - Answer: Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch muscle fibers.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body mass.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Power clean, snatch, push press, and high pulls are all examples of plyometric exercises.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: VO2max is the scientific symbol meaning the volume of oxygen consumed per minute.
True
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXAM LATEST UPDATE
ISSA QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - Answer: All of the above
Specific Training - Answer: The body's adaptation to the nature of the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B: Hops
C: Box jumps
D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - Answer: E: All of the above
Q: Which of these activities is primarily aerobic?
A: Discus
B: Weightlifting
C: 100 meter dash
D: 1500 meter run
E: Jumping - Answer: 1500 Meter run
Q: Factors manipulated by interval training include
A; Speed
B; Distance
C; Rest
D; Repetitions
E; All of the above - Answer: E: All the above
Q: This is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute. - Answer: Cardiac output
Q: Blood pressure is determined by peripheral resistance and - Answer: Cardiac output
Q: Power is defined as the ability to exert force rapidly.
True
False - Answer: True
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Q: Oxygen is a key component in power movements/events.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: Another name for the oxidative system is the aerobic system.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Creatine phosphate is utilized for short term, high rates of energy production.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: The active or pumping phase of the cardiac cycle is the systolic phase.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: The volume of blood pumped from a ventricle per beat is the stroke volume.
True
False - Answer: True
hat is a common problem athletes face when trying to perform the hip hinge movement?
A: Bend their spines
B: Overuse their quads
C: Fail to properly activate the gluteal and hamstring muscles
D:All of the above - Answer: D: All the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular exercise?
A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - Answer: D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
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D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or cycling, that stresses the cardiovascular
system. - Answer: D: Train below 50% of maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - Answer: This is the study of how living organisms function during
exercise.
Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
D: All of the above
E: A and B - Answer: D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in one continuous
motion. - Answer: Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch muscle fibers.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body mass.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - Answer: True
Q: Power clean, snatch, push press, and high pulls are all examples of plyometric exercises.
True
False - Answer: False
Q: VO2max is the scientific symbol meaning the volume of oxygen consumed per minute.
True
