ISSA CERTIFICATION Study Guide Questions And
Answers Graded A+ 2025/2026
What type of injury develops slowly and is persistent? - Chronic injury
To receive a personal training certification, what additional certification is required? -
CPR/ AED
According to the CDC, what is the definition of disinfecting? - Killing germs and viruses
on surfaces with the use of chemicals.
Which style of personal training requires a fitness professional to consider camera
quality, lighting, and the available exercise equipment? - Virtual training
Which style of personal training is often choreographed? - Group exercise
When identifying a target market, what is the fictional person that represents a trainer's
preferred clientele known as? - Client persona
In marketing, what is the phrase "Sign up now!" an example of? - Call to action
Under the scope of practice for a personal trainer, which of the following may a certified
personal trainer assist clients with? - General nutrition guidance
In email marketing, what is an onboarding email? - A series of emails that gather client
information and assessments to begin a training program.
In email marketing, what is a strategic email? - An email that explains the trainer's
mission, philosophies, and more about themselves.
When utilizing emails to communicate with clients, what is the ideal length of an email? -
50 to 125 words
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites, and chat
forums to deliver training content? - Virtual training
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual training? - Hybrid
training
Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of time needed
for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk eight feet? - Eight foot up
and go
Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can
affect how they exercise? - Resting heart rate increases.
, Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables
them? - 15 percent
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)? -
Maintaining current health status
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client? - Premature
labor
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no
medical conditions are present? - 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three
days of strengthening exercise weekly.
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure? -
Upper body flexibility
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults? -
Resistance training
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one
chronic health condition? - 80 percent
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with
light free weights and low intensity? - 11 to 14 years
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder? - Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the condition of
Gout? - Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee.
What is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD)? - Angina
Which chronic health condition can be caused by pollen, mold, smoke, and air
pollution? - Asthma
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy? - The enlargement and
stiffening of the heart.
Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with arthritis? - Cycling,
swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking.
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and
tear on the joints? - Osteoarthritis (OA)
What is the role of insulin in the human body? - Insulin binds to target cells and
promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood.
Answers Graded A+ 2025/2026
What type of injury develops slowly and is persistent? - Chronic injury
To receive a personal training certification, what additional certification is required? -
CPR/ AED
According to the CDC, what is the definition of disinfecting? - Killing germs and viruses
on surfaces with the use of chemicals.
Which style of personal training requires a fitness professional to consider camera
quality, lighting, and the available exercise equipment? - Virtual training
Which style of personal training is often choreographed? - Group exercise
When identifying a target market, what is the fictional person that represents a trainer's
preferred clientele known as? - Client persona
In marketing, what is the phrase "Sign up now!" an example of? - Call to action
Under the scope of practice for a personal trainer, which of the following may a certified
personal trainer assist clients with? - General nutrition guidance
In email marketing, what is an onboarding email? - A series of emails that gather client
information and assessments to begin a training program.
In email marketing, what is a strategic email? - An email that explains the trainer's
mission, philosophies, and more about themselves.
When utilizing emails to communicate with clients, what is the ideal length of an email? -
50 to 125 words
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites, and chat
forums to deliver training content? - Virtual training
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual training? - Hybrid
training
Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of time needed
for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk eight feet? - Eight foot up
and go
Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can
affect how they exercise? - Resting heart rate increases.
, Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables
them? - 15 percent
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)? -
Maintaining current health status
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client? - Premature
labor
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no
medical conditions are present? - 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three
days of strengthening exercise weekly.
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure? -
Upper body flexibility
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults? -
Resistance training
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one
chronic health condition? - 80 percent
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with
light free weights and low intensity? - 11 to 14 years
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder? - Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the condition of
Gout? - Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee.
What is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD)? - Angina
Which chronic health condition can be caused by pollen, mold, smoke, and air
pollution? - Asthma
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy? - The enlargement and
stiffening of the heart.
Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with arthritis? - Cycling,
swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking.
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and
tear on the joints? - Osteoarthritis (OA)
What is the role of insulin in the human body? - Insulin binds to target cells and
promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood.
