ISSA TRAINER EXAM QUSESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
The average human adult skeleton has: - ANSWER-206 bones
Tendons: - ANSWER-Are extensions of muscle fibers and connect muscle to bone
The anatomical terms for front and back are: - ANSWER-anterior and posterior
Type I muscle fibers are predominantly aerobic. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Cardiovascular/aerobic exercise results in: - ANSWER-Mitochondrial adaptations
Type II muscle fibers are entirely aerobic. (T/F) - ANSWER-False
Muscular hypertrophy is a(n): - ANSWER-increase in muscle fiber size
In a concentric contraction, the muscle lengthens to produce movements. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
Kinesiology is: - ANSWER-The science or study of human movement, and the active
and passive structures involved
An isometric contraction is when: - ANSWER-A muscle does not lengthen or shorten as
it contracts
True synergy occurs when a muscle contracts to stop the secondary action of another
muscle. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
An example of an antagonist muscle is: - ANSWER-Triceps during a biceps curl
Adduction is a movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
An example of flexion is the: - ANSWER-Concentric action of a bicep curl
Flexion mainly occurs in which plane? - ANSWER-sagittal plane
Newton's second law of motion deals with force and its relationship to mass and
acceleration. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Biomechanics is the study of: - ANSWER-movement
, Muscular force is broken down into the components of: - ANSWER-Magnitude,
Direction, Point of application, Line of action
Inertia can be categorized as: - ANSWER-Resting inertia and moving inertia
A first-class lever is similar to a seesaw. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The ability to perceive your position and movement of the body or limbs in space is
known as: - ANSWER-Kinesthesis
A second-class lever is similar to a wheelbarrow. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The faster the work is done during a movement, the lesser the amount of power. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
Posture is solely viewed in static positions, such as sitting, standing, or lying down. (T/F)
- ANSWER-False
"Flatback" can be identified by a: - ANSWER-Posterior pelvic tilt
Excessive lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as: - ANSWER-Scoliosis
Kyphosis is an exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
When the superior iliac crest of the pelvis moves forward and downward from the
normal anatomical position, it is known as: - ANSWER-Lordosis
Intradiscal pressure is up to 11 times greater when seated versus lying down. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
Exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column is known as: - ANSWER-
Kyphosis
Even though sitting can be unavoidable for many people, it is best to limit time spent
sitting as much as possible, and design your workplace according to correct
ergonomics. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The major movements that are possible at the knee joint are adduction and abduction.
(T/F) - ANSWER-False
The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
The semimembranosus and semitendinosus attach on what side of the knee? -
ANSWER-Medial
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
The average human adult skeleton has: - ANSWER-206 bones
Tendons: - ANSWER-Are extensions of muscle fibers and connect muscle to bone
The anatomical terms for front and back are: - ANSWER-anterior and posterior
Type I muscle fibers are predominantly aerobic. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Cardiovascular/aerobic exercise results in: - ANSWER-Mitochondrial adaptations
Type II muscle fibers are entirely aerobic. (T/F) - ANSWER-False
Muscular hypertrophy is a(n): - ANSWER-increase in muscle fiber size
In a concentric contraction, the muscle lengthens to produce movements. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
Kinesiology is: - ANSWER-The science or study of human movement, and the active
and passive structures involved
An isometric contraction is when: - ANSWER-A muscle does not lengthen or shorten as
it contracts
True synergy occurs when a muscle contracts to stop the secondary action of another
muscle. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
An example of an antagonist muscle is: - ANSWER-Triceps during a biceps curl
Adduction is a movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
An example of flexion is the: - ANSWER-Concentric action of a bicep curl
Flexion mainly occurs in which plane? - ANSWER-sagittal plane
Newton's second law of motion deals with force and its relationship to mass and
acceleration. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Biomechanics is the study of: - ANSWER-movement
, Muscular force is broken down into the components of: - ANSWER-Magnitude,
Direction, Point of application, Line of action
Inertia can be categorized as: - ANSWER-Resting inertia and moving inertia
A first-class lever is similar to a seesaw. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The ability to perceive your position and movement of the body or limbs in space is
known as: - ANSWER-Kinesthesis
A second-class lever is similar to a wheelbarrow. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The faster the work is done during a movement, the lesser the amount of power. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
Posture is solely viewed in static positions, such as sitting, standing, or lying down. (T/F)
- ANSWER-False
"Flatback" can be identified by a: - ANSWER-Posterior pelvic tilt
Excessive lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as: - ANSWER-Scoliosis
Kyphosis is an exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
When the superior iliac crest of the pelvis moves forward and downward from the
normal anatomical position, it is known as: - ANSWER-Lordosis
Intradiscal pressure is up to 11 times greater when seated versus lying down. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
Exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column is known as: - ANSWER-
Kyphosis
Even though sitting can be unavoidable for many people, it is best to limit time spent
sitting as much as possible, and design your workplace according to correct
ergonomics. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
The major movements that are possible at the knee joint are adduction and abduction.
(T/F) - ANSWER-False
The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
The semimembranosus and semitendinosus attach on what side of the knee? -
ANSWER-Medial
