AAAI/ISMA PERSONAL TRAINER
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
STUDY/REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Overtraining - ANSWER-Injury and exhaustion are two symptoms of _____
Endurance athlete - ANSWER-Capillary density is greater in which type of athlete?
Fast twitch (Type 2 b) - ANSWER-Of the three muscle fiber tissues, which has the
greatest potential for power activity?
Adduction - ANSWER-A movement towards the center of the body is _____
Cardiorespiratory - ANSWER-In a fitness assessment, the step test assesses which
component of fitness?
9 calories - ANSWER-Fat is how many calories per gram?
Bodybuilding - ANSWER-80%, 1RM, 9 reps for 3 sets, 90 seconds rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
Knees even with toe line, knee even with the buttocks - ANSWER-What are the 4 main
factors concerning the knee joint one must consider when properly performing a squat
lift?
Abduction - ANSWER-The deltoids cause _____ of the shoulders
Warm-up - ANSWER-The major purpose for a _____ is to prevent injury
Slant - ANSWER-Pennate muscle fibers are facials that attach obliquely to its tendon in
a _____ position
Warm up, strength, cardiovascular - ANSWER-What are three essential components of
a beginner's workout?
Fusiform - ANSWER-_____ muscle belly fibers are arranged parallel to each other
Isometric - ANSWER-An _____ muscle contraction is a static contraction
Bench press - ANSWER-During a _____ you should never bounce the bar off the chest
, Fight/flee - ANSWER-The CP-ATP energy system is used during the _____ response
energy source
Questioning - ANSWER-AAAI/ISMA recommends problem solving, goal setting, and
follow-up as an open-minded _____ format to foster proper communication between a
personal trainer and client
Beginner - ANSWER-1-2 sets of 10-20 reps per exercise is recommended for a _____
workout
Marathon running - ANSWER-70%, 1RM, 15 reps for 2 sets, less than 1 minute rest
between sets is the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
Machines/free weights - ANSWER-Synergists development is an advantage of training
with _____ verses _____
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Fast twitch type 2 b muscle fiber type has the greatest capacity
for _____
Intensity, duration, frequency - ANSWER-What are three components of the overload
principle?
Hamstrings - ANSWER-The semimembranosus is one a group of muscles called the
_____
Squat - ANSWER-When performing a _____ the knees should be even with the toes
Kreb/aerobic cycle - ANSWER-The _____ requires cellular oxygen
Warm-up - ANSWER-3 physiological changes that occur when a proper _____ is
performed are: increase body temperature, increase heart rate, and oxygen intake
Karvonen - ANSWER-(220 - age - resting heart rate) x percent of training intensity +
resting heart rate is the _____ formula that will allow you to calculate your Training
Heart Rate
Documentation - ANSWER-Effectiveness, incentive, and legal protection assist in the
_____ of a workout session
Powerlifting - ANSWER-90%, 1RM, 4 reps for 5 sets, 2-5 minutes rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
VO2 - ANSWER-An increase in mitochondria, capillaries, and cardiac output all
contribute in the development of a high _____
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
STUDY/REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Overtraining - ANSWER-Injury and exhaustion are two symptoms of _____
Endurance athlete - ANSWER-Capillary density is greater in which type of athlete?
Fast twitch (Type 2 b) - ANSWER-Of the three muscle fiber tissues, which has the
greatest potential for power activity?
Adduction - ANSWER-A movement towards the center of the body is _____
Cardiorespiratory - ANSWER-In a fitness assessment, the step test assesses which
component of fitness?
9 calories - ANSWER-Fat is how many calories per gram?
Bodybuilding - ANSWER-80%, 1RM, 9 reps for 3 sets, 90 seconds rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
Knees even with toe line, knee even with the buttocks - ANSWER-What are the 4 main
factors concerning the knee joint one must consider when properly performing a squat
lift?
Abduction - ANSWER-The deltoids cause _____ of the shoulders
Warm-up - ANSWER-The major purpose for a _____ is to prevent injury
Slant - ANSWER-Pennate muscle fibers are facials that attach obliquely to its tendon in
a _____ position
Warm up, strength, cardiovascular - ANSWER-What are three essential components of
a beginner's workout?
Fusiform - ANSWER-_____ muscle belly fibers are arranged parallel to each other
Isometric - ANSWER-An _____ muscle contraction is a static contraction
Bench press - ANSWER-During a _____ you should never bounce the bar off the chest
, Fight/flee - ANSWER-The CP-ATP energy system is used during the _____ response
energy source
Questioning - ANSWER-AAAI/ISMA recommends problem solving, goal setting, and
follow-up as an open-minded _____ format to foster proper communication between a
personal trainer and client
Beginner - ANSWER-1-2 sets of 10-20 reps per exercise is recommended for a _____
workout
Marathon running - ANSWER-70%, 1RM, 15 reps for 2 sets, less than 1 minute rest
between sets is the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
Machines/free weights - ANSWER-Synergists development is an advantage of training
with _____ verses _____
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Fast twitch type 2 b muscle fiber type has the greatest capacity
for _____
Intensity, duration, frequency - ANSWER-What are three components of the overload
principle?
Hamstrings - ANSWER-The semimembranosus is one a group of muscles called the
_____
Squat - ANSWER-When performing a _____ the knees should be even with the toes
Kreb/aerobic cycle - ANSWER-The _____ requires cellular oxygen
Warm-up - ANSWER-3 physiological changes that occur when a proper _____ is
performed are: increase body temperature, increase heart rate, and oxygen intake
Karvonen - ANSWER-(220 - age - resting heart rate) x percent of training intensity +
resting heart rate is the _____ formula that will allow you to calculate your Training
Heart Rate
Documentation - ANSWER-Effectiveness, incentive, and legal protection assist in the
_____ of a workout session
Powerlifting - ANSWER-90%, 1RM, 4 reps for 5 sets, 2-5 minutes rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity?
VO2 - ANSWER-An increase in mitochondria, capillaries, and cardiac output all
contribute in the development of a high _____
