ISSA Final Exam Questions and Answers
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What is kinesiology? the science or study of movement, and the activity and passive
structures involved.
What is an example of an antagonist muscle? Triceps during a biceps curl
The angle of pull is? the variance of force at different points in the range of motion of an
exercise.
A lever is defined as? a rigid bar that turns around an axis of rotation or fulcrum
Biomechanics is: the study of movement
Musculoskeletal deviations can result in? poor muscle balance, poor flexibility, and
improper spinal alignment
,Excessive lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as? scoliosis
What should be the prime focus in a fitness activities? posture
The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscles? Quadriceps
In a concentric contraction the muscles shorten to produce movements. T/F True
The antagonist muscle is one that has an action directly opposite to that of the agonist. T/F
True
Muscle force is broken down into the components of: magnitude, direction, application of
force, line of force
Newton's Third Law of Motion deals with force and its relationship to mass and acceleration. T/F
False
, A high development of the agonist-antagonist function is essential to the development of a well-
aligned and balanced body. T/F True
The hamstrings muscles are a two joint muscle that act as the knee and the hip. T/F True
The angle of Q represents: starting strength
New trainees should ___ through the sticking point and ___ during the less strenuous portion of
the lifts exhale, inhale
The purpose of the general warmup is to? increase the functional potential of the body as
a whole
What should be considered when working on exercise machines? range of motion,
adjustability, balance
Strength is our ability to contract our muscles with maximum force given certain constraints. T/F
True
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What is kinesiology? the science or study of movement, and the activity and passive
structures involved.
What is an example of an antagonist muscle? Triceps during a biceps curl
The angle of pull is? the variance of force at different points in the range of motion of an
exercise.
A lever is defined as? a rigid bar that turns around an axis of rotation or fulcrum
Biomechanics is: the study of movement
Musculoskeletal deviations can result in? poor muscle balance, poor flexibility, and
improper spinal alignment
,Excessive lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as? scoliosis
What should be the prime focus in a fitness activities? posture
The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscles? Quadriceps
In a concentric contraction the muscles shorten to produce movements. T/F True
The antagonist muscle is one that has an action directly opposite to that of the agonist. T/F
True
Muscle force is broken down into the components of: magnitude, direction, application of
force, line of force
Newton's Third Law of Motion deals with force and its relationship to mass and acceleration. T/F
False
, A high development of the agonist-antagonist function is essential to the development of a well-
aligned and balanced body. T/F True
The hamstrings muscles are a two joint muscle that act as the knee and the hip. T/F True
The angle of Q represents: starting strength
New trainees should ___ through the sticking point and ___ during the less strenuous portion of
the lifts exhale, inhale
The purpose of the general warmup is to? increase the functional potential of the body as
a whole
What should be considered when working on exercise machines? range of motion,
adjustability, balance
Strength is our ability to contract our muscles with maximum force given certain constraints. T/F
True
