ISSA CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED.
What serious health situation occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER Heat stroke
What should every location where exercise is performed have posted or available for patrons and
employees? - CORRECT ANSWER An emergency exit plan
What tool in a first aid kit can be used to remove debris from a wound? - CORRECT ANSWER Tweezers
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately? -
CORRECT ANSWER Chest pain
What type of acute injury occurs in a muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER Strain
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately? -
CORRECT ANSWER An unconscious person
Which of the following is often included in a first aid kit? - CORRECT ANSWER Adhesive bandages
What type of injury develops slowly and is persistent? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic injury
To receive a personal training certification, what additional certification is required? - CORRECT ANSWER
CPR/ AED
According to the CDC, what is the definition of disinfecting? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Virtual training
Which style of personal training is often choreographed? - CORRECT ANSWER Group exercise
When identifying a target market, what is the fictional person that represents a trainer's preferred
clientele known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Client persona
In marketing, what is the phrase "Sign up now!" an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER Call to action
Under the scope of practice for a personal trainer, which of the following may a certified personal
trainer assist clients with? - CORRECT ANSWER General nutrition guidance
In email marketing, what is an onboarding email? - CORRECT ANSWER A series of emails that gather
client information and assessments to begin a training program.
In email marketing, what is a strategic email? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 50 to 125 words
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites, and chat forums to deliver
training content? - CORRECT ANSWER Virtual training
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual training? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Eight foot up and go
, Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can affect how they
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Resting heart rate increases.
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables them? -
CORRECT ANSWER 15 percent
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)? - CORRECT
ANSWER Maintaining current health status
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client? - CORRECT ANSWER
Premature labor
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no medical
conditions are present? - CORRECT ANSWER 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days
of strengthening exercise weekly.
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure? - CORRECT ANSWER
Upper body flexibility
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER
Resistance training
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one chronic health
condition? - CORRECT ANSWER 80 percent
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with light free weights
and low intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER 11 to 14 years
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the condition of Gout? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee.
QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED.
What serious health situation occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER Heat stroke
What should every location where exercise is performed have posted or available for patrons and
employees? - CORRECT ANSWER An emergency exit plan
What tool in a first aid kit can be used to remove debris from a wound? - CORRECT ANSWER Tweezers
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately? -
CORRECT ANSWER Chest pain
What type of acute injury occurs in a muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER Strain
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately? -
CORRECT ANSWER An unconscious person
Which of the following is often included in a first aid kit? - CORRECT ANSWER Adhesive bandages
What type of injury develops slowly and is persistent? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic injury
To receive a personal training certification, what additional certification is required? - CORRECT ANSWER
CPR/ AED
According to the CDC, what is the definition of disinfecting? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Virtual training
Which style of personal training is often choreographed? - CORRECT ANSWER Group exercise
When identifying a target market, what is the fictional person that represents a trainer's preferred
clientele known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Client persona
In marketing, what is the phrase "Sign up now!" an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER Call to action
Under the scope of practice for a personal trainer, which of the following may a certified personal
trainer assist clients with? - CORRECT ANSWER General nutrition guidance
In email marketing, what is an onboarding email? - CORRECT ANSWER A series of emails that gather
client information and assessments to begin a training program.
In email marketing, what is a strategic email? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 50 to 125 words
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites, and chat forums to deliver
training content? - CORRECT ANSWER Virtual training
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual training? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Eight foot up and go
, Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can affect how they
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Resting heart rate increases.
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables them? -
CORRECT ANSWER 15 percent
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)? - CORRECT
ANSWER Maintaining current health status
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client? - CORRECT ANSWER
Premature labor
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no medical
conditions are present? - CORRECT ANSWER 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days
of strengthening exercise weekly.
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure? - CORRECT ANSWER
Upper body flexibility
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER
Resistance training
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one chronic health
condition? - CORRECT ANSWER 80 percent
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with light free weights
and low intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER 11 to 14 years
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the condition of Gout? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee.
