ISSA FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the
three-site body density method for females? ( Correct answers ) Triceps,
suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
( Correct answers ) Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
( Correct answers ) Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? ( Correct answers ) specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
( Correct answers ) Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? ( Correct answers )
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an
acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a
'normal' blood pressure? ( Correct answers ) 110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive
training? ( Correct answers ) The ability to react and change body position
with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or
less? ( Correct answers ) Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific
for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? ( Correct answers )
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is
part of which technique? ( Correct answers ) Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? ( Correct answers )
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
, Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? ( Correct
answers ) Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? ( Correct answers )
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way
for a trainer to find new prospects? ( Correct answers ) Hire an advertising
firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? ( Correct answers ) Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of
an exercise until failure before immediately lowering the weight and
continuing the set until failure again? ( Correct answers ) Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with
high blood pressure? ( Correct answers ) 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? ( Correct
answers ) Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? ( Correct answers ) Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to
the muscles to generate movement? ( Correct answers ) Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? ( Correct
answers ) 25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? ( Correct
answers ) Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? ( Correct answers ) To outline how a
business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable
movement patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected?
( Correct answers ) Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" ( Correct
answers ) The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or
service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles
may likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? ( Correct
answers ) Latissimus dorsi
ANSWERS 2025
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the
three-site body density method for females? ( Correct answers ) Triceps,
suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
( Correct answers ) Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
( Correct answers ) Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? ( Correct answers ) specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
( Correct answers ) Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? ( Correct answers )
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an
acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a
'normal' blood pressure? ( Correct answers ) 110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive
training? ( Correct answers ) The ability to react and change body position
with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or
less? ( Correct answers ) Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific
for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? ( Correct answers )
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is
part of which technique? ( Correct answers ) Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? ( Correct answers )
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
, Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? ( Correct
answers ) Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? ( Correct answers )
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way
for a trainer to find new prospects? ( Correct answers ) Hire an advertising
firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? ( Correct answers ) Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of
an exercise until failure before immediately lowering the weight and
continuing the set until failure again? ( Correct answers ) Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with
high blood pressure? ( Correct answers ) 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? ( Correct
answers ) Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? ( Correct answers ) Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to
the muscles to generate movement? ( Correct answers ) Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? ( Correct
answers ) 25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? ( Correct
answers ) Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? ( Correct answers ) To outline how a
business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable
movement patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected?
( Correct answers ) Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" ( Correct
answers ) The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or
service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles
may likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? ( Correct
answers ) Latissimus dorsi
