CanFit Pro FIS Theory Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How many strength training sessions per week should one complete? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2-4
What are some benefits of muscle conditioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevents
Osteoporosis
- Improves Strength for cardio respiratory training
-Reduces the loss of muscle mass due to aging/lack of exercise
-Compliments healthy weight
-Makes everyday life easier
-Improves core strength & posture
What are the 3 types of muscle contractions? - CORRECT
ANSWER Isotonic=concentric=shortening eg. bicep curl - mvmnt occurs when muscle
contracts w/ enough force to shorten
Isotonic=eccentric-=lengthening-or relaxing- w/tension as a force is exerted, it lengthens eg.
"breaking a car"
Isometric=static contraction-force to counteract opposing force eg. plank
What does FITT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type of exercise
What is a distal attachment? - CORRECT ANSWER Away from the body
Muscle insertion
,What is a proximal attachment? - CORRECT ANSWER Toward the body
Muscle origin
The process in which gases are exchanged in the lungs is called... - CORRECT
ANSWER Diffussion - the exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the lungs
Improving flexibility involves stretching and lengthening exercises. This is called.. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is Muscular Conditioning?
What are the primary components of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER C- cardio respiratory
capacity
M.C - muscle conditioning
F - flexibility
B - body composition
What are 5 secondary components of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER S - speed
P - power
A - agility
M - mental capacity/capability
B - balance
Explain I.N.T.R.O - CORRECT ANSWER I - introduce yourself to your class
N - name the class you are teaching
T - talk about the class components
R - reassure newcomers
O - organize class & equipment
What are some benefits of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER W - warms muscles
, I - reduces injury
H- increases heart rate
M - prepares the mind, mental capacity
B - increases blood flow and O2 levels
What are the primary functions of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER M - movement
rehearsal
E - elevated body temp
F - functional preparation
S - systemic excitation (preparing all bodys systems for increased physical activity)
What are the 2 phases of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER General - dynamic ROM-major
joint muscles - all group muscle preparation eg. cardio
Specific - specific muscle group recruitment - prep for strenuous activity - specific areas of the
body
What are some benefits to cardiorespiratory training? - CORRECT ANSWER -reduces heart
disease
-increases metabolism
-decreases stress/anxiety/depression
-improves heart and lung capacity
-regulates blood pressure
-improves core strength
-decreases body fat
-strengthens muscles
-promotes joint stability
-lowers risk of diabetes
What are the primary functions of cardiorespiratory training? - CORRECT ANSWER A-
aerobic capacity and endurance
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How many strength training sessions per week should one complete? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2-4
What are some benefits of muscle conditioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevents
Osteoporosis
- Improves Strength for cardio respiratory training
-Reduces the loss of muscle mass due to aging/lack of exercise
-Compliments healthy weight
-Makes everyday life easier
-Improves core strength & posture
What are the 3 types of muscle contractions? - CORRECT
ANSWER Isotonic=concentric=shortening eg. bicep curl - mvmnt occurs when muscle
contracts w/ enough force to shorten
Isotonic=eccentric-=lengthening-or relaxing- w/tension as a force is exerted, it lengthens eg.
"breaking a car"
Isometric=static contraction-force to counteract opposing force eg. plank
What does FITT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type of exercise
What is a distal attachment? - CORRECT ANSWER Away from the body
Muscle insertion
,What is a proximal attachment? - CORRECT ANSWER Toward the body
Muscle origin
The process in which gases are exchanged in the lungs is called... - CORRECT
ANSWER Diffussion - the exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the lungs
Improving flexibility involves stretching and lengthening exercises. This is called.. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is Muscular Conditioning?
What are the primary components of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER C- cardio respiratory
capacity
M.C - muscle conditioning
F - flexibility
B - body composition
What are 5 secondary components of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER S - speed
P - power
A - agility
M - mental capacity/capability
B - balance
Explain I.N.T.R.O - CORRECT ANSWER I - introduce yourself to your class
N - name the class you are teaching
T - talk about the class components
R - reassure newcomers
O - organize class & equipment
What are some benefits of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER W - warms muscles
, I - reduces injury
H- increases heart rate
M - prepares the mind, mental capacity
B - increases blood flow and O2 levels
What are the primary functions of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER M - movement
rehearsal
E - elevated body temp
F - functional preparation
S - systemic excitation (preparing all bodys systems for increased physical activity)
What are the 2 phases of a warm up? - CORRECT ANSWER General - dynamic ROM-major
joint muscles - all group muscle preparation eg. cardio
Specific - specific muscle group recruitment - prep for strenuous activity - specific areas of the
body
What are some benefits to cardiorespiratory training? - CORRECT ANSWER -reduces heart
disease
-increases metabolism
-decreases stress/anxiety/depression
-improves heart and lung capacity
-regulates blood pressure
-improves core strength
-decreases body fat
-strengthens muscles
-promotes joint stability
-lowers risk of diabetes
What are the primary functions of cardiorespiratory training? - CORRECT ANSWER A-
aerobic capacity and endurance
