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How can a personal trainer assess exercise readiness correct answers Assessing the person's
motivation and commitment
What factors might demonstrate the need for a personal trainer to refer a client to another
personal trainer? correct answers If the client's goals are a specialty outside of the scope of
expertise of the initial trainer
What steps should a personal trainer take after assessing client‐personal trainer compatibility?
correct answers Discuss the client's goals. Develop goals that are specific, measurable, action
oriented, realistic, and time sensitive (SMART)
What information should be discussed and agreed upon prior to the initial training session correct
answers Information to determine compatibility and suitability, goals, and a client-personal
trainer agreement should be established.
What is the purpose of a client‐personal trainer agreement? correct answers o both the client
and trainer know what to expect from each other during their time working together
What are the objectives when conducting a medical history/health appraisal correct answers
Identify known diseases and risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, assess lifestyle
factors that may require special considerations, and identify individuals who may require
medical referral before starting an exercise program
What questions are commonly included on a medical history/health appraisal form? correct
answers AR-Q: Questions that require self-recall of observations and signs and symptoms
experienced by the client, in addition to confirmation of diagnosis by a physician.
What questions are commonly included on a lifestyle questionnaire correct answers Diet, love
and marriage, education, job satisfaction, social life, drugs and alcohol, physical activity, and
sleep
Who should obtain a medical release prior to participation in an exercise program? correct
answers Those with any risk factors associated with CVD, medical conditions and diagnosed
disease, and current lifestyle.
Identify and discuss information found on a medical history/health appraisal form that might
require referral to a healthcare professional correct answers If a client gives a "yes" to one or
more questions related to signs and symptoms associated with CVD, orthopedic concerns, and
diagnosis by a physician.
What determines the validity of a fitness test correct answers If a test measures what it is
supposed to measure, then it has validity. "Is the test score truthful
, Face Validity correct answers the test appears to test what it is supposed to test (ex. 1RM test is a
valid measure of muscular strength but not muscular flexibility)
Content Validity correct answers indicates an expert has determined that a test covers all topics
or abilities it should (ex. A volleyball athlete should be tested on more than just jumping ability
in order to cover all skills performed in specific sport)
Construct Validity correct answers a theoretical concept meaning a test is able to differentiate
between performance abilities. (ex. In a test that measures sport skills, those with the relevant
skills should score better than those who have not previously acquired those skills)
Criterion-related Validity correct answers allows trainer to use tests in the field or in the fitness
center instead of tests that can be performed only in a laboratory setting or with expensive
equipment
Identify and describe the factors that affect the validity and reliability of a test contributing to the
selection of fitness tests correct answers There are client factors such as their health status and
functional capacity, sex, and pretraining status.
Describe the procedures for measuring heart rate and blood pressure correct answers -Use tips of
index and middle fingers to palpate the pulse
-Use stopwatch to keep time while counting beats. If stopwatch is started simultaneously with
the first beat
-If counted for less than full minute, use multipliers to convert measurement to beats per minute
What factors might affect the assessment of the heart rate? Blood pressure? correct answers HR:
smoking/tobacco prod, caffeine, environmental temp extremes, altitude, stress, food digestion,
body position, time of day, medications
Identify and explain the different methods for assessing body composition. correct answers -
Anthropometry: height, weight, selected body girths, skinfold tests
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
What methods can be used to determine muscular strength? correct answers • Directly testing 1
RM
• Estimating 1 RM
• Use % of body weight for testing
• Rep max testing
Describe the procedures for conducting 1RM maximum testing. correct answers • Perform
warm-up and begin first set with light resistance at 50% of anticipated 1RM weight (between 5-
10)
• Rest for 1 min
• 3-5 reps at 70-75% of anticipated 1RM
• Rest for 1 min
• 2-3 reps at 85-90%
How can a personal trainer assess exercise readiness correct answers Assessing the person's
motivation and commitment
What factors might demonstrate the need for a personal trainer to refer a client to another
personal trainer? correct answers If the client's goals are a specialty outside of the scope of
expertise of the initial trainer
What steps should a personal trainer take after assessing client‐personal trainer compatibility?
correct answers Discuss the client's goals. Develop goals that are specific, measurable, action
oriented, realistic, and time sensitive (SMART)
What information should be discussed and agreed upon prior to the initial training session correct
answers Information to determine compatibility and suitability, goals, and a client-personal
trainer agreement should be established.
What is the purpose of a client‐personal trainer agreement? correct answers o both the client
and trainer know what to expect from each other during their time working together
What are the objectives when conducting a medical history/health appraisal correct answers
Identify known diseases and risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, assess lifestyle
factors that may require special considerations, and identify individuals who may require
medical referral before starting an exercise program
What questions are commonly included on a medical history/health appraisal form? correct
answers AR-Q: Questions that require self-recall of observations and signs and symptoms
experienced by the client, in addition to confirmation of diagnosis by a physician.
What questions are commonly included on a lifestyle questionnaire correct answers Diet, love
and marriage, education, job satisfaction, social life, drugs and alcohol, physical activity, and
sleep
Who should obtain a medical release prior to participation in an exercise program? correct
answers Those with any risk factors associated with CVD, medical conditions and diagnosed
disease, and current lifestyle.
Identify and discuss information found on a medical history/health appraisal form that might
require referral to a healthcare professional correct answers If a client gives a "yes" to one or
more questions related to signs and symptoms associated with CVD, orthopedic concerns, and
diagnosis by a physician.
What determines the validity of a fitness test correct answers If a test measures what it is
supposed to measure, then it has validity. "Is the test score truthful
, Face Validity correct answers the test appears to test what it is supposed to test (ex. 1RM test is a
valid measure of muscular strength but not muscular flexibility)
Content Validity correct answers indicates an expert has determined that a test covers all topics
or abilities it should (ex. A volleyball athlete should be tested on more than just jumping ability
in order to cover all skills performed in specific sport)
Construct Validity correct answers a theoretical concept meaning a test is able to differentiate
between performance abilities. (ex. In a test that measures sport skills, those with the relevant
skills should score better than those who have not previously acquired those skills)
Criterion-related Validity correct answers allows trainer to use tests in the field or in the fitness
center instead of tests that can be performed only in a laboratory setting or with expensive
equipment
Identify and describe the factors that affect the validity and reliability of a test contributing to the
selection of fitness tests correct answers There are client factors such as their health status and
functional capacity, sex, and pretraining status.
Describe the procedures for measuring heart rate and blood pressure correct answers -Use tips of
index and middle fingers to palpate the pulse
-Use stopwatch to keep time while counting beats. If stopwatch is started simultaneously with
the first beat
-If counted for less than full minute, use multipliers to convert measurement to beats per minute
What factors might affect the assessment of the heart rate? Blood pressure? correct answers HR:
smoking/tobacco prod, caffeine, environmental temp extremes, altitude, stress, food digestion,
body position, time of day, medications
Identify and explain the different methods for assessing body composition. correct answers -
Anthropometry: height, weight, selected body girths, skinfold tests
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
What methods can be used to determine muscular strength? correct answers • Directly testing 1
RM
• Estimating 1 RM
• Use % of body weight for testing
• Rep max testing
Describe the procedures for conducting 1RM maximum testing. correct answers • Perform
warm-up and begin first set with light resistance at 50% of anticipated 1RM weight (between 5-
10)
• Rest for 1 min
• 3-5 reps at 70-75% of anticipated 1RM
• Rest for 1 min
• 2-3 reps at 85-90%
