SSA Group Training Specialist exam questions and answers 2024/2025 (verified answers)

ISSA Group Training Specialist exam questions and answers 2024/2025 (verified answers) A sprain that is characterized by moderate to severe swelling and pain, causes slight to moderate instability in the joint, and involves some tearing and stretching of ligaments is known as which type of sprain? - ANSWERS 2nd degree sprain What type of tissue fills the spaces in trabecular bone? - ANSWERS bone marrow Which of the following is an example of a closed kinetic chain exercise? - ANSWERS pull-up Which of the following is an example of an open kinetic chain exercise? - ANSWERS bicep curl When grouped together, the muscles of the hamstrings, glutes, calves, and back are sometimes referred to as the _______ chain. - ANSWERS posterior When extending the elbow from a flexed position, the triceps are the __________ while the biceps are the ____________. - ANSWERS agonist, antagonist Lateral epicondylitis is commonly known as _________. - ANSWERS tennis elbow Injury to bone transmits pain because of nerves located mostly in the__________. - ANSWERS periosteum Tendons connect ________ to bone while ligaments connect _______ to bone. - ANSWERS muscle, bone _________ is micro-tearing of a tendon, while __________ is inflammation of a tendon. - ANSWERS tendinosis, tendinitis Which postural deviation is characterized by excessive curvature in the upper back? - ANSWERS kyphosis An imaginary plane dividing the body into a top and bottom half is referred to as the: - ANSWERS transverse Turning the hand so that the palm is facing up is an example of _____________. - ANSWERS supination The ability to sense one's position in space and respond to abnormal or external forces is known as _______________. - ANSWERS proprioception A jumping jack takes place in which plane? - ANSWERS frontal plane In a barbell front squat, on the descent the knees are in ____________, and on the ascent the hips are in ______________. - ANSWERS flexion, extension The passive, continuous partial contraction of muscles that helps maintain posture is called muscular _________. - ANSWERS tonus A vertical jump involves movement of the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles in primarily which plane? - ANSWERS sagital Which joint has the largest range of motion in circumduction? - ANSWERS shoulder Being able to maintain one's center of gravity while standing on one foot is an example of _______. - ANSWERS balance When a phosphocreatine molecule binds to an ADP molecule to create ATP, which energy pathway is at work? - ANSWERS creatine phosphate pathway Pyruvate is a by-product of which pathway? - ANSWERS glycolytic pathway The Cori cycle is the metabolic pathway that converts blood lactate into glycogen. Lactate in the blood is transported to the liver after which type of exercise? - ANSWERS intense anaerobic exercise The building process is __________, while the breaking-down process is ____________. - ANSWERS anabolic and catabolic The symptoms of _________ can include pain and swelling of the muscles, dark colored urine, and flu-like symptoms. - ANSWERS rhabdomyolysis Anaerobic training that focuses on ___________ causes adaptations such as such as hypertrophy, neural coordination, and increased glycogen content. - ANSWERS strength and power The body's method of self regulation is known as __________. - ANSWERS homeostasis Current research indicates that the sensation of effort may be generated centrally from the _________ whereas sensations such as pain or temperature may be generated directly from the _________. - ANSWERS brain, peripheral nervous system The high myoglobin content of Type I muscle fibers causes them to have a _________ appearance. - ANSWERS red Training errors such as inadequate recovery periods and excessive volume can result in _________ injuries. - ANSWERS overuse Maximal strength is also known as __________ strength. - ANSWERS absolute Which of the following refers to strength-to-bodyweight ratio? - ANSWERS relative strength When choosing exercises and their order in the workout, which of the following is incorrect? - ANSWERS you should work small muscle groups before large muscle groups Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS To increase explosive strength, one must optimize both force production and velocity of the movement How many full-body workouts per week should you plan for a novice? - ANSWERS 2-3 ____________ is a term utilized in sports training that refers to the optimization of training movements, energy pathways, and other fitness components specific to one's sport. - ANSWERS conditionin