ISSA Final Exam Questions And Well Elaborated
Solutions
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training?
- ANSWER -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? -
ANSWER -Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER -Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of
which technique? - ANSWER -Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER -Removing
dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER -Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER -Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for
a trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER -Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER -162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER -Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed
onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER -Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER -Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER -25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER -Zones 4
and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Kinetic
chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Latissimus dorsi
, Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER -Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER -Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER -Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of
muscles? - ANSWER -Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow
inward toward the midline? - ANSWER -Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of
the workout to follow it? - ANSWER -Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? -
ANSWER -Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - ANSWER -
Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity
interval training (HIIT)? - ANSWER -85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the
trained function has a higher performance capacity than prior to the training
period? - ANSWER -Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER -An increase in muscular size
Solutions
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training?
- ANSWER -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? -
ANSWER -Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER -Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of
which technique? - ANSWER -Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER -Removing
dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER -Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER -Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for
a trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER -Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER -162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER -Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed
onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER -Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER -Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER -25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER -Zones 4
and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Kinetic
chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Latissimus dorsi
, Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER -Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER -Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER -Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of
muscles? - ANSWER -Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow
inward toward the midline? - ANSWER -Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of
the workout to follow it? - ANSWER -Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? -
ANSWER -Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - ANSWER -
Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity
interval training (HIIT)? - ANSWER -85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the
trained function has a higher performance capacity than prior to the training
period? - ANSWER -Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER -An increase in muscular size
