CANFITPRO New Edition 2025 questions
with answers graded A+
List and explain three of the secondary components of fitness. - correct answer ✔✔Agility: the ability to
change direction quickly
Reaction time: the time required to respond to a specific stimulus Power: the product of strength and
speed
What is a client "why"? Explain how you could use their "why" to motivate them through exercise. -
correct answer ✔✔A client's "why" is their belief that drives their desires. Relating their "why" to their
goal via sensory input, such as visualizing their success, can help them stay motivated in their efforts.
List three beliefs or perceptions that your client may be coming into the session with that you will need
to help them overcome. - correct answer ✔✔Unrealistic expectations for themselves
Fear of failure
Fear of not knowing what to do
Fear of not knowing how to do something
The perception that everyone will "be looking at them"
The belief that they are the only ones who feel this way
What is the difference between a SMART goal and an open goal? Provide an example of both. - correct
answer ✔✔SMART goal setting uses the following framework: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,
and time-sensitive,
whereas open goals are exploratory and nonspecific.
An example of a SMART goal is: I will hold a wall sit (specific) for two minutes (measurable) by practicing
the exercise four times weekly (attainable) while increasing how long I hold the position by five seconds
each week (realistic). I will hit the two-minute mark by the time we leave for our ski vacation in eight
weeks (time sensitive), which will help me feel safe and strong on the slopes.
An example of an open goal is: I wonder how many times this week I can practice the wall sit exercise.
, Which strategy can a Personal Training Specialist use to assist a client in the action stage of change? -
correct answer ✔✔A-talking to the client about self-monitoring and self-reinforcement
B-providing encouragement
When a fitness enthusiast is transitioning to becoming a Personal Training Specialist, what stage of
change are they in when researching certification requirements, completing goal setting, and evaluating
barriers and opportunities? - correct answer ✔✔Preparation
If a client is more intuitive you may choose to - correct answer ✔✔do all of the above
As a personal trainer, you should - correct answer ✔✔D; do all of the above
Define physical activity, physical literacy, and physical fitness. Describe how the three concepts are
interrelated. - correct answer ✔✔1-Physical activity is any movement we perform in activities of daily life
including moving from one location to another, working, and leisure time.
2-Physical literacy is the competence, confidence, knowledge, and motivation to engage in physical
activity for life.
3-Physical fitness relates to how efficiently the body can respond to physical activity.
The three concepts are interrelated because focusing on improving one (activity, literacy, or fitness) will
influence the others in a positive way. Physical literacy is considered a gateway to consistent physical
activity and physical fitness typically makes physical activity easier.
What are the potential pitfalls of focusing on altering body composition? - correct answer ✔✔People
who experience short-term weight loss by creating a daily calorie deficit often regain the weight over the
long term. They may experience shame, guilt, and body image issues as a result, and may attempt to lose
weight again in the future. Repeated episodes of losing and regaining weight are known as weight
cycling, which has many negative health consequences. A Personal Training Specialist can support a
client with a body composition goal by praising their healthy behaviors (being consistent in their
workouts, drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables), rather than focusing on the
appearance-related aspects of fitness.
What components of the mind are as important as physical health? - correct answer ✔✔mental health,
social health, and emotional health
with answers graded A+
List and explain three of the secondary components of fitness. - correct answer ✔✔Agility: the ability to
change direction quickly
Reaction time: the time required to respond to a specific stimulus Power: the product of strength and
speed
What is a client "why"? Explain how you could use their "why" to motivate them through exercise. -
correct answer ✔✔A client's "why" is their belief that drives their desires. Relating their "why" to their
goal via sensory input, such as visualizing their success, can help them stay motivated in their efforts.
List three beliefs or perceptions that your client may be coming into the session with that you will need
to help them overcome. - correct answer ✔✔Unrealistic expectations for themselves
Fear of failure
Fear of not knowing what to do
Fear of not knowing how to do something
The perception that everyone will "be looking at them"
The belief that they are the only ones who feel this way
What is the difference between a SMART goal and an open goal? Provide an example of both. - correct
answer ✔✔SMART goal setting uses the following framework: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,
and time-sensitive,
whereas open goals are exploratory and nonspecific.
An example of a SMART goal is: I will hold a wall sit (specific) for two minutes (measurable) by practicing
the exercise four times weekly (attainable) while increasing how long I hold the position by five seconds
each week (realistic). I will hit the two-minute mark by the time we leave for our ski vacation in eight
weeks (time sensitive), which will help me feel safe and strong on the slopes.
An example of an open goal is: I wonder how many times this week I can practice the wall sit exercise.
, Which strategy can a Personal Training Specialist use to assist a client in the action stage of change? -
correct answer ✔✔A-talking to the client about self-monitoring and self-reinforcement
B-providing encouragement
When a fitness enthusiast is transitioning to becoming a Personal Training Specialist, what stage of
change are they in when researching certification requirements, completing goal setting, and evaluating
barriers and opportunities? - correct answer ✔✔Preparation
If a client is more intuitive you may choose to - correct answer ✔✔do all of the above
As a personal trainer, you should - correct answer ✔✔D; do all of the above
Define physical activity, physical literacy, and physical fitness. Describe how the three concepts are
interrelated. - correct answer ✔✔1-Physical activity is any movement we perform in activities of daily life
including moving from one location to another, working, and leisure time.
2-Physical literacy is the competence, confidence, knowledge, and motivation to engage in physical
activity for life.
3-Physical fitness relates to how efficiently the body can respond to physical activity.
The three concepts are interrelated because focusing on improving one (activity, literacy, or fitness) will
influence the others in a positive way. Physical literacy is considered a gateway to consistent physical
activity and physical fitness typically makes physical activity easier.
What are the potential pitfalls of focusing on altering body composition? - correct answer ✔✔People
who experience short-term weight loss by creating a daily calorie deficit often regain the weight over the
long term. They may experience shame, guilt, and body image issues as a result, and may attempt to lose
weight again in the future. Repeated episodes of losing and regaining weight are known as weight
cycling, which has many negative health consequences. A Personal Training Specialist can support a
client with a body composition goal by praising their healthy behaviors (being consistent in their
workouts, drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables), rather than focusing on the
appearance-related aspects of fitness.
What components of the mind are as important as physical health? - correct answer ✔✔mental health,
social health, and emotional health
