ISSA (Science Medicine) REVISION
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM.
Which of the following is a food source of Vitamin E?
peanuts
Where in the digestive tract are amino acids absorbed?
small intestine
When selecting a multivitamin, what information should be considered?
sex and age
In a normal, healthy adult, what percentage of food consumed is absorbed
in the GI tract?
95%
What minimum consistent blood pressure reading is associated with the
condition of hypertension?
140/90 mm Hg
What chronic disease what the DASH diet created to combat?
High blood pressure
What is the role of insulin in the human body?
insulin binds to target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by
wear and tear on the joints?
Osteoarthritis (OA)
,Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with
arthritis?
Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy?
the enlargement and stiffening of the heart
Which chronic health condition can be cause by pollen, mold, smoke and
air pollution?
asthma
What is the most common symptom of coronary heart disease (CAD)?
angina
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the
condition of gout?
Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder?
Rheumatoid arthritis
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength
exercises with light free weights and low intensity?
11-14 years
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living
with at least one chronic health condition?
80%
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older
adults?
resistance training
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment
measure?
, upper body flexibility
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women
assuming no medical conditions are present?
150 min of moderate-intensity exercises and 3 days of strengthening exercise
weekly
Which of the following in an absolute contraindication for a pregnant
client?
premature labor
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness
outcome?
maintaining current health status
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition
that disables them?
15%
Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant
women that can affect how they exercise?
resting heart rate increases
Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of
time needed for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk
eight feet?
eight foot up and go
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual
training?
hybrid training
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites,
and chat forums to deliver training content?
virtual training
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM.
Which of the following is a food source of Vitamin E?
peanuts
Where in the digestive tract are amino acids absorbed?
small intestine
When selecting a multivitamin, what information should be considered?
sex and age
In a normal, healthy adult, what percentage of food consumed is absorbed
in the GI tract?
95%
What minimum consistent blood pressure reading is associated with the
condition of hypertension?
140/90 mm Hg
What chronic disease what the DASH diet created to combat?
High blood pressure
What is the role of insulin in the human body?
insulin binds to target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by
wear and tear on the joints?
Osteoarthritis (OA)
,Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with
arthritis?
Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy?
the enlargement and stiffening of the heart
Which chronic health condition can be cause by pollen, mold, smoke and
air pollution?
asthma
What is the most common symptom of coronary heart disease (CAD)?
angina
Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the
condition of gout?
Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee
Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder?
Rheumatoid arthritis
At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength
exercises with light free weights and low intensity?
11-14 years
Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living
with at least one chronic health condition?
80%
Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older
adults?
resistance training
For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment
measure?
, upper body flexibility
What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women
assuming no medical conditions are present?
150 min of moderate-intensity exercises and 3 days of strengthening exercise
weekly
Which of the following in an absolute contraindication for a pregnant
client?
premature labor
Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness
outcome?
maintaining current health status
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition
that disables them?
15%
Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant
women that can affect how they exercise?
resting heart rate increases
Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of
time needed for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk
eight feet?
eight foot up and go
Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual
training?
hybrid training
Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites,
and chat forums to deliver training content?
virtual training
