Strength and Conditioning
EXAM ISSA questions and
answers already graded A+
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Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - answer All of the above
Specific Training - answer The body's adaptation to the
nature of the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B:Hops
C: Box jumps
,D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - answer E: All of the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular
exercise?
A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - answer D:
Reduces risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct
answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or
cycling, that stresses the cardiovascular system. - answer
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - answer This is the study of how
living organisms function during exercise.
,Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
D: All of the above
E: A and B - answer D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the
floor to overhead in one continuous motion. - answer
Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for
developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - answer True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch
muscle fibers.
True
False - answer False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body
mass.
, True
False - answer True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - answer True
Q: Power clean, snatch, push press, and high pulls are all
examples of plyometric exercises.
True
False - answer False
Q: VO2max is the scientific symbol meaning the volume of
oxygen consumed per minute.
True
False - answer True
Q: Hypertension is low blood pressure.
True
False - answer False
EXAM ISSA questions and
answers already graded A+
(EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
PASS)
Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - answer All of the above
Specific Training - answer The body's adaptation to the
nature of the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B:Hops
C: Box jumps
,D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - answer E: All of the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular
exercise?
A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - answer D:
Reduces risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct
answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or
cycling, that stresses the cardiovascular system. - answer
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - answer This is the study of how
living organisms function during exercise.
,Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
D: All of the above
E: A and B - answer D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the
floor to overhead in one continuous motion. - answer
Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for
developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - answer True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch
muscle fibers.
True
False - answer False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body
mass.
, True
False - answer True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - answer True
Q: Power clean, snatch, push press, and high pulls are all
examples of plyometric exercises.
True
False - answer False
Q: VO2max is the scientific symbol meaning the volume of
oxygen consumed per minute.
True
False - answer True
Q: Hypertension is low blood pressure.
True
False - answer False
