AAAI/ISMA PERSONAL TRAINER
CERTIFICATION STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Overtraining - ANSWER-Injury and exhaustion are two symptoms of
Endurance athlete - ANSWER-Capillary density is greater in which type of athlete?
Fast twitch (Type 2 b) - ANSWER-Of the three muscle fiber tissues, which has the
greatest potential for power activity?
Adduction - ANSWER-A movement towards the center of the body is
Cardiorespiratory - ANSWER-In a fitness assessment, the step test assesses which
component of fitness?
9 calories - ANSWER-Fat is how many calories per gram?
Bodybuilding - ANSWER-80% 1RM, 9reps for 3 sets, 90 seconds rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D for what type of activity?
Knees even with toe line, knee even with the buttocks, - ANSWER-What are 4 main
factors concerning the knee joint one must consider when properly performing a squat
lift?
abduction - ANSWER-The deltoids cause ________ of the shoulders.
Warm-up - ANSWER-The major purpose for a ___________ is to prevent injury.
Slant - ANSWER-Pennate muscle belly fibers are facials that attach obliquely to its
tendon in a _______ position.
Warm up, strength, cardiovascular - ANSWER-What are three essential components of
a beginner's workout?
Fusiform - ANSWER-______________ muscle belly fibers are arranged parallel to each
other.
Isometric - ANSWER-An __________ muscle contraction is a static contraction.
Bench press - ANSWER-During a ___________ you should never bounce the bar off
the chest
, fight/flee - ANSWER-The CP-ATP energy system is used during the ________
response energy source.
Questioning - ANSWER-AAAI/ISMA recommends problem solving, goal setting and
follow-up as an open-minded ______________format to foster proper communication
between a personal trainer and client.
Beginner - ANSWER-1-2 sets of 10-20 reps per exercise is recommended for a
________________ workout.
Marathon running - ANSWER-70% 1RM, 15 reps for 2 sets, less than 1minute rest
between sets is the typical S.A.I.D for what type of activity?
machines / free weights - ANSWER-Synergist development is an advantage of training
with ___________ verses ____________?
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Fast twitch type 2 b muscle fiber type has the greatest capacity
for ________
Intensity, duration, frequency - ANSWER-What are three components of the overload
principle?
Hamstrings - ANSWER-The semimembranosus is one of a group of muscles called the
____________?
Squat - ANSWER-When performing a ________ the knees should be even with the
toes.
Kreb cycle/aerobic - ANSWER-The __________ requires cellular oxygen.
Pennate - ANSWER-An example of a ___________ muscle fiber is a rectus femoris.
Maximum - ANSWER-0.2 lbs is a safe and effective range for ___________ weight lost
per week.
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation - ANSWER-What is the proper treatment for an
injury?
Powerlifting - ANSWER-90% 1RM, 4 reps for 5 sets, 2-5 minutes rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity
VO2 - ANSWER-An increase in mitochondria, capillaries and cardiac output all
contribute in the development of a high ___________.
CERTIFICATION STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Overtraining - ANSWER-Injury and exhaustion are two symptoms of
Endurance athlete - ANSWER-Capillary density is greater in which type of athlete?
Fast twitch (Type 2 b) - ANSWER-Of the three muscle fiber tissues, which has the
greatest potential for power activity?
Adduction - ANSWER-A movement towards the center of the body is
Cardiorespiratory - ANSWER-In a fitness assessment, the step test assesses which
component of fitness?
9 calories - ANSWER-Fat is how many calories per gram?
Bodybuilding - ANSWER-80% 1RM, 9reps for 3 sets, 90 seconds rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D for what type of activity?
Knees even with toe line, knee even with the buttocks, - ANSWER-What are 4 main
factors concerning the knee joint one must consider when properly performing a squat
lift?
abduction - ANSWER-The deltoids cause ________ of the shoulders.
Warm-up - ANSWER-The major purpose for a ___________ is to prevent injury.
Slant - ANSWER-Pennate muscle belly fibers are facials that attach obliquely to its
tendon in a _______ position.
Warm up, strength, cardiovascular - ANSWER-What are three essential components of
a beginner's workout?
Fusiform - ANSWER-______________ muscle belly fibers are arranged parallel to each
other.
Isometric - ANSWER-An __________ muscle contraction is a static contraction.
Bench press - ANSWER-During a ___________ you should never bounce the bar off
the chest
, fight/flee - ANSWER-The CP-ATP energy system is used during the ________
response energy source.
Questioning - ANSWER-AAAI/ISMA recommends problem solving, goal setting and
follow-up as an open-minded ______________format to foster proper communication
between a personal trainer and client.
Beginner - ANSWER-1-2 sets of 10-20 reps per exercise is recommended for a
________________ workout.
Marathon running - ANSWER-70% 1RM, 15 reps for 2 sets, less than 1minute rest
between sets is the typical S.A.I.D for what type of activity?
machines / free weights - ANSWER-Synergist development is an advantage of training
with ___________ verses ____________?
Hypertrophy - ANSWER-Fast twitch type 2 b muscle fiber type has the greatest capacity
for ________
Intensity, duration, frequency - ANSWER-What are three components of the overload
principle?
Hamstrings - ANSWER-The semimembranosus is one of a group of muscles called the
____________?
Squat - ANSWER-When performing a ________ the knees should be even with the
toes.
Kreb cycle/aerobic - ANSWER-The __________ requires cellular oxygen.
Pennate - ANSWER-An example of a ___________ muscle fiber is a rectus femoris.
Maximum - ANSWER-0.2 lbs is a safe and effective range for ___________ weight lost
per week.
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation - ANSWER-What is the proper treatment for an
injury?
Powerlifting - ANSWER-90% 1RM, 4 reps for 5 sets, 2-5 minutes rest between sets is
the typical S.A.I.D. for what type of activity
VO2 - ANSWER-An increase in mitochondria, capillaries and cardiac output all
contribute in the development of a high ___________.
