ISSA CPT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Behavior ( Correct answers ) An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
Lack of sleep (behavior) increases your risk for ? ( Correct answers )
obesity type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure.
What behaviors improve sleep? ( Correct answers ) nutritional intake.. avoid
caffeine and high caloric intake before bed
exercise
Type 2 diabetes ( Correct answers ) A long-term metabolic disorder that is
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of
insulin.
Transtheoretical Model (TTM) ( Correct answers ) A behavior change model
focused on the stages of change, the process of changing behavior, self-efficacy,
and the decision balance.
What is the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) 4 key points? ( Correct answers ) stages
of change
process of
change self
efficacy decision
balance
Stages of change ( Correct answers ) a person's stage of readiness to engage in
the healthier/desired behavior
Process of change ( Correct answers ) the factors influencing how a
person transitions from one stage to another
Self Efficacy ( Correct answers ) a person's belief in their capability to enact the
goal behavior
Decision Balance ( Correct answers ) determination of whether the person deems
the change process worth pursuing
,To effectively help a fitness client make lifestyle changes that support their goals
and promote longevity, a personal trainer should be able to: ( Correct answers ) 1.
Determine their client's stage of change(readiness)
2. Identify the next steps to support healthy behavior change
3.Understand the 3 underlying components of self-determined behavior to
support program design and training session execution (the why)
4. Use the motivational interviewing (MI) technique to foster internal motivation
Motivational Interviewing (MI): ( Correct answers ) A collaborative, client-focused
method of guiding a client toward a self-identified motivation for change. (your
why)
What are the 5 stages of change? ( Correct answers )
precontemplation contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
Define Stages of change ( Correct answers ) The series of temporal stages of
readiness that a person progresses through during the behavior ( an action that can
be observed measured and modified) change process.
Pre-contemplation ( Correct answers ) In denial, or ignorant, that a change
is necessary, possible, or worth the effort within the next 6 months
What is a key indicator for Pre-contemplation? ( Correct answers ) Lacks the
belief they could change
Lacks belief they can quit a behavior or start a behavior, even if they wanted
to Perceives no control over their behavior
Defeated by failed prior attempts to change
Contemplation (think about it)..in the air ( Correct answers ) Contemplate making
a change in the next 6 months but reluctant to commit
What is a key indicator of Contemplation stage? ( Correct answers ) Aware of
potential benefits of making a change but perceive the costs, time, effort, and
sacrifices outweighs the benefits
Procrastinating making efforts toward the behavior change
, Preparation ( Correct answers ) Committed to make a change in the target
behavior within 30 days; engages in preparation activities
What is a key indicator for Preparation? ( Correct answers ) Begins to take small
steps toward the target behavior change (e.g., buys exercise apparel or
equipment, signs up for a gym membership, collects information, initiates the hire
of a personal trainer)
Action ( Correct answers ) Engaged in change behavior for less than six months;
new behavior is not fully stabilized
what is a key indicator for Action? ( Correct answers ) Actively doing things to
change or modify behavior
Structures their environment in ways that support their healthy behavior (e.g.,
avoids temptations that trigger the undesirable behavior)
Maintenance ( Correct answers ) Sustaining their new, healthy behavior for more
than six months
What is a key indicator for Maintenance ( Correct answers ) New behavior
becomes second nature
Greater confidence in ability to maintain the new
behavior Greater sense of control over their behavior
What are the client cues for Pre-contemplation stage? ( Correct answers ) ( Not
ready for change)
"I won't."
"I can't in the next six months."
What are the client cues for Contemplation? ( Correct answers ) (thinking
about changing)
"I may in the next six months."
What are the client cues for Preparation ? ( Correct answers ) (Preparing to
make change)
"I will in the next month."
What are the client cues for Action ? ( Correct answers ) (taking action to
change) "I'm doing ____ now."
ANSWERS 2025
Behavior ( Correct answers ) An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
Lack of sleep (behavior) increases your risk for ? ( Correct answers )
obesity type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure.
What behaviors improve sleep? ( Correct answers ) nutritional intake.. avoid
caffeine and high caloric intake before bed
exercise
Type 2 diabetes ( Correct answers ) A long-term metabolic disorder that is
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of
insulin.
Transtheoretical Model (TTM) ( Correct answers ) A behavior change model
focused on the stages of change, the process of changing behavior, self-efficacy,
and the decision balance.
What is the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) 4 key points? ( Correct answers ) stages
of change
process of
change self
efficacy decision
balance
Stages of change ( Correct answers ) a person's stage of readiness to engage in
the healthier/desired behavior
Process of change ( Correct answers ) the factors influencing how a
person transitions from one stage to another
Self Efficacy ( Correct answers ) a person's belief in their capability to enact the
goal behavior
Decision Balance ( Correct answers ) determination of whether the person deems
the change process worth pursuing
,To effectively help a fitness client make lifestyle changes that support their goals
and promote longevity, a personal trainer should be able to: ( Correct answers ) 1.
Determine their client's stage of change(readiness)
2. Identify the next steps to support healthy behavior change
3.Understand the 3 underlying components of self-determined behavior to
support program design and training session execution (the why)
4. Use the motivational interviewing (MI) technique to foster internal motivation
Motivational Interviewing (MI): ( Correct answers ) A collaborative, client-focused
method of guiding a client toward a self-identified motivation for change. (your
why)
What are the 5 stages of change? ( Correct answers )
precontemplation contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
Define Stages of change ( Correct answers ) The series of temporal stages of
readiness that a person progresses through during the behavior ( an action that can
be observed measured and modified) change process.
Pre-contemplation ( Correct answers ) In denial, or ignorant, that a change
is necessary, possible, or worth the effort within the next 6 months
What is a key indicator for Pre-contemplation? ( Correct answers ) Lacks the
belief they could change
Lacks belief they can quit a behavior or start a behavior, even if they wanted
to Perceives no control over their behavior
Defeated by failed prior attempts to change
Contemplation (think about it)..in the air ( Correct answers ) Contemplate making
a change in the next 6 months but reluctant to commit
What is a key indicator of Contemplation stage? ( Correct answers ) Aware of
potential benefits of making a change but perceive the costs, time, effort, and
sacrifices outweighs the benefits
Procrastinating making efforts toward the behavior change
, Preparation ( Correct answers ) Committed to make a change in the target
behavior within 30 days; engages in preparation activities
What is a key indicator for Preparation? ( Correct answers ) Begins to take small
steps toward the target behavior change (e.g., buys exercise apparel or
equipment, signs up for a gym membership, collects information, initiates the hire
of a personal trainer)
Action ( Correct answers ) Engaged in change behavior for less than six months;
new behavior is not fully stabilized
what is a key indicator for Action? ( Correct answers ) Actively doing things to
change or modify behavior
Structures their environment in ways that support their healthy behavior (e.g.,
avoids temptations that trigger the undesirable behavior)
Maintenance ( Correct answers ) Sustaining their new, healthy behavior for more
than six months
What is a key indicator for Maintenance ( Correct answers ) New behavior
becomes second nature
Greater confidence in ability to maintain the new
behavior Greater sense of control over their behavior
What are the client cues for Pre-contemplation stage? ( Correct answers ) ( Not
ready for change)
"I won't."
"I can't in the next six months."
What are the client cues for Contemplation? ( Correct answers ) (thinking
about changing)
"I may in the next six months."
What are the client cues for Preparation ? ( Correct answers ) (Preparing to
make change)
"I will in the next month."
What are the client cues for Action ? ( Correct answers ) (taking action to
change) "I'm doing ____ now."
