ISSA CERTIFICATION EXAM CPT 2025 (ACCURATE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF). LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+.
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - CORRECT ->>Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - CORRECT ->>Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - CORRECT ->>Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - CORRECT -
>>Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until failure
before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again? - CORRECT -
>>Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
CORRECT ->>162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - CORRECT ->>Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - CORRECT ->>Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - CORRECT ->>Efferent neuron
,What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - CORRECT ->>25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - CORRECT ->>Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - CORRECT ->>To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - CORRECT ->>Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - CORRECT ->>The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - CORRECT ->>Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
CORRECT ->>Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate
ATP for future energy needs? - CORRECT ->>Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? - CORRECT -
>>Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
CORRECT ->>Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - CORRECT ->>Knee valgus
,What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to
follow it? - CORRECT ->>Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? - CORRECT -
>>Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - CORRECT ->>Epinephrine
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - CORRECT ->>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - CORRECT -
>>Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - CORRECT ->>Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - CORRECT ->>specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - CORRECT ->>Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - CORRECT ->>Cleaning and killing
germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
CORRECT ->>110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - CORRECT -
>>The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
, What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - CORRECT -
>>Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals
and desired adaptations? - CORRECT ->>Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- CORRECT ->>Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - CORRECT ->>Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - CORRECT ->>85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? - CORRECT -
>>Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - CORRECT ->>An increase in muscular size
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - CORRECT ->>Closed kinetic chain movement
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - CORRECT ->>Carbohydrates
What type of motivation is driven by a reward, prize, or recognition? - CORRECT ->>Extrinsic
motivation
Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - CORRECT ->>Dumbbell
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF). LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+.
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - CORRECT ->>Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - CORRECT ->>Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - CORRECT ->>Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - CORRECT -
>>Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until failure
before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again? - CORRECT -
>>Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
CORRECT ->>162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - CORRECT ->>Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - CORRECT ->>Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - CORRECT ->>Efferent neuron
,What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - CORRECT ->>25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - CORRECT ->>Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - CORRECT ->>To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - CORRECT ->>Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - CORRECT ->>The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - CORRECT ->>Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
CORRECT ->>Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate
ATP for future energy needs? - CORRECT ->>Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? - CORRECT -
>>Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
CORRECT ->>Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - CORRECT ->>Knee valgus
,What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to
follow it? - CORRECT ->>Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? - CORRECT -
>>Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - CORRECT ->>Epinephrine
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - CORRECT ->>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - CORRECT -
>>Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - CORRECT ->>Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - CORRECT ->>specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - CORRECT ->>Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - CORRECT ->>Cleaning and killing
germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
CORRECT ->>110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - CORRECT -
>>The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
, What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - CORRECT -
>>Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals
and desired adaptations? - CORRECT ->>Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- CORRECT ->>Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - CORRECT ->>Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - CORRECT ->>85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? - CORRECT -
>>Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - CORRECT ->>An increase in muscular size
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - CORRECT ->>Closed kinetic chain movement
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - CORRECT ->>Carbohydrates
What type of motivation is driven by a reward, prize, or recognition? - CORRECT ->>Extrinsic
motivation
Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - CORRECT ->>Dumbbell
