NETA Group Exercise Certification Exam
Questions And Answers
/. 5 roles of fitness professional - Answer--coach
-instructor
-role model
-leader
-facilitator
/.5 ideal qualities and characteristics of fitness professional - Answer--empathy
-life-long learner
-enthusiasm
-genuineness
-respectfulness
/.code of ethics (12) - Answer--respect rights, welfare, privacy and dignity of
clients/coworkers/public
-provide and maintain safe/effective environment
-fair, equal and reasonable treatment of all
-respect/maintain confidentiality of client info
-do not diagnose and refer to more qualified prof
-establish and practice professional boundaries
-recognize and abide by scope of practice
-strive to remain current on research through continuing education, conferences, home
study and networking
-represent credentials/certs in honest, accurate and appropriate
-comply with all laws
-avoid behavior that could be construed as conflict of interest
-protect public from misrepresentations of health and fitness professionals
/.NETA Group Exercise Cert is valid for how many years? - Answer-2
/.How to renew cert? - Answer--complete 20 continuing education credits over that 2
year period
-of those 20 CECs, 6 must be from NETA
-have valid CPR cert
/.6 tips to evaluate credibility of health and fitness info - Answer--source: .edu, .gov,
.org; be cautious of .com b/c commercial
-review: peer review or panel? reputable publications must receive approval
-author:credeintaled? expertise consistent of topic? conflicts of interest?
-references: provided? source of info credible? info based on research facts, evidence?
,-facts: presented biasly? info plausible? be skeptical of ideas that deviate radically from
accepted principles
-date: when published? current or outdated? seek updated versions
/.What percentage of a message may be attributed to the following elements? What you
say, how you say it, body language. - Answer-7%-what you say, 38% how you say it
55% body language
/.closed-ended question - Answer-require brief responses such as yes or no; used when
seeking factual or objective info
/.open-ended question - Answer-uncover more subjective and emotionally-based info
(opinions, feelings, beliefs)
/.6 different active listening skills (and define) - Answer--paraphrasing: restating using
similar words/phrase arrangement
-reflecting: stating what you heard with your own words/structure/assumption of
underlying meaning
-repeating: restating exactly the same words
-summarizing: stating key points in long thought/convo; used to close convo or transition
-minimal encouragers: words/short phrases to encourage the speaker to continue
-questioning: gather info using both open and closed-ended questions
/.5 levels of transtheoretical model - Answer--precontemplation
-contemplation
-preparing
-action
-maintenance
/.precontemplation (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-not thinking of habit
change in foreseeable future; no perceived problem with current ways; often defensive
/.contemplation (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-intentions of habit change,
growing awareness of advantages, but offset by perceived disadvantages and barriers;
contradicting desires "I may"
/.preparing (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-intentions of habit change within
next month; sporadic leisure-time physical activity; "I will"
/.action (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-performing regular activity; "I am"
/.maintenance (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-sustained habit for 6
consecutive months, benefits fuel motivation; "I still am"
/.self-efficacy - Answer-situational or task-specific self-confidence
, /.4 factors that may influence an individual's self-efficacy - Answer--past performance
accomplishments (perception of success related to previously performed similar
activities as targeted behavior)
-mastery experiences (small achievements made in recent past/present that contribute
to SE of target behavior)
-social modeling/vicarious experiences (observation of behavior/accomplishment of
other individuals--similar to targeted behavior)
-social persuasion (verbal statements of encouragement, affirmation, positive
reinforcement)
/.SMART stands for - Answer-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
/.action-oriented goal - Answer-process and performance goals, short-term, focus on
steps/actions to achieve desired outcome
/.outcome-oriented goal - Answer-long-term, related to outcome or result of consistent
action/behaviors
/.two types of motivation - Answer-intrinsic and extrinsic
/.intrinsic motivation - Answer-originates internally for inherent pleasure, satisfaction,
personal challenge
/.extrinsic motivation - Answer-driven by external factors like money incentives, awards,
competition or approval
/.4 strategies that may be used to increase an individual's motivation and adherence to
an exercise program - Answer--enjoyable activities: more fun=more motivated
-social support: connections within the club, at home, socially
-availability/convenience: flexibility in scheduling and variety of classes, onsite childcare
-emphasize health benefits over appearance: a self-esteem, experience satisfaction
/.Describe anatomical position - Answer-body erect, feet hip-width apart, toes forward,
arms hang to side, palms forward, head and eyes looking forward
/.front of the body - Answer-anterior
/.back of the body - Answer-posterior
/.body part locate closer to head or further from feet relative to another body part -
Answer-superior
Questions And Answers
/. 5 roles of fitness professional - Answer--coach
-instructor
-role model
-leader
-facilitator
/.5 ideal qualities and characteristics of fitness professional - Answer--empathy
-life-long learner
-enthusiasm
-genuineness
-respectfulness
/.code of ethics (12) - Answer--respect rights, welfare, privacy and dignity of
clients/coworkers/public
-provide and maintain safe/effective environment
-fair, equal and reasonable treatment of all
-respect/maintain confidentiality of client info
-do not diagnose and refer to more qualified prof
-establish and practice professional boundaries
-recognize and abide by scope of practice
-strive to remain current on research through continuing education, conferences, home
study and networking
-represent credentials/certs in honest, accurate and appropriate
-comply with all laws
-avoid behavior that could be construed as conflict of interest
-protect public from misrepresentations of health and fitness professionals
/.NETA Group Exercise Cert is valid for how many years? - Answer-2
/.How to renew cert? - Answer--complete 20 continuing education credits over that 2
year period
-of those 20 CECs, 6 must be from NETA
-have valid CPR cert
/.6 tips to evaluate credibility of health and fitness info - Answer--source: .edu, .gov,
.org; be cautious of .com b/c commercial
-review: peer review or panel? reputable publications must receive approval
-author:credeintaled? expertise consistent of topic? conflicts of interest?
-references: provided? source of info credible? info based on research facts, evidence?
,-facts: presented biasly? info plausible? be skeptical of ideas that deviate radically from
accepted principles
-date: when published? current or outdated? seek updated versions
/.What percentage of a message may be attributed to the following elements? What you
say, how you say it, body language. - Answer-7%-what you say, 38% how you say it
55% body language
/.closed-ended question - Answer-require brief responses such as yes or no; used when
seeking factual or objective info
/.open-ended question - Answer-uncover more subjective and emotionally-based info
(opinions, feelings, beliefs)
/.6 different active listening skills (and define) - Answer--paraphrasing: restating using
similar words/phrase arrangement
-reflecting: stating what you heard with your own words/structure/assumption of
underlying meaning
-repeating: restating exactly the same words
-summarizing: stating key points in long thought/convo; used to close convo or transition
-minimal encouragers: words/short phrases to encourage the speaker to continue
-questioning: gather info using both open and closed-ended questions
/.5 levels of transtheoretical model - Answer--precontemplation
-contemplation
-preparing
-action
-maintenance
/.precontemplation (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-not thinking of habit
change in foreseeable future; no perceived problem with current ways; often defensive
/.contemplation (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-intentions of habit change,
growing awareness of advantages, but offset by perceived disadvantages and barriers;
contradicting desires "I may"
/.preparing (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-intentions of habit change within
next month; sporadic leisure-time physical activity; "I will"
/.action (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-performing regular activity; "I am"
/.maintenance (stage of transtheoretical model) - Answer-sustained habit for 6
consecutive months, benefits fuel motivation; "I still am"
/.self-efficacy - Answer-situational or task-specific self-confidence
, /.4 factors that may influence an individual's self-efficacy - Answer--past performance
accomplishments (perception of success related to previously performed similar
activities as targeted behavior)
-mastery experiences (small achievements made in recent past/present that contribute
to SE of target behavior)
-social modeling/vicarious experiences (observation of behavior/accomplishment of
other individuals--similar to targeted behavior)
-social persuasion (verbal statements of encouragement, affirmation, positive
reinforcement)
/.SMART stands for - Answer-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
/.action-oriented goal - Answer-process and performance goals, short-term, focus on
steps/actions to achieve desired outcome
/.outcome-oriented goal - Answer-long-term, related to outcome or result of consistent
action/behaviors
/.two types of motivation - Answer-intrinsic and extrinsic
/.intrinsic motivation - Answer-originates internally for inherent pleasure, satisfaction,
personal challenge
/.extrinsic motivation - Answer-driven by external factors like money incentives, awards,
competition or approval
/.4 strategies that may be used to increase an individual's motivation and adherence to
an exercise program - Answer--enjoyable activities: more fun=more motivated
-social support: connections within the club, at home, socially
-availability/convenience: flexibility in scheduling and variety of classes, onsite childcare
-emphasize health benefits over appearance: a self-esteem, experience satisfaction
/.Describe anatomical position - Answer-body erect, feet hip-width apart, toes forward,
arms hang to side, palms forward, head and eyes looking forward
/.front of the body - Answer-anterior
/.back of the body - Answer-posterior
/.body part locate closer to head or further from feet relative to another body part -
Answer-superior
