CANFITPRO Theory Exam UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Model of behaviour change - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation - CORRECT ANSWER Not really thinking about it/not ready to change
Contemplation - CORRECT ANSWER Increased confidence to make the change, look at
advantages vs disadvantages
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER Making plans
Action - CORRECT ANSWER Taking action
Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER Change has occurred, continue to do so (also phase
where you can slip back into bad habits)
SMART Goals - CORRECT ANSWER Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time frame
,Introvert (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - May have quiet energy, listen intently, take time to
think before acting
- Likes to know what is occurring in the session before you start
- Wants to workout at quiet times
Extrovert (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - High energy, talkative, thinks out loud
- Enjoys working out in groups
Sensors (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Focuses on details, remembers facts, enjoys step by
step instruction
Intuitive (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Enjoys discussing bigger picture and possibilities
- Will work at an exercise until they perfect it
- Likes to work in bursts of energy
- Enjoys learning new skills
Thinker (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Appears cool and reserved and appreciates honest
feedback
- Likes to know purpose of exercise
- Enjoys a healthy debate
Feeler (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Makes decisions based off of values and feelings
- Motivated by appreciation
Judger (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes workouts seriously, enjoys a defined start and
finish and needs rules and structure
Perceiver (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Playful personality, casual, likes to play first and
work later
, Optimal health perspective - CORRECT ANSWER Looks at social, physical, mental and
emotional health
Components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiorespiratory
2. Muscular endurance/strength
3. Flexibility
4. Body composition
Body composition - CORRECT ANSWER Includes fat free mass (bones, organs, muscle) and
fat (visceral and subcutaneous)
Secondary components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER - Balance
- Coordination
- Agility
- Reaction time
- Speed
- Power
- Mental capacity
Training principles - CORRECT ANSWER - FITT
- Specificity
- Individualization
- Progressive overload
- Recovery
- Structural tolerance
- All-around development
- Reversibility
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Model of behaviour change - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation - CORRECT ANSWER Not really thinking about it/not ready to change
Contemplation - CORRECT ANSWER Increased confidence to make the change, look at
advantages vs disadvantages
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER Making plans
Action - CORRECT ANSWER Taking action
Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER Change has occurred, continue to do so (also phase
where you can slip back into bad habits)
SMART Goals - CORRECT ANSWER Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time frame
,Introvert (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - May have quiet energy, listen intently, take time to
think before acting
- Likes to know what is occurring in the session before you start
- Wants to workout at quiet times
Extrovert (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - High energy, talkative, thinks out loud
- Enjoys working out in groups
Sensors (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Focuses on details, remembers facts, enjoys step by
step instruction
Intuitive (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Enjoys discussing bigger picture and possibilities
- Will work at an exercise until they perfect it
- Likes to work in bursts of energy
- Enjoys learning new skills
Thinker (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Appears cool and reserved and appreciates honest
feedback
- Likes to know purpose of exercise
- Enjoys a healthy debate
Feeler (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Makes decisions based off of values and feelings
- Motivated by appreciation
Judger (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes workouts seriously, enjoys a defined start and
finish and needs rules and structure
Perceiver (client) - CORRECT ANSWER - Playful personality, casual, likes to play first and
work later
, Optimal health perspective - CORRECT ANSWER Looks at social, physical, mental and
emotional health
Components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiorespiratory
2. Muscular endurance/strength
3. Flexibility
4. Body composition
Body composition - CORRECT ANSWER Includes fat free mass (bones, organs, muscle) and
fat (visceral and subcutaneous)
Secondary components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER - Balance
- Coordination
- Agility
- Reaction time
- Speed
- Power
- Mental capacity
Training principles - CORRECT ANSWER - FITT
- Specificity
- Individualization
- Progressive overload
- Recovery
- Structural tolerance
- All-around development
- Reversibility
