ISSA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM
VERSION
Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Specific Training - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's adaptation to the nature of
the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B:Hops
C: Box jumps
D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - E: All of the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular exercise?
,A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - CORRECT ANSWER - D: Reduces
risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or cycling, that stresses the
cardiovascular system. - CORRECT ANSWER - D: Train below 50% of
maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the study of how living
organisms function during exercise.
Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
, D: All of the above
E: A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in one
continuous motion. - CORRECT ANSWER - Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch muscle fibers.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body mass.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
ANSWERS | VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM
VERSION
Q: Personal trainers need a general knowledge of:
A: Physiology
B: Sports nutrition
C: Pharmacology
D: Exercise physiology
E: All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Specific Training - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's adaptation to the nature of
the stressor
Q: Examples of plyometric exercises include:
A: Vertical jumps
B:Hops
C: Box jumps
D: Both A and C
E: All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - E: All of the above
Q: Which of these is NOT a direct benefit of regular exercise?
,A: Improves mental health
B: Reduces risk of premature death
C: Prevents or improves symptoms of arthritis
D: Reduces risk of premature hair loss
E: Prevents nerve deterioration with aging - CORRECT ANSWER - D: Reduces
risk of premature hair loss
Q: Which is NOT True about developing aerobic capacity?
A: Exercise for at least 20 minutes/session
B: Train at 55% to 90% of maximum heart rate
C: Train 3 to 5 days per week
D: Train below 50% of maximum effort (the correct answer)
E: Choose a large muscle exercise, such as running or cycling, that stresses the
cardiovascular system. - CORRECT ANSWER - D: Train below 50% of
maximum effort
Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the study of how living
organisms function during exercise.
Q: Which of these are examples of power exercises?
A: Plyometric exercises
B: Olympic lifts
C: Whole-body functional training
, D: All of the above
E: A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - D: All of the above
This is an exercise where the athlete lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in one
continuous motion. - CORRECT ANSWER - Snatch
Q: Exercising 3-5 days a week is recommended for developing aerobic capacity.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Q: Type IIa muscle fibers are an example of slow twitch muscle fibers.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Q: Body weight minus non-essential fat equals lean body mass.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Q: Muscle mass begins to decline after age 30.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
