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Role of the Personal Trainer ✔Correct Answer-Health/fitness professionals who, using an
individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and
fitness needs.
Scope of Practice ✔Correct Answer-They design safe and effective exercise programs, provide the
guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals , and respond appropriately in
emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of expertise, they refer clients to other health care
professionals when appropriate.
Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
YMCA Bench Press
12-minute run/walk ✔Correct Answer-YMCA Bench Press
Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 Max?
1 mile run
3 minute step test
12 minute walk/run ✔Correct Answer-12 minute walk/run
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client/ ✔Correct
Answer-During completion of the health appraisal process
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? ✔Correct Answer-To identify if the client needs to obtain
medical clearance
A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to have
medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2 Max) aerobic exercise program?
HDL level of 30 mg/dL and 43 y.o.
43 years old and father had a heart attack at 52
father had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL ✔Correct Answer-Father had a heart
attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL
Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?
obesity
, Hypoglycemia
Amenorrhea ✔Correct Answer-Amenorrhea
Which of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining a clients relative upper body
strength?
1RM shoulder press
maximum rep. push-ups
max bench press divided by client's bodyweight ✔Correct Answer-max bench press divided by
clients bodyweight
A dietary review reveals that a female client, who wants to lose weight, typically has a breakfast of a
jelly donut and a soft drink. Which of the following recommendations should a personal trainer
make?
Replace the soft drink with a glass of orange juice
drink water instead of a soft drink
reduce her intake of grains ✔Correct Answer-drink water instead of soft drink
When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? ✔Correct
Answer-At the initial client consultation meeting
A female client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled type I diabetes and she
has been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method
for preventing hypoglycemia during the race?
Increasing insulin dosage
increasing carbohydrate intake
consume a high protein snack ✔Correct Answer-increasing carbohydrate intake
A 35 y.o. male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluation is as
follows:
Resting HR: 80 bpm
BP: 143/96 mmHg
The client's BP should be categorized as... ✔Correct Answer-stage 1 hypertension
A 33 y.o. 5ft 1 in female client has been working with a PT for the last 6 months, consisting of mostly
walking and jogging. Her body composition tests are as follows:
130 lb --> 124 lb
BF 30% --> 25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? ✔Correct Answer-
8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Which of the following symptoms differentiates anorexia nervosa from bulimia?
excessive exercise
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Role of the Personal Trainer ✔Correct Answer-Health/fitness professionals who, using an
individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and
fitness needs.
Scope of Practice ✔Correct Answer-They design safe and effective exercise programs, provide the
guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals , and respond appropriately in
emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of expertise, they refer clients to other health care
professionals when appropriate.
Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
YMCA Bench Press
12-minute run/walk ✔Correct Answer-YMCA Bench Press
Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 Max?
1 mile run
3 minute step test
12 minute walk/run ✔Correct Answer-12 minute walk/run
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client/ ✔Correct
Answer-During completion of the health appraisal process
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? ✔Correct Answer-To identify if the client needs to obtain
medical clearance
A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to have
medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2 Max) aerobic exercise program?
HDL level of 30 mg/dL and 43 y.o.
43 years old and father had a heart attack at 52
father had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL ✔Correct Answer-Father had a heart
attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL
Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?
obesity
, Hypoglycemia
Amenorrhea ✔Correct Answer-Amenorrhea
Which of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining a clients relative upper body
strength?
1RM shoulder press
maximum rep. push-ups
max bench press divided by client's bodyweight ✔Correct Answer-max bench press divided by
clients bodyweight
A dietary review reveals that a female client, who wants to lose weight, typically has a breakfast of a
jelly donut and a soft drink. Which of the following recommendations should a personal trainer
make?
Replace the soft drink with a glass of orange juice
drink water instead of a soft drink
reduce her intake of grains ✔Correct Answer-drink water instead of soft drink
When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? ✔Correct
Answer-At the initial client consultation meeting
A female client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled type I diabetes and she
has been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method
for preventing hypoglycemia during the race?
Increasing insulin dosage
increasing carbohydrate intake
consume a high protein snack ✔Correct Answer-increasing carbohydrate intake
A 35 y.o. male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluation is as
follows:
Resting HR: 80 bpm
BP: 143/96 mmHg
The client's BP should be categorized as... ✔Correct Answer-stage 1 hypertension
A 33 y.o. 5ft 1 in female client has been working with a PT for the last 6 months, consisting of mostly
walking and jogging. Her body composition tests are as follows:
130 lb --> 124 lb
BF 30% --> 25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? ✔Correct Answer-
8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Which of the following symptoms differentiates anorexia nervosa from bulimia?
excessive exercise
