ISSA CERTIFIED FITNESS TRAINER EXAM
REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Training Effect.
Answer: A change in the body that occurs as a result of exercise
training
◉ Cartilage.
Answer: Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects
joints and structural components of the body.
◉ HyperTension.
Answer: High blood pressure, higher than 140/90
◉ Joint.
Answer: An articulation between two bones in the body.
◉ Tendons.
Answer: Strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to
bone.
,◉ Metabolism.
Answer: Chemical processes within the body that convert food into
energy.
◉ Diabetes.
Answer: A condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in
the blood.
◉ Ligaments.
Answer: Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue
connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a joint.
◉ Behavior.
Answer: An action that can be observed, measured, and modified.
◉ Type 2 Diabetes.
Answer: A long-term metabolic disorder that is characterized by
high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
◉ TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL (TTM).
Answer: A behavior change model focused on the stages of change,
the process of changing behavior, self-efficacy, and the decision
balance.
,◉ Pre-Contemplation.
Answer: In denial, or ignorant, that a change is necessary, possible,
or worth the effort within the next six months.
◉ Contemplation.
Answer: Contemplate making a change in the next six months but
reluctant to commit.
◉ Preparation.
Answer: Committed to make a change in the next six months but
reluctant to commit.
◉ Action.
Answer: Engaged in change behavior for less than six months; new
behavior is not fully stabilized.
◉ Maintenance.
Answer: Sustaining their new, healthy behavior for more than six
months.
◉ Experiential processes.
, Answer: Influence behavior indirectly by focusing on the thoughts,
perceptions, or feelings that an individual might have about the
target behavior.
◉ Behavioral processes.
Answer: Focus on active strategies and influence behavior directly
by manipulating environmental, social, or situational cues to
encourage the desired behavior.
◉ SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY (SDT).
Answer: A general theory of human motivation that suggests a
person is motivated to change by three basic psychological needs of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
◉ Autonomy.
Answer: The need for self-governance and control over one's own
behaviors.
◉ Competence.
Answer: The need to feel effective and capable in one's own actions.
◉ Relatedness.
Answer: The need to feel a sense of belonging and connection to
others.
REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Training Effect.
Answer: A change in the body that occurs as a result of exercise
training
◉ Cartilage.
Answer: Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects
joints and structural components of the body.
◉ HyperTension.
Answer: High blood pressure, higher than 140/90
◉ Joint.
Answer: An articulation between two bones in the body.
◉ Tendons.
Answer: Strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to
bone.
,◉ Metabolism.
Answer: Chemical processes within the body that convert food into
energy.
◉ Diabetes.
Answer: A condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in
the blood.
◉ Ligaments.
Answer: Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue
connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a joint.
◉ Behavior.
Answer: An action that can be observed, measured, and modified.
◉ Type 2 Diabetes.
Answer: A long-term metabolic disorder that is characterized by
high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
◉ TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL (TTM).
Answer: A behavior change model focused on the stages of change,
the process of changing behavior, self-efficacy, and the decision
balance.
,◉ Pre-Contemplation.
Answer: In denial, or ignorant, that a change is necessary, possible,
or worth the effort within the next six months.
◉ Contemplation.
Answer: Contemplate making a change in the next six months but
reluctant to commit.
◉ Preparation.
Answer: Committed to make a change in the next six months but
reluctant to commit.
◉ Action.
Answer: Engaged in change behavior for less than six months; new
behavior is not fully stabilized.
◉ Maintenance.
Answer: Sustaining their new, healthy behavior for more than six
months.
◉ Experiential processes.
, Answer: Influence behavior indirectly by focusing on the thoughts,
perceptions, or feelings that an individual might have about the
target behavior.
◉ Behavioral processes.
Answer: Focus on active strategies and influence behavior directly
by manipulating environmental, social, or situational cues to
encourage the desired behavior.
◉ SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY (SDT).
Answer: A general theory of human motivation that suggests a
person is motivated to change by three basic psychological needs of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
◉ Autonomy.
Answer: The need for self-governance and control over one's own
behaviors.
◉ Competence.
Answer: The need to feel effective and capable in one's own actions.
◉ Relatedness.
Answer: The need to feel a sense of belonging and connection to
others.
