ISSA FINAL EXAM 2024 PREPARATION INDEPTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ISSA FINAL EXAM 2024 PREPARATION INDEPTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three -site body density method for females? - Answer Triceps, suprailiac, thigh The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - Answer Youth What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - Answer Pulmonary circulation What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Answer specific Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - Answer Adduction According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - Answer Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? - Answer 110/80 mm Hg What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - Answer The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - Answer Hypotension Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? - Answer Principle of specificity In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique? - Answer Summarizing According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Answer Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - Answer Skinfold measurements Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with beginning an exercise program? - Answer Liability waiver When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? - Answer Hire an advertising firm Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - Answer Radial artery Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again? - Answer Drop sets Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? - Answer 162 - (0.7 x age) Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - Answer Asthma Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - Answer Eccentric Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to generate movement? - Answer Efferent neuron What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - Answer 25 to 31 percent Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - Answer Zones 4 and 5 What is the purpose of a business plan? - Answer To outline how a business will be operated What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - Answer Kinetic chain checkpoints In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - Answer The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - Answer Latissimus dorsi Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? - Answer Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each client. In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - Answer Creatine phosphate (CP) What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? - Answer Altitude training What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? - Answer Strength What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward the midline? - Answer Knee valgus What type of warm -up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout to follow it? - Answer Dynamic warm -up