NETA PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS
Which of the following is included within the Stages of Change model (Trans theoretical
Model)?
A. Self-Confidence
B. Behavioral Changes
C. Rapport
D. Contemplation - Answers - C. Rapport
Which of the following Active Verbal Listening Skills is the best described as re-stating
what was said by the client using your own words or words and phrases similar to those
used by the client?
A. Paraphrasing
B. Repeating
C. Cognitive
D. Questioning - Answers - A. Paraphrasing
From the superior to inferior, what is the correct order and number of vertebrae in the
human spine?
A. Cervical-5, thoracic-7, lumbar-12, sacrum-5 (fused), coccyx 2-4 (fused).
B. Lumbar-5, thoracic-12, sacrum-4 (fused), coccyx 2-4, cervical-7
C. Cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacrum-5, coccyx 2-4 (fused),
D. Coccyx 2-4 (fused), sacrum-5 (fused), lumbar-7, thoracic-12, cervical 7 - Answers -
C. Cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacrum-5, coccyx 2-4 (fused)
Hint: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
What is the type of muscle action is performed by the Quadriceps as the knees and hips
and extended during the leg press exercise?
A. Eccentric
B. Concentric
C. Isometric
D. Isokinetic - Answers - B. Concentric
What is the major muscle located on the posterior aspect of the tibia?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Tibialis Anterior
C. Brachinoradialis
D. Triceps - Answers - A. Gastrocnemius
Joe is world class Olympic sprinter in the 200 and the 400 meter dash. What energy
system is primarily used during these events?
A. Anaerobic Glycolysis
B. Phophagen System
, C. Fatty Acid Oxidation
D. Aerobic Glycolysis - Answers - A. Anaerobic Glycolysis
The stimulation of additional motor units and therefore muscle fibers to increase force
production is known as:
A. All-or-Non
B. Hypertrophy
C. Recruitment
D. Muscular Strength - Answers - C. Recruitment
The predominant skeletal muscle fiber type that would be present in the lower
extremities of a competitive marathon runner is:
A. Type IIa - Fast Oxidation Glycolytic
B. Type IIb - Fast Glycolytric
C. Type IIx - Fast Glycolytic
D. Type I - Slow Oxidative - Answers - D. Type I - Slow Oxidative
Which of the following is an expected adaptation to regular cardio respiratory exercise?
A. Increase in resting heart rate
B. Decrease in left ventricular stroke volume
C. Increase in arterial-venous oxygen difference
D. Increase in sub maximal diastolic blood pressure - Answers - C. Increase in arterial-
venous oxygen difference
Self-Efficacy may be enhanced by previous accomplishments and successes. This
source of influence on self-efficacy is referred as:
A. Social Modeling
B. Mastery Experience
C. Social Persuasion
D. Intrinsic Motivation - Answers - B. Mastery Experience
Which of the following is the MOST representative of short-term, performance (action)
oriented goal?
A. To lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks
B. To decrease body composition from 16% to 14% body fat within 6 weeks
C. To complete 100 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week
D. To increase feelings of self-confidence and reduce anxiety. - Answers - C. To
complete 100 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week
Your client is performing a Standing Hamstring Curl. Which of the following describes
the correct join action and plane of motion during the exercise?
A. Knee Flexion in the sagittal plane
B. Knee extension in the frontal plane
C. Knee extension in the transverse plane
D. Knee flexion in the frontal plane - Answers - A. Knee Flexion in the sagittal plane
Which of the following is included within the Stages of Change model (Trans theoretical
Model)?
A. Self-Confidence
B. Behavioral Changes
C. Rapport
D. Contemplation - Answers - C. Rapport
Which of the following Active Verbal Listening Skills is the best described as re-stating
what was said by the client using your own words or words and phrases similar to those
used by the client?
A. Paraphrasing
B. Repeating
C. Cognitive
D. Questioning - Answers - A. Paraphrasing
From the superior to inferior, what is the correct order and number of vertebrae in the
human spine?
A. Cervical-5, thoracic-7, lumbar-12, sacrum-5 (fused), coccyx 2-4 (fused).
B. Lumbar-5, thoracic-12, sacrum-4 (fused), coccyx 2-4, cervical-7
C. Cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacrum-5, coccyx 2-4 (fused),
D. Coccyx 2-4 (fused), sacrum-5 (fused), lumbar-7, thoracic-12, cervical 7 - Answers -
C. Cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacrum-5, coccyx 2-4 (fused)
Hint: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
What is the type of muscle action is performed by the Quadriceps as the knees and hips
and extended during the leg press exercise?
A. Eccentric
B. Concentric
C. Isometric
D. Isokinetic - Answers - B. Concentric
What is the major muscle located on the posterior aspect of the tibia?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Tibialis Anterior
C. Brachinoradialis
D. Triceps - Answers - A. Gastrocnemius
Joe is world class Olympic sprinter in the 200 and the 400 meter dash. What energy
system is primarily used during these events?
A. Anaerobic Glycolysis
B. Phophagen System
, C. Fatty Acid Oxidation
D. Aerobic Glycolysis - Answers - A. Anaerobic Glycolysis
The stimulation of additional motor units and therefore muscle fibers to increase force
production is known as:
A. All-or-Non
B. Hypertrophy
C. Recruitment
D. Muscular Strength - Answers - C. Recruitment
The predominant skeletal muscle fiber type that would be present in the lower
extremities of a competitive marathon runner is:
A. Type IIa - Fast Oxidation Glycolytic
B. Type IIb - Fast Glycolytric
C. Type IIx - Fast Glycolytic
D. Type I - Slow Oxidative - Answers - D. Type I - Slow Oxidative
Which of the following is an expected adaptation to regular cardio respiratory exercise?
A. Increase in resting heart rate
B. Decrease in left ventricular stroke volume
C. Increase in arterial-venous oxygen difference
D. Increase in sub maximal diastolic blood pressure - Answers - C. Increase in arterial-
venous oxygen difference
Self-Efficacy may be enhanced by previous accomplishments and successes. This
source of influence on self-efficacy is referred as:
A. Social Modeling
B. Mastery Experience
C. Social Persuasion
D. Intrinsic Motivation - Answers - B. Mastery Experience
Which of the following is the MOST representative of short-term, performance (action)
oriented goal?
A. To lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks
B. To decrease body composition from 16% to 14% body fat within 6 weeks
C. To complete 100 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week
D. To increase feelings of self-confidence and reduce anxiety. - Answers - C. To
complete 100 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week
Your client is performing a Standing Hamstring Curl. Which of the following describes
the correct join action and plane of motion during the exercise?
A. Knee Flexion in the sagittal plane
B. Knee extension in the frontal plane
C. Knee extension in the transverse plane
D. Knee flexion in the frontal plane - Answers - A. Knee Flexion in the sagittal plane
