ISSA CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. An assessment Should represent the starting point for a client working with a fitness trainer.
This allows you to create a customized client program for fitness and nutrition.
It also helps the client see their starting level and how it relates to overall health
2. Objective assess- Are measurable and provide data for the fitness professional to make outcome
ment oriented programs. They include biometric data (measurements of the body)
And performance assessments
3. Resting heart rate The number of times the heart beats per minute. Condition client will score less
(RHR) than 60 BPM. Knowing a clients heart rate at the assessment point and during
ongoing training Is one of the best ways to determine the time in between sets
for adequate rest
4. BMR (basal meta- Is the minimum level of energy needed to maintain vital function where as a
bolic rate) resting metabolic rate (RMR) is similar but is more available to trainers because
it doesn't require extreme conditions to measure. The client is simply awake but
at rest
5. BMI (body mass in- Calculation describes relative weight by height. Although it's quick and easy,
dex) it isn't the best assessments for clients with high lean body mass, such as
bodybuilders. They will have an inflated number.
6. Standards of BMI Less than 18.5 equals underweight
18.5-24.9=normal
25-29.9=overweight
30-34.9=obesity class 1
35-39.9=obesity class 2
Greater than 40 equals extreme obesity
7. Exercise activity is The energy used to perform purposeful exercise and is highly variable
8. Only makes up about 10 to 15% of their daily energy demand
, For sedentary
clients, exercise ac-
tivity
9. For highly active Can make up about 30% of their daily energy demand
clients exercise ac-
tivity
10. Body composition Is the determination of fat and lean components of the human body through
testing various methods
11. Some ways to de- DEXA, skinfold testing, bioelectrical impedance, and hydrostatic weighing.
termine body com-
position through
testing include
12. Skinfold testing Through use of skinfold calipers, is most common in the fitness industry be-
cause it's inexpensive, horrible, and appropriate in Lab and field settings
13. Total classifications Essential fat (required for living)
of body fat are Storage fat (accumulation of adipose tissue beneath the skin)
14. For optimal health 10-14% for males
and fitness, ac- 14-18% for females
ceptable body fat
ranges are:
15. Classification a Mesomorphic
body types Ectomorphic
Endomorphic
16. Mesomorphic Muscular
17. Ectomorphic Slim and Linear
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CORRECT Answers
1. An assessment Should represent the starting point for a client working with a fitness trainer.
This allows you to create a customized client program for fitness and nutrition.
It also helps the client see their starting level and how it relates to overall health
2. Objective assess- Are measurable and provide data for the fitness professional to make outcome
ment oriented programs. They include biometric data (measurements of the body)
And performance assessments
3. Resting heart rate The number of times the heart beats per minute. Condition client will score less
(RHR) than 60 BPM. Knowing a clients heart rate at the assessment point and during
ongoing training Is one of the best ways to determine the time in between sets
for adequate rest
4. BMR (basal meta- Is the minimum level of energy needed to maintain vital function where as a
bolic rate) resting metabolic rate (RMR) is similar but is more available to trainers because
it doesn't require extreme conditions to measure. The client is simply awake but
at rest
5. BMI (body mass in- Calculation describes relative weight by height. Although it's quick and easy,
dex) it isn't the best assessments for clients with high lean body mass, such as
bodybuilders. They will have an inflated number.
6. Standards of BMI Less than 18.5 equals underweight
18.5-24.9=normal
25-29.9=overweight
30-34.9=obesity class 1
35-39.9=obesity class 2
Greater than 40 equals extreme obesity
7. Exercise activity is The energy used to perform purposeful exercise and is highly variable
8. Only makes up about 10 to 15% of their daily energy demand
, For sedentary
clients, exercise ac-
tivity
9. For highly active Can make up about 30% of their daily energy demand
clients exercise ac-
tivity
10. Body composition Is the determination of fat and lean components of the human body through
testing various methods
11. Some ways to de- DEXA, skinfold testing, bioelectrical impedance, and hydrostatic weighing.
termine body com-
position through
testing include
12. Skinfold testing Through use of skinfold calipers, is most common in the fitness industry be-
cause it's inexpensive, horrible, and appropriate in Lab and field settings
13. Total classifications Essential fat (required for living)
of body fat are Storage fat (accumulation of adipose tissue beneath the skin)
14. For optimal health 10-14% for males
and fitness, ac- 14-18% for females
ceptable body fat
ranges are:
15. Classification a Mesomorphic
body types Ectomorphic
Endomorphic
16. Mesomorphic Muscular
17. Ectomorphic Slim and Linear
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