ISSA Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers
2026 Get It Correct !!!
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites
are used for the three-site body density method for
females? -
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Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what
special population? -
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Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart
and lungs? -
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Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? -
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specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of
the body? -
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Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
-
-Correct Answers
1
,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? -
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110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the
element of reactive training? -
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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? -
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Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program
must be specific for an individual's goals and desired
adaptations? -
-Correct Answers
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the
plan of action is part of which technique? -
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Summarizing
2
,According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
-
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Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a
detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
-
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Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and
accept any and all risks associated with beginning an
exercise program? -
-Correct Answers
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is
the most effective way for a trainer to find new
prospects? -
-Correct Answers
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the
pulse in humans? -
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Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as
completing one set of an exercise until failure before
3
, immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set
until failure again? -
-Correct Answers
Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used
for clients with high blood pressure? -
-Correct Answers
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult
to breathe effectively? -
-Correct Answers
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
-
-Correct Answers
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the
central nervous system to the muscles to generate
movement? -
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Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? -
-Correct Answers
25 to 31 percent
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2026 Get It Correct !!!
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites
are used for the three-site body density method for
females? -
-Correct Answers
Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what
special population? -
-Correct Answers
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart
and lungs? -
-Correct Answers
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? -
-Correct Answers
specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of
the body? -
-Correct Answers
Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
-
-Correct Answers
1
,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? -
-Correct Answers
110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the
element of reactive training? -
-Correct Answers
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? -
-Correct Answers
Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program
must be specific for an individual's goals and desired
adaptations? -
-Correct Answers
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the
plan of action is part of which technique? -
-Correct Answers
Summarizing
2
,According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
-
-Correct Answers
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a
detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
-
-Correct Answers
Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and
accept any and all risks associated with beginning an
exercise program? -
-Correct Answers
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is
the most effective way for a trainer to find new
prospects? -
-Correct Answers
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the
pulse in humans? -
-Correct Answers
Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as
completing one set of an exercise until failure before
3
, immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set
until failure again? -
-Correct Answers
Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used
for clients with high blood pressure? -
-Correct Answers
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult
to breathe effectively? -
-Correct Answers
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
-
-Correct Answers
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the
central nervous system to the muscles to generate
movement? -
-Correct Answers
Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? -
-Correct Answers
25 to 31 percent
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