Personal Trainer Certification Exam

Which of the following body types will have an inflated BMI? A. Extremely thin B. Extremely muscular C. Ectomorph D. Mesomorph 42. The angle of muscle pull is known as which of the following? A. Angle at which a mu ...

Which of the following body types will have an inflated BMI? A. Extremely thin B. Extremely muscular C. Ectomorph D. Mesomorph 42. The angle of muscle pull is known as which of the following? A. Angle at which a muscle pulls against the short axis of the bone that it pulls on B. Angle at which a muscle pulls relative to the long axis of the bone that it pulls on C. Angle at which a muscle pulls relative to the short axis of the bone that it pulls on D. Angle at which a muscle pulls against the long axis of the bone that it pulls on 43. Which of the following is the prime mover used in a pull-up? A. Triceps B. Deltoid C. Latissimus dorsi This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00D. Gastrocnemius 44. "Do not allow legs to bow inward or outward" is an appropriate cue to give clients during which of the following movements? A. Hanging leg raise B. Tube walking C. Dumbbell incline bench press D. Lunge 45. Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? A. Vitamin H B. Reservatrol C. Beta Alanine D. Vitamin C 46. When working with a new client utilizing tempo training, which portion of the exercise is drawn out? A. Concentric B. Hold at the bottom C. Eccentric D. Hold at the top 47. Which of the following are the four elements of fitness programs? A. Strength, cardio, flexibility, body composition B. Warm-up, cardio, strength, power C. Strength, power, cardio, flexibility D. Warm-up, strength, cardio, flexibility 48. Approximately how many calories are in one gram of protein? A. 4 B. 3 C. 7 This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00D. 5 49. Which of the following is the strength required to resist and control the resistance in the downward phase of a movement? A. Isometric B. Speed C. Concentric D. Eccentric 50. Which of the following rep ranges is appropriate for a client training for hypertrophy? A. 1-3 B. 4-6 C. 8-12 D. 12 or more 51. A client with celiac disease asks for a nutrition plan, what should the trainer recommend? A. Refer to a dietician B. 3-day food log to prescribe meal plan C. A templated meal plan D. Give a breakdown of macronutrients 52. Metabolism can be categorized in which of the following phases? A. Symbiosis and anabolism B. Morphosis and catabolism C. Symbiosis and catabolism D. Catabolism and anabolism 53. Which principle states that we all undergo stress in three stages: shock, compensation, and exhaustion? A. Individual differences B. GAS C. Overload This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00D. Specificity 54. If a client has a hard time touching their head to the wall during postural analysis, they may have which of the following postural deviations? A. Tight shoulders B. Swayback C. Kyphosis D. Forward head 55. A client is Type I diabetic and asks for a meal plan, what should the trainer do? A. Refer to a dietician B. Offer a templated meal plan C. Ask what their goal is and then prescribe meal plan D. Give a breakdown of macronutrients 56. Which of the following is the recommended amount of fats per meal for a female client? A. 1 thumb B. 2 thumbs C. 1 fist D. 2 fists 57. Which type of mover is MOST powerful during the contraction? A. Assistant mover B. Agonist C. Stabilizer D. Proprioceptor 58. Which of the following is the recommended exercise intensity level for a client with Type I diabetes? A. Less than 40% MHR B. 40-54% MHR This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00C. 55-85% MHR D. More than 86% MHR 59. Which of the following increases the rate of fatty acid metabolism and decreases the rate of carbohydrate metabolism during aerobic exercise? A. Fish oil B. Caffeine C. Alcohol D. Magnesium 60. Constant agonist-antagonist muscle contractions occur in order to maintain a certain position during: A. Guided movement B. Sustained force C. Dynamic balance D. Ballistic movement 61. Which contraction helps to generate enough tension in muscles to contract explosively? A. Eccentric B. Ballistic C. Concentric D. Isometric 62. Which of the following is an appropriate body fat range for a female client? A. 6-9% B. 10-13% C. 14-18% D. 19-23% 63. The Law of Overcompensation and Overload allows for which of the following in regards to intensity? A. Progressively increase over a period to time This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00B. Progressively decrease over a period of time C. Remain the same D. Acute decrease over a period of time 64. How often does an ISSA personal trainer have to renew their certification? A. Every year B. Every 2 years C. Every 3 years D. Every 4 years 65. "Keep shoulder blades down and together throughout the entire movement" is an appropriate cue to give clients during which of the following movements? A. Dumbbell incline bench press B. Chin-up C. Hanging leg raise D. Squat 66. Which of the following is responsible for sensing excessive stretch to protect the muscle? A. Golgi tendon organ B. Muscle spindle C. Muscle fiber D. Sarcomere 67. Which of the following is total energy expenditure? A. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food B. A client's resting metabolic rate minus physical activity C. A client's resting metabolic rate minus thermic effect of food D. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, sedentary activity, and thermic effect of food 68. Which of the following is the agonist used in the upright row exercise? This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:00A. Triceps B. Deltoid C. Latissimus dorsi D. Gastrocnemius 69. The gluteus maximus is located superior to which muscle? A. Biceps brachii B. Erector spinae C. Gastrocnemius D. Brachioradialis 70. When creating rigidity in the torso, which of the following involves expiring against a closed glottis, combined with contracting muscles of the abdomen and rib cage? A. Heimlich maneuver B. Valsalva maneuver C. Mueller maneuver D. Diaphragmatic maneuver 71. High impact exercise could be problematic for diabetics due to which of the following? A. Muscle cramps B. Nerve damage C. Headaches D. Dehydration 72. Which of the following is an environmental stressor a client may experience? A. Job problems B. Allergies C. Overuse stress D. Schedule conflicts This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:0073. When levels of sodium in the blood are too low, which condition can occur? A. Hyponatremia B. Dehydration C. Proteinuria D. Decreased blood sugar 74. Which of the following is an example of a polyunsaturated fatty acid? A. Omega-6 B. Oleic acid C. Amino acids D. Vitamin K 75. Which resistance training system helps to increase intensity and optimize time? A. Rest-pause B. Pyramid C. Occlusion D. Superset 76. Approximately how many calories are in one pound of body fat? A. 2500 B. 4600 C. 3500 D. 5600 77. Which of the following is an example of a behavior goal? A. Lose 10 pounds B. Increase back squat by 10 pounds C. Workout 3 days a week D. Decrease mile run time by 1 minute This study source was downloaded by 100000822447745 from CourseHero.com on 07-17-2022 08:54:43 GMT -05:0078. Which of the following detects the magnitude of mechanical stress at the musculotendinous junction? A. Nociceptors B. Muscle spindles C. Golgi tendon organ D. Chemoreceptors 79. Which of the following is a key strategy for nutrition coaching? A. Identifying and eliminating behavior goals B. Identifying and eliminating time constraints C. Identifying and eliminating limiting factors D. Identifying and eliminating outcome goals 80. Which of the following muscles make up the rotator cuff? A. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis B. Supraspinatus, teres major, teres pectoralis minor, subscapularis C. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, levator scapulae