AAAI-ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Study Exam Questions and Answers

AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Study Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Fish, Chicken, and Beans are 3 natural sources of what?
Correct Answer
Protein



Question 2
___________ is most improved after an activity when the body is warm and muscles are pliable.
Correct Answer
Flexibility



Question 3
The measurement of pressure exerted during the relaxation phase of the heart is ______________
Correct Answer
Diastolic blood pressure




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,Question 4
Chronic cardiovascular/ endurance training _____________ stroke volume and __________ resting heart rate.
Correct Answer
increase/ decrease



Question 5
Acetylcholine is the chemical neurotransmitter utilized at the __________
Correct Answer
Neuromuscular junction



Question 6
The CP-ATP energy system is used during the ________ response energy source.
Correct Answer
fight/flee



Question 7
What percentage should be used for a beginner when calculating target heart rate?
Correct Answer
50%-65%




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, Question 8
When performing a ________ the knees should be even with the toes.
Correct Answer
Squat



Question 9
__________ muscles are more spindle shaped, with the muscle belly being wider than the origin and insertion.
Correct Answer
Fusiform



Question 10
What are three components of the overload principle?
Correct Answer
Intensity, duration, frequency



Question 11
The _________ energy system is depleted rapidly approximately in 4-6 seconds.
Correct Answer
CP-ATP




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