WITS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
COMPLETE WITS CERTIFICATION TEST
PREP AND PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
When discussing the FITT principle, how often an activity is done
refers to: (p. 6) A) Frequency
B) Intensity
C) Time
D) Type - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Frequency
The degree of effort required to expend energy and is influenced by
cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or maximal aerobic power is: (p.6)
A) Absolute intensity
B) Relative intensity
C) Moderate intensity
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,D) Vigorous intensity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Relative intensity
You are establishing a strength training routine for your new client
according to the ACSM/AHA guidelines. What would you
recommend? (p. 10)
A) Perform 3-4 exercises for the major muscle groups
B) Select a resistance that produces muscular fatigue after 5-7 repetitions
C) 4-5 sets are needed to be sufficient
D) Participate in resistance training activities at least two non- consecutive
days per week - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Participate in resistance training
activities at least two non-consecutive days per week
According to current ACSM/AHA physical activity guidelines when
designing a program for your client you should encourage them to
perform: (p.9)
A) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week
B) 30 minutes of vigorous activity 2 days per week
C) 20 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 4 days per week
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,D) 10 minutes of vigorous activity 3 days per week - ✔✔✔ANSWER- 30
minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week
Target heart rate relates to which part of the FITT principle?
A) Intensity
B) Type
C) Time
D) Frequency - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Intensity
Aerobic versus Anaerobic relates to which part of the FITT principle?
A) Time
B) Type
C) Frequency
D) Intensity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Type
A variety of physiological responses occur when an individual begins an
exercise program. Which two physiological responses are most
immediate?
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, A) Blood pressure and insulin sensitivity
B) VO2 max and resting heart rate
C) Serum lipid changes and increases in HDL
D) Resting heart rate and decreases in HDL - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Blood
pressure and insulin sensitivity
You are creating a stretching routine for you 15 year old client who
plays lacrosse. According to the ASCM guidelines what should you
recommend?
A) Stretches should only be static
B) Stretches should be done at a frequency of 1-2 days a week
C) Each stretch should be performed for a total of 60 seconds
D) Each stretch should take the joint past the normal ROM -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Each stretch should be performed for a total of 60
seconds
What is considered the foundation for the spine?
A) Pelvis
B) Iliopsoas
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ANSWERS
COMPLETE WITS CERTIFICATION TEST
PREP AND PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
When discussing the FITT principle, how often an activity is done
refers to: (p. 6) A) Frequency
B) Intensity
C) Time
D) Type - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Frequency
The degree of effort required to expend energy and is influenced by
cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or maximal aerobic power is: (p.6)
A) Absolute intensity
B) Relative intensity
C) Moderate intensity
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,D) Vigorous intensity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Relative intensity
You are establishing a strength training routine for your new client
according to the ACSM/AHA guidelines. What would you
recommend? (p. 10)
A) Perform 3-4 exercises for the major muscle groups
B) Select a resistance that produces muscular fatigue after 5-7 repetitions
C) 4-5 sets are needed to be sufficient
D) Participate in resistance training activities at least two non- consecutive
days per week - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Participate in resistance training
activities at least two non-consecutive days per week
According to current ACSM/AHA physical activity guidelines when
designing a program for your client you should encourage them to
perform: (p.9)
A) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week
B) 30 minutes of vigorous activity 2 days per week
C) 20 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 4 days per week
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,D) 10 minutes of vigorous activity 3 days per week - ✔✔✔ANSWER- 30
minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week
Target heart rate relates to which part of the FITT principle?
A) Intensity
B) Type
C) Time
D) Frequency - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Intensity
Aerobic versus Anaerobic relates to which part of the FITT principle?
A) Time
B) Type
C) Frequency
D) Intensity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Type
A variety of physiological responses occur when an individual begins an
exercise program. Which two physiological responses are most
immediate?
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, A) Blood pressure and insulin sensitivity
B) VO2 max and resting heart rate
C) Serum lipid changes and increases in HDL
D) Resting heart rate and decreases in HDL - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Blood
pressure and insulin sensitivity
You are creating a stretching routine for you 15 year old client who
plays lacrosse. According to the ASCM guidelines what should you
recommend?
A) Stretches should only be static
B) Stretches should be done at a frequency of 1-2 days a week
C) Each stretch should be performed for a total of 60 seconds
D) Each stretch should take the joint past the normal ROM -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Each stretch should be performed for a total of 60
seconds
What is considered the foundation for the spine?
A) Pelvis
B) Iliopsoas
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