EXAM COVERAGE - AAAI-ISMA Personal Trainer Certification
The AAAI-ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Exam, offered by the
American Aerobic Association International and the International
Sports Medicine Association, evaluates knowledge and skills required
to design and implement safe and effective fitness programs. Key
topics include human anatomy and exercise physiology, with emphasis
on muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular systems.
The exam covers exercise programming, including strength training,
cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and functional fitness, as well as
client assessment, fitness testing, and goal setting. Candidates are
tested on nutrition fundamentals, weight management, and lifestyle
coaching strategies.
,Components of Physical Fitness
Body composition
flexibility
Aerobic Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
,Benefits of Exercise
increased longevity, strengthens bones, improves mood, fights
depression, reduces stress, daily functions, better sleep, increased
flexibility, reduces risk of CVD, reduces risk of cancer, reduces
aches/pains, reduces risk of injury, weight control, improved balance,
improved reaction time, improved self image
Body composition
scale weight: 2-4 pound daily fluctuations are normal
Body Mass Index: BMI (Wt/ht squared)
Body Fat: Hydrostatic weighing(uww), skin calipers, bioelectrical
impedance (BIA), Goal-<20men <25women
, Flexibility
Static
PNF
Ballistic
Static
slowly move to point of mild discomfort