GLPTI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔what are the 4 elements of a good program design? - ✔✔safe, efficient, enjoyable
and effective
✔✔at the beginning of a program, using ____ is best for new clients to ensure they
learn the proper movements without causing excessive fatigue - ✔✔tempo
✔✔according to the general adaption syndrome theory of stress the body goes through
3 stages in response to the demands of training, what are they - ✔✔alarm stage,
resistance stage and exhaustion stage
✔✔the pt will want to use the ___ cycle to take advantage of the sum of training effects
- ✔✔super-compensation
✔✔a client who becomes injured will experience the effect of which of the following
training effects until they return to activity? - ✔✔relapse
✔✔a good pt can manipulate the intensity of a resistance training program without
changing the exercise itself, this can be done through each of the following except -
✔✔bodyweight exercise
✔✔what is the correct sequence of events when designing a program? - ✔✔-FITT
principles, individualization, progressive overload, recovery, structural tolerance, all
around development, reversibility, maintenance
-warm up-resistance-cool down/flexibility
✔✔which of the following is an example of how you can manipulate set performance in
a clients program - ✔✔reps, sets, weight
✔✔with a first time exerciser, what is the most important reason for starting with slower,
more controlled movements? - ✔✔to help adjust to the demands of exercise
✔✔to incorporate the principle of progressive overload, the pt should___ -
✔✔continually challenge their fitness, gradually increasing the volume or intensity of the
program to realize ongoing adaptations
✔✔why do we chart a clients workout? - ✔✔detailed record, make adjustments,
enhance motivation, take home
✔✔pain that is created by an action or motion is known as a ___ pain - ✔✔mechanical
, ✔✔overuse injuries are defined by their mechanisms of injury and onset of symptoms
that includes ____ - ✔✔alternation of normal biomechanics to avoid pain, swelling, loss
of pain free motion, tenderness to touch, stiffness, progression in intensity of pain
✔✔muscle weakness, muscle inflexibility, joint laxity + physiological state of mind are all
types of ___ risk factors - ✔✔intrinsic risk factors
✔✔what reasons are a focus when trying to lower risk of overuse injuries within a
training program? - ✔✔client education, choose the proper dose of exercise and
progress the exercises program wisely
✔✔when a client sustains an injury during a training session, what are suggestions a pt
should give? - ✔✔see a doctor, get a written notice of approval to continue, ice the
injury (NO HEAT)
✔✔an experienced (1 year) pt should be able to get 75% of new clients from ___ -
✔✔referrals
✔✔"how would you like to pay" is an example of which sales technique - ✔✔assumptive
close
✔✔3x/week resistance with 2x/week cardio relates to which aspect of SMRT goals? -
✔✔attainable
✔✔the marketing process can be divided in 4 core areas known as the 4 p's of
marketing, what are they? - ✔✔product, price, promotions and place
✔✔which of the following is considered when determining the price of personal training
services? - ✔✔geographic location, your experience + education and the number of
other pt's available
✔✔ What are the smart goals - ✔✔Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time sensitive
✔✔Primary components of fitness - ✔✔Cardio respiratory capacity
Muscular capacity
Flexibility
Body composition
✔✔Secondary components of fitness - ✔✔Balance
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔what are the 4 elements of a good program design? - ✔✔safe, efficient, enjoyable
and effective
✔✔at the beginning of a program, using ____ is best for new clients to ensure they
learn the proper movements without causing excessive fatigue - ✔✔tempo
✔✔according to the general adaption syndrome theory of stress the body goes through
3 stages in response to the demands of training, what are they - ✔✔alarm stage,
resistance stage and exhaustion stage
✔✔the pt will want to use the ___ cycle to take advantage of the sum of training effects
- ✔✔super-compensation
✔✔a client who becomes injured will experience the effect of which of the following
training effects until they return to activity? - ✔✔relapse
✔✔a good pt can manipulate the intensity of a resistance training program without
changing the exercise itself, this can be done through each of the following except -
✔✔bodyweight exercise
✔✔what is the correct sequence of events when designing a program? - ✔✔-FITT
principles, individualization, progressive overload, recovery, structural tolerance, all
around development, reversibility, maintenance
-warm up-resistance-cool down/flexibility
✔✔which of the following is an example of how you can manipulate set performance in
a clients program - ✔✔reps, sets, weight
✔✔with a first time exerciser, what is the most important reason for starting with slower,
more controlled movements? - ✔✔to help adjust to the demands of exercise
✔✔to incorporate the principle of progressive overload, the pt should___ -
✔✔continually challenge their fitness, gradually increasing the volume or intensity of the
program to realize ongoing adaptations
✔✔why do we chart a clients workout? - ✔✔detailed record, make adjustments,
enhance motivation, take home
✔✔pain that is created by an action or motion is known as a ___ pain - ✔✔mechanical
, ✔✔overuse injuries are defined by their mechanisms of injury and onset of symptoms
that includes ____ - ✔✔alternation of normal biomechanics to avoid pain, swelling, loss
of pain free motion, tenderness to touch, stiffness, progression in intensity of pain
✔✔muscle weakness, muscle inflexibility, joint laxity + physiological state of mind are all
types of ___ risk factors - ✔✔intrinsic risk factors
✔✔what reasons are a focus when trying to lower risk of overuse injuries within a
training program? - ✔✔client education, choose the proper dose of exercise and
progress the exercises program wisely
✔✔when a client sustains an injury during a training session, what are suggestions a pt
should give? - ✔✔see a doctor, get a written notice of approval to continue, ice the
injury (NO HEAT)
✔✔an experienced (1 year) pt should be able to get 75% of new clients from ___ -
✔✔referrals
✔✔"how would you like to pay" is an example of which sales technique - ✔✔assumptive
close
✔✔3x/week resistance with 2x/week cardio relates to which aspect of SMRT goals? -
✔✔attainable
✔✔the marketing process can be divided in 4 core areas known as the 4 p's of
marketing, what are they? - ✔✔product, price, promotions and place
✔✔which of the following is considered when determining the price of personal training
services? - ✔✔geographic location, your experience + education and the number of
other pt's available
✔✔ What are the smart goals - ✔✔Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time sensitive
✔✔Primary components of fitness - ✔✔Cardio respiratory capacity
Muscular capacity
Flexibility
Body composition
✔✔Secondary components of fitness - ✔✔Balance
