ISSA TRAINER EXAM || MOST RECENT EXAM 2026-2027
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Which principle states that our bodies will physiologically adapt
according to whether we
are training aerobically or anaerobically? - ANSWER-
SAID principle
The specificity principle states that we must move from general
training to specific and
highly specialized training as it relates to our intended goals. (T/F)
- ANSWER-True
HIT is an acronym for: - ANSWER-high intensity training
"FITT," in terms of the FITT principle, stands for fully integrated
training technique. (T/F)
- ANSWER-
False
The principles to help you plan your training cycle, arrange your
exercises in each
workout, and perform each exercise are known as the: - ANSWER-
Weider principles
,Periodization refers to how a training program is broken down into
discreet time periods
called macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
The ISSA recommends that an individual performs single-joint
movements before
multiple-joint movements. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
What are the three predictable stages of stress in the GAS
principle? - ANSWER-
Shock, compensation, and
exhaustion
The two most common physiological markers of overtraining
are sympathetic
overtraining and parasympathetic overtraining. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
________ & ________ are symptoms of overtraining? -
ANSWER-Decrease in
performance & Chronic
fatigue
DOMS stands for: - ANSWER-Delayed onset muscle soreness
The connective tissue damage hypothesis is one of three leading
hypothesis of DOMS.
,(T/F) - ANSWER-
True
One way to avoid overtraining? - ANSWER-Varying your
training method using
periodization
Maximum power will occur somewhere between 55% and 85%
of 1RM. (T/F) -
ANSWER-
True
If you can perform a maximum of eight repetitions using a certain
weight, then that
weight is approximately what percentage of your one-repetition max?
- ANSWER-80%
High repetition resistance training (of 15 or more repetitions): -
ANSWER-Does not innervate high threshold motor units and limits
the potential for hypertrophy for type II muscle fibers.
Why do new trainees typically experience a higher rate of strength
gains? - ANSWER-
Neural
adaptations
Training, using roughly 6 to 12 repetitions, is most effective for
achieving muscular
, hypertrophy. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
How much rest time is required/recommended between sets (three
sets of 8 to 10 at
75% of the 1RM) to maximize serum testosterone levels and growth
hormone levels? - ANSWER-No more than one minute
Training at 55% to 65% of 1RM is most effective for muscular
endurance. (T/F) -
ANSWER-
True
________ principle states that motor units are recruited in order
according to their
recruitment thresholds and firing rates? - ANSWER-
Size principle
What is the best and most effective diet for every individual? -
ANSWER-There is no
"one-size" fits all
diet.
What factor(s) should you take into account when deciding on a
nutrition strategy? - ANSWER-- Life demands
- Work situation
- Physical activity
- Culture
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ |GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWESST EXAM
| JUST RELEASED!!
Which principle states that our bodies will physiologically adapt
according to whether we
are training aerobically or anaerobically? - ANSWER-
SAID principle
The specificity principle states that we must move from general
training to specific and
highly specialized training as it relates to our intended goals. (T/F)
- ANSWER-True
HIT is an acronym for: - ANSWER-high intensity training
"FITT," in terms of the FITT principle, stands for fully integrated
training technique. (T/F)
- ANSWER-
False
The principles to help you plan your training cycle, arrange your
exercises in each
workout, and perform each exercise are known as the: - ANSWER-
Weider principles
,Periodization refers to how a training program is broken down into
discreet time periods
called macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
The ISSA recommends that an individual performs single-joint
movements before
multiple-joint movements. (T/F) -
ANSWER-False
What are the three predictable stages of stress in the GAS
principle? - ANSWER-
Shock, compensation, and
exhaustion
The two most common physiological markers of overtraining
are sympathetic
overtraining and parasympathetic overtraining. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
________ & ________ are symptoms of overtraining? -
ANSWER-Decrease in
performance & Chronic
fatigue
DOMS stands for: - ANSWER-Delayed onset muscle soreness
The connective tissue damage hypothesis is one of three leading
hypothesis of DOMS.
,(T/F) - ANSWER-
True
One way to avoid overtraining? - ANSWER-Varying your
training method using
periodization
Maximum power will occur somewhere between 55% and 85%
of 1RM. (T/F) -
ANSWER-
True
If you can perform a maximum of eight repetitions using a certain
weight, then that
weight is approximately what percentage of your one-repetition max?
- ANSWER-80%
High repetition resistance training (of 15 or more repetitions): -
ANSWER-Does not innervate high threshold motor units and limits
the potential for hypertrophy for type II muscle fibers.
Why do new trainees typically experience a higher rate of strength
gains? - ANSWER-
Neural
adaptations
Training, using roughly 6 to 12 repetitions, is most effective for
achieving muscular
, hypertrophy. (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
How much rest time is required/recommended between sets (three
sets of 8 to 10 at
75% of the 1RM) to maximize serum testosterone levels and growth
hormone levels? - ANSWER-No more than one minute
Training at 55% to 65% of 1RM is most effective for muscular
endurance. (T/F) -
ANSWER-
True
________ principle states that motor units are recruited in order
according to their
recruitment thresholds and firing rates? - ANSWER-
Size principle
What is the best and most effective diet for every individual? -
ANSWER-There is no
"one-size" fits all
diet.
What factor(s) should you take into account when deciding on a
nutrition strategy? - ANSWER-- Life demands
- Work situation
- Physical activity
- Culture
