ISSA CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An assessment -
correct answer ✅Should represent the starting point for a client
working with a fitness trainer. This allows you to create a
customized client program for fitness and nutrition. It also helps the
client see their starting level and how it relates to overall health
Objective assessment -
correct answer ✅Are measurable and provide data for the fitness
professional to make outcome oriented programs. They include
biometric data (measurements of the body) And performance
assessments
Resting heart rate (RHR) -
correct answer ✅The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Condition client will score less than 60 BPM. Knowing a clients
heart rate at the assessment point and during ongoing training Is
one of the best ways to determine the time in between sets for
adequate rest
BMR (basal metabolic rate) -
correct answer ✅Is the minimum level of energy needed to
maintain vital function where as a resting metabolic rate (RMR) is
similar but is more available to trainers because it doesn't require
, ISSA CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
extreme conditions to measure. The client is simply awake but at
rest
BMI (body mass index) -
correct answer ✅Calculation describes relative weight by height.
Although it's quick and easy, it isn't the best assessments for clients
with high lean body mass, such as bodybuilders. They will have an
inflated number.
Standards of BMI -
correct answer ✅Less than 18.5 equals underweight
18.5-24.9=normal
25-29.9=overweight
30-34.9=obesity class 1
35-39.9=obesity class 2
Greater than 40 equals extreme obesity
Exercise activity is -
correct answer ✅The energy used to perform purposeful exercise
and is highly variable
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An assessment -
correct answer ✅Should represent the starting point for a client
working with a fitness trainer. This allows you to create a
customized client program for fitness and nutrition. It also helps the
client see their starting level and how it relates to overall health
Objective assessment -
correct answer ✅Are measurable and provide data for the fitness
professional to make outcome oriented programs. They include
biometric data (measurements of the body) And performance
assessments
Resting heart rate (RHR) -
correct answer ✅The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Condition client will score less than 60 BPM. Knowing a clients
heart rate at the assessment point and during ongoing training Is
one of the best ways to determine the time in between sets for
adequate rest
BMR (basal metabolic rate) -
correct answer ✅Is the minimum level of energy needed to
maintain vital function where as a resting metabolic rate (RMR) is
similar but is more available to trainers because it doesn't require
, ISSA CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
extreme conditions to measure. The client is simply awake but at
rest
BMI (body mass index) -
correct answer ✅Calculation describes relative weight by height.
Although it's quick and easy, it isn't the best assessments for clients
with high lean body mass, such as bodybuilders. They will have an
inflated number.
Standards of BMI -
correct answer ✅Less than 18.5 equals underweight
18.5-24.9=normal
25-29.9=overweight
30-34.9=obesity class 1
35-39.9=obesity class 2
Greater than 40 equals extreme obesity
Exercise activity is -
correct answer ✅The energy used to perform purposeful exercise
and is highly variable
