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Solutions 2026–2027 | Complete Study Guide & Exam
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What are the three different types of muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Concentric
Eccentric
Isometric
What is concentric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce enough force
to overcome external load and shorten the muscle.
What is eccentric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce force while the
muscle is lengthening. It is the resistance of the movement.
What is isometric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce force, but there
is no change in the muscle length.
What are the three kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break from
training or is training too hard? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Life signs: loss of interest in normally enjoyed
activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems
Training signs: deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that last throughout the day, loss of
motivation
Health signs: increased resting heart rate, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea, head
colds
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Do you
initial client assessment is comprised of a general history and medical history. After the initial
assessment has been completed, but before beginning training, a physical assessment should be
completed.
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Solutions 2026–2027 | Complete Study Guide & Exam
Prep
What are the three different types of muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Concentric
Eccentric
Isometric
What is concentric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce enough force
to overcome external load and shorten the muscle.
What is eccentric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce force while the
muscle is lengthening. It is the resistance of the movement.
What is isometric muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Muscle actions produce force, but there
is no change in the muscle length.
What are the three kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break from
training or is training too hard? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Life signs: loss of interest in normally enjoyed
activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems
Training signs: deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that last throughout the day, loss of
motivation
Health signs: increased resting heart rate, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea, head
colds
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Do you
initial client assessment is comprised of a general history and medical history. After the initial
assessment has been completed, but before beginning training, a physical assessment should be
completed.
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