How long does the guided discovery stage of the drawing in phase last?
A. 2-3 weeks
B. 2-3 sessions
C. 4-6 weeks
D. 1 week
2. A client has a history of heart disease, what should the trainer request?
A. 12 min run/ walk test
B. Medical clearance
C. Signed waiver
D. PAR-Q form
3. What is an inexpensive, portable, and common way to assess body fat in the fitness industry?
A. DEXA
B. Bioelectrical impedance
C. Skinfold testing
D. Hydrostatic weighing
4. Which of the following increases the rate of fatty acid metabolism and decreases the rate of carbohydrate
metabolism during aerobic exercise?
A. Fish oil
B. Caffeine
C. Alcohol
D. Magnesium
5. High impact exercise could be problematic for diabetics due to which of the following?
A. Muscle cramps
B. Nerve damage
C. Headaches
D. Dehydration
6. What is the suggested carbohydrate intake for male clients per meal?
A. 2 palm portions
B. 2 cupped handfuls
C. 1 cupped handful
D. 1 palm portion
7. Which of the following is the smallest phase or cycle of training?
A. Mesocycle
B. Macrocycle
C. Recovery cycle
, D. Microcycle
8. Which muscle fiber type is best for competing in a triathlon?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type IIA
D. Type III
9. Which of the following are the building blocks of protein?
A. Fatty acids
B. Amino acids
C. Ribonucleic acids
D. Alpha-linolenic acids
10. Which of the following measures exercise intensity?
A. Rate of perceived exertion
B. Daily caloric intake
C. Basal metabolic rate
D. Heinneman's Size Principle
11. Which of the following is total energy expenditure?
A. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food
B. A client's resting metabolic rate minus physical activity
C. A client's resting metabolic rate minus thermic effect of food
D. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, sedentary activity, and thermic effect of food
12. Which type of muscle arrangement runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the muscle?
A. Parallel
B. Unipennate
C. Triangular
D. Fusiform
13. Which of the following is the recommended exercise intensity level for a client with Type I diabetes?
A. Less than 40% MHR
B. 40-54% MHR
C. 55-85% MHR
D. More than 86% MHR
14. Obesity and stress are confirmed risk factors for which of the following?
A. Arthritis
B. Coronary heart disease
C. Type II diabetes
, D. Kidney disease
15. Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and which of the following?
A. B
B. C
C. K
D. H
16. What exercise is most appropriate for testing muscular endurance?
A. Push-up
B. Bench press
C. Back squat
D. Bicep curl
17. Which of the following ranges are needed to achieve maximum power when using 55-85% of 1RM?
A. 3-5 reps, 3-5 sets
B. 3-5 reps, 1-2 sets
C. 1-2 reps, 1-2 sets
D. 1-2 reps, 3-5 sets
18. Utilizing the valsalva maneuver gives up to how much greater force?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
19. A client thinks they injured their shoulder, what should the trainer do?
A. Check out the issue
B. Have another trainer check out the issue
C. Continue training the client
D. Refer them to a doctor
20. A lateral leg raise demonstrates which type of movement?
A. Adduction
B. Extension
C. Abduction
D. Hyperextension
21. During a biceps curl, the triceps play what role in contraction?
A. Antagonist
B. Assistant
C. Prime mover
, D. Agonist
22. Which of the following is used to determine the exact measurement of angles around the joint?
A. Graded exercise test
B. Passive ROM testing
C. Goniometer
D. Bioelectrical impedance
23. Macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles are a part of which training protocol?
A. Synchronization
B. Optimization
C. Periodization
D. Stabilization
24. In an endurance mesocycle of a beginner's program, which rep and set scheme would be most
appropriate?
A. 12-15 reps, 3 sets
B. 4-6 reps, 1 set
C. 8-10 reps, 4 sets
D. 2-5 reps, 5 sets
25. What is the MOST superficial muscle of the abdominals?
A. Internal oblique
B. External oblique
C. Transverse abdominis
D. Rectus abdominis
26. Which muscle fiber type is best for a 1RM test?
A. Actin
B. Myosin
C. Type II
D. Type I
27. When developing a client's training plan, the entire training cycle is referred to as which of the following?
A. Macrocycle
B. Mesocycle
C. Microcycle
D. Foundational
28. When levels of sodium in the blood are too low, which condition can occur?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Dehydration
A. 2-3 weeks
B. 2-3 sessions
C. 4-6 weeks
D. 1 week
2. A client has a history of heart disease, what should the trainer request?
A. 12 min run/ walk test
B. Medical clearance
C. Signed waiver
D. PAR-Q form
3. What is an inexpensive, portable, and common way to assess body fat in the fitness industry?
A. DEXA
B. Bioelectrical impedance
C. Skinfold testing
D. Hydrostatic weighing
4. Which of the following increases the rate of fatty acid metabolism and decreases the rate of carbohydrate
metabolism during aerobic exercise?
A. Fish oil
B. Caffeine
C. Alcohol
D. Magnesium
5. High impact exercise could be problematic for diabetics due to which of the following?
A. Muscle cramps
B. Nerve damage
C. Headaches
D. Dehydration
6. What is the suggested carbohydrate intake for male clients per meal?
A. 2 palm portions
B. 2 cupped handfuls
C. 1 cupped handful
D. 1 palm portion
7. Which of the following is the smallest phase or cycle of training?
A. Mesocycle
B. Macrocycle
C. Recovery cycle
, D. Microcycle
8. Which muscle fiber type is best for competing in a triathlon?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type IIA
D. Type III
9. Which of the following are the building blocks of protein?
A. Fatty acids
B. Amino acids
C. Ribonucleic acids
D. Alpha-linolenic acids
10. Which of the following measures exercise intensity?
A. Rate of perceived exertion
B. Daily caloric intake
C. Basal metabolic rate
D. Heinneman's Size Principle
11. Which of the following is total energy expenditure?
A. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food
B. A client's resting metabolic rate minus physical activity
C. A client's resting metabolic rate minus thermic effect of food
D. Sum of a client's resting metabolic rate, sedentary activity, and thermic effect of food
12. Which type of muscle arrangement runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the muscle?
A. Parallel
B. Unipennate
C. Triangular
D. Fusiform
13. Which of the following is the recommended exercise intensity level for a client with Type I diabetes?
A. Less than 40% MHR
B. 40-54% MHR
C. 55-85% MHR
D. More than 86% MHR
14. Obesity and stress are confirmed risk factors for which of the following?
A. Arthritis
B. Coronary heart disease
C. Type II diabetes
, D. Kidney disease
15. Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and which of the following?
A. B
B. C
C. K
D. H
16. What exercise is most appropriate for testing muscular endurance?
A. Push-up
B. Bench press
C. Back squat
D. Bicep curl
17. Which of the following ranges are needed to achieve maximum power when using 55-85% of 1RM?
A. 3-5 reps, 3-5 sets
B. 3-5 reps, 1-2 sets
C. 1-2 reps, 1-2 sets
D. 1-2 reps, 3-5 sets
18. Utilizing the valsalva maneuver gives up to how much greater force?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
19. A client thinks they injured their shoulder, what should the trainer do?
A. Check out the issue
B. Have another trainer check out the issue
C. Continue training the client
D. Refer them to a doctor
20. A lateral leg raise demonstrates which type of movement?
A. Adduction
B. Extension
C. Abduction
D. Hyperextension
21. During a biceps curl, the triceps play what role in contraction?
A. Antagonist
B. Assistant
C. Prime mover
, D. Agonist
22. Which of the following is used to determine the exact measurement of angles around the joint?
A. Graded exercise test
B. Passive ROM testing
C. Goniometer
D. Bioelectrical impedance
23. Macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles are a part of which training protocol?
A. Synchronization
B. Optimization
C. Periodization
D. Stabilization
24. In an endurance mesocycle of a beginner's program, which rep and set scheme would be most
appropriate?
A. 12-15 reps, 3 sets
B. 4-6 reps, 1 set
C. 8-10 reps, 4 sets
D. 2-5 reps, 5 sets
25. What is the MOST superficial muscle of the abdominals?
A. Internal oblique
B. External oblique
C. Transverse abdominis
D. Rectus abdominis
26. Which muscle fiber type is best for a 1RM test?
A. Actin
B. Myosin
C. Type II
D. Type I
27. When developing a client's training plan, the entire training cycle is referred to as which of the following?
A. Macrocycle
B. Mesocycle
C. Microcycle
D. Foundational
28. When levels of sodium in the blood are too low, which condition can occur?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Dehydration
