ISSA Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.
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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the
three-site body density method for females?
Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable
range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal'
blood pressure?
110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive
training?
The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?
Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for
an individual's goals and desired adaptations?
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of
which technique?
Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program?
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way
for a trainer to find new prospects?
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans?
Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an
exercise until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing
the set until failure again?
Drop sets
, Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high
blood pressure?
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively?
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to
the muscles to generate movement?
Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females?
25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature?
Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan?
To outline how a business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement
patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected?
Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?"
The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may
likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward?
Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a
fitness professional?
Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to
ADP to regenerate ATP for future energy needs?
Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)?
Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or
group of muscles?
Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively
bow inward toward the midline?
Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part
of the workout to follow it?
Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process?
Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate?
Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity
interval training (HIIT)?
85 percent or more of V02 max
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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the
three-site body density method for females?
Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable
range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal'
blood pressure?
110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive
training?
The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?
Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for
an individual's goals and desired adaptations?
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of
which technique?
Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program?
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way
for a trainer to find new prospects?
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans?
Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an
exercise until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing
the set until failure again?
Drop sets
, Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high
blood pressure?
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively?
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to
the muscles to generate movement?
Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females?
25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature?
Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan?
To outline how a business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement
patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected?
Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?"
The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may
likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward?
Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a
fitness professional?
Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to
ADP to regenerate ATP for future energy needs?
Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)?
Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or
group of muscles?
Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively
bow inward toward the midline?
Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part
of the workout to follow it?
Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process?
Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate?
Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity
interval training (HIIT)?
85 percent or more of V02 max
