NETA PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A++
Roles of the Fitness Professional
INSTRUCTOR: provides info and explanation
COACH: asks questions, facilitates self-directed change
FACILITATOR: maintains focus, establishes environment
LEADER: provides optimism, sets the course
ROLE MODEL: demonstrates habits of healthy living
REFERRAL SOURCE: establishes a multi-disciplinary network of health care
professionals
Ideal qualities and characteristics
empathy, respectfulness, enthusiasm, lifelong learner, genuineness
The three dimensions of a successful career in personal training
People Skills, Technical Knowledge, and Business Acumen
2 Years
The NETA Group Exercise and Personal Trainer certifications are valid for how many
years?
20 CEC's
NETA-certified professionals must complete a minimum of hose many continued
education credits (CECs) prior to the certification expiration date in order to be eligible
for renew?
Code of Ethics
A set of guidelines established by professional organizations to direct the conduct and
actions related to common business practices with a given profession
Rapport
Defined as a positive interaction or connection experienced between two or more
people.
Six ways (principles) to make people like you:
,1. Become genuinely interested in other people
2. Smile
3. Remember people's names
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests
6. Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely
Impact of a Message %
38% How you say it
7% What you say
55% Body Language
Paraphrasing
Re-Stating using SIMILAR words and SIMILAR phrase arrangement to those used by
the speaker.
Reflecting(Clarifying)
Stating what you heard the speaker say using your own words and sentence structure,
often making an assumption with regard to the underlying meaning of the statement
Repeating (Parroting)
Re-stating the message using EXACTLY the same words used by the speaker.
Summarizing
Stating the key points of a long thought or conversation. Also used to close
conversation or transition to a new topic of discussion.
Minimal Encouragers
Words or short phrases used to encourage the speaker to continue. Also may be
nonverbal movements.
Questioning
Gathering info using both open- and closed- ended questions
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: How do you imagine you will feel
when you achieve this goal?
Open
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: Waht is your blood pressure?
Closed
,The five stages of the Transtheoretical Model:
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation
The individual is not thinking about adopting physical activity or an exercise program
and has no intention of beginning in the foreseeable future(6 months)
Contemplation
The individual has intentions of becoming more physically active and/or beginning an
exercise program within the next 6 months
Preperation
Intentions to become physically active or start exercising with the next month
Action
Performing regular physical activity and/or exercise up to the minimum level, at least
150 minutes of moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity per week.
Maintenance
Individuals move into this phase once they have sustained regular physical activity
above the minimum levels for 6 consecutive months
Self Efficacy
An individual's belief that they are capable of performing physical activity or exercise
and adhering to a physically-active lifestyle or an exercise program
Factors that influence Self Efficacy
Past performance
accomplishments, Mastery experiences, Vicarious experiences/social modeling, Social
persuasion, Physiological states, Affective states
Decisional Balance
Individuals perceptions, beliefs and interpretation of the pros and cons related to
changing their behavior
Social Cognitive Theory
, theory suggests that behavior change and learning is affected by three variables
including personal characteristics, environmental factors, and behavioral attributes
Extrinsic Motivation
Motivation driven by factors external to or outside of the individual such as financial
incentives, awards, competition with others, or approval from others.
Intrinsic motivation
Refers to the motivation to perform a task for the inherent pleasure, satisfaction, or the
personal challenge
SMART goals Sands for
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Bound
Action-Oriented Goal
Short term goal focusing on the steps or actions taken toward a desired outcome
Example of action-Oriented Goal
Perfrom 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
Outcome-Oriented GOal
Long term in nature relative to the outcome/ end result
Example of Outcome oriented Goal
I will lose 20 pounds in 6 months
Ways to increase motivation and adherance
-Enjoyable activity
-Availability+ Convenience(Proximity)
-Effective Goal Setting(SMART)
-Social Support
Self Determination Theory
Individuals seek to satisfy three primary psychosocial needs including a need for
autonomy, a need to demonstrate competence, and a need for meaningful social
interactions
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A++
Roles of the Fitness Professional
INSTRUCTOR: provides info and explanation
COACH: asks questions, facilitates self-directed change
FACILITATOR: maintains focus, establishes environment
LEADER: provides optimism, sets the course
ROLE MODEL: demonstrates habits of healthy living
REFERRAL SOURCE: establishes a multi-disciplinary network of health care
professionals
Ideal qualities and characteristics
empathy, respectfulness, enthusiasm, lifelong learner, genuineness
The three dimensions of a successful career in personal training
People Skills, Technical Knowledge, and Business Acumen
2 Years
The NETA Group Exercise and Personal Trainer certifications are valid for how many
years?
20 CEC's
NETA-certified professionals must complete a minimum of hose many continued
education credits (CECs) prior to the certification expiration date in order to be eligible
for renew?
Code of Ethics
A set of guidelines established by professional organizations to direct the conduct and
actions related to common business practices with a given profession
Rapport
Defined as a positive interaction or connection experienced between two or more
people.
Six ways (principles) to make people like you:
,1. Become genuinely interested in other people
2. Smile
3. Remember people's names
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests
6. Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely
Impact of a Message %
38% How you say it
7% What you say
55% Body Language
Paraphrasing
Re-Stating using SIMILAR words and SIMILAR phrase arrangement to those used by
the speaker.
Reflecting(Clarifying)
Stating what you heard the speaker say using your own words and sentence structure,
often making an assumption with regard to the underlying meaning of the statement
Repeating (Parroting)
Re-stating the message using EXACTLY the same words used by the speaker.
Summarizing
Stating the key points of a long thought or conversation. Also used to close
conversation or transition to a new topic of discussion.
Minimal Encouragers
Words or short phrases used to encourage the speaker to continue. Also may be
nonverbal movements.
Questioning
Gathering info using both open- and closed- ended questions
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: How do you imagine you will feel
when you achieve this goal?
Open
Is this an OPEN or CLOSED ended question: Waht is your blood pressure?
Closed
,The five stages of the Transtheoretical Model:
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Precontemplation
The individual is not thinking about adopting physical activity or an exercise program
and has no intention of beginning in the foreseeable future(6 months)
Contemplation
The individual has intentions of becoming more physically active and/or beginning an
exercise program within the next 6 months
Preperation
Intentions to become physically active or start exercising with the next month
Action
Performing regular physical activity and/or exercise up to the minimum level, at least
150 minutes of moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity per week.
Maintenance
Individuals move into this phase once they have sustained regular physical activity
above the minimum levels for 6 consecutive months
Self Efficacy
An individual's belief that they are capable of performing physical activity or exercise
and adhering to a physically-active lifestyle or an exercise program
Factors that influence Self Efficacy
Past performance
accomplishments, Mastery experiences, Vicarious experiences/social modeling, Social
persuasion, Physiological states, Affective states
Decisional Balance
Individuals perceptions, beliefs and interpretation of the pros and cons related to
changing their behavior
Social Cognitive Theory
, theory suggests that behavior change and learning is affected by three variables
including personal characteristics, environmental factors, and behavioral attributes
Extrinsic Motivation
Motivation driven by factors external to or outside of the individual such as financial
incentives, awards, competition with others, or approval from others.
Intrinsic motivation
Refers to the motivation to perform a task for the inherent pleasure, satisfaction, or the
personal challenge
SMART goals Sands for
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Bound
Action-Oriented Goal
Short term goal focusing on the steps or actions taken toward a desired outcome
Example of action-Oriented Goal
Perfrom 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
Outcome-Oriented GOal
Long term in nature relative to the outcome/ end result
Example of Outcome oriented Goal
I will lose 20 pounds in 6 months
Ways to increase motivation and adherance
-Enjoyable activity
-Availability+ Convenience(Proximity)
-Effective Goal Setting(SMART)
-Social Support
Self Determination Theory
Individuals seek to satisfy three primary psychosocial needs including a need for
autonomy, a need to demonstrate competence, and a need for meaningful social
interactions
