ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness
Trainer (CIFT) Practice Questions
___________ is a condition characterized by a sudden onset of physiological responses
caused by the overstimulation of the autonomic nervous system and is considered a
contraindication to exercise among individuals with disabilities.
a. Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)
b. Seizures
c. Grand mal reaction
d. Febril Dysreflexia (FD) - ANS-Autonomic Dysrelexia (AD)
17% of individuals with ____________ are also found to have atlantoaxial instability.
a. autism
b. multiple sclerosis
c. muscular dystrophy
d. down syndrome - ANS-down syndrome
62. What is the name given to the ability to move voluntarily or have a restoration of
normal sensations?
a. Abnormal Reflexive Functioning
b. Neurological Return
c. Spinal Shock Return
d. Reflex Recovery - ANS-
A certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) wants to perform a muscular strength test on
an individual with paralysis in their legs. What would be an example that could be
performed to find upper body muscular strength?
a. Curl up test
b. Lateral hold
c. Push-up test
d. Medicine ball throw - ANS-Medicine ball throw
A CIFT is working with a client who has spastic cerebral palsy. Why is it important the
trainer include "push-pull" routine to their program?
a. it focuses on increasing strength which help everyday activities.
b. it focuses on muscle endurance to help with fatigue throughout the day.
c. it works opposing muscle groups and improves overall muscle balance
,d. it works on major muscle groups to help with mobility - ANS-it works opposing muscle
groups and improves overall muscle balance
A client who is confined to a wheelchair points out he/she wants to improve their seated
posture and muscular imbalance between their anterior and posterior muscle groups.
What would be a good type of exercise to recommend to fix this problem?
a. chest pressing exercises
b. pushing exercises
c. seated push-ups
d. pulling exercises - ANS-pulling exercises
A client with memory impairment is performing a cardiovascular assessment on a cycle
ergometer. What would be an easy and useful way for the Certified Inclusive Fitness
Trainer (CIFT) to adjust the Borg Scale to accommodate the Client's memory issues?
a. change the scale range to 0-10 or use a picture or diagram to assist them.
b. change the scale range to 6-20
c. keep the scale range at 6-20
d. do not use the Borg Scale with this individual it may be to complicated for the
individual to remember - ANS-change the scale range to 0-10 or use a picture or
diagram to assist them
A patient is experiencing difficulties with motor control and voluntary movement. What
disease does this patient have?
a. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
b. Parkinson's Disease
c. Muscular Dystrophy
d. Fibromyalgia - ANS-Parkinson's Disease
A patient is recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (assume they are in
early stage). What is the first Range of Motion (ROM) exercise that should be
performed?
a. Active assistive
b. Passive assistive
c. Passive ROM
d. Active ROM - ANS-Active ROM
A person with a complete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) will most likely experience
_________.
a. both complete sensory and motor loss below the lesion
b. some sensation and ability to move below the level of injury
, c. a sensation of pain only in the extremities
d. complete loss of sensation, but can walk on their own - ANS-both complete sensory
and motor loss below the lesion
A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patient suffers a drop in heart rate and blood pressure while
attaining an upright position. Distinguish which of these is the individual most likely
suffering from?
a. Orthostatic Hypertension
b. Orthostatic Hypotension
c. Autonomic Dysreflexia
d. Systemic Dysreflexia - ANS-Orthostatic Hypotension
According to the ACSM, which is NOT within the Certified Personal Trainer's Scope of
practice?
a. Leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise by applying the
fundamental principles of exercise science
b. provision of exercise prescription to those with existing chronic and complex medical
conditions and injuries
c. writing appropriate exercise recommendations
d. motivating individuals to begin and to continue with their healthy behaviors -
ANS-provision of exercise prescription to those with existing chronic and complex
medical conditions and injuries
According to the Healthy People 2020's Topic Area on Physical Activity in 2008, how
does the percentage of physical activity compare with disabilities to adults without
disabilities?
a. the rate of physical activity is higher in adults with disabilities
b. the rate of physical activity is about the same in each group
c. the rate of physical activity is lower in adults without disabilities
d. the rate of physical activity is lower in adults with disabilities - ANS-the rate of
physical activity is lower in adults with disabilities
According to the International Classification of Function (ICF), an individual's capacity
for and performing of managing diet and fitness activities are qualified using what type
of scale?
a. A 20-point scale
b. A 5-point scale
c. rate of perceived exertion scale
d. competencies proficiency scale - ANS-A 5-point scale
Trainer (CIFT) Practice Questions
___________ is a condition characterized by a sudden onset of physiological responses
caused by the overstimulation of the autonomic nervous system and is considered a
contraindication to exercise among individuals with disabilities.
a. Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)
b. Seizures
c. Grand mal reaction
d. Febril Dysreflexia (FD) - ANS-Autonomic Dysrelexia (AD)
17% of individuals with ____________ are also found to have atlantoaxial instability.
a. autism
b. multiple sclerosis
c. muscular dystrophy
d. down syndrome - ANS-down syndrome
62. What is the name given to the ability to move voluntarily or have a restoration of
normal sensations?
a. Abnormal Reflexive Functioning
b. Neurological Return
c. Spinal Shock Return
d. Reflex Recovery - ANS-
A certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) wants to perform a muscular strength test on
an individual with paralysis in their legs. What would be an example that could be
performed to find upper body muscular strength?
a. Curl up test
b. Lateral hold
c. Push-up test
d. Medicine ball throw - ANS-Medicine ball throw
A CIFT is working with a client who has spastic cerebral palsy. Why is it important the
trainer include "push-pull" routine to their program?
a. it focuses on increasing strength which help everyday activities.
b. it focuses on muscle endurance to help with fatigue throughout the day.
c. it works opposing muscle groups and improves overall muscle balance
,d. it works on major muscle groups to help with mobility - ANS-it works opposing muscle
groups and improves overall muscle balance
A client who is confined to a wheelchair points out he/she wants to improve their seated
posture and muscular imbalance between their anterior and posterior muscle groups.
What would be a good type of exercise to recommend to fix this problem?
a. chest pressing exercises
b. pushing exercises
c. seated push-ups
d. pulling exercises - ANS-pulling exercises
A client with memory impairment is performing a cardiovascular assessment on a cycle
ergometer. What would be an easy and useful way for the Certified Inclusive Fitness
Trainer (CIFT) to adjust the Borg Scale to accommodate the Client's memory issues?
a. change the scale range to 0-10 or use a picture or diagram to assist them.
b. change the scale range to 6-20
c. keep the scale range at 6-20
d. do not use the Borg Scale with this individual it may be to complicated for the
individual to remember - ANS-change the scale range to 0-10 or use a picture or
diagram to assist them
A patient is experiencing difficulties with motor control and voluntary movement. What
disease does this patient have?
a. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
b. Parkinson's Disease
c. Muscular Dystrophy
d. Fibromyalgia - ANS-Parkinson's Disease
A patient is recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (assume they are in
early stage). What is the first Range of Motion (ROM) exercise that should be
performed?
a. Active assistive
b. Passive assistive
c. Passive ROM
d. Active ROM - ANS-Active ROM
A person with a complete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) will most likely experience
_________.
a. both complete sensory and motor loss below the lesion
b. some sensation and ability to move below the level of injury
, c. a sensation of pain only in the extremities
d. complete loss of sensation, but can walk on their own - ANS-both complete sensory
and motor loss below the lesion
A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patient suffers a drop in heart rate and blood pressure while
attaining an upright position. Distinguish which of these is the individual most likely
suffering from?
a. Orthostatic Hypertension
b. Orthostatic Hypotension
c. Autonomic Dysreflexia
d. Systemic Dysreflexia - ANS-Orthostatic Hypotension
According to the ACSM, which is NOT within the Certified Personal Trainer's Scope of
practice?
a. Leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise by applying the
fundamental principles of exercise science
b. provision of exercise prescription to those with existing chronic and complex medical
conditions and injuries
c. writing appropriate exercise recommendations
d. motivating individuals to begin and to continue with their healthy behaviors -
ANS-provision of exercise prescription to those with existing chronic and complex
medical conditions and injuries
According to the Healthy People 2020's Topic Area on Physical Activity in 2008, how
does the percentage of physical activity compare with disabilities to adults without
disabilities?
a. the rate of physical activity is higher in adults with disabilities
b. the rate of physical activity is about the same in each group
c. the rate of physical activity is lower in adults without disabilities
d. the rate of physical activity is lower in adults with disabilities - ANS-the rate of
physical activity is lower in adults with disabilities
According to the International Classification of Function (ICF), an individual's capacity
for and performing of managing diet and fitness activities are qualified using what type
of scale?
a. A 20-point scale
b. A 5-point scale
c. rate of perceived exertion scale
d. competencies proficiency scale - ANS-A 5-point scale
