NETA GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS / 350 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 5 roles of fitness professional: -coach
-instructor
-role model
-leader
-facilitator
2. 5 ideal qualities and characteristics of fitness professional: -empathy -life-long
learner
-enthusiasm
-genuineness
-respectfulness
3. code of ethics (12): -respect rights, welfare, privacy and dignity of
clients/coworkers/public
-provide and maintain safe/effective environment
-fair, equal and reasonable treatment of all
-respect/maintain confidentiality of client info
-do not diagnose and refer to more qualified prof
-establish and practice professional boundaries
-recognize and abide by scope of practice
-strive to remain current on research through continuing education, conferences, home
study and networking
-represent credentials/certs in honest, accurate and appropriate -comply with
all laws
-avoid behavior that could be construed as conflict of interest
-protect public from misrepresentations of health and fitness professionals
4. NETA Group Exercise Cert is valid for how many years?: 2
5. How to renew cert?: -complete 20 continuing education credits over that 2 year
period
-of those 20 CECs, 6 must be from NETA
-have valid CPR cert
6. 6 tips to evaluate credibility of health and fitness info: -source: .edu, .gov,
.org; be cautious of .com b/c commercial
-review: peer review or panel? reputable publications must receive approval -
author:credeintaled? expertise consistent of topic? conflicts of interest?
,-references: provided? source of info credible? info based on research facts, evidence?
-facts: presented biasly? info plausible? be skeptical of ideas that deviate radically from
accepted principles
-date: when published? current or outdated? seek updated versions
7. What percentage of a message may be attributed to What you say, how you say
it: 7%-what you say
8. What percentage of a message may be attributed to how you say it,: 38% how
you say it
9. What percentage of a message may be attributed to body language.: 55% body
language
10. closed-ended question: require brief responses such as yes or no; used when
seeking factual or objective info
11. open-ended question: uncover more subjective and emotionally-based info
(opinions, feelings, beliefs)
12. 6 different active listening skills: paraphrasing, reflecting, repeating, summarizing,
minimal encouragers, questioning
13. What is paraphrasing?: -paraphrasing: restating using similar words/phrase
arrangement
14. What is reflecting?: -reflecting: stating what you heard with your own
words/structure/assumption of underlying meaning
15. what is restating?: -repeating: restating exactly the same words
16. What is summarizing?: -summarizing: stating key points in long thought/convo;
used to close convo or transition
17. What are minimal encouragers?: -minimal encouragers: words/short phrases to
encourage the speaker to continue
18. What is questioning?: -questioning: gather info using both open and closed-ended
questions
19. 5 levels of transtheoretical model: -precontemplation
-contemplation
-preparing
-action
-maintenance
20. precontemplation (stage of transtheoretical model): not thinking of habit change
in foreseeable future; no perceived problem with current ways; often defensive
,21. contemplation (stage of transtheoretical model): intentions of habit change,
growing awareness of advantages, but offset by perceived disadvantages and
barriers; contradicting desires "I may"
22. preparing (stage of transtheoretical model): intentions of habit change within next
month; sporadic leisure-time physical activity; "I will"
23. action (stage of transtheoretical model): performing regular activity; "I am" 24.
maintenance (stage of transtheoretical model): sustained habit for 6 consecutive
months, benefits fuel motivation; "I still am"
25. self-efficacy: situational or task-specific self-confidence
26. 4 factors that may influence an individual's self-efficacy: -past performance
accomplishments (perception of success related to previously performed similar
activities as targeted behavior)
-mastery experiences (small achievements made in recent past/present that contribute to
SE of target behavior)
-social modeling/vicarious experiences (observation of behavior/accomplishment of other
individuals--similar to targeted behavior)
-social persuasion (verbal statements of encouragement, affirmation, positive
reinforcement)
27. SMART stands for: Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
28. action-oriented goal: process and performance goals, short-term, focus on
steps/actions to achieve desired outcome
29. Example of action-oriented goal: Perfrom 150 minutes of moderate exercise per
week
30. outcome-oriented goal: long-term, related to outcome or result of consistent
action/behaviors
31. example of outcome oriented goal: I will lose 20 pounds in 6 months
32. two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic
33. intrinsic motivation: originates internally for inherent pleasure, satisfaction,
personal challenge
34. extrinsic motivation: driven by external factors like money incentives, awards,
competition or approval
, 35. 4 strategies that may be used to increase an individual's motivation and
adherence to an exercise program: -enjoyable activities: more fun=more motivated
-social support: connections within the club, at home, socially
-availability/convenience: flexibility in scheduling and variety of classes, onsite childcare
-emphasize health benefits over appearance: a self-esteem, experience satisfaction 36.
Describe anatomical position: body erect, feet hip-width apart, toes forward, arms hang
to side, palms forward, head and eyes looking forward
37. front of the body: anterior
38. back of the body: posterior
39. body part locate closer to head or further from feet relative to another body
part: superior
40. body part located further from head or closer to feet relative to another body
part: inferior
41. body part located closer to midline of body: medial
42. body part located further from midline of body: lateral
43. ________________plane divides body horizontally into upper and lower
segments: medial
44. __________________plane divides body vertically into right and left sides-
: median or midline
45. _________________plane divides body vertically into the anterior and posterior
aspects: frontal
46. 4 major function sof skeletal system: -protect organs
-support for posture
-produce movement in conjunction with muscles
-storage for minerals and produce blood cells
47. how many bones are part of axial skeleton?: 80
48. what are four parts of skeletal system that are included in axial skeleton?-
: -skull
-spinal column
-sternum
-ribs
49. appendicular skeleton consists of how many bones?: 126
50. What are 4 bone areas that are considered part of appendicular skeleton: -upper
and lower extremities
-shoulder & pelvic girdle
51. be able to label bones on illustration (17):
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS / 350 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 5 roles of fitness professional: -coach
-instructor
-role model
-leader
-facilitator
2. 5 ideal qualities and characteristics of fitness professional: -empathy -life-long
learner
-enthusiasm
-genuineness
-respectfulness
3. code of ethics (12): -respect rights, welfare, privacy and dignity of
clients/coworkers/public
-provide and maintain safe/effective environment
-fair, equal and reasonable treatment of all
-respect/maintain confidentiality of client info
-do not diagnose and refer to more qualified prof
-establish and practice professional boundaries
-recognize and abide by scope of practice
-strive to remain current on research through continuing education, conferences, home
study and networking
-represent credentials/certs in honest, accurate and appropriate -comply with
all laws
-avoid behavior that could be construed as conflict of interest
-protect public from misrepresentations of health and fitness professionals
4. NETA Group Exercise Cert is valid for how many years?: 2
5. How to renew cert?: -complete 20 continuing education credits over that 2 year
period
-of those 20 CECs, 6 must be from NETA
-have valid CPR cert
6. 6 tips to evaluate credibility of health and fitness info: -source: .edu, .gov,
.org; be cautious of .com b/c commercial
-review: peer review or panel? reputable publications must receive approval -
author:credeintaled? expertise consistent of topic? conflicts of interest?
,-references: provided? source of info credible? info based on research facts, evidence?
-facts: presented biasly? info plausible? be skeptical of ideas that deviate radically from
accepted principles
-date: when published? current or outdated? seek updated versions
7. What percentage of a message may be attributed to What you say, how you say
it: 7%-what you say
8. What percentage of a message may be attributed to how you say it,: 38% how
you say it
9. What percentage of a message may be attributed to body language.: 55% body
language
10. closed-ended question: require brief responses such as yes or no; used when
seeking factual or objective info
11. open-ended question: uncover more subjective and emotionally-based info
(opinions, feelings, beliefs)
12. 6 different active listening skills: paraphrasing, reflecting, repeating, summarizing,
minimal encouragers, questioning
13. What is paraphrasing?: -paraphrasing: restating using similar words/phrase
arrangement
14. What is reflecting?: -reflecting: stating what you heard with your own
words/structure/assumption of underlying meaning
15. what is restating?: -repeating: restating exactly the same words
16. What is summarizing?: -summarizing: stating key points in long thought/convo;
used to close convo or transition
17. What are minimal encouragers?: -minimal encouragers: words/short phrases to
encourage the speaker to continue
18. What is questioning?: -questioning: gather info using both open and closed-ended
questions
19. 5 levels of transtheoretical model: -precontemplation
-contemplation
-preparing
-action
-maintenance
20. precontemplation (stage of transtheoretical model): not thinking of habit change
in foreseeable future; no perceived problem with current ways; often defensive
,21. contemplation (stage of transtheoretical model): intentions of habit change,
growing awareness of advantages, but offset by perceived disadvantages and
barriers; contradicting desires "I may"
22. preparing (stage of transtheoretical model): intentions of habit change within next
month; sporadic leisure-time physical activity; "I will"
23. action (stage of transtheoretical model): performing regular activity; "I am" 24.
maintenance (stage of transtheoretical model): sustained habit for 6 consecutive
months, benefits fuel motivation; "I still am"
25. self-efficacy: situational or task-specific self-confidence
26. 4 factors that may influence an individual's self-efficacy: -past performance
accomplishments (perception of success related to previously performed similar
activities as targeted behavior)
-mastery experiences (small achievements made in recent past/present that contribute to
SE of target behavior)
-social modeling/vicarious experiences (observation of behavior/accomplishment of other
individuals--similar to targeted behavior)
-social persuasion (verbal statements of encouragement, affirmation, positive
reinforcement)
27. SMART stands for: Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
28. action-oriented goal: process and performance goals, short-term, focus on
steps/actions to achieve desired outcome
29. Example of action-oriented goal: Perfrom 150 minutes of moderate exercise per
week
30. outcome-oriented goal: long-term, related to outcome or result of consistent
action/behaviors
31. example of outcome oriented goal: I will lose 20 pounds in 6 months
32. two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic
33. intrinsic motivation: originates internally for inherent pleasure, satisfaction,
personal challenge
34. extrinsic motivation: driven by external factors like money incentives, awards,
competition or approval
, 35. 4 strategies that may be used to increase an individual's motivation and
adherence to an exercise program: -enjoyable activities: more fun=more motivated
-social support: connections within the club, at home, socially
-availability/convenience: flexibility in scheduling and variety of classes, onsite childcare
-emphasize health benefits over appearance: a self-esteem, experience satisfaction 36.
Describe anatomical position: body erect, feet hip-width apart, toes forward, arms hang
to side, palms forward, head and eyes looking forward
37. front of the body: anterior
38. back of the body: posterior
39. body part locate closer to head or further from feet relative to another body
part: superior
40. body part located further from head or closer to feet relative to another body
part: inferior
41. body part located closer to midline of body: medial
42. body part located further from midline of body: lateral
43. ________________plane divides body horizontally into upper and lower
segments: medial
44. __________________plane divides body vertically into right and left sides-
: median or midline
45. _________________plane divides body vertically into the anterior and posterior
aspects: frontal
46. 4 major function sof skeletal system: -protect organs
-support for posture
-produce movement in conjunction with muscles
-storage for minerals and produce blood cells
47. how many bones are part of axial skeleton?: 80
48. what are four parts of skeletal system that are included in axial skeleton?-
: -skull
-spinal column
-sternum
-ribs
49. appendicular skeleton consists of how many bones?: 126
50. What are 4 bone areas that are considered part of appendicular skeleton: -upper
and lower extremities
-shoulder & pelvic girdle
51. be able to label bones on illustration (17):
