ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED UPDATED CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the prime mover at the hip during a hip hinge? - ANSWER>>Erector spinae
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER>>Kinetic chain checkpoints
When considering exercise order, what should be a priority before completing accessory
exercises? - ANSWER>>Compound exercises
Which energy pathway is dominant when the body is at rest or during low-intensity, long-
duration activity? - ANSWER>>Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the central nervous system (CNS) responsible for? - ANSWER>>Receiving sensory input
and organizing, analyzing, and processing neural information
What intensity (percent of 1RM) is most closely associated with the training adaptation of
muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWER>>Less than 67 percent of 1RM
When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and
communicating with clients? - ANSWER>>Two to three per week
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER>>Hypotension
What is a split routine as it relates to resistance training? - ANSWER>>The division of training
sessions by body part or body region
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - ANSWER>>Knee valgus
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER>>o outline how a business will be operated
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - ANSWER>>Stroke volume
,Which of the following best describes the muscular endurance component of fitness? -
ANSWER>>The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to continuously exert force against
resistance over time
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing hypertension? - ANSWER>>Having
diabetes
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? - ANSWER>>Skeletal muscle
Lactic acid has been found to have many functions in the body, including which of the
following? - ANSWER>>It can promote the metabolism of glucose and glycogen over fats for
faster energy production
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - ANSWER>>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
What resistance training style is a combination of partial repetitions and isometric holds? -
ANSWER>>Functional isometrics
What additional health and fitness assessment is strongly recommended for a client with type 2
diabetes? - ANSWER>>Exercise stress test
Which body composition measuring system uses the volume of a controlled chamber compared
to body volume to determine bodyfat percentage? - ANSWER>>Body mass index (BMI)
What type of email communication reaches out to former clients and older prospects and
encourages a reply? - ANSWER>>Reengagement email
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER>>Altitude training
Which regions of the body are highly susceptible to sprains? - ANSWER>>Ankle
Which body region should be avoided during myofascial release techniques? -
ANSWER>>Lumbar spine
. What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial
expressions, and hesitation noises? - ANSWER>>Paralanguage
, How frequently should flexibility training be incorporated in a fitness routine to enhance an
individual's flexibility? - ANSWER>>A minimum of three days a week
Which of the following is a common observation during the squat assessment? -
ANSWER>>Excessive forward lean
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing diabetes? - ANSWER>>Ethnicity
What is the definition of muscular power? - ANSWER>>The amount of force exerted by a
muscle or group of muscles in a given amount of time
What neural function is processed directly by the spinal cord and not the brain? - ANSWER>>a
reflex
. Which of the following is a benefit of static stretching after an exercise session? -
ANSWER>>Reduces muscle soreness
Which of the following is a physiological difference between children and adults? -
ANSWER>>Children have smaller airways and more soft tissue than adults
he adaptation of power generally requires how much rest between sets of exercise? -
ANSWER>>1 to 2 minutes
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER>>Zones 2 and 3
Which digestive organ is responsible for the storage of fat-soluble vitamins and blood filtration
and detoxification? - ANSWER>>liver
What information does the Client Intake Form gather? - ANSWER>>Previous exercise
experience, nutrition, and health conditions
Which strength curve most accurately represents a biceps curl exercise? - ANSWER>>Bell-
shaped strength curve
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by fatigue, weakness, and
soreness? - ANSWER>>Exhaustion
AND VERIFIED UPDATED CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the prime mover at the hip during a hip hinge? - ANSWER>>Erector spinae
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER>>Kinetic chain checkpoints
When considering exercise order, what should be a priority before completing accessory
exercises? - ANSWER>>Compound exercises
Which energy pathway is dominant when the body is at rest or during low-intensity, long-
duration activity? - ANSWER>>Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the central nervous system (CNS) responsible for? - ANSWER>>Receiving sensory input
and organizing, analyzing, and processing neural information
What intensity (percent of 1RM) is most closely associated with the training adaptation of
muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWER>>Less than 67 percent of 1RM
When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and
communicating with clients? - ANSWER>>Two to three per week
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER>>Hypotension
What is a split routine as it relates to resistance training? - ANSWER>>The division of training
sessions by body part or body region
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - ANSWER>>Knee valgus
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER>>o outline how a business will be operated
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - ANSWER>>Stroke volume
,Which of the following best describes the muscular endurance component of fitness? -
ANSWER>>The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to continuously exert force against
resistance over time
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing hypertension? - ANSWER>>Having
diabetes
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? - ANSWER>>Skeletal muscle
Lactic acid has been found to have many functions in the body, including which of the
following? - ANSWER>>It can promote the metabolism of glucose and glycogen over fats for
faster energy production
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - ANSWER>>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
What resistance training style is a combination of partial repetitions and isometric holds? -
ANSWER>>Functional isometrics
What additional health and fitness assessment is strongly recommended for a client with type 2
diabetes? - ANSWER>>Exercise stress test
Which body composition measuring system uses the volume of a controlled chamber compared
to body volume to determine bodyfat percentage? - ANSWER>>Body mass index (BMI)
What type of email communication reaches out to former clients and older prospects and
encourages a reply? - ANSWER>>Reengagement email
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER>>Altitude training
Which regions of the body are highly susceptible to sprains? - ANSWER>>Ankle
Which body region should be avoided during myofascial release techniques? -
ANSWER>>Lumbar spine
. What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial
expressions, and hesitation noises? - ANSWER>>Paralanguage
, How frequently should flexibility training be incorporated in a fitness routine to enhance an
individual's flexibility? - ANSWER>>A minimum of three days a week
Which of the following is a common observation during the squat assessment? -
ANSWER>>Excessive forward lean
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing diabetes? - ANSWER>>Ethnicity
What is the definition of muscular power? - ANSWER>>The amount of force exerted by a
muscle or group of muscles in a given amount of time
What neural function is processed directly by the spinal cord and not the brain? - ANSWER>>a
reflex
. Which of the following is a benefit of static stretching after an exercise session? -
ANSWER>>Reduces muscle soreness
Which of the following is a physiological difference between children and adults? -
ANSWER>>Children have smaller airways and more soft tissue than adults
he adaptation of power generally requires how much rest between sets of exercise? -
ANSWER>>1 to 2 minutes
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER>>Zones 2 and 3
Which digestive organ is responsible for the storage of fat-soluble vitamins and blood filtration
and detoxification? - ANSWER>>liver
What information does the Client Intake Form gather? - ANSWER>>Previous exercise
experience, nutrition, and health conditions
Which strength curve most accurately represents a biceps curl exercise? - ANSWER>>Bell-
shaped strength curve
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by fatigue, weakness, and
soreness? - ANSWER>>Exhaustion
