ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS
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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - ANSWER>>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER>>Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER>>Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER>>specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER>>Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's
goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER>>Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER>>Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER>>Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
,Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER>>Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER>>Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to
find new prospects? - ANSWER>>Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
ANSWER>>162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER>>Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER>>Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - ANSWER>>Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER>>25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER>>Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Kinetic chain checkpoints
, In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER>>Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
ANSWER>>Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - ANSWER>>Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout
to follow it? - ANSWER>>Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? -
ANSWER>>Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - ANSWER>>Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - ANSWER>>85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? -
ANSWER>>Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER>>An increase in muscular size
AND VERIFIED DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS AGRADE
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - ANSWER>>Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER>>Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER>>Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER>>specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER>>Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's
goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER>>Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER>>Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER>>Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
,Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER>>Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with
beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER>>Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to
find new prospects? - ANSWER>>Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - ANSWER>>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? -
ANSWER>>Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure? -
ANSWER>>162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER>>Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle
soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER>>Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to
generate movement? - ANSWER>>Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER>>25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER>>Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Kinetic chain checkpoints
, In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness professional? -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER>>Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
ANSWER>>Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - ANSWER>>Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be a part of the workout
to follow it? - ANSWER>>Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what process? -
ANSWER>>Goal setting
What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? - ANSWER>>Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - ANSWER>>85 percent or more of V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? -
ANSWER>>Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER>>An increase in muscular size
