, W.I.T.S Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam 2024
What does the F.I.T.T. principle stand for? - Answer- Frequency, Intensity, time, and
type of training
What is the #1 leading cause of death in the USA? - Answer- CVD (31.0)%
Metabolic health does what? - Answer- reduces the risk of type II diabetes and helps
control blood glucose with those who have type II
Musculoskeletal health does what? - Answer- Increases bone density, increases muscle
mass and strength
Physical Activity Requirements for weight management. - Answer- 30 minutes daily to
avoid disease, 60 minutes to prevent weight gain, 60-90 minutes to sustain weight loss
A Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire does what? - Answer- Identifies risk factors
for cardiovascular complications and is designed for individuals planning to perform light
to moderate exercise
Health Screening Questionnaires (HSQ) identifies what? - Answer- Identifies
cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary disease risk, lists current medications,
includes the patient release form in compliance with the HIPAA of 1996 (governing the
patients rights)
What are the risk factors for Cardiovascular disease in a male and female? - Answer-
Men> 45
Women>55
What gives bones rigidity? - Answer- High content of calcium and other minerals
What does protein content do? - Answer- Reduces bones brittleness thus making them
stronger
Periosteum definition - Answer- The entire bone which is broken down into the
diaphysis and epiphysis
What divides the body into right and left segments? - Answer- Sagittal Plane
What divides the body into anterior and posterior segments? - Answer- Frontal Plane
What divides the body into upper and lower body? - Answer- Transverse Plane
What connects muscle to bone? - Answer- Tendons
Immovable joints that are bound together by fibrous tissue that is continuous with the
periosteum - Answer- Synathrodial Joints