ISSA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program? - correct Answers-liability waiver
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location
describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - correct Answers-Closed kinetic chain
movement
Which of the following is considered an incomplete protein? - correct Answers-peas
For the average adult what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - correct
Answers-45 to 65 percent of daily calories
In which anatomical plane does the internal and external rotation of the shoulder occur?
- correct Answers-transverse plane
Type, frequency, time, and rest are examples of what aspect of fitness? - correct
Answers-Acute training variables
At what average age does flexibility start to diminish for most people? - correct
Answers-45 years of age
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - correct Answers-The
particular group of consumers that a product or service targets
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - correct Answers-stroke volume
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? - correct Answers-shortness of
breath
Which flexibility technique may be assisted by or utilizes A stretching tool like a towel or
stretching strap? - correct Answers-Pre-contraction stretching
What is the process of breaking triglycerides down into fatty acids to be converted to
acetyl - CoA during aerobic metabolism called? - correct Answers-Beta oxidation
beta oxidation - correct Answers-reaction that converts fatty acids to acetyl CoA to enter
the Krebs cycle
, What information does the client intake form gather? - correct Answers-Previous
exercise experience, nutrition, and health conditions
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - correct Answers-Cleaning
and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
hypotension - correct Answers-low blood pressure
mitral valve - correct Answers-valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle;
bicuspid valve
aortic valve - correct Answers-The semilunar valve separating the aorta from the left
ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.
atrioventricular valves - correct Answers-Valves located between the atrial and
ventricular chambers on each side of the heart, prevent backflow into the atria when the
ventricles are contracting.
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA code of ethics for a fitness
professional? - correct Answers-Accurately represent their services and what is
reasonably expected from a training relationship with clients.
What is the daily fiber intake recommendation for the average male? - correct Answers-
38 grams per day
The adaptation of power generally requires how much rest between sets of exercise? -
correct Answers-
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? - correct Answers-Drop-sets
Caudal - correct Answers-toward the tail
During exercise, the average humans breathing rate increases to what range in varies
based on exercise intensity? - correct Answers-50-60 breaths per minute
What type of supplement can elevate heart rate, body temperature, and blood
pressure? - correct Answers-stimulant
Which heart structure is known as the pacemaker of the heart and initiates contraction
of the right atrium? - correct Answers-sinoatrial (SA) node
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - correct Answers-protein
ANSWERS
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program? - correct Answers-liability waiver
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location
describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - correct Answers-Closed kinetic chain
movement
Which of the following is considered an incomplete protein? - correct Answers-peas
For the average adult what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - correct
Answers-45 to 65 percent of daily calories
In which anatomical plane does the internal and external rotation of the shoulder occur?
- correct Answers-transverse plane
Type, frequency, time, and rest are examples of what aspect of fitness? - correct
Answers-Acute training variables
At what average age does flexibility start to diminish for most people? - correct
Answers-45 years of age
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - correct Answers-The
particular group of consumers that a product or service targets
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - correct Answers-stroke volume
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? - correct Answers-shortness of
breath
Which flexibility technique may be assisted by or utilizes A stretching tool like a towel or
stretching strap? - correct Answers-Pre-contraction stretching
What is the process of breaking triglycerides down into fatty acids to be converted to
acetyl - CoA during aerobic metabolism called? - correct Answers-Beta oxidation
beta oxidation - correct Answers-reaction that converts fatty acids to acetyl CoA to enter
the Krebs cycle
, What information does the client intake form gather? - correct Answers-Previous
exercise experience, nutrition, and health conditions
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - correct Answers-Cleaning
and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
hypotension - correct Answers-low blood pressure
mitral valve - correct Answers-valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle;
bicuspid valve
aortic valve - correct Answers-The semilunar valve separating the aorta from the left
ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.
atrioventricular valves - correct Answers-Valves located between the atrial and
ventricular chambers on each side of the heart, prevent backflow into the atria when the
ventricles are contracting.
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA code of ethics for a fitness
professional? - correct Answers-Accurately represent their services and what is
reasonably expected from a training relationship with clients.
What is the daily fiber intake recommendation for the average male? - correct Answers-
38 grams per day
The adaptation of power generally requires how much rest between sets of exercise? -
correct Answers-
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? - correct Answers-Drop-sets
Caudal - correct Answers-toward the tail
During exercise, the average humans breathing rate increases to what range in varies
based on exercise intensity? - correct Answers-50-60 breaths per minute
What type of supplement can elevate heart rate, body temperature, and blood
pressure? - correct Answers-stimulant
Which heart structure is known as the pacemaker of the heart and initiates contraction
of the right atrium? - correct Answers-sinoatrial (SA) node
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - correct Answers-protein
