ACTION Personal Trainer Certification
Exam Questions & Answers
What are the three different types of muscle contraction? - ANSWERSConcentric
Eccentric
Isometric
What is concentric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce enough force to
overcome external load and shorten the muscle.
What is eccentric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce force while the
muscle is lengthening. It is the resistance of the movement.
What is isometric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce force, but there is no
change in the muscle length.
What are the three kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break
from training or is training too hard? - ANSWERSLife signs: loss of interest in normally enjoyed
activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems
Training signs: deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that last throughout the
day, loss of motivation
Health signs: increased resting heart rate, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea,
head colds
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - ANSWERSDo you initial
client assessment is comprised of a general history and medical history. After the initial
assessment has been completed, but before beginning training, a physical assessment should be
completed.
Exam Questions & Answers
What are the three different types of muscle contraction? - ANSWERSConcentric
Eccentric
Isometric
What is concentric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce enough force to
overcome external load and shorten the muscle.
What is eccentric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce force while the
muscle is lengthening. It is the resistance of the movement.
What is isometric muscle contraction? - ANSWERSMuscle actions produce force, but there is no
change in the muscle length.
What are the three kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break
from training or is training too hard? - ANSWERSLife signs: loss of interest in normally enjoyed
activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems
Training signs: deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that last throughout the
day, loss of motivation
Health signs: increased resting heart rate, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea,
head colds
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - ANSWERSDo you initial
client assessment is comprised of a general history and medical history. After the initial
assessment has been completed, but before beginning training, a physical assessment should be
completed.
