ISSA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
behavior - ANS-an action that can be observed, measured, and modified
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been
doing so for less than six months? - ANS-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change
may be necessary? - ANS-pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? - ANS-intrinsic
motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is described as the basic
need to feel in control of one's own behavior and goals? - ANS-Autonomy
example of an open-ended question? - ANS-How did you first notice you were gaining weight?
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANS-process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? - ANS-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by
measurable data? - ANS-subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be constructive and
effective to improve competence? - ANS-feedback
Biomechanics - ANS-The study of the mechanical laws governing movement in living
organisms
chronic diseases - ANS-Conditions that last a year or more that may limit daily activities and / or
requires ongoing medical attention
training effect - ANS-the body's adaptation to the learned and expected stress imposed by
physical activity
, resting heart rate - ANS-the measure of heart rate when completely at rest
blood pressure - ANS-the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during the two
phases of the cardiac cycle
hypertension - ANS-high blood pressure reading more. than 140/90mm hg
risk factors - ANS-variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection
obesity - ANS-an abnormal or excessive accumulation of bodyfat that may cause additional
health risks
joint - ANS-an articulation between two bones in the body
Cartilage - ANS-firm, flexible connective tissue that pads. and protects joints and structural
components of the body
tendons - ANS-strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to bone
metabolism - ANS-chemical processes within the body that convert food to energy
diabetes - ANS-a condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in the blood
heart disease - ANS-a term used to describe several different heart conditions
ligaments - ANS-short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two
bones or cartilages or holding together a joint
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANS-an emergency procedure involving chest
compressions, and often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an
individual in cardiac arrest
automated external defibrillator - ANS-a portable electronic device that can identify and
electrically correct heart arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia
type 2 diabetes - ANS-a long term metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood sugar,
insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin
Transtheoretical Model - ANS-a behavioral change model focused on the stages of change, the
process of changing behavior, self-efficiency, and the decision balance - stages of change,
processes of change, self-efficiency, decisional balance
self-efficiancy - ANS-the certainty of one's ability to accomplish a particular task
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
behavior - ANS-an action that can be observed, measured, and modified
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been
doing so for less than six months? - ANS-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change
may be necessary? - ANS-pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? - ANS-intrinsic
motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is described as the basic
need to feel in control of one's own behavior and goals? - ANS-Autonomy
example of an open-ended question? - ANS-How did you first notice you were gaining weight?
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANS-process goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? - ANS-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by
measurable data? - ANS-subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be constructive and
effective to improve competence? - ANS-feedback
Biomechanics - ANS-The study of the mechanical laws governing movement in living
organisms
chronic diseases - ANS-Conditions that last a year or more that may limit daily activities and / or
requires ongoing medical attention
training effect - ANS-the body's adaptation to the learned and expected stress imposed by
physical activity
, resting heart rate - ANS-the measure of heart rate when completely at rest
blood pressure - ANS-the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during the two
phases of the cardiac cycle
hypertension - ANS-high blood pressure reading more. than 140/90mm hg
risk factors - ANS-variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection
obesity - ANS-an abnormal or excessive accumulation of bodyfat that may cause additional
health risks
joint - ANS-an articulation between two bones in the body
Cartilage - ANS-firm, flexible connective tissue that pads. and protects joints and structural
components of the body
tendons - ANS-strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to bone
metabolism - ANS-chemical processes within the body that convert food to energy
diabetes - ANS-a condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in the blood
heart disease - ANS-a term used to describe several different heart conditions
ligaments - ANS-short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two
bones or cartilages or holding together a joint
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANS-an emergency procedure involving chest
compressions, and often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an
individual in cardiac arrest
automated external defibrillator - ANS-a portable electronic device that can identify and
electrically correct heart arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia
type 2 diabetes - ANS-a long term metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood sugar,
insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin
Transtheoretical Model - ANS-a behavioral change model focused on the stages of change, the
process of changing behavior, self-efficiency, and the decision balance - stages of change,
processes of change, self-efficiency, decisional balance
self-efficiancy - ANS-the certainty of one's ability to accomplish a particular task
