CANFITPRO Personal Training Specialist Exam
2025/2026 – Verified Questions and Correct
Answers | Latest Version
Description: Comprehensive exam prep for the CANFITPRO Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
certification, updated for 2025/2026. Includes verified multiple-choice questions, correct
answers, and applied fitness concepts covering anatomy, physiology, and program design. Ideal
for candidates pursuing Canadian fitness certification.
Keywords: CANFITPRO personal training specialist fitness certification PTS exam anatomy
physiology exercise science
Section 1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology (25 Questions)
1. What is the primary muscle responsible for elbow flexion (e.g., during a bicep curl)?
A. Triceps Brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Brachioradialis
D. Biceps Brachii
2. The "prime mover" in any exercise is also known as the:
A. Antagonist
B. Synergist
C. Fixator
D. Agonist
3. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A. Producing hormones
B. Generating nerve impulses
C. Storing minerals like calcium and phosphorus
D. Digesting nutrients
4. The heart, blood, and blood vessels are part of which body system?
A. Pulmonary System
B. Cardiovascular System
,C. Endocrine System
D. Lymphatic System
5. What type of joint is the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint?
A. Hinge Joint
B. Ball-and-Socket Joint
C. Pivot Joint
D. Saddle Joint
6. The primary muscles involved in inhalation during rest are the diaphragm and the:
A. Abdominals
B. External Intercostals
C. Internal Intercostals
D. Scalenes
7. Which plane of motion divides the body into front and back halves?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal (Coronal)
C. Transverse
D. Median
8. A movement that increases the angle at a joint, such as straightening the knee, is called:
A. Flexion
B. Extension
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
9. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lumbar vertebrae?
A. Spinous Process
B. Vertebral Foramen
C. Acetabulum
D. Transverse Process
10. The term "origin" of a muscle refers to:
A. The more mobile attachment
B. The more stationary, proximal attachment
C. The point of nerve innervation
D. The belly of the muscle
11. The rotator cuff muscle that is most commonly injured is the:
A. Supraspinatus
, B. Infraspinatus
C. Subscapularis
D. Teres Minor
12. The primary energy system used during a 400-meter sprint is the:
A. ATP-PC System
B. Glycolytic (Lactic Acid) System
C. Oxidative System
D. Aerobic System
13. What is the normal range for resting heart rate (RHR) in a healthy adult?
A. 40-60 beats per minute (bpm)
B. 60-100 beats per minute (bpm)
C. 100-120 beats per minute (bpm)
D. 80-110 beats per minute (bpm)
14. Stroke Volume is defined as:
A. The number of heartbeats per minute
B. The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle per beat
C. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
D. The maximum amount of oxygen the body can use
15. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
A. Estrogen
B. Adrenaline
C. Insulin
D. Testosterone
16. The point where a motor neuron meets a muscle fiber is called the:
A. Synapse
B. Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ)
C. Golgi Tendon Organ
D. Motor End Plate
17. The principle that states the body will adapt to the specific demands placed upon it is
known as:
A. Overload
B. Specificity (SAID Principle)
C. Reversibility
D. Individuality
2025/2026 – Verified Questions and Correct
Answers | Latest Version
Description: Comprehensive exam prep for the CANFITPRO Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
certification, updated for 2025/2026. Includes verified multiple-choice questions, correct
answers, and applied fitness concepts covering anatomy, physiology, and program design. Ideal
for candidates pursuing Canadian fitness certification.
Keywords: CANFITPRO personal training specialist fitness certification PTS exam anatomy
physiology exercise science
Section 1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology (25 Questions)
1. What is the primary muscle responsible for elbow flexion (e.g., during a bicep curl)?
A. Triceps Brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Brachioradialis
D. Biceps Brachii
2. The "prime mover" in any exercise is also known as the:
A. Antagonist
B. Synergist
C. Fixator
D. Agonist
3. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A. Producing hormones
B. Generating nerve impulses
C. Storing minerals like calcium and phosphorus
D. Digesting nutrients
4. The heart, blood, and blood vessels are part of which body system?
A. Pulmonary System
B. Cardiovascular System
,C. Endocrine System
D. Lymphatic System
5. What type of joint is the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint?
A. Hinge Joint
B. Ball-and-Socket Joint
C. Pivot Joint
D. Saddle Joint
6. The primary muscles involved in inhalation during rest are the diaphragm and the:
A. Abdominals
B. External Intercostals
C. Internal Intercostals
D. Scalenes
7. Which plane of motion divides the body into front and back halves?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal (Coronal)
C. Transverse
D. Median
8. A movement that increases the angle at a joint, such as straightening the knee, is called:
A. Flexion
B. Extension
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
9. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lumbar vertebrae?
A. Spinous Process
B. Vertebral Foramen
C. Acetabulum
D. Transverse Process
10. The term "origin" of a muscle refers to:
A. The more mobile attachment
B. The more stationary, proximal attachment
C. The point of nerve innervation
D. The belly of the muscle
11. The rotator cuff muscle that is most commonly injured is the:
A. Supraspinatus
, B. Infraspinatus
C. Subscapularis
D. Teres Minor
12. The primary energy system used during a 400-meter sprint is the:
A. ATP-PC System
B. Glycolytic (Lactic Acid) System
C. Oxidative System
D. Aerobic System
13. What is the normal range for resting heart rate (RHR) in a healthy adult?
A. 40-60 beats per minute (bpm)
B. 60-100 beats per minute (bpm)
C. 100-120 beats per minute (bpm)
D. 80-110 beats per minute (bpm)
14. Stroke Volume is defined as:
A. The number of heartbeats per minute
B. The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle per beat
C. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
D. The maximum amount of oxygen the body can use
15. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
A. Estrogen
B. Adrenaline
C. Insulin
D. Testosterone
16. The point where a motor neuron meets a muscle fiber is called the:
A. Synapse
B. Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ)
C. Golgi Tendon Organ
D. Motor End Plate
17. The principle that states the body will adapt to the specific demands placed upon it is
known as:
A. Overload
B. Specificity (SAID Principle)
C. Reversibility
D. Individuality
