ISSA Final Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site
body density method for females?
Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Adduction
,According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure?
110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training?
The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?
Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations?
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique?
,Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program?
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a
trainer to find new prospects?
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans?
Radial artery
, 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?
Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure?
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively?
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)?
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement?
Efferent neuron
Correct Answers
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site
body density method for females?
Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Adduction
,According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure?
110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training?
The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?
Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations?
Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique?
,Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?
Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program?
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a
trainer to find new prospects?
Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans?
Radial artery
, 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?
Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure?
162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively?
Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)?
Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement?
Efferent neuron
