ISSA FINAL ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK | NEW AND REVISED
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all
risks associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER-
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective
way for a trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER- Hire an advertising
firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with
high blood pressure? - ANSWER- 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? -
ANSWER- Asthma
,Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER- Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous
system to the muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER- Efferent
neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER- 25 to
31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER-
Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER- To outline how a
business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable
movement patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected? -
ANSWER- Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER-
The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
,During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles
may likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER-
Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for
a fitness professional? - ANSWER- Use their best judgment when
selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group
to ADP to regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER-
Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin
(EPO)? - ANSWER- Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle
or group of muscles? - ANSWER- Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees
excessively bow inward toward the midline? - ANSWER- Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be
a part of the workout to follow it? - ANSWER- Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what
process? - ANSWER- Goal setting
, What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? -
ANSWER- Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-
intensity interval training (HIIT)? - ANSWER- 85 percent or more of
V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when
the trained function has a higher performance capacity than prior to the
training period? - ANSWER- Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER- An increase in
muscular size
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one
location describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - ANSWER-
Closed kinetic chain movement
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - ANSWER-
Carbohydrates
What type of motivation is driven by a reward, prize, or recognition? -
ANSWER- Extrinsic motivation
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK | NEW AND REVISED
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all
risks associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER-
Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective
way for a trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER- Hire an advertising
firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with
high blood pressure? - ANSWER- 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by
bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? -
ANSWER- Asthma
,Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER- Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous
system to the muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER- Efferent
neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER- 25 to
31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER-
Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER- To outline how a
business will be operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable
movement patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected? -
ANSWER- Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER-
The particular group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
,During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles
may likely be overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER-
Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for
a fitness professional? - ANSWER- Use their best judgment when
selecting and progressing exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group
to ADP to regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER-
Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin
(EPO)? - ANSWER- Altitude training
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle
or group of muscles? - ANSWER- Strength
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees
excessively bow inward toward the midline? - ANSWER- Knee valgus
What type of warm-up intentionally mimics the movements that will be
a part of the workout to follow it? - ANSWER- Dynamic warm-up
SMART goal intentions, monitoring, and feedback are all part of what
process? - ANSWER- Goal setting
, What hormone can the ergogenic aid caffeine help to stimulate? -
ANSWER- Epinephrine
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-
intensity interval training (HIIT)? - ANSWER- 85 percent or more of
V02 max
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when
the trained function has a higher performance capacity than prior to the
training period? - ANSWER- Supercompensation
What is the definition of hypertrophy? - ANSWER- An increase in
muscular size
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one
location describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - ANSWER-
Closed kinetic chain movement
A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - ANSWER-
Carbohydrates
What type of motivation is driven by a reward, prize, or recognition? -
ANSWER- Extrinsic motivation
