ACTION Personal Training COMPLETE EXAM
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In order to keep the client's medical information private, the personal trainer should put a ________ in
the assessment form. - answer>>Confidentiality clause
All of the following are considered lifestyle categories: hobbies, physical activities, workout in front of a
computer and nutritional habits. True or false? - answer>>True
Knowing what medications the client is taking and possible side effects are important because
a)the trainer may need to borrow some if the medication runs out
b)the client may be allergic to certain medications
c)there may be conflicts between the recommended workout and the medication
d)the trainer may need to refill the prescription - answer>>c)there may be conflicts between the
recommended workout and the medication
Small changes in one's daily routine like parking further away from a building or taking the stairs can
have a large impact on fitness goals. True or False? - answer>>True
Why do most people hire a personal trainer? - answer>>To add that special benefit that the client has
been missing as a means of fulfilling weight-loss or fitness goals.
The optimum regimen that is specific to the client's needs can be best designed when the assessment is
___________. - answer>>Thorough
The best way to conduct an initial assessment is to
a)give the client the form to take home so it is not filled out in a hurry
b)let the client fill the form out while demonstrating how to stretch
, c)going over the form with the client personally
d)email it so the client will not be inconvenienced by having to write the answers - answer>>c)going
over the form with the client personally
If the client has a condition such as lower back pain, the trainer should encourage the client to perform
strength training for that region without prior approval from a health care physician. True or False? -
answer>>False
What are some aspects of personal fitness that are included in program design? - answer>>Anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, basic nutrition and knowledge of training special populations
Postural misalignment and injury can be created by muscular imbalances. True or False? - answer>>True
What are physiological factors that one should consider in designing a fitness program?
a)muscle action
b)ATP usage
c)proper positioning
d) All of the above - answer>>d) All of the above
What are the three primary resistance training goals? - answer>>Hypertrophy, muscular strength and
muscular endurance
Plyometrics are used with exercise beginners. True or False? - answer>>False
Using a variety of modes of cardiovascular training is called _____________. - answer>>Cross-training
How is exercise intensity measured? - answer>>by the amount of oxygen consumed during exercise and
the number of calories burned
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In order to keep the client's medical information private, the personal trainer should put a ________ in
the assessment form. - answer>>Confidentiality clause
All of the following are considered lifestyle categories: hobbies, physical activities, workout in front of a
computer and nutritional habits. True or false? - answer>>True
Knowing what medications the client is taking and possible side effects are important because
a)the trainer may need to borrow some if the medication runs out
b)the client may be allergic to certain medications
c)there may be conflicts between the recommended workout and the medication
d)the trainer may need to refill the prescription - answer>>c)there may be conflicts between the
recommended workout and the medication
Small changes in one's daily routine like parking further away from a building or taking the stairs can
have a large impact on fitness goals. True or False? - answer>>True
Why do most people hire a personal trainer? - answer>>To add that special benefit that the client has
been missing as a means of fulfilling weight-loss or fitness goals.
The optimum regimen that is specific to the client's needs can be best designed when the assessment is
___________. - answer>>Thorough
The best way to conduct an initial assessment is to
a)give the client the form to take home so it is not filled out in a hurry
b)let the client fill the form out while demonstrating how to stretch
, c)going over the form with the client personally
d)email it so the client will not be inconvenienced by having to write the answers - answer>>c)going
over the form with the client personally
If the client has a condition such as lower back pain, the trainer should encourage the client to perform
strength training for that region without prior approval from a health care physician. True or False? -
answer>>False
What are some aspects of personal fitness that are included in program design? - answer>>Anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, basic nutrition and knowledge of training special populations
Postural misalignment and injury can be created by muscular imbalances. True or False? - answer>>True
What are physiological factors that one should consider in designing a fitness program?
a)muscle action
b)ATP usage
c)proper positioning
d) All of the above - answer>>d) All of the above
What are the three primary resistance training goals? - answer>>Hypertrophy, muscular strength and
muscular endurance
Plyometrics are used with exercise beginners. True or False? - answer>>False
Using a variety of modes of cardiovascular training is called _____________. - answer>>Cross-training
How is exercise intensity measured? - answer>>by the amount of oxygen consumed during exercise and
the number of calories burned
