| Question | Answer |
| What is the definition of behavior?
• An experience that a client will have with a trainer.
• An event that has a beginning, middle, and end.
• An action that can be observed, measured, and modified.
• An action that builds rapport and community. | An action that can be observed, measured, and modified. |
| What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change may be necessary?
• Action
• Pre-contemplation
• Preparation
• Maintenance | Pre-contemplation |
| What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction?
• Extrinsic motivation
• Intrinsic motivation
• External motivation
• Independent motivation | 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?
• Relatedness
• Motivation
• Autonomy
• Competence | Autonomy |
| Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
• Have you ever seen a doctor for a heart condition?
• Do you want to begin your fitness program today?
• How did you first notice that you were gaining weight?
• Is your favorite color blue?" | How did you first notice that you were gaining weight? |
| What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?
• Personal goal
• Process goal
• Private goal
• Outcome goal | Process goal |
| What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for?
• Achievable
• Absurd
• Associated
• Addressing | Achievable |
| What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by measurable data?
• A SMART goal
• A subjective goal
• An objective goal
• A motivational goal | A subjective goal |
| When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be constructive and effective to improve competence?
• Introductions
• Feedback
• General conversation
• Praise | Feedback |
| 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?
• Action (the correct answer)
• Pre-contemplation
• Preparation
• Maintenance | Action |
| Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement?
• The Muscular System, Circulatory System, and Skeletal System
• The Nervous System, Muscular System, and Endocrine System
• The Muscular System, Digestive System, and Nervous System
• The Nervous System, Muscular System, and Skeletal System | The Nervous System, Muscular System, and Skeletal System |
| Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate glands?
• Interneurons
• Motor neurons
• Sensory neurons
• Dendrites | Motor neurons |
| What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for?
• Receiving sensory input and organizing, analyzing, and processing neural information.
• Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions.
• Sending motor commands to muscle tissue, regulating voluntary functions, and creating reflexes.
• Regulating involuntary functions, Sending motor signals to the muscles, and visual sensory interpretation. | Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions. |
| Where in the brain does most information processing occur?
• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Cerebral Cortex
• Medulla oblongata | Cerebral Cortex |
| Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body?
• Skeletal muscle
• Cardiac muscle
• Smooth muscle
• Autonomic muscle | Skeletal muscle |
| Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from aerobic energy pathways?
• Type IIx muscle fibers
• Type II b muscle fibers
• Type IIa muscle fibers
• Type I muscle fibers | Type I muscle fibers |
| Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton?
• Skull
• Ribs
• Shoulder girdle
• Spine | Shoulder girdle |
| Which type of bone supports the weight of the body and facilitates movement?
• Irregular bones
• Sesamoid bones
• Short bones
• Long bones | Long bones |
| What does the Golgi tendon organ detect and respond to in the muscle?
• The electrical activity of a muscle.
• Changes in muscle tension.
• Muscular time under tension.
• The rate and force of muscle stretch. | Changes in muscle tension. |
| The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are examples of what type of ligament?
• Intrinsic ligaments
• Extrinsic ligaments
• Capsular ligaments
• Elastic ligaments | Intrinsic ligaments |
| The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ system?
• The Circulatory System
• The Muscular System
• The Endocrine System
• The Respiratory System | The Circulatory System |
| Blood vessels are comprised of which type of muscle tissue?
• Type II muscle fibers
• Cardiac muscle
• Skeletal muscle
• Smooth muscle | Smooth muscle |
| Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
• Venules
• Arteries
• Veins
• Capillaries | Arteries |
| Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• Right atrium
• Left atrium
• Right ventricle
• Left ventricle | Right atrium |
| During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the heartbeat?
• Systole
• Fibrillation
• Diastole
• Arrythmia | Systole |
| During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in body tissues?
• The Circulatory System
• The Lymphatic System
• The Endocrine System
• The Integumentary System | The Lymphatic System |
| What is the process of external respiration?
• The exchange of gases from the blood to the interstitial fluid and body tissues.
• The exchange of gases in the chambers of the heart.
• The exchange of gases from the arteries to the capillaries.
The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood in the lungs. | The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood in the lungs. |
| Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle cells?
• Cortisol
• Aldosterone
• Glucagon
• Insulin | Cortisol |
| Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in the body?
• Increases appetite
• Enhances the brain's use of glucose
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces unnecessary bodily functions during stress | Increases appetite |
| Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical digestion and chemical digestion?
• The liver
• The small intestine
• The mouth
• The esophagus | The mouth |
| What anatomical term is described as a position closer to the center of the body relative to a reference point?
• Distal
• Proximal
• Supine
• Inferior | Proximal |
| Which anatomical term refers to a movement that increases the angle between two body parts?
• Extension
• Depression
• Flexion
• Circumduction | Extension |
| Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
• Sagittal plane
• Transverse plane
• Rotational plane
• Frontal plane | Sagittal plane |
| Which of the following joints should have more mobility?
• Lumbar spine
• Knee
• Cervical spine
• Shoulder | Shoulder |
| A medicine ball rolling across the floor is an example of what type of friction?
• Gravitational friction
• Rolling friction
• Sliding friction
• Static friction | Rolling friction |
| Which of the following is a muscle of the shoulder?
• Subscapularis
• Biceps femoris
• Brachioradialis
• External oblique | Subscapularis |
| Which three muscles make up the erector spinae group?
• Longissimus, Spinalis, and Rhomboids
• Spinalis, Longissimus, and Iliocostalis
• Quadratus lumborum, Spinalis, and Multifidus
• External obliques, Iliocostalis, and Spinalis | Spinalis, Longissimus, and Iliocostalis |
| What is the muscle action of the rectus femoris?
• Internal rotation of the hip and flexion of the knee.
• External rotation of the hip and adduction of the upper leg.
• Extension of the hip and flexion of the knee.
• Flexion of the hip and extension of the knee. | Flexion of the hip and extension of the knee. |
| What is the most superficial muscle of the posterior calf?
• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Tibialis anterior
• Tibialis posterior | Gastrocnemius |
| What is the largest muscle of the chest?
• Serratus anterior
• Pectoralis major
• Pectoralis minor
• Subclavius | Pectoralis major |
| Where in the cell do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur?
• Mitochondria
• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm
• Lysosome | Mitochondria |
| What two values are required to calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ)?
• Volume of carbon dioxide the lungs can hold, and volume of oxygen exhaled.
• Volume of carbon dioxide inhaled, and volume of oxygen exhaled.
• Volume of carbon dioxide exhaled, and volume of oxygen inhaled.
• Volume of oxygen exhaled, and ATP created. | Volume of carbon dioxide exhaled, and volume of oxygen inhaled. |
| What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) for carbohydrates?
• 1.0
• 0.8
• 0.7
• 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Which energy pathway is dominant for activity generally lasting 10 seconds to 2 minutes?
• Anaerobic glycolysis
• ATP/CP
• Oxidative energy pathway
• Lactate | Anaerobic glycolysis |
| What is the primary by-product of anaerobic glycolysis?
• Water
• Heat
• Lactic acid
• Hydrogen | Lactic acid |
| What is the point at which the body switches from metabolism requiring oxygen to primarily anaerobic metabolism called?
• ATP threshold
• Lactate threshold
• Anaerobic threshold
• Aerobic threshold | Anaerobic threshold |
| The Krebs cycle and electron transport chain are steps in which energy pathway?
• Anaerobic glycolysis
• Oxidative energy pathway
• ATP/CP
• Gluconeogenesis | Oxidative energy pathway |
| How many Calories (Cal) per gram are in fat?
• 3 Cal
• 9 Cal
• 4 Cal
• 7 Cal | 9 Cal |
| The Harris-Benedict equation incorporates the resting metabolic rate and an activity level factor to determine what metabolic information?
• Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
• Thermic effect of food (TEF)
• Daily calorie expenditure (DCE)
• Total exercise expenditure (TEE) | Daily calorie expenditure (DCE) |
| What is the general recommendation for a daily calorie deficit for someone working to lose bodyfat?
• 100 to 300 Calories
• 200 to 500 Calories
• 500 to 700 Calories
• 600 to 800 Calories | 200 to 500 Calories |
| What type of client assessments are based on observations and opinions?
• Subjective assessments
• Body composition assessments
• Objective assessments
• Cognitive assessments | Subjective assessments |
| What document should a personal trainer collect from a client to show they are ready to begin an exercise program and explain any restrictions or limitations they have?
• Physician's letter of clearance
• PAR-Q
• Health history questionnaire
• Liability waiver | Physician's letter of clearance |
| What does body composition measure?
• Fat mass and lean body mass
• Fat mass and total body water
• Lean body mass and total body water
• Lean body mass and bone mass | Fat mass and lean body mass |
| What is the average bodyfat percentage for males?
• 10 to 15 percent
• 25 to 31 percent
• 17 to 25 percent
• 12 to 20 percent | 17 to 25 percent |
| What type of muscular assessment is the push-up test?
• Muscular strength assessment
• Muscular size assessment
• Muscular endurance assessment
• Muscular metabolic assessment | Muscular endurance assessment |
| From bottom to top, what are the six kinetic chain checkpoints?
• Foot and ankle, knee, hips, pelvis, head, neck
• Foot and ankle, knee, hips, spine, shoulders, neck and head
• Foot and ankle, knee, pelvis, shoulders, cervical spine, head
• Foot and ankle, hips, lumbar spine, shoulders, cervical spine, nec | Foot and ankle, knee, hips, spine, shoulders, neck and head |
| Which spinal deviation is characterized by the excessive curvature of the thoracic spine?
• Kyphosis
• Lordosis
• Sway back
• Scoliosis | Kyphosis |
| What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow outward away from the midline?
• Knee hyperextension
• Knee flexion
• Knee varus
• Knee valgus | Knee varus |
| During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscle is likely underactive (weak) if the heels elevate?
• Gastrocnemius
• Gluteus maximus
• Soleus
• Tibialis anterior | Tibialis anterior |
| During the squat or overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles are likely overactive (tight) if knee valgus occurs?
• Vastus medialis
• Adductors
• Gluteus maximus
• Gastrocnemius | Adductors |
| Which of the five components of fitness is described as the physical makeup of the body considering fat mass and lean mass?
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscular strength
• Flexibility
• Body composition | Body composition |
| Which of the following is a known benefit of improving muscular strength?
• Improves stamina
• Helps regulate blood sugar
• Increases bone density
• Promotes brain health | Increases bone density |
| What type of warm-up is simple and aims to increase blood flow, respiration, body temperature, and neural activation of major muscle groups?
• Dynamic warm-up
• General warm-up
• Static warm-up
• No warm-up | General warm-up |
| Which element of a fitness program trains the body to be explosive, fast, and agile?
• Reactive training
• Balance training
• Cardiorespiratory training
• Flexibility training | Reactive training |
| What is the definition of agility as it relates to the element of reactive training?
• The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
• The ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction with proper posture
• The ability to move the body in one direction as fast as possible
• The ability to move a joint in a full range of motion without pain or impingement | The ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction with proper posture |
| What type of cardiorespiratory training is performed at a fixed level of exertion?
• Circuit training
• High-intensity interval training
• Interval training
• Steady-state exercise | Steady-state exercise |
| Which of the following is a known benefit of interval training?
• Strengthening of the left ventricle of the heart
• Improvement in muscular coordination
• Decreased oxidative capacity of skeletal muscles
• Decreased average stroke volume of the heart | Strengthening of the left ventricle of the heart |
| Which of the five components of fitness is described as the measure of force produced by a muscle or group of muscles?
• Muscular endurance
• Muscular strength
• Flexibility
• Cardiovascular endurance | Muscular strength |
| Which of the following is a measure commonly used to determine the intensity of cardiorespiratory exercise?
• Minimum heart rate
• Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
• Respiration rate
• Resting heart rate | Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) |
| Which of the following is an adaptation from plyometric exercise?
• Increased muscle size
• Decreased muscle size
• Decreased involuntary nervous reflexes
• Decreased intermuscular coordination | Increased muscle size |
| In fitness, what do acute training variables determine?
• How an exercise or training program is performed.
• When an exercise or training program is performed.
• Why an exercise or training program is performed.
• Where an exercise or training program is performed. | How an exercise or training program is performed. |
| Which acute training variable is the equipment, methods, or technique used to complete an activity?
• Tempo
• Frequency
• Type
• Time | Type |
| The load used for a resistance training exercise is most closely related to which actute training variable?
• Intensity
• Tempo
• Range of motion
• Type | Intensity |
| A training intensity of 67 percent or less is most closely related to which training adaptation?
• Maximum strength
• Hypertrophy
• Muscular endurance
• Power | Muscular endurance |
| For the training adaptation of muscle hypertrophy, what is the recommended number of repetitions per set?
• 1 to 6 repetitions
• 6 to 12 repetitions
• More than 15 repetitions
• 1 to 5 repetitions | 6 to 12 repetitions |
| What does the "F" in the FITT Principle stand for?
• Frequency
• Foundation
• Flexibility
• Fascial | Frequency |
| Which principle of fitness states that acute training variables must be changed periodically to prevent plateaus, injuries, and boredom?
• Principle of specificity
• Principle of individual differences
• Principle of progressive overload
• Principle of variability | Principle of variability |
| What is the final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
• Stimulus
• Resistance
• Alarm
• Exhaustion | Exhaustion |
| Resistance training is included in which category of training?
• Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ)
• Foundational training
• Strength training
• Metabolic training | Strength training |
| What condition is the result of the accumulation of stress from both training and non-training activities resulting in short-term decreases in performance?
• Overreaching
• Overtraining
• Over-exhaustion
• Overtraining syndrome (OTS) | Overreaching |
| Which of the following is a known benefit of flexibility training?
• Decreased balance
• Decreased postural control
• Decreased joint range of motion
• Decreased chronic pain | Decreased chronic pain |
| What is dynamic stretching?
• Lengthening a muscle and holding the lengthened position
• Movement-based active stretching where muscles engage to bring about a stretch
• The activation of a muscle to actively stretch another muscle
• The use of an external force to move a joint to the end of a range of motion | Movement-based active stretching where muscles engage to bring about a stretch |
| In a flexibility training protocol, which of the following should be executed after a training session?
• Static or pre-contraction stretching
• Dynamic stretching
• General warm-up
• Specific warm-up | Static or pre-contraction stretching |
| What type of inhibition do myofascial release techniques rely on to decrease the excitability of muscle tissue?
• Allosteric inhibition
• Automatic inhibition
• Autogenic inhibition
• Autonomic inhibition | Autogenic inhibition |
| Which type of stretching should mirror the movements that will be performed in an upcoming activity?
• Static stretching
• Passive stretching
• Ballistic stretching
• Dynamic stretching | Dynamic stretching |
| What term is defined as the measurement of movement around a specific joint or body part?
• Range of motion
• Resisted range of motion
• Passive flexibility
• Muscle action | Range of motion |
| Which of the following is an example of an active range of motion?
• A physical therapist moving a client's shoulder through flexion and extension
• A client moving their shoulder through flexion and extension
• A client using a wall to stretch their pectoral muscles
• A client using a stretching strap to stretch their hamstring | A client moving their shoulder through flexion and extension |
| What type of stretching uses bouncing and the momentum of the body or limb to force it beyond a normal range of motion?
• Dynamic stretching
• Static stretching
• Ballistic stretching
• Active stretching | Ballistic stretching |
| What are the two most important acute training variables related to flexibility training?
• Intensity and time
• Type and repetitions
• Intensity and repetitions
• Time and tempo | Intensity and time |
| In most cases, how long should a static stretch be held?
• 90 to 120 seconds
• 5 to 15 seconds
• 60 to 90 seconds
• 10 to 30 seconds | 10 to 30 seconds |
| Which of the following is a known benefit of cardiorespiratory training?
• Improves sleep
• Increases depression
• Increases fatigue
• Reduces mental acuity | Improves sleep |
| Which acute training variables are included in the FITT Principle as it relates to cardiorespiratory training?
• Frequency, Intervals, Tempo, Time
• Form, Intensity, Time, Type
• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
• Frequency, Intensity, Time Under Tension, Type | Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type |
| What is a metabolic equivalent (MET)?
• The quantitative and subjective measure of exertion during physical activity.
• The measure of the ratio of a person's energy expenditure to their mass during physical activity.
• The ratio of how the body is using carbohydrates compared to fats as a fuel source during exercise.
• The ability to speak during exercise as a gauge of the relative intensity. | The measure of the ratio of a person's energy expenditure to their mass during physical activity. |
| According to the modified Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart, what intensity equates to maximum exertion during cardiorespiratory exercise?
• RPE 1
• RPE 10
• RPE 5 to 6
• RPE 7 to 8 | RPE 10 |
| During cardiorespiratory training, how can speed be modified to increase training intensity?
• Maintain speed
• Increase speed
• Reduce speed
• Vary speed | Increase speed |
| What vital capacity reading is considered low and a potential symptom of a respiratory problem?
• Below 6,000 mL
• Below 4,000 mL
• Below 3,000 mL
• Below 5,000 mL | Below 3,000 mL |
| Which of the following activities has a MET value between 3.0 and 6.0?
• Brisk walk (3.5 to 4 mph)
• Competitive soccer
• Yoga
• Sitting at a desk | Brisk walk (3.5 to 4 mph) |
| What does (1) MET equal to?
• A person's heart rate when at rest.
• A person's breathing rate when at rest.
• A person's metabolic rate during exercise.
• A person's metabolic rate when at rest. | A person's metabolic rate when at rest. |
| What other cardiorespiratory efficiency measure can be estimated by the ventilatory threshold?
• Maximum heart rate
• Lactate threshold
• Anaerobic threshold
• Glucose threshold | Lactate threshold |
| The formula 220 minus age is commonly used to estimate what cardiorespiratory information?
• Maximum heart rate
• Ventilatory threshold
• Vital capacity
• V02 max | Maximum heart rate |
| Which strength category is defined as a combination of strength and speed?
• Power
• Maximum strength
• Starting strength
• Relative strength | Power |
| Strength training has been found to reduce which resting biological measure?
• Resting breathing rate
• Resting metabolic rate
• Resting heart rate
• Resting blood pressure | Resting blood pressure |
| Which strength curve most accurately represents a squatting exercise?
• Bell-shaped strength curve
• Descending strength curve
• Flat strength curve
• Ascending strength curve | Ascending strength curve |
| What type of foundational exercises promote overall strength adaptations without necessarily translating to performance or skill development?
• General exercises
• Accessory exercises
• Compound exercises
• Specific exercises | General exercises |
| During a taper, how much should training volume be reduced while exercise intensity remains at or above competition (maximal) levels?
• 50 to 80 percent reduction in training volume
• 70 to 80 percent reduction in training volume
• 10 to 20 percent reduction in training volume
• 30 to 70 percent reduction in training volume | 30 to 70 percent reduction in training volume |
| For resistance training, how is intensity expressed?
• Percentage of maximum breathing rate
• Percentage of target heart rate
• Percentage of 1RM
• Percentage of maximum heart rate | Percentage of 1RM |
| What training goal is promoted when resistance training intensity is below 67 percent of 1RM?
• Muscular endurance
• Maximum strength
• Power
• Hypertrophy | Muscular endurance |
| During resistance training, what sub-variable is related to exercise type?
• Tempo
• Grip
• Intensity
• Time under tension | Grip |
| Which of the following is equipment with variable resistance?
• Resistance band
• Kettlebell
• Barbell
• Dumbbell | Resistance band |
| Which of the following is an example of a static resistance exercise?
• Squat
• Bench press
• Plank
• Biceps curl | Plank |
| What is an exercise progression?
• Modifications to acute training variables that increase the challenge of a movement pattern.
• Modifications to acute training variables that decrease the challenge of a movement pattern.
• Modifications to acute training variables that expedite training adaptations.
• Modifications to acute training variables that make an exercise impossible to execute. | Modifications to acute training variables that increase the challenge of a movement pattern. |
| Body language, spatial relations, and paralanguage are all examples of what type of communication?
• Verbal communication
• Visual communication
• Nonverbal communication
• Kinesthetic communication | Nonverbal communication |
| What type of learner learns best when they can see the information being taught?
• Visual learners
• Kinesthetic learners
• Auditory learners
• Fast learners | Visual learners |
| Which if the following is advised when giving verbal cues to increase client understanding?
• Use anatomical terminology.
• Give constant feedback.
• Speak quickly.
• Use simplified language. | Use simplified language. |
| Which of the following exercises is categorized as a hinge movement?
• Deadlift
• Push up
• Squat
• Biceps curl | Deadlift |
| Which movement category includes upper body exercises in which the arms themselves or the arms and a tool are moved away from the body?
• Squat
• Hinge
• Push
• Pull | Push |
| What is the agonist at the shoulder during an upper body vertical pulling movement?
• Posterior deltoid
• Latissimus dorsi
• Pectoralis major
• Trapezius | Latissimus dorsi |
| What type of exercises are often single-joint movements that can promote muscular adaptations like strength and hypertrophy?
• Activation exercises
• Isolation exercises
• Isometric exercises
• Compound exercises | Isolation exercises |
| Which movement dysfunction occurs when a synergist muscle takes over a movement pattern when an agonist fails?
• Synergistic dominance
• Altered arthrokinematics
• Altered kinetics
• Muscle synergies | Synergistic dominance |
| According to the study of proxemics, what is considered a personal distance between two people?
• 4 to 12 feet
• 12 to 20 feet
• 0 to 18 inches
• 1.5 to 4 feet | 1.5 to 4 feet |
| Which category of nutrients protect the body from free radicals and the cellular damage they cause?
• Macronutrients
• Protein
• Electrolytes
• Antioxidants | Antioxidants |
| In which of the following ways can a certified personal trainer help a client with nutrition?
• Offer general nutrition guidance and recommendations.
• Write meal plans that support the client's fitness goals.
• Diagnose a food allergy for a client.
• Give nutrition advice to treat a client's chronic health condition. | Offer general nutrition guidance and recommendations |
| Which type of carbohydrate is broken down and converted to energy in the body the quickest?
• Simple carbohydrates
• Fiber
• Complex carbohydrates
• Raw carbohydrates | Simple carbohydrates |
| Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
• Fruit
• White bread
• Starchy vegetables
• Candy | Starchy vegetables |
| Which type of fats have been found to increase an individual's risk for coronary artery disease when consumed in excess?
• Polyunsaturated fat
• Trans fat
• Monounsaturated fat
• Omega-3 fatty acid | Trans fat |
| Which of the following foods has the highest number of grams of fat per 100 grams of food?
• Plain yogurt
• Cashews
• Cheesecake
• Vegetable oil | Vegetable oil |
| Approximately what percentage of the average adult's total body weight is water?
• 60 percent
• 75 percent
• 80 percent
• 55 percent | 60 percent |
| Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of protein for a male?
• One fist
• Two thumbs
• Two palms
• One palm | Two palms |
| Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of fats for a female?
• One palm
• Two thumbs
• One fist
• One thumb | One thumb |
| What are nutritional limiting factors?
• The limited availability of nutritious foods to some clients who live in food deserts.
• The nutritional choices a client makes that keep them from making progress or seeing results.
• The limited nutritional options available to a client who cannot afford fresh foods.
• The nutritional choices a client makes that drives fitness success and promotes optimal health. | The nutritional choices a client makes that keep them from making progress or seeing results. |
| Which of the following is an example of a performance supplement?
• Vitamin D
• Biotin
• Multivitamin
• Creatine monohydrate | Creatine monohydrate |
| Which of the following animal-based protein sources has the highest bioavailability in the human body?
• Whey protein isolate
• Beef
• Chicken
• Casein isolate | Whey protein isolate |
| Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin C?
• Brussel sprouts
• Seafood
• Sunlight
• Nuts and seeds | Brussel sprouts |
| Which of the following is a food source of the mineral calcium?
• Dairy
• Rye
• Olives
• Turkey | Dairy |
| Which of the following is a function of sodium in the body?
• Immune function
• Fluid balance
• Reproduction
• Fat metabolism | Fluid balance |
| According to the World Health Organization, what is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide?
• Iron deficiency
• Calcium deficiency
• Vitamin C deficiency
• Vitamin A deficiency | Iron deficiency |
| Which of the following is a food source of vitamin E?
• Citrus
• Fish
• Peanuts
• Eggs | Peanuts |
| Where in the digestive tract are amino acids absorbed?
• The large intestine
• The ascending colon
• The stomach
• The small intestine | The small intestine |
| When selecting a multivitamin, what information should be considered?
• Sex and height
• Sex and age
• Age and height
• Eating pattern and age | Sex and age |
| In a normal, healthy adult, what percent of food consumed is absorbed in the GI tract?
• 75 percent
• 50 percent
• 95 percent
• 80 percent | 95 percent |
| What minimum consistent blood pressure reading is associated with the condition of hypertension?
• 120/80 mm Hg
• 130/80 mm Hg
• 140/90 mm Hg
• 120/90 mm Hg | 140/90 mm Hg |
| What chronic disease was the DASH diet created to combat?
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Dementia | High blood pressure |
| What is the role of insulin in the human body?
• Insulin binds to adipose tissue and promotes the release of glycogen from the cells.
• Insulin promotes gastric emptying and the breakdown of macronutrients.
• Insulin binds to cells and restricts the uptake of glucose from the blood.
• Insulin binds to target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood. | Insulin binds to target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood. |
| What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear on the joints?
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Fibromyalgia (FM)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Gout | Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with arthritis?
• Swimming, yoga, interval training, and circuit training.
• Running, stair-climbing, high-impact aerobics, and calisthenics.
• Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking.
• High-intensity interval training, cycling, jogging, and kickboxing. | Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking. |
| What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy?
• Narrowing of the coronary arteries.
• The enlargement and stiffening of the heart.
• Weakness of the heart muscle that reduces blood flow.
• Narrowing or stiffness of the blood vessels in the extremities. | The enlargement and stiffening of the heart. |
| Which chronic health condition can be caused by pollen, mold, smoke, and air pollution?
• Arthritis
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Asthma | Asthma |
| What is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
• Dizziness
• Angina
• Skin discoloration
• Shortness of breath | Angina |
| Which of the following joints in the body are commonly affected by the condition of Gout?
• Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee.
• Big toe joint, knee, and elbow.
• Ankle, hips, and shoulder.
• Big toe joint, hips, and elbow. | Lesser toe joints, ankle, and knee. |
| Which arthritic condition is an autoimmune disorder?
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Fibromyalgia | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with light free weights and low intensity?
• 7 to 8 years
• 11 to 14 years
• 15 to 18 years
• 10 to 13 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one chronic health condition?
• 40 percent
• 30 percent
• 80 percent
• 60 percent | 80 percent |
| Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults?
• Resistance training
• Balance training
• Flexibility training
• Cardiorespiratory training | Resistance training |
| For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure?
• Muscular strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Lower body flexibility
• Upper body flexibility | Upper body flexibility |
| What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no medical conditions are present?
• 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and one day of strengthening exercise weekly.
• 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days of strengthening exercise weekly.
• 75 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days of strengthening exercise weekly.
• 100 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strengthening exercise weekly. | 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days of strengthening exercise weekly. |
| Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client?
• Premature labor
• Morbid obesity
• Orthopedic limitations
• Severe anemia | Premature labor |
| Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)?
• Maintaining current health status
• Fat loss
• Performance improvement
• Muscle gain | Maintaining current health status |
| Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables them?
• 5 percent
• 25 percent
• 15 percent
• 30 percent | 15 percent |
| Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can affect how they exercise?
• Respiratory rate decreases.
• Elasticity of muscles, tendons, and ligaments decreases.
• Lung capacity increases.
• Resting heart rate increases. | Resting heart rate increases. |
| Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of time needed for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk eight feet?
• Chair sit and reach
• Eight foot up and go
• Two-minute step test
• 30-second chair stand | Eight foot up and go |
| Which style of personal training utilizes both in-person and virtual training?
• Virtual training
• Hybrid training
• Small group training
• Group exercise | Hybrid training |
| Which style of personal training utilizes videos, live streaming, websites, and chat forums to deliver training content?
• Buddy training
• Small group training
• In-person training
• Virtual training | Virtual training |
| When utilizing emails to communicate with clients, what is the ideal length of an email?
• 50 to 125 words
• 75 to 200 words
• 300 to 500 words
• 150 to 225 words | 50 to 125 words |
| In email marketing, what is a strategic email?
• An email that explains the trainer's mission, philosophies, and more about themselves.
• An email used to engage with clients and prospects and build rapport.
• An email series that presents an offer or promotion for a limited time.
• A series of emails that gather client information and assessments to begin a training program. | An email that explains the trainer's mission, philosophies, and more about themselves. |
| In email marketing, what is an onboarding email?
• An email that explains the trainer's mission, philosophies, and more about themselves.
• An email used to engage with clients and prospects and build rapport.
• An email series that presents an offer or promotion for a limited time.
• A series of emails that gather client information and assessments to begin a training program. | A series of emails that gather client information and assessments to begin a training program. |
| Under the scope of practice for a personal trainer, which of the following may a certified personal trainer assist clients with?
• Treating a chronic health issue
• General nutrition guidance
• Meal planning
• Treating injuries | General nutrition guidance |
| In marketing, what is the phrase "Sign up now!" an example of?
• Call to service
• Lead enticement
• Call to action
• Request for purchase | Call to action |
| When identifying a target market, what is the fictional person that represents a trainer's preferred clientele known as?
• Client persona
• Client form
• Desired client
• Optimal market | Client persona |
| Which style of personal training is often choreographed?
• Small group training
• Buddy training
• Group exercise
• Large group training | Group exercise |
| Which style of personal training requires a fitness professional to consider camera quality, lighting, and the available exercise equipment?
• In-person training
• Small group training
• Large group training
• Virtual training | Virtual training |
| According to the CDC, what is the definition of disinfecting?
• Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range.
• Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water.
• Killing germs and viruses on surfaces with the use of chemicals.
• Removing stains from surfaces and clothing. | Killing germs and viruses on surfaces with the use of chemicals. |
| To receive a personal training certification, what additional certification is required?
• CPR/ AED
• First aid
• Nutrition
• Injury prevention | CPR/ AED |
| What type of injury develops slowly and is persistent?
• Abrasion
• Bone break
• Acute injury
• Chronic injury | Chronic injury |
| Which of the following is often included in a first aid kit?
• Pencils
• Adhesive bandages
• Lip balm
• Heating pad | Adhesive bandages |
| Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately?
• Low blood sugar
• A minor cut
• An unconscious person
• Headache | An unconscious person |
| What type of acute injury occurs in a muscle?
• Sprain
• Strain
• Fracture
• Dislocation | Strain |
| Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately?
• Chest pain
• A bruise
• A minor cut
• Elevated heart rate | Chest pain |
| What tool in a first aid kit can be used to remove debris from a wound?
• Tweezers
• First aid tape
• Thermometer
• Analgesics | Tweezers |
| What should every location where exercise is performed have posted or available for patrons and employees?
• Instructions for using exercise equipment
• A staff directory
• An emergency exit plan
• The manager on duty | An emergency exit plan |
| What serious health situation occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature?
• Headache
• Heat stroke
• Heart attack
• Stroke | Heat stroke |