CANFIT PRO PTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
What percentages of protein & water are our muscles made of ?Correct Answer Water- 73% Protein- 24% And the rest inorganic salts (sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride)
TRUE OR FALSE - Referrals are the best way to ensure your long-term success in the fitness industry? Correct Answer TRUE
What does the acronym FITT stand for ? Correct Answer Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
How many cues should you give at once? Correct Answer 2-3 at a time
What is/are the percentages for the target heart rate zones both for the HR Max method and the HRR (heart rate reserve) method ? Correct Answer
HRMAX - 55%-90%
HRR - 50%-85%
Write the formula/equation to determine a target HR zone using the HR Max method Correct Answer (220-age) x %
What is the equation/formula for calculating a clients target HR zone using the HRR (heart rate reserve method) Correct Answer [(HRMAX - resting heart rate) x % ] + resting heart rate 1 / 3
Bones are divided into four classifications, give an example of each. Correct Answer Long- femur / humerus Short- tarsals/carpals Flat- ribs/scapula Irregular- vertebrae/ischium
Briefly describe how weak muscles can be made stronger through flexibility training Correct Answer If a particular muscle is over activated it can inhibit and weaken the contraction of its antagonist muscle. by stretching the tight muscle it's weak antagonist will be able to contract with more optimal strength and power and thus become stronger knowing how to work and stretch inhibited muscles can lead to increase in strength.
A personal training specialist should be performing client reassessment every? Correct Answer 1-3 months
List appropriate program focusses for a client who is deconditioned and has minimal exercise experience Correct Answer Simple movements that require minimal challenge,Improve mobility and increase energy levels, increase endurance and weight reduction
Explain the three types of muscle contraction Correct Answer Concentric- muscle shortens and lengthens Eccentric- muscle produces force with no change in muscle length Isometric-muscle exerts force to counteract an opposing force with no change in muscle length
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Briefly describe the terms ventilation and Diffusion Correct Answer Ventilation refers to the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs; diffusion refers to the way gases are exchanged in the lungs
People with anterior tilt typically have tight ?,? And ? Muscles?Correct Answer Erector Spinnae, Iliopsoas, rectus femoris
Lower crossed syndrome presents..? Correct Answer Short and tight iliopsoas, rectus femoris and lumbar erectors
Upper crossed syndrome presents..? Correct Answer Short and tight pectorals,upper traps and levator scapula.
Resting heart rate should be less than ? And blood pressure should be lower than ? To conduct any passive or dynamic assessment or physical fitness testing Correct Answer Resting heart rate should be less than 100 bpm, blood pressure should be lower than 140/100
What three components are involved in the spinal stabilization system Correct Answer Control subsystem,passive subsystem, active subsystem
Provide examples of the three classifications of joints Correct Answer Fibrous- head/forearm Cartilaginous- between ribs/sternum,between vertebrae Synovial-shoulder/elbow
The cellular benefits of cardio respiratory conditioning include Correct Answer
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