ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS
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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 1 / 3
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 2 / 3
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 Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - ANSWER>> Dumbbell What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single heartbeat? - ANSWER>> Stroke volume Which of the following is a primary risk factor for coronary heart disease? - ANSWER>> High blood pressure When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and communicating with clients? - ANSWER>> Two to three per week Which of the following is a primary function of the cardiorespiratory system during exercise? - ANSWER>> Improvement of muscular coordination What type of training periodization progresses from low intensity to high intensity across a macrocycle? - ANSWER>> Linear periodization Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911 immediately? - ANSWER>> Heavy bleeding What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial expressions, and hesitation noises? - ANSWER>> Paralanguage Where in the cell do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur? - ANSWER>> Mitochondria When considering exercise order, what should be a priority before completing accessory exercises? - ANSWER>> A cooldown Which strength curve most accurately represents a biceps curl exercise? - ANSWER>> Bell-shaped strength curve
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