Practice Exam

1. Which of the following muscles is not part of the quad muscles?

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

2. Training specificity explains what type of training?

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

3. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

4. Resistance training machines are best suited for experienced weight lifters.

True

False

5. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.

True

False

6. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

7. Which training principle describes the practice of gradually adding more resistance so there is enough stimulus to grow?

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

8. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

9. When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers “yes” to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by exercise. What should you recommend?

Begin training but at a low intensity.

Talk with a doctor and seek approval for exercise.

Train at a high intensity.

Begin more physical assessments.

10. Why should you use a PAR-Q with your clients in the initial visit?

To see if the client needs to lose weight

To assess a client’s interest in working out

As a pre exercise screening tool to uncover any medical concerns

A PAR-Q is not required prior to working out

Grade Exam

Company

National Personal Training Association
Phone: 1-800-449-6189
Email: admin@personaltrainercertification.us