Practice Exam

1. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

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

True

False

3. Which one of these is not within your scope of responsibilities?

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

4. 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

5. 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

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 best describes a split routine?

Begin with heavy weights and a lower number of reps

Pair four or more exercises together

Pair two exercises together

Major muscle groups are split into different days or workouts

8. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

9. The frontal plane explains the division of the body between front and back.

True

False

10. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Grade Exam

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