Functional Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

To become a bodybuilder

To train for a specific event

Performing the tasks and events of daily living

None of the above

Has an impact on the biomechanics of movement

Has no impact

Can cause overuse injuries

Both A and C

3

5

10

20

True

False

Open chain

Closed chain

Kinetic chain

All of the above

Squat to press

Single leg squats

Mountain climbers

All of the above

Single joint

Multi joint

Functional movements

None of the above

Train muscles to work together

Learning how to stabilize your body before movement

Emphasis on core strength

All of the above

More muscle recruitment

Less muscle recruitment

Due to the number of reps

None of the above

Hands and feet are able to move freely

Movement is fixed

There is no movement

None of the above

Practice Exam

1. What is the primary focus of functional training?

2. When there is a weakness in the kinetic chain, what does this mean?

3. How many exercises are good to start with in circuit training?

4. A circuit can be for any level of fitness.

5. Which type of exercise is considered more functional?

6. Which exercises are listed within the top 10 functional exercises?

7. Bicep curls, shoulder raises and leg curls are examples of what kind of movements?

8. What is the goal of functional training?

9. How does functional training help with weight loss?

10. What does it mean if an exercise is open chain?