Practice Exam

1. Breathing should be performed as inhaling as the muscles lengthen and exhaling as the muscles contract.

True

False

2. Name the two types of muscle fibers.

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

3. 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

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

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

5. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

6. 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

7. You should always keep a current CPR certification when training clients.

True

False

8. 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

9. Your client is feeling a sharp pain in her knee during exercise. What should you do?

Tell her to wait a few minutes, then try the exercise again.

Attempt to diagnose what is wrong

Recommend she seek care from a qualified physician

Offer her some medication for the pain

10. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

Grade Exam

Company

National Personal Training Association
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