Practice Exam

1. 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

2. 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

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

True

False

4. Popular reasons why free weights are better than machines include:

Easier to develop power and strength

Recruits more muscles

Moves through a full range of motion

All of the above

5. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

6. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

7. Which describes the joint movement of the flexor muscles?

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

8. 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

9. 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

10. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Grade Exam

Company

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