Practice Exam

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

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

2. 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

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

True

False

4. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into top and bottom?

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

5. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

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

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

7. What are the three main sources of fuel used by the body for energy?

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Grade Exam

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