Practice Exam

1. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

2. 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

3. 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

4. Which muscle is the prime mover in spine/trunk flexion?

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

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

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

6. 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

7. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

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. 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

10. 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

Grade Exam

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