Practice Exam

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

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

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. Some muscles are named after the function they perform in the body. As an example, forearm muscles are called flexors because they perform this action?

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

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

True

False

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

9. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into left and right?

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

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

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