Functional Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Single joint

Multi joint

Functional movements

None of the above

Core activation

Stabilization

Strength activation

Both A and B

True

False

Hands and feet are able to move freely

Movement is fixed

There is no movement

None of the above

Poor quality movements

Potential for injuries

Muscle imbalances

All of the above

Lunges

Bicep curls

Squats

Bench press

To become a bodybuilder

To train for a specific event

Performing the tasks and events of daily living

None of the above

Builds a foundation for movement

Helps with weight loss

Builds more efficient movement

All of the above

Sitting

Standing

Bending and reaching

All of the above

Decrease the rest period

Change the number of sets and reps

Increase the number of rounds

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Bicep curls, shoulder raises and leg curls are examples of what kind of movements?

2. What two things happen before all movement is produced?

3. Multi joint movements use a prime mover and surrounding stabilizer muscles.

4. What does it mean if an exercise is open chain?

5. What happens when you have poor posture over time?

6. What are some examples of single joint exercises?

7. What is the primary focus of functional training?

8. What are some benefits of functional training?

9. What types of activities does functional training prepare you for?

10. What are some ways to increase the difficulty of a functional program?