Functional Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Single joint

Multi joint

Functional movements

None of the above

Hands and feet are able to move freely

Movement is fixed

There is no movement

None of the above

Lunges

Bicep curls

Squats

Bench press

Builds a foundation for movement

Helps with weight loss

Builds more efficient movement

All of the above

True

False

Poor quality movements

Potential for injuries

Muscle imbalances

All of the above

Train muscles to work together

Learning how to stabilize your body before movement

Emphasis on core strength

All of the above

Decrease the rest period

Change the number of sets and reps

Increase the number of rounds

All of the above

More muscle recruitment

Less muscle recruitment

Due to the number of reps

None of the above

Sitting

Standing

Bending and reaching

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. What are some examples of single joint exercises?

4. What are some benefits of functional training?

5. The kinetic chain refers to the body’s ability to link segments.

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

7. What is the goal of functional training?

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

9. How does functional training help with weight loss?

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