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Question 1

A client’s increase in biceps strength from performing dumbbell curls is evidence of which fitness principle?

Answer 1

Select one:

a. General adaptation
b. Periodization
* *c. Specificity
d. Muscular endurance

Question 2

What are the muscles of the global stabilization system primarily responsible for?

Answer 2

Select one:

a. Enhancing pelvic floor function and diaphragmatic breathing
b. Intravertebral stability from vertebra to vertebra Incorrect
* *c. Transferring loads between the upper and lower extremities
d. Concentric force production of the thoracic and cervical spine

Question 3

Which of the following exercises is considered a back-stabilization exercise?

Answer 3

Select one:

• *a. Standing cable row
  b. Seated lat pull down
  c. Seated cable row
  d. Medicine ball pull over throw

Question 4

While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes a client demonstrating a low back arch movement dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is probably overactive?

Answer 4

Select one:

• *a. Latissimus dorsi
  b. Biceps femoris
  c. Rectus abdominis
  d. Gluteus maximus

Question 5

During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his head forward. Which of the following static stretches would be appropriate for this client?

Answer 5

Select one:

a. Erector spinae
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Piriformis
* *d. Levator scapulae

Question 6

Maintenance of which of the following is an integrated process requiring optimal muscular balance, joint dynamics, and neuromuscular efficiency using visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs?

Answer 6

Select one:

a. Static equilibrium
b. Mechanical equilibrium
* *c. Postural equilibrium
d. Dynamic equilibrium

Question 7

When performing the single-leg dumbbell Scaption, what is the immediate regression?

Answer 7

Select one:

a. Alternating arm
b. Seated
* *c. Two legs
d. Single-leg, single-arm

Question 8

Which of the following is true about dynamic stretching?

Answer 8

Select one:

a. It can be performed in the presence of muscle imbalances.
b. It can be performed in the presence of movement compensations.
* *c. It should be performed at a controlled speed.
d. It is performed in rapid, repetitive bouncing movements.

Question 9

What refers to the weight and movements placed on the body?

Answer 9

Select one:

a. Cardiovascular specificity
* *b. Mechanical specificity
c. Metabolic specificity
d. Neuromuscular specificity

Question 10

A client’s low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles should be stretched?

Answer 10

Select one:

a. Rectus abdominis
* *b. Hip flexor complex
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Biceps femoris

Question 11

Ruby performs self-myofascial release and static stretching on a client, following which she performs an overhead squat assessment. Which of the following indicates the need for a static standing TFL stretch?

Answer 11

Select one:

a. The client’s toes turn out.
b. The client leans forward excessively.
* *c. The client’s knees fall inward.
d. The client’s knees bow out.

Question 12

For which of the following are Stage I cardiorespiratory training programs designed?

Answer 12

Select one:

a. For advanced clients who have a moderately high cardiorespiratory fitness level base
b. To help clients improve anaerobic power and sprinting capabilities
* *c. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary clients
d. For clients with low-to-moderate cardiorespiratory fitness levels who are ready to begin training at higher intensity levels

Question 13

A personal trainer has his client perform the following exercises in order: ball squat, curl to overhead press, ball dumbbell chest press, standing cable row, seated stability ball military press, step-up to balance, and then repeat the sequence. Which of the following resistance training systems does this exercise routine represent?

Answer 13

Select one:

a. Pyramid
* *b. Vertical loading
c. Drop-set
d. Peripheral heart action

Question 14

Which of the following best describes when a person is ready to move to stage II cardiorespiratory training from stage I?

Answer 14

Select one:

a. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 15 minutes.
b. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 10 minutes.
c. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 20 minutes.
* *d. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 30 minutes.

Question 15

When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a correct body position?

Answer 15

Select one:

• *a. Posteriorly rotated pelvis
  b. 90° internally rotated humerus
  c. 90° horizontally abducted humerus
  d. Anteriorly rotated pelvis

Question 16

An advanced client who is interested in gaining high levels of muscle mass would benefit most from which of the following resistance-training systems?

Answer 16

Select one:

• *a. Superset system
  b. Peripheral heart action
  c. Circuit training
  d. Single-set training

Question 17

Body mass index (BMI) is a quick and easy method to determine which of the following?

Answer 17

Select one:

a. A client’s lean body mass
b. Whether a client’s fat mass is within his or her percent fat recommendations
* *c. Whether a client’s weight is appropriate for his or her height
d. A client’s muscle mass

Question 18

The Rockport walk test is used to determine which of the following?

Answer 18

Select one:

• *a. Estimated oxygen consumption
  b. Metabolic equivalent (MET)
  c. Heart rate reserve (HRR)
  d. VO2 reserve

Question 19

What is a multiplanar step-up to balance an example of?

Answer 19

Select one:

a. Balance-stabilization exercise
b. Balance-power exercise
* *c. Leg-stabilization exercise
d. Balance-modification exercise

Question 20

Ryan is performing static stretching on a client’s calves after an overhead squat assessment. Which of the following is most likely to have prompted him to perform this procedure?

Answer 20

Select one:

• *a. The client’s feet had turned out.
  b. The client’s knees bowed out.
  c. The client had an anterior pelvic tilt.
  d. The client had a posterior pelvic tilt.

Question 21

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, what is the minimum amount of time per week an individual should engage in physical activity if performed at a moderate-intensity level?

Answer 21

Select one:

a. 200 min
* *b. 150 min
c. 100 min
d. 250 min

Question 22

Which of the following is a formula that determines a client’s target heart rate during exercise?

Answer 22

Select one:

• *a. Heart rate reserve (HRR) method
  b. Peak Maximal Heart Rate Method
  c. VO2 Reserve Method
  d. Peak Metabolic Equivalent Method