Practice Exam 3

Question 1

Which of these is not a low volume training adaptation?

Answer 1

Increased muscle cross-sectional area

Question 2

Which of these is an example of cardio training for stage 2 clients?

Answer 2

5 minute warm-up, 1 minute Zone 2, 3 minutes Zone 1, 1 minute Zone 2, 3 minutes Zone1

Question 3

Which is not a high volume adaptation?

Answer 3

Increased motor unit recruitment

Question 4

In what stage of change is someone who is not interested in upping the intensity of their exercise routine?

Answer 4

Precontemplation

Question 5

What is a focus of Phase 4?

Answer 5

Increasing load and intensity

Question 6

What is the main muscular role of the transverse abdominus in regard to working with the internal obliques?

Answer 6

To isometrically stabilize the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex

Question 7

What is a typical mistake when using the RPE scale?

Answer 7

Putting focus on just one isolated part of the body

Question 8

Which is suggested for cooling down?

Answer 8

Self-myofascial release, 30 seconds for each muscle

Question 9

Which is a proper progression for an upper body exercise?

Answer 9

Alternating arms to single arm

Question 10

Which of these is a possible effect of ingesting too much iron?

Answer 10

gastrointestinal infection

Question 11

What is a common mistake with form while doing a floor bridge?

Answer 11

Raising hips too far off the floor

Question 12

Each of the following are nonessential amino acids, except for:

Answer 12

lysine

Question 13

What is the regression exercise for the standard cable chop?

Answer 13

Kneeling to perform the cable chop

Question 14

Which formula is correct for calculating fat mass?

Answer 14

Body fat percent times scale weight

Question 15

What phases are used for a client who wants as much lean mass as possible?

Answer 15

Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 16

Which training system is the peripheral heart action system a variation of:

Answer 16

Circuit training

Question 17

What is an aspect of independent contractor work as a trainer?

Answer 17

The trainer works on an as-needed basis

Question 18

How many times should balance training be performed by a person in phase 1?

Answer 18

1 to 4

Question 19

Which is a focus within phase 3 of training?

Answer 19

Increase the volume of training

Question 20

Which of these cardio fitness methods is subjective?

Answer 20

Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) method

Question 21

Which is not a barrier to establishing rapport?

Answer 21

Asking probing questions

Question 22

Which of these is not correct instruction for a front medicine ball oblique throw?

Answer 22

Toss the ball against the wall or to a partner with an overhand motion

Question 23

Each of these is a very low carb diet except for:

Answer 23

south beach diet

Question 24

What is the recommended frequency of exercise for older adults?

Answer 24

3-5 days per week of moderate intensity

Question 25

How can a trainer support a client in the action stage?

Answer 25

Continue to educate them about the benefits of exercise

Question 26

Which style of training increases the neurologic adaptations?

Answer 26

High intensity, low volume

Question 27

How should exercise order be chosen with a client’s workouts?

Answer 27

Exercises should put in order of the individual’s needs and training objectives

Question 28

Which is the best example of a statement that is empathetic?

Answer 28

“I’m sure that what you are dealing with is difficult”