Question 1

What is the recommended dietary allowance for male and female adults for calcium (in milligrams per day)?

Accepted Answer

The recommended dietary allowance for male and female adults for calcium (in milligrams per day) is 1000. The upper limit is 2500.

Question 2

What is it called when the body experiences a relaxing effect due to a cascade of certain events catalyzed by exercise?

Accepted Answer

When the body experiences a relaxing effect due to a cascade of certain events catalyzed by exercise, this is called the thermogenic effect. The overall effect is a reduced amount of afferent stimulation to the brain and resultant relaxation.

Question 3

Which of the following is not advisable for effective goal setting with a fitness client?

Accepted Answer

It is not advisable to make goals rigid and fixed when working with a fitness client. Rather, they should be flexible enough to adjust them in action, expectation and time to help the client ultimately meet the goal.

Question 4

What has the most impact on raising a client's self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Achieving success has the most impact on raising a client's self-efficacy. This may be measured in many ways, such as decreased weight, decreased body fat or better fitting clothes. The feeling of success will be very personal to each client.

Question 5

What risk factor for coronary artery disease results in vascular injury and increased vascular wall stress?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is the risk factor for coronary artery disease which results in vascular injury and increased vascular wall stress. The overall effect increases the heart's workload in pumping blood through the body's vasculature.

Question 6

Which of the following terms refer's to a test's ability to consistently repeat the same results?

Accepted Answer

Reliability expresses a test's ability to consistently achieve nearly identical results when the same basic method is used.

Question 7

Which of the following should a client not engage in prior to performing assessment tests with a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

A client should not partake of (non-medical) chemicals that affect heart rate prior to performing assessment tests with a personal trainer. This means things such as energy drinks or supplements.

Question 8

What is an aneroid sphygmomanometer used to detect?

Accepted Answer

An aneroid sphygmomanometer is used to detect blood pressure. This is a very common, non-invasive method used with an inflating cuff and stethoscope for detecting blood pressure.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a measure of body composition?

Accepted Answer

Weight is not a measure of body composition. It is simply a common-form notation of the amount of mass of the body. It does not consider what types of tissues makeup the body's total composition.

Question 10

What test has been traditionally used to assess a future risk of developing lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

The sit and reach has been traditionally used to assess a future risk of developing lower back pain. Having a lack of flexibility through the back, and hips indicates muscular imbalances that are likely to result in back pain over the long term.

Question 11

Which condition below can lead to problems in a flexibility training program?

Accepted Answer

Hyperlaxity can lead to problems in a flexibility training program. people with hyperlaxity can move their joints beyond the normal range of motion, and caution should be used when performing stretching exercises in order not to promote further laxity.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a dynamic flexibility movement?

Accepted Answer

The lunge walk is an example of a dynamic flexibility movement.

Question 13

What is the safest location to provide spotting during overhead or over-the-face free weight exercises?

Accepted Answer

The wrist is the safest location to provide spotting during overhead or over-the-face free weight exercises.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding hydration during exercise is not true?

Accepted Answer

The most important time to hydrate is NOT just prior to commencing exercise; rather, it is equally important to focus on proper hydration before, during and after exercise in order to maintain adequate hydration in the cells during activity.

Question 15

What could be the result of poor positioning on the stationary bike wherein the hips rock and the extended leg locks?

Accepted Answer

Knee and back pain could result from poor positioning on the stationary bike wherein the hips rock and the extended leg locks. In order to alleviate this positioning problem, the seat should be lowered to better accommodate the rider's stature.

Question 16

What is the result of a slow overstride in running?

Accepted Answer

More impact is the result of a slow overstride in running. This also results in more air time and more vertical motion, which actually slows down the speed of the overall running movement.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a program design variable?

Accepted Answer

Challenge is not a program design variable. While causing the client to feel challenged is important to ensure their continued interest and participation, this is not a part of program design that will further progression physically.

Question 18

What specific type of core exercise involves placing axial stress on the spine and uses the muscles of the torso to keep the body posture upright?

Accepted Answer

Structural exercises place axial stress on the spine and use the muscles of the torso to keep the body posture upright. These can be called power or explosive exercises if they are performed very quickly.

Question 19

Which of the following does a trainer utilize when she exercises within a workout to minimize the impact of one exercise on the ability to properly perform subsequent ones?

Accepted Answer

Arrangement is when the trainer plans exercises within a workout to minimize the impact of one exercise on the ability to properly perform subsequent ones. This helps to work different areas without causing too much fatigue to one muscle group that causes negative impact on the ability to perform the remainder of the workout.

Question 20

What is one way to test a client's strength and repetition maximum using body weight?

Accepted Answer

A trial load is one way to test a client's strength and repetition maximum using body weight. This method uses an exercise specific numerical factor that is comparable to a percentage of their body weight.

Quiz 1: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

What is the recommended dietary allowance for male and female adults for calcium (in milligrams per day) ?