Question 1

Which of the following commonly causes common knee pains described by personal training clients?

Accepted Answer

Chondromalacia commonly causes common knee pains described by personal training clients. Spondylolysis and tendinopathy are injuries to other locations, and patellar microtrauma is descriptive of many types of possible overuse injuries.

Question 2

What disease or condition may be indicated by muscle atrophy, periarticular nodules and joint ankylosis?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis may be indicated by muscle atrophy, periarticular nodules and joint ankylosis. The pain is often described as morning stiffness in warm, swollen joints.

Question 3

Which of the following is an immune disorder that manifests as inflammation and degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerves?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Sclerosis is an immune disorder that manifests as inflammation and degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerves. The etiology is uncertain but may be linked to certain viral causes.

Question 4

Which type of multiple sclerosis involves frequent flare-ups with long periods of stability in between?

Accepted Answer

Classical relapse-remitting MS involves frequent flare-ups with long periods of stability in between. Classical relapse-remitting MS accounts for about 25-30% of cases, and people with this form have frequent relapses in the first two years.

Question 5

What type of seizure results in no loss of consciousness and has motor, cognitive and sensory effects?

Accepted Answer

A simple seizure results in no loss of consciousness and has motor, cognitive and sensory effects. This type of seizure comprises about 15-20% of all partial seizures.

Question 6

What can be accomplished by altering the volume and intensity variables of well-chosen exercises?

Accepted Answer

Periodization can be accomplished by altering the volume and intensity variables of well-chosen exercises. This is a planned variation in the resistance training program over a period of time within a training cycle.

Question 7

Which of the following facilitates greater gains in a muscle group, taking into account adaptation?

Accepted Answer

In order to facilitate muscle gain, a trainer should plan varied exercises within a muscle group. This disallows a muscle group from becoming fully adapted to any one activity.

Question 8

In a non-linear periodization program, what training variables are altered?

Accepted Answer

In a non-linear periodization program, intensity and volume are altered.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a significant consideration when placing equipment in an exercise facility?

Accepted Answer

Having full visual access to a mirror so participants can monitor their form is not a significant consideration when placing equipment in an exercise facility. The highest consideration is safety, followed by accessibility to enter or exit the equipment.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a contract likely to be used by a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

A description of classes is not an example of a contract. Rather, it is a way to express what is involved in a class. A description of a class can, however, be included expressly in a contract, but it is not in itself a contract.

Question 11

What legal doctrine allows a personal trainer's facility or manager to also be held liable for negligence?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior allows a trainer's facility or manager to also be held liable for negligence. This is why it is vital for a facility and the personal trainer, whether an employee or independent contractor, to fully understand the terms of negligence.

Question 12

Which of the following is not included in the six standards published by the American College of Sports Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Records and record-keeping are not part of the six standards published by the American College of Sports Medicine. Instead, they are included in the nine areas of liability exposure published by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Question 13

What statement regarding a first aid kit is true?

Accepted Answer

A first aid kit should be reviewed monthly in order to ascertain completeness and compliance with the list of contents. Facilities should have multiple complete kits in various locations, depending upon the size of the facility, in order to have them quickly accessible should a first aid emergency arise.

Question 14

Which form of business for a personal trainer provides some protection from personal liability for business expenses and possible litigation?

Accepted Answer

A corporation provides some protection for a personal trainer from personal liability for business expenses and possible litigation. This is a more complicated process to start up, due to the filing with local business and government entities, but it may provide more protection in the long run.

Question 15

What is a very effective way of marketing personal training services, no matter the location?

Accepted Answer

Targeting effective advertising words to the desired market population is a very effective way of marketing personal training services, no matter the location. This allows the desired outcome to be tailored to the target population based on what their goals are likely to be.

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