Question 1

A seated leg press involves which action during the concentric phase of the prime movers?

Options :

A : Hip extension and knee extension

B : Hip extension and knee flexion

C : Hip flexion and Knee extension

D : Hip flexion and Knee flexion

Answer: C

Question 2

During the interview process, your new client tells you that he works in his family's Italian restaurant. He admits that it will be difficult for him to comply with the nutrition aspects of his fitness program. Your BEST advice to him is to do which of the following?

Options :

A : Increase exercise frequency to compensate for the added intake.

B : Suggest he work as a waiter at the restaurant to expend more calories.

C : Enlist family support to help him stay on course when he is at work in the restaurant.

D : Realize that weight loss will be difficult and that he should focus more on fitness.

Answer: C

Question 3

After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:

Options :

A : Someone could access and alter the data.

B : The fitness evaluation is not in a secure location.

C : Fitness evaluations should not be reviewed by the head trainer

D : Clients may not have access to their training records.

Answer: C

Question 4

To test the cardiorespiratory fitness of a new client who Is 80 years old, a personal trainer chooses to administer a five-minute treadmill test. The personal trainer is looking at the client's heart rate and is also using RPE to determine the client's output. Two minutes into the test, the client shares that the effort exerted is a "17" on the RPE scale, and the client indicates being short of breath. Based upon this information, what would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take at this time?

Options :

A : Terminate the assessment and monitor the client closely.

B : Terminate the assessment and try again in a few minutes after the client has had a chance to rest.

C : Lower the level of resistance and continue the assessment for the remainder of the five minutes.

D : Lower the amount of time on the assessment and record the data.

Answer: A

Question 5

Maria is experiencing pain around her knee when she runs for more than 20 minutes. This began three weeks ago, so she decides to ask you for advice. What should you do?

Options :

A : Listen to her problem, document her symptoms, and refer her to a physician.

B : Give a few suggestions to try before she consults a physician.

C : Advise the client to consult with a personal trainer who is more experienced with runners.

D : Suggest Maria perform high-repetition, low-weight leg extension exercises to strengthen her quads.

Answer: A

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