Heavy battle rope training is an ideal training modality for which of the following phases?

Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?
Select one:
a. At the widest portion of the buttocks (while standing with feet together)
b. At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing) 
c. At the widest point of the waist (while seated)
d. At the largest circumference immediately below the gluteal fold (while standing)

The correct answer is: At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)

Which of the following types of balance occurs when an individual seeks to maintain postural control within a stationary limit of stability but with a moving base of support?
Select one:
a. Moderate-level balance
b. Dynamic balance
c. Semi-dynamic balance 
d. Static balance

The correct answer is: Semi-dynamic balance

What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?
Select one:
a. 90 to 120 seconds
b. 60 to 90 seconds
c. 15 to 60 seconds 
d. 0 to 15 seconds

The correct answer is: 15 to 60 seconds

A client looking to add muscle and bulk over the next few months asks for advice on how to consume extra calories. Which of the following would be the most appropriate advice, while remaining within scope of practice?
Select one:
a. Recommend she increase only her protein intake at every meal. 
b. Suggest she increase meal frequency and portion sizes at meals.
c. Recommend she eat high-calorie "cheat meals" more often.
d. Suggest she increase consumption of high-calorie foods such as ice cream, pizza, and cake.

The correct answer is: Suggest she increase meal frequency and portion sizes at meals

The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms?
Select one:
a. Societal influence
b. Health influence
c. Peer pressure
d. Group influence 

The correct answer is: Group influence

Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?
Select one:
a. Leadership styles
b. Situational factors 
c. Follower's qualities
d. Leader's qualities

The correct answer is: Situational factors

During the course of a training session, a client remarks that he is "cutting out all carbs" from his diet and just eating protein and vegetables to lose weight. How might you best respond to this, while staying within your scope of practice as a fitness professional?
Select one:
a. Carbohydrates contribute excess calories in our diet, and avoiding them is an effective weight-loss strategy during training.
b. Carbohydrates provide more calories per gram than protein and fat, so they should be limited for effective weight loss.
c. Carbohydrates are not required unless training for long periods of time; so, as long as sessions are kept short, this strategy should be fine.
d. Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our body, and it is unnecessary to avoid them for weight loss. Cutting carbs may lead to inadequate fuel for optimal training, which can compromise weight-loss efforts. 

The correct answer is: Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our body, and it is unnecessary to avoid them for weight loss. Cutting carbs may lead to inadequate fuel for optimal training, which can compromise weight-loss efforts.

Which statement about cancer is most accurate?
Select one:
a. Cells in the body grow abnormally. 
b. It is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 55.
c. Almost all cancers are preventable.
d. There is a lack of cell growth in the body.

The correct answer is: Cells in the body grow abnormally.

Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Select one:
a. Lower crossed syndrome 
b. Upper crossed syndrome
c. Pes planus distortion syndrome
d. Knee valgus

The correct answer is: Pes planus distortion syndrome

Which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out?
Select one:
a. Gastrocnemius and soleus
b. Hip flexors 
c. Adductor complex
d. Upper trapezius

The correct answer is: Gastrocnemius and soleus

Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with which of the following?
Select one:
a. Low body mass index
b. Low levels of social support
c. Low self-esteem 
d. Low levels of motivation

The correct answer is: Low self-esteem

What is the most important reason not to allow the knee to cave inward during a lunge jump exercise?
Select one:
a. It makes the next jump too easy to execute.
b. It causes stress to the connective tissues. 
c. It reduces force too much.
d. It creates too powerful a jump.

The correct answer is: It causes stress to the connective tissues.

Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?
Select one:
a. Ankle sprains
b. Medial collateral ligament injuries
c. Concussions
d. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries 

The correct answer is: Ankle sprains

Increasing which of the following is the best way to improve a client's adherence to an exercise plan?
Select one:
a. Cool-down
b. Self-efficacy 
c. Strength
d. Length-tension relationship

The correct answer is: Self-efficacy

Which of the following parts of the body is not subject to increases in density through resistance training?
Select one:
a. Nerves 
b. Bone
c. Soft tissue
d. Heart

The correct answer is: Nerves

What is defined as the ability to generate force as quickly as possible?
Select one:
a. Stretch-shortening cycle
b. Integrated performance paradigm
c. Core stabilization
d. Rate of force production 

The correct answer is: Rate of force production

What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult during rest?
Select one:
a. 7 breaths per minute
b. 15 breaths per minute 
c. 25 breaths per minute
d. 19 breaths per minute

The correct answer is: 15 breaths per minute

If your client is working in Phase 1 of the OPT model, what type of flexibility training should they utilize?
Select one:
a. SMR/dynamic stretching 
b. SMR/active stretching
c. Dynamic/active stretching
d. SMR/static stretching

The correct answer is: SMR/static stretching

Which physiological systems comprise the human movement system (HMS)?
Select one:
a. These are not the physiological systems that comprise the HMS.
b. The sight, hearing, and taste systems
c. The muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems 
d. The vision, vestibular, and somatosensory systems

The correct answer is: The muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems

If a client performs a stabilization workout on Monday, a power workout on Wednesday, and an SAQ sports workout on Saturday, what kind of periodization is being used for their mesocycle?
Select one:
a. Mesocycle
b. Linear
c. Macrocycle
d. Undulating 

The correct answer is: Undulating

Which of the following best describes the role of micronutrients in the body?
Select one:
a. They provide some calories, and they are required for the regulation of muscle protein synthesis and glucose metabolism. 
b. They are the primary source of energy for all physiologic processes.
c. They regulate various metabolic processes, including energy metabolism.
d. They are the primary energy source during short, high-intensity training.

The correct answer is: They regulate various metabolic processes, including energy metabolism.

Javier has recently earned his NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and is starting to apply to health clubs for his first job as a personal trainer. Which job from his previous non-fitness industry work experience demonstrates qualities that would best be applicable to personal training?
Select one:
a. Driver for a ride-sharing service
b. Restaurant server
c. Warehouse worker
d. Nightclub security guard 

The correct answer is: Restaurant server

What statement best describes the category of simple sugars?
Select one:
a. Sugars that have been added to packaged foods
b. Sugar syrups that are easily absorbed by the body
c. Sugars that are dissolved into liquid for consumption
d. Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body 

The correct answer is: Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body

Which nutrient has the highest thermic effect?
Select one:
a. Fat
b. Carbohydrate 
c. Protein
d. Glycogen

The correct answer is: Protein

How is an isokinetic muscle contraction best described?
Select one:
a. A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force exerted 
b. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is created without a change in length and no visible movement of the joint
c. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is developed and movement occurs through a given range of motion at a speed that may vary
d. A contraction that occurs when a muscle is exerting force greater than the resistive force, resulting in a shortening of the muscle

The correct answer is: A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force exerted

Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?
Select one:
a. The requirements of the leader
b. The personality of the leader
c. Leader's qualities 
d. Leader's style

The correct answer is: Leader's qualities

What is the Tanaka formula, which is used to estimate an individual’s maximal heart rate?
Select one:
a. [(HRmax - HRrest) x % intensity desired] + HRrest 
b. VO2max x % intensity desired
c. HRmax x % intensity desired
d. 208 - (0.7 x age)

The correct answer is: 208 - (0.7 x age)

What are the recommended training variables for dynamic stretching?
Select one:
a. 1 set, 10 to 15 repetitions, 3 to 10 exercises
b. 4 to 6 sets, 10 to 15 repetitions, 1 or 2 exercises 
c. 3 to 9 sets, hold each stretch for 4 to 15 seconds, repeat for 5 to 20 repetitions
d. 15 sets, hold each stretch for 3 to 6 seconds, repeat for 2 to 5 repetitions

The correct answer is: 1 set, 10 to 15 repetitions, 3 to 10 exercises

Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility?
Select one:
a. 40-yard dash
b. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
c. Pro shuttle 
d. Vertical jump

The correct answer is: Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

What does the eccentric phase of a plyometric movement accomplish?
Select one:
a. Stabilization
b. Amortization
c. Deceleration 
d. Acceleration

The correct answer is: Deceleration

Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath, also known as which of the following?
Select one:
a. Hypoxia
b. Dyspnea 
c. Pneumonia
d. Pulmonary hypoplasia

The correct answer is: Dyspnea

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to provide the body with what gas?
Select one:
a. Platelets
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Water
d. Oxygen 

The correct answer is: Oxygen

The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called?
Select one:
a. Excitation-contraction coupling
b. Homeostasis 
c. Fight-or-flight response
d. Neuromuscular efficiency

The correct answer is: Homeostasis

What resistance training system involves a progressive or regressive step approach that either increases or decreases weight with each set?
Select one:
a. Multiple-set system
b. Pyramid system 
c. Superset system
d. Complex training

The correct answer is: Pyramid system

What does EMG stand for?
Select one:
a. Electromagnetic spectrum
b. Elektrokardiogramm
c. Electromyography 
d. Electrocardiogram

The correct answer is: Electromyography

What causes initial improvements in strength when youths engage in a resistance training program?
Select one:
a. Neural adaptations 
b. Sarcopenia
c. Muscle atrophy
d. Muscle hypertrophy

The correct answer is: Neural adaptations

When a Certified Personal Trainer wants to enhance a client's self-efficacy by breaking down exercises or goals into easier-to-achieve tasks, what behavior change technique are they using?
Select one:
a. Verbal persuasion
b. Experience mastery 
c. Set specific tasks
d. Provide instructions

The correct answer is: Set specific tasks

Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training?
Select one:
a. Speed
b. Strength
c. Power
d. Change of direction 

The correct answer is: Change of direction

Which of the following can cause undue fatigue, increase the risk of injury, and potentially lead to burnout?
Select one:
a. Stabilization
b. Hypertrophy
c. Adherence
d. Overtraining 

The correct answer is: Overtraining

Which lower-body stretch is considered controversial and may be a risk for injury?
Select one:
a. Standing hamstring stretch
b. Assisted supine hamstring stretch
c. Inverted hurdler's stretch for hamstrings 
d. Supine hamstrings stretch

The correct answer is: Inverted hurdler's stretch for hamstrings

What anatomical term is used to describe something that is relatively closer to the midline of the body?
Select one:
a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Medial 
d. Lateral

The correct answer is: Medial

What area of the chest contains the heart?
Select one:
a. Myofibril
b. Atrium
c. Mediastinum 
d. Ventricle

The correct answer is: Mediastinum

Which of the following exercises and modalities would require the use of a spotter?
Select one:
a. Selectorized machine lat pull down
b. Terra-Core push-up
c. Barbell chest press 
d. Stability ball wall squat

The correct answer is: Barbell chest press

Which muscle acts to increase intra-abdominal pressure?
Select one:
a. Pelvic floor musculature
b. Transverse abdominis 
c. Quadratus lumborum
d. Diaphragm

The correct answer is: Transverse abdominis

What is the principle of specificity?
Select one:
a. The phenomenon by which acute muscle force generation is increased as a result of the inner contraction of the muscle
b. The body’s ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position of its parts
c. A principle stating that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it 
d. The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

The correct answer is: A principle stating that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it

Posture uses which anatomical landmark in comparison to other positions of the body?
Select one:
a. Spine 
b. Shoulders
c. Knees
d. Ankles

The correct answer is: Spine

Flexibility training can reduce the risk of what three conditions?
Select one:
a. Muscle imbalances, joint dysfunctions, and overuse injuries 
b. High blood pressure, muscle strains, and balance deficits
c. Type 2 diabetes, anxiety, and muscle strains
d. Anxiety, poor posture, and ligament sprains

The correct answer is: Muscle imbalances, joint dysfunctions, and overuse injuries

What are the three branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)?
Select one:
a. Methionine, tryptophan, and lysine
b. Valine, leucine, and isoleucine 
c. Alanine, glutamine, and tyrosine
d. Histidine, threonine, and phenylalanine

The correct answer is: Valine, leucine, and isoleucine

What are the building blocks of body proteins?
Select one:
a. Ketone bodies
b. Glucose
c. Amino acids 
d. Triglycerides

The correct answer is: Amino acids

Which statement best describes the term deconditioned?
Select one:
a. A state in which a person is overweight or obese and at risk for diabetes
b. A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability 
c. A state in which a person is dealing with a chronic health condition
d. A state in which the individual is out of breath when climbing a flight of stairs

The correct answer is: A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability

What is the correct order of the Stages of Change?
Select one:
a. Precontemplation, action, preparation, contemplation, maintenance
b. Preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance
c. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance 
d. Contemplation, precontemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

The correct answer is: Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

When balancing, the knee of the balance leg should be in line with which structure?
Select one:
a. The midline of the pelvis of the participant
b. The head of the participant
c. An imaginary point 4 inches lateral to the hip of the participant
d. The toes of the leg on which the participant is balancing 

The correct answer is: The toes of the leg on which the participant is balancing

What are the basic two types of disease?
Select one:
a. Chronic and noncommunicable
b. Chronic and acute 
c. Acute and contagious
d. Chronic and not contagious

The correct answer is: Chronic and acute

What are two ways to best improve the timely passage of food through the intestinal tracts and prevent constipation?
Select one:
a. Perform a daily program of aerobic activity, and ensure increased protein consumption
b. Ensure adequate water and protein intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of resistance training
c. Ensure adequate water intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of both aerobic and resistance training 
d. Ensure adequate water consumption, and avoid higher levels of physical activity

The correct answer is: Ensure adequate water intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of both aerobic and resistance training

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Select one:
a. Abdominals 
b. Adductor complex
c. Hip flexors
d. Lower trapezius

The correct answer is: Abdominals

Heavy battle rope training is an ideal training modality for which of the following phases?
Select one:
a. Phases 2 and 3
b. Phases 1 and 3
c. Phases 4 and 5 
d. Phases 3 and 4

The correct answer is: Phases 4 and 5

Which part of a cell is responsible for using nutrients to create energy for the cell?
Select one:
a. Electrolytes
b. Effector sites
c. Mitochondria 
d. Organelles

The correct answer is: Mitochondria

During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?
Select one:
a. Hip flexion
b. Hip extension 
c. Hip internal rotation
d. Hip adduction

The correct answer is: Hip extension

Inadequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative effects on athletic performance, including which of the following?
Select one:
a. Decreased blood flow 
b. Lower body temperature
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Lower rate of perceived exertion (RPE)

The correct answer is: Decreased blood flow

Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down?
Select one:
a. Reduce body temperature
b. Increase breathing rate 
c. Provide a transition period
d. Reduce heart rate

The correct answer is: Increase breathing rate

Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and/or power development in the transverse plane?
Select one:
a. BOSU balls
b. Medicine balls 
c. Strength machines
d. Kettlebells

The correct answer is: Medicine balls

Which disease is associated with normal aging and is attributable to a lower production of estrogen and progesterone, both of which are involved with regulating the rate at which bone is lost?
Select one:
a. Type 1 diabetes
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Type 2 (secondary) osteoporosis
d. Type 1 (primary) osteoporosis 

The correct answer is: Type 1 (primary) osteoporosis

Shorter reaction times during amortization may help reduce which of the following?
Select one:
a. Tissue overload 
b. Motor unit recruitment
c. Functional movement
d. Force production

The correct answer is: Tissue overload

What is a primary difference between a food label and a supplement label?
Select one:
a. Supplement labels only list active ingredients.
b. There is no difference.
c. A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts. 
d. A supplement label is more detailed than a food label.

The correct answer is: A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts.

What behavior change technique is a specific plan that drives behavior by identifying cues toward action?
Select one:
a. Implementation intention 
b. Self-monitoring
c. Coping plan
d. Guided practice

The correct answer is: Implementation intention

What is shortest time period per day that balance training should be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both static and dynamic balance ability in children?
Select one:
a. 5 minutes 
b. 10 minutes
c. 35 minutes
d. 2 minutes

The correct answer is: 10 minutes

If a client is exercising for 150 minutes per week (30 minutes, 5 days per week), then a 10% increase in volume would result in how many minutes total per week?
Select one:
a. 180 minutes per week
b. 165 minutes per week 
c. 150 minutes per week
d. 125 minutes per week

The correct answer is: 165 minutes per week

What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value representing the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest?
Select one:
a. 3.5 mL/kg/min 
b. 7.0 mL/kg/min
c. 5.0 mL/kg/min
d. 2.5 mL/kg/min

The correct answer is: 3.5 mL/kg/min

Which type of nerve receptor senses pain?
Select one:
a. Action potential
b. Mechanoreceptor
c. Neurotransmitter
d. Nociceptor 

The correct answer is: Nociceptor

During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action?
Select one:
a. Isometric
b. Isokinetic
c. Concentric
d. Eccentric 

The correct answer is: Eccentric

Which of the following is a major nutritional contributor to muscle protein synthesis?
Select one:
a. The essential amino acids 
b. Vitamins
c. Minerals
d. Caffeine

The correct answer is: The essential amino acids

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to remove what waste product?
Select one:
a. Water
b. Carbon dioxide 
c. Platelets
d. Oxygen

The correct answer is: Carbon dioxide

Which of the following global muscles' primary action is hip flexion?
Select one:
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Rectus abdominis 
c. Erector spinae
d. Iliopsoas

The correct answer is: Iliopsoas

Which of the following is magnesium classified as?
Select one:
a. Macromineral
b. Vitamin
c. Macronutrient
d. Trace mineral 

The correct answer is: Macromineral

What is defined as the body’s ability to provide optimal dynamic joint support to maintain correct posture during all movements?
Select one:
a. Muscular endurance
b. Muscular hypertrophy
c. Stabilization 
d. Strength

The correct answer is: Stabilization

What area of the body is most targeted during the single-leg squat to row exercise?
Select one:
a. Posterior chain
b. Anterior chain 
c. Intrinsic core musculature
d. Deep cervical flexors

The correct answer is: Posterior chain

Stored energy from an efficiently functioning stretch-shortening cycle is released during which muscle action?
Select one:
a. Isokinetic
b. Isometric
c. Eccentric
d. Concentric 

The correct answer is: Concentric

Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure maximum strength of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?
Select one:
a. Pushing assessment
b. Pulling assessment
c. Overhead press assessment
d. Bench press strength assessment 

The correct answer is: Bench press strength assessment

What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Select one:
a. Stabilization, Muscular Development, and Power
b. Stabilization, Strength, and Power 
c. Strength Endurance, Maximal Strength, and Power
d. Stabilization, Strength, and Maximal Strength

The correct answer is: Stabilization, Strength, and Power

Which of the following modality/exercise combinations provides the most demands on explosive power?
Select one:
a. Barbell squat
b. Terra-Core push-up
c. Sandbag step-up
d. Medicine ball chest pass 

The correct answer is: Medicine ball chest pass

A client who is training with you to improve his body composition states that he only sleeps 4 or 5 hours a night because he thinks that any more is a waste of time. How might you respond to him in view of his body composition goals?
Select one:
a. Explain that 4 or 5 hours may not be enough for his requirements and that he should aim for 6 to 7 hours per day.
b. Express understanding that he has a busy schedule and that sleep may not be a priority, and explain that this should not affect his body composition goals, as sleep and weight are unrelated.
c. Explain that adequate sleep is important in regulating hunger and satiety hormones, and that chronic sleep deprivation is detrimental for weight management. 
d. Explain that as long as he spends the extra hours engaged in physical activity, he should be able to meet his body composition goals.

The correct answer is: Explain that adequate sleep is important in regulating hunger and satiety hormones, and that chronic sleep deprivation is detrimental for weight management.

What is the ideal landing position when performing the squat jump exercise?
Select one:
a. Knees over second and third toes 
b. Knee valgus
c. Knees inside the first toe
d. Knee varus

The correct answer is: Knees over second and third toes

What breathing change occurs at the second ventilatory threshold (VT2)?
Select one:
a. Breathing becomes more shallow.
b. Breathing settles into a more consistent rhythm.
c. Expiration becomes more forceful. 
d. Inspiration is prolonged.

The correct answer is: Expiration becomes more forceful.

Local muscles typically consist of which type of muscle fibers?
Select one:
a. Type I 
b. Type IIb
c. Type Iic
d. Type IIa

The correct answer is: Type I

Rather than simply designing workout programs to change appearance, the modern personal trainer has evolved to a professional responsible for producing which of the following?
Select one:
a. Creating exercise programs to heal injured body parts
b. Designing meal plans that can help clients shed unwanted fat
c. Helping clients get shredded to stand out and gain more followers on social media
d. Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients 

The correct answer is: Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients

Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise?
Select one:
a. The inability to talk at all during exercise with breathlessness in the average untrained individual
b. Ability to talk easily during exercise without any indication of breathlessness in the average untrained individual
c. Inability to talk comfortably during exercise with some breathlessness in the average untrained individual 
d. Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average untrained individual

The correct answer is: Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average untrained individual

What is forecasting?
Select one:
a. A rapport-building technique where fitness professionals walk around the gym floor talking to members without overtly presenting a sale
b. A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal 
c. A system for learning about the needs of a potential client to be able to identify and present a number of solutions for those needs
d. A relationship in which two people understand each other’s ideas, have respect for one another, and communicate well

The correct answer is: A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal

What are the current physical activity recommendations for youth?
Select one:
a. 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day 
b. 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day
c. 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day
d. 50 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day

The correct answer is: 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day

What are the two components of the central nervous system?
Select one:
a. The brain and spinal cord
b. The nerves and sensory receptors
c. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
d. The somatic and autonomic nervous systems 

The correct answer is: The brain and spinal cord

Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support?
Select one:
a. Companionship support
b. Informational support
c. Emotional support
d. Instrumental support 

The correct answer is: Instrumental support

What are triglycerides?
Select one:
a. The stored form of fat 
b. A substrate for anaerobic exercise
c. The stored form of carbohydrate
d. A substrate for high-intensity exercise

The correct answer is: The stored form of fat

What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg?
Select one:
a. Lifestyle changes alone
b. None are needed, as this value is considered normal (i.e., maintenance is suggested).
c. Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring 
d. Medical monitoring coupled with medications to lower blood pressure

The correct answer is: Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring

The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term?
Select one:
a. Reciprocal inhibition
b. Synergistic dominance
c. Altered reciprocal inhibition 
d. Altered length-tension relationship

The correct answer is: Synergistic dominance

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for fat in the diet?
Select one:
a. 5 to 20% of total calories 
b. 45 to 65% of total calories
c. 20 to 35% of total calories
d. 10 to 35% of total calories

The correct answer is: 20 to 35% of total calories

Recently, what has become an effective way to deliver customized exercise solutions to clients based on their individual needs?
Select one:
a. Teaching group fitness workouts
b. Offering online coaching programs 
c. Creating exercise programs to heal injured body parts
d. Offering customized meal plans for each client

The correct answer is: Offering online coaching programs

Other than age, training history, and injury history, what screening tool is most beneficial in assessing whether a client is ready for plyometric training?
Select one:
a. PAR-Q+ 
b. Movement assessments
c. Strength assessments
d. Body composition assessments

The correct answer is: Movement assessments

What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?
Select one:
a. Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck
b. Feet, ankles, knees, abdomen, and chest
c. Feet and ankles, LPHC, shoulders, head, and neck 
d. Feet, ankles, knees, torso, and neck

The correct answer is: Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck

Which of the following describes a benefit of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
Select one:
a. It can produce superior results to traditional cardio exercise in the same period of time, but with a smaller volume of work. 
b. It can produce comparable results to traditional cardio exercise in the same period of time with a similar volume of work
c. It can produce superior results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time, but with a larger volume of work.
d. It can produce comparable results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time with a smaller volume of work.

The correct answer is: It can produce comparable results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time with a smaller volume of work.

Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?
Select one:
a. Emotional support
b. Informational support 
c. Companionship support
d. Instrumental support

The correct answer is: Informational support

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pulling assessment?
Select one:
a. Cervical extensors
b. Lower trapezius 
c. Upper trapezius
d. Serratus anterior

The correct answer is: Lower trapezius

When using battle ropes as a modality What is the diameter?

When using battle ropes as a modality what diameter of rope would best used for strength?

Which of the following modalities will provide the most benefits to Phase 1/4 and 5 of the OPT model?

In which phases of the OPT model would suspended bodyweight training considered ideal?