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2025 NETA PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM /215Qs&As
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Which of the following statements represents an outcome-oriented goal? A. I will complete a minimum of two resistance training sessions each week B. I reduce my body weight by 15 lb over the next 3 months. C. I would decrease my calorie intake by 3000 calories per day – ANSWER B. I reduce my body with my 15 lb over the next 3 months remember that outcome-oriented goes are long term What is the primary muscle involved in horizontal adduction of the humerus? A. rhomboids B. posterior deltoids C. pectoralis major D. gastrocnemius I – ANSWER C. pectoralis major When performing standing hip abduction using a cable column, which of the following modifications would decrease the torque applied to the hip joint? A. selecting a heavier weight on the cable column B. positioning the ankle strap closer to the ankle C. stepping further away from the cable column D. Raising the ankle strap closer to the knee – ANSWER D. raising the ankle strap closer to the knee An emergency bar contains 3 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of protein what percent of the total calories are derived from
carbohydrates A. 13.3% B. 23.6% C. 45.5% D. 63.1% how is this question calculated? - ANSWER D. 63. RATIONALE :1% 3 grams fat x 9 calories is 27 32 g carbs x 4 calories is 128 12g protein* calories is 48 27 +128 + 48 = 128/203 =. The results of a Rockport 1 mile walk test indicate that a client's estimated maximum oxygen consumption vo2max is 37.6 ml in kilograms per minute. based on this information, what is the clients estimated maximum capacity Express in METs? A. 7.6 mets B. 10.7 mets C. 12.4 mets D. 15.1 mets how is this ANSWER calculated – ANSWER B. 10.7 mets 1 MET = 3. 37.6/3.5 =10. Which of the following methods is most appropriate to monitor the exercise intensity of a client with hypertension who takes beta blockers prescribed by a healthcare provider? (taking beta-blockers mean that his heart rate will be lower due to the medicine)
A. subjective B. objective C. assessment D. plan - ANSWER A. subjective Explanation: subjective information that the client gives you. a new member of the health club has signed up for fitness orientation to learn how to use exercise equipment individual indicates that he does not have currently performed any regular physical activity based on information provided in which stage of the trans theoretical model is this individual with regards to the adoption of physical active lifestyle A. precontemplation B. contemplation C. preparation D. action - ANSWER C. preparation Explanation A male client currently weighs 237 lb 107.5 kg mg based on the skinfold testing his estimated body composition is currently 24% body fat what is the goal body weight to reduce his body composition to 20% body fat A. 181 lb is 82.1 kg B. 204 lb is 92.5 kg C. 216 lb is 98.0 kg D. 225 lb 102.1 kg mg how do you calculate this - ANSWER D. 225 lb 102.1 kg mg explanation: 237*24%=56. 237 - 56.88=180. 100%-20%=80%. 180.12÷80%=225. multiplicati on
subtraction subtraction division MSSD which of the following is common liability exposure for personal trainers? A. better to conduct appropriate crip participation screening procedures prior to initiating an exercise program with the new client B. referring a client with symptomatic cardiovascular disease to an appropriate health care provider B. educating a client with regard to healthy dietary habits in accordance with the dietary guidelines for Americans D. purchasing an insufficient amount of professional liability insurance coverage Q - ANSWER A. which of the following key processes of motivational interviewing is addressed first to help prospective client overcome ambivalence to regular physical activity? A. planning B. focusing C. engaging D. evoking - ANSWER c. engaging but book says evoking Explanation A personal trainer employed at the local fitness center, which of the following is a violation of NETAS professional code of ethics A. declining personal training services to a member of the facility who has medical needs beyond the scope of the personal trainers education in experience B. attempting to engage a personal trainer client and to an intimate relationship outside of the fitness industry C. promoting personal training services by posting a fire in displaying
A. inhale B. hold their breath C. exhale D. perform the valsalva maneuver - ANSWER C. exhale At what cadence is the metrognome inset when performing the YMCA 3-minute step test A. 54 beats per minute B. 60 beats per minute C. 88 beats per minute D. 96 beats per minute - ANSWER D. 96 beats per minute this test is uses a 12 inch high step with a stepping rate of 24 step cycles per minute or 96 Best contacts per minute with an oxygen consumption of 25.8 ml which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective to establish rapport with prospective clients A. greet fitness center members with a genuine smile and remember each member's name B. opposed members in the fitness center and point out the errors and their exercise technique C. allow members to complete their workouts independently without being interrupted D. inform members of your qualifications, knowledge, and experience as a personal trainer - ANSWER A. greet fitness center members with a genuine smile and remember each member's name according to the dietary guidelines for Americans adults should A. completely abstain from all added sugars B. consume no more than 2,300 of sodium daily C. shift from foods containing unsaturated fats to protein-based foods with saturated fats D. strive to consume at least 400 mg of dietary cholesterol per day - ANSWER B. consume no more than 2,300 of sodium daily page 107
a 35 year old male client has a resting heart rate of 68. calculate the target heart rate range corresponding to 50% to 70% of his heart rate reserve A. 110 to 135 bpm B. 118 to 142 beats per minute c. 127 to 150 beats per minute d. 135 to 158 beats per minute how is this calculated? - ANSWER C. 127 to 150 beats per minute 220 - 35 = 185. 220-35= 185 - 68=117. 185 - 68= 117×.50= 58.5. 117×.70=81. 58.5+68=126.5 81.9+68=149. when measuring resting blood pressure, the last audible korotkoff sound represents the A. rate pressure product B. diastolic pressure C. oxygen deficit D. systolic pressure - ANSWER B. diastolic pressure systolic blood pressure is high point at which the first or two or more korotkoff sounds is heard and diastolic blood pressure is the point before The disappearance of the korotkoff sounds page 150 which of the following strategies may be effective to increase a client self-efficacy with regard to the adoption of regular physical activity A. share the testimonials of other clients who have experienced positive outcomes as a result of their exercise B. establish challenging goals focus on long-term outcomes of regular exercise C. VP client through a difficult interval training program to increase their tolerance of exercise
C. arm horizontal adduction and elbow extension D. shoulder extension and arm horizontal abduction. - ANSWER C. horizontal abduction in elbow extension the concentric phase is when you press the weight up and elbows will extend according to the recommended macronutrient proportions for adults, what is the maximum amount of fat per day for a 2200 calorie diet? A. 73 g B. 49 grams C. 86 grams D. 193 g from chapter 8 - ANSWER C. 86 grams which of the following refers to the established nutrient level based on scientific evidence, to meet the requirements for nearly all healthy individuals? A. estimated average requirement (EAR) represents the average daily intake that is likely to make a nutritional requirements of approximately half of the healthy population. it is not used as an individual nutrition recommendation or go, but rather is used for statistical analysis when setting the RDAs B. recommended dietary allowance (RDA) C. adequate intake (AI) wich is set by apparently healthy individuals because there isn't enough scientific evidence to establish an RDA D. tolerable upper intake level (UL) represents the highest average level of nutrient intake that does not pose any risk of adverse health effects - ANSWER B. recommended dietary allowance the dangerous condition in which the bloods water to sodium ratio severely elevated causing a decrease in plasma sodium concentration is known as A. dehydration B. hypertension (high blood pressure) C. hyponatremia
D. hyperlipidemia (abnormally high concentration of fats and lipids in the blood) - ANSWER C. hyponatremia based on pre and post weight measurements, it is determined that your client lost 2 lb of body weight during a five kilometer 3.1 miles run on a hot summer morning. what is a minimum amount of fluid that should be ingested after the race to rehydrate the athlete A. 24 fluid ounces (if you lost 1lb) B. 36 fluid ounces C. 48 fluid ounces (if you lost 2 lb) D. 72 fluid ounces (if you lost 3 lb) - ANSWER C. 48 fluid ounces you should drink 24 oz for every pound of weight loss through sweat which of the following is the best example of complementary proteins A. peanut butter and white bread B. black beans and brown rice C. peanut butter and strawberry D. broccoli and ranch veggie dip complimentary - ANSWER C. peanut butter and strawberry consuming incomplete proteins in combination May provide all the essential amino acids in which case to foods are referred to as complementary proteins examples includes beans plus brown rice, peanut butter + whole wheat bread, and peas plus pasta.
which of the following is an expected adaptation in response to regular cardio-respiratory exercise?
A. jogging one mile at a half marathon Race pace B. running one lap or 400 mi around in Olympic size track C. sprinting 3/4 of the length of a football field D. walking 3 miles in less than an hour. - ANSWER B. running one lap or 400m around in Olympic size track anaerobic glycolysis is the primary metabolic pathway during high-intensity, short-duration activities lasting up to 2 to 3 minutes such as middle-distance sprints to 200 to 800m, moderate-intensity resistance training 6 to 15 - RM or a rally during racquetball or short uphill climb on a bike. 7 which of the following adaptations is likely to have the most significant impact on increase maximum oxygen consumption seen with regular endurance exercise training? A. decrease maximum heart rate B. increased stroke volume C. decrease Mitochondrial size and density D. increase maximum heart rate - ANSWER B. increased stroke volume it has been suggested that the stroke volume of highly-trained endurance athletes continues to increase up to the maximum effort. long chains of glucose are stored as glycogen in the and. A. tendons, ligaments B. stomach, blood C. skeletal muscle, liver
D. lungs, smooth muscle - ANSWER C. skeletal muscle, liver
which of the following metabolic pathways is primarily responsible for the energy supplied during power and speed activities? A. fatty acid oxidation B. phosphagen system C. anaerobic glycolysis D. aerobic glycolysis - ANSWER B. Phosphagen system phosphagen system has the most immediate source of additional ATP. the phosphagen system is the dominant metabolic pathway for the production of ATP during high-intensity, very short duration activities such as short sprints that are <100 meters. a set of heavy resistance training(1-5RM) most field events in track and field or a spike in volleyball. generally addict recovery can be obtained within two to three minutes, prepare the muscles for the next bout of high-intensity activity. which of the following are characteristics of type llb or llx muscle fibers A. high resistance to fatigue (type 1) B. slow speed of contraction(slow twitch muscle fibers are known as type one. type 1 muscle fibers are well suited for low-to-moderate intensity endurance activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling, produce a relatively low amount of force and highly resistant to fatigue. C. large number of mitochondria ( D. high Force production - ANSWER D. high Force production which of the following joint actions occurs during the concentric phase of a dumbbell chest press
- ANSWER horizontal abduction in elbow extension the concentric phase is when you press the weight up and elbows will extend
C. increase D. be limited - ANSWER C. increase which of the following is a set of guidelines established by professional organizations to direct the conduct and actions related to come and business practices within a given profession? A. code of ethics B. accreditation C. certification D. articles of order - ANSWER A. code of ethics successfully obtaining an indicates that an individual has passed a written assessment, demonstrating a minimum level of knowledge and competency to safety perform the basic duties of a personal training or group exercise instructor A. accreditation B. certification C. job D. certificate of completion - ANSWER B. certification which of the following is considered to be an open-ended question? A. how many days per week do you perform resistance training B. do you enjoy exercise C. how do you imagine you will feel when you achieve this goal D. what was your average heart rate during today's workout - ANSWER C. how do you imagine you appear when you achieve this goal which of the following may indicate a defensive position suggesting that individual is not interested in communicating or interacting? - ANSWER arms crossed over front chest you observe a member that you do not know performing late pull-down exercise incorrectly you decide to approach the member. which of the following is likely to be most effective statement to initiate the conversation A. hi, do you mind if I show you the correct way to perform better exercise?
B. hello, why are you performing the exercise that way? C. hi, can I show you a more safe and effective way to book on back exercise? D. hello, I don't think we have met before. I just wanted to say hi my name is..... - ANSWER D. hello I don't think we have met before I just wanted to say hi my name is...... your new client states, I just don't seem to have enough time to work exercise into my busy schedule. I really want to exercise more often, but I just have so many other things to do. which of the following active listening skills an example of paraphrasing statement? A. tell me more about your busy schedule? B.so I though you would like to exercise more often, your busy schedule makes it difficult for you to find the time C.if you want to achieve your goals if you are going to need to adjust your busy schedule to find more time to exercise D. what are some of the mittman's that keep her schedule so busy and preventing you from finding the time to exercise - ANSWER B. is paraphrasing which is rewording in your own words what the client has told you. which of the following nonverbal aspects is likely to have the most significant impact on the meaning of a message A. he selection in use of words being communicated B. the body position and facial expressions of the speaker C. the projection and volume of the speaker's voice D. the education and experience of the speaker - ANSWER B. body position and facial expressions of the speaker 7% what u say 38% how u say
goal A.I will lose 10 lb over the next 10 weeks to increase exercise and decrease calorie intake B. I will increase my maximum oxygen consumption by 5 ml/kg/min over the next 3 months C. I will reduce my abdominal fat by doing more core exercises D. I will complete a minimum of two full body resistance training sessions each week - ANSWER D. I will complete a minimum of two full body resistance training sessions each week remember action-oriented goals are short-term which of the following is an example of an intrinsic source of motivation? A.giving a class participant a t-shirt for perfect attendance in a series of classes B. earning a partial reimbursement of membership dues for visiting the club a minimum number of times each month C. feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment after running a marathon 26.2 miles D. receiving compliments others regarding your recent weight loss - ANSWER C. feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment after running a marathon 26. miles Intrinsic motivation is from within or intangable Extrinsic motivation is tangible you have just started working with a 52 year old male client. When asked what prompted him to begin exercise program, your client indicates that a close friend of his had recently suffered a heart attack. The client is overweight and has a high blood pressure. he is worried that he too may be at risk for a heart attack and he has not start taking better care of himself by exercising regularly and improving his diet. which of the following theoretical models of behavior change babe best explains this scenario?
A. self-determination theory B. health belief model C. transtheoretical model D. social cognitive theory - ANSWER B. health belief model which of the following is most likely to increase a client self-efficacy related to exercise A. sharing success stories of other individuals who have achieved fitness goals similar to the clients B. educating the client with regard to the risk of a sedentary lifestyle C..highlighting the many health benefits that can be obtained from regular physical activity D. setting aggressive long-term goals using the smart approach to go settings - ANSWER A. sharing success stories other individuals who have achieved fitness goals similar to the client which of the following processes of motivational interviewing is categorized by discovering the client's motivation for change in eliciting change talk A. engaging (establishing report) B. focusing (convos regarding change) C. evoking (discovering client motives to change) D. planning (formulating a action plane - ANSWER C. evoking the principle of appreciative inquiry that suggests positive questions and positive reflections directly result in positive conversations and interaction is known as the principl e. A. constructionist B. simultaneity C. positivity D. anticipatory - ANSWER B. simultaneity
