Question 1

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

Question 2

Which is one key component of a SMART goal?

Options :

A : That it be special

B : That It be meaningful

C : That it be reliable

D : That it be time-bound

Answer: C

Question 3

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 4

An individual with an anterior pelvic tilt would MOST likely be tight in which muscle group?

Options :

A : Hamstrings

B : Gluteus maximus

C : Rectus abdominis

D : Hip flexors

Answer: D

Question 5

A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?

Options :

A : "To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."

B : "In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.''

C : "To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."

D : "Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."

Answer: D