NAFC Personal Training- Test Questions and
Answers
What does FITT mean Correct Ans-Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time
duration
Intensity of exercise for best results should be... Correct Ans-between 40% and 85% of
their heart rate reserve to get the greatest results
High intensity workout should be at what percent? Correct Ans-between 60% and 85% of
their heart rate reserve to get the greatest results
Best exercise duration Correct Ans-20-60
minutes on a regular basis
best recommendations for an effective cool down Correct Ans-walk
or to jog for five minutes immediately after finishing an exercise session; then follow
up with stretches and light calisthenic
Short workout strategy Correct Ans-increase the intensity of the
workout and decrease the duration
Periodization Correct Ans-For consistent exercises to alternate periods of high intensity with periods
of lower intensity
Strategy for weight training and muscle flexibility Correct Ans-you must overload the muscles beyond
what they are used
to so that you will begin to see results
, Ballistic Stretching Correct Ans-Includes rapid bouncing motions and is not recommended
Slow sustained stretching Correct Ans-Holding stretches for 5 to 10 seconds so the muscle relaxes and
starts to lengthen
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Correct Ans-Requires two participants. Isometric
stretching, partner pushes you into stretch to stretch deeper.
Best time to stretch Correct Ans-After a workout when muscles are warm and to release a fluid
buildup
Contraindicated Exercises Correct Ans-include toe touches, back arches and full neck rotations. Are
hard on the body after many reps
Causes of low back pain Correct Ans-bad posture (which can lead to a weak spine), a
leads to muscle atrophy), and psychological stress
When is back pain considered chronic? Correct Ans-After 3 months of pain
Signs of weak Abdominal muscles Correct Ans-Back pain with increased forward tilt of the pelvis
agility Correct Ans-change
the direction of your body at a pace that is sufficient for the sport that you are playing
Power Correct Ans-the ability to produce a large amount of energy at a given time
What to do for heat stroke Correct Ans-Call an ambulance , give the victim fluids, put cold towels on
his/her body and
get out of the sun if possible
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