NCSF UNIT 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Genetics account for roughly _____ of factors, on average, that impact physical health
and performance. - Answers-40%
Novice exercisers have an increased risk for which of the following injuries when proper
acclimation to activity is not employed?
a. Muscle strains
b. Ligament sprains
c. Bone fractures
d. All of the above - Answers-d. All of the above
What is associated with a dangerous drop in blood sodium, and is most commonly
experienced during endurance training in the heat? - Answers-Hyponatremia
Which of the following activities is most associated with the risk for shoulder
impingement?
a. Cycling
b. Running
c. Swimming
d. Dancing - Answers-c. Swimming
Injuries are reported in the _____________ to the greatest extent amongst novice
clients. - Answers-Lower extremities (ankle, knees)
_________________ is a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause organ
failure due to the release of damaged muscle tissue into circulation. - Answers-
Rhabdomyolysis
True or False? Lack of physical activity is the strongest factor to impact health. -
Answers-True
True or False? The primary causes of premature death in the US are due to
uncontrollable factors. - Answers-False
True or False? Health is heavily influenced by stress levels and perceived function. -
Answers-True
Identify at least four categorical factors that can impact health/fitness levels. - Answers-
genetics
sex and age
environmental factors
social factors,
stress, nutrition, physical activity levels
education and economic factors
, Which of the following is the primary purpose of exercise screening?
a. The development of a needs analysis
b. Identifying a client's specific interests and aptitudes
c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
d. Comparing the client's current health status compared to recommended ranges -
Answers-c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
Which of the following can contribute to reducing the risk of activity-related injuries?
a. Identifying risk factors associated with a client
b. Providing a structured acclimation period at the beginning of a program
c. Providing proper instruction and practice
d. All of the above - Answers-d. All of the above
Which of the following serves as an initial contract and waiver of liability between the
trainer and client?
a. PAR-Q+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Health Risk Appraisal - Answers-c. Informed Consent
Which of the following uses seven baseline questions to identify individuals at risk for
negative cardiovascular or metabolic events in response to exercise?
a. Behavior Questionnaire
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Needs analysis
d. PAR-Q+ - Answers-d. PAR-Q+
Which of the following screening forms clarifies a client's key areas of risk such as
family history of disease, smoking history, current medication use, and previous
injuries?
a. ePARmedX+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Medical Referral Form - Answers-b. Health Status Questionnaire
_________________ occurs over a long period of time, usually due to a combination of
sustained caloric intake and a decrease in physical activity.
a. Metabolic syndrome
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Creeping obesity
d. Dyslipidemia - Answers-c. Creeping obesity
The ________________ can be developed based on screening data to identify,
organize and prioritize a client's physiological needs and serve as a starting point for
program development. - Answers-Needs analysis
Genetics account for roughly _____ of factors, on average, that impact physical health
and performance. - Answers-40%
Novice exercisers have an increased risk for which of the following injuries when proper
acclimation to activity is not employed?
a. Muscle strains
b. Ligament sprains
c. Bone fractures
d. All of the above - Answers-d. All of the above
What is associated with a dangerous drop in blood sodium, and is most commonly
experienced during endurance training in the heat? - Answers-Hyponatremia
Which of the following activities is most associated with the risk for shoulder
impingement?
a. Cycling
b. Running
c. Swimming
d. Dancing - Answers-c. Swimming
Injuries are reported in the _____________ to the greatest extent amongst novice
clients. - Answers-Lower extremities (ankle, knees)
_________________ is a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause organ
failure due to the release of damaged muscle tissue into circulation. - Answers-
Rhabdomyolysis
True or False? Lack of physical activity is the strongest factor to impact health. -
Answers-True
True or False? The primary causes of premature death in the US are due to
uncontrollable factors. - Answers-False
True or False? Health is heavily influenced by stress levels and perceived function. -
Answers-True
Identify at least four categorical factors that can impact health/fitness levels. - Answers-
genetics
sex and age
environmental factors
social factors,
stress, nutrition, physical activity levels
education and economic factors
, Which of the following is the primary purpose of exercise screening?
a. The development of a needs analysis
b. Identifying a client's specific interests and aptitudes
c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
d. Comparing the client's current health status compared to recommended ranges -
Answers-c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
Which of the following can contribute to reducing the risk of activity-related injuries?
a. Identifying risk factors associated with a client
b. Providing a structured acclimation period at the beginning of a program
c. Providing proper instruction and practice
d. All of the above - Answers-d. All of the above
Which of the following serves as an initial contract and waiver of liability between the
trainer and client?
a. PAR-Q+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Health Risk Appraisal - Answers-c. Informed Consent
Which of the following uses seven baseline questions to identify individuals at risk for
negative cardiovascular or metabolic events in response to exercise?
a. Behavior Questionnaire
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Needs analysis
d. PAR-Q+ - Answers-d. PAR-Q+
Which of the following screening forms clarifies a client's key areas of risk such as
family history of disease, smoking history, current medication use, and previous
injuries?
a. ePARmedX+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Medical Referral Form - Answers-b. Health Status Questionnaire
_________________ occurs over a long period of time, usually due to a combination of
sustained caloric intake and a decrease in physical activity.
a. Metabolic syndrome
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Creeping obesity
d. Dyslipidemia - Answers-c. Creeping obesity
The ________________ can be developed based on screening data to identify,
organize and prioritize a client's physiological needs and serve as a starting point for
program development. - Answers-Needs analysis
