BCRPA

Question 1

What are the three types of muscle contractions?

Answer 1

Concentric, eccentric, and isometric.

Question 2

What joint type allows the greatest range of motion?

Answer 2

Ball-and-socket joint.

Question 3

Which muscle group is responsible for knee extension?

Answer 3

Quadriceps.

Question 4

What energy system is primarily used during a 10-second sprint?

Answer 4

ATP-PC system.

Question 5

Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?

Answer 5

In the alveoli.

Question 6

What plane of motion does a bicep curl occur in?

Answer 6

Sagittal plane.

Question 7

What is the term for movement away from the midline of the body?

Answer 7

Abduction.

Question 8

What type of lever is most common in the human body?

Answer 8

Third-class lever.

Question 9

What does the FITT principle stand for?

Answer 9

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

Question 10

What does SMART stand for in goal setting?

Answer 10

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.

Question 11

How many days per week should a beginner train for general fitness?

Answer 11

2–3 days per week.

Question 12

What is progressive overload?

Answer 12

Gradually increasing stress placed on the body during training.

Question 13

What does the PAR-Q+ screen for?

Answer 13

Readiness for physical activity and possible health risks.

Question 14

When should a client be referred to a medical professional?

Answer 14

If they answer ‘yes’ to a PAR-Q+ question and have not been cleared by a doctor.

Question 15

What test is commonly used to estimate VO2 max in a general population?

Answer 15

Rockport Walk Test.

Question 16

What does BMI stand for?

Answer 16

Body Mass Index.

Question 17

What assessment is used to measure flexibility in the lower back and hamstrings?

Answer 17

Sit-and-reach test.

Question 18

What are the three macronutrients?

Answer 18

Protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

Question 19

What is the personal trainer’s role in nutrition?

Answer 19

Provide general education, not specific meal plans or diagnoses.

Question 20

Name a sign of dehydration.

Answer 20

Dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth, or fatigue.

Question 21

What should always be included at the start of a workout?

Answer 21

A warm-up.

Question 22

What is a contraindicated exercise?

Answer 22

An exercise that is not recommended due to risk of injury or inefficiency.

Question 23

Why is proper technique important?

Answer 23

It reduces injury risk and improves performance.

Question 24

What is meant by ‘scope of practice’?

Answer 24

The legal and professional boundaries of what a trainer is allowed to do.

Question 25

When is it appropriate to share a client’s information?

Answer 25

Only with their consent or in case of emergency.

Question 26

What is required before beginning any client program?

Answer 26

Informed consent and health screening.