What are the essay questions from the issa's fitness trainer final exam?

Answer 1

Topics

Identify the major surface muscles located in the body. Where are the origins and insertions of these muscles? List the intended actions as well as an exercise or movement for each. A minimum of fifteen muscles is required.

List the major joints in the body (minimum of six). For each of the joints listed, give an anatomical description in relation to the sternum (i.e. anterior, distal, etc.). What exercises can be performed that utilize these joints? Are there any exercises that use more than three major joints in the body? If so, list a few and name the joints that are utilized while performing the exercise.

Give an example of an exercise routine utilizing each of the three major energy pathways. How long does the body utilize each pathway as its main energy source? Are the examples you gave specifically designed to utilize that particular pathway or is it just the nature of the exercise?

Identify an activity that primarily utilizes Type I muscle fibers. What is the "typical" body type of individuals who regularly perform this type of activity? How would you train the body to better perform this activity? Do the same for Type IIa and Type IIb muscle fibers.

List the major bones of the body and at least one muscle that attaches to each (minimum of fifteen).

Explain the different physiological responses the body has to aerobic training vs anaerobic training. What adaptations must the body undergo if either of the training protocols are performed exclusively for over a year?