Exercise Program Design Quiz

What is the first step in designing an exercise program for a client?

• Choosing exercises

• Assessing the client’s needs, goals, and fitness level

• Setting session timings

• Planning progressions

Which of the following is most important when tailoring an exercise program for an older adult?

• Maximizing intensity

• Improving mobility and balance

• Focusing on hypertrophy

• Avoiding cardiovascular exercises

What is the primary purpose of a warm-up in an exercise program?

• Burn additional calories

• Increase muscle size

• Gradually prepare the body for physical activity

• Practice specific exercises

Which of these clients would benefit most from functional training?

• A bodybuilder

• A sedentary office worker

• A competitive sprinter

• An endurance cyclist

What should be avoided when designing a program for a pregnant client?

• Light resistance exercises

• Core exercises like planks

• High-impact or supine exercises after the first trimester

• Flexibility training

Which of these is an example of progressive overload?

• Increasing rest periods between sets

• Adding weight or resistance over time

• Decreasing workout intensity

• Changing exercises every session

A client reports joint pain during squats. What is the most appropriate action?

• Increase the weight for better results

• Modify the exercise or reduce range of motion

• Ignore it and continue with the session

• Avoid lower-body exercises altogether

Which of the following best describes SMART goals in personal training?

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

• Simple, Meaningful, Adaptable, Realistic, Targeted

• Significant, Motivating, Accurate, Reliable, Tough

• Strategic, Manageable, Adjustable, Responsible, Time-based

How often should you review and adjust a client’s exercise program?

• Every 12 weeks

• Only when the client requests changes

• Regularly based on progress and feedback

• Every session

What is the primary focus when training a client recovering from an injury?

• Increasing strength rapidly

• Avoiding affected areas completely

• Gradual reintroduction of movement and building stability

• Returning to pre-injury activity levels as quickly as possible