WorksheetsKinesiology 2 Unit 7 Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
Sabine has been cleared by her doctor to start an exercise plan. She meets with her trainer who says, “Let’s start designing your plan!” What is the MOST logical question for the trainer to ask Sabine to begin designing the best plan for her?
Would you like to pay weekly or monthly rates?
Do you feel you are healthy enough to exercise?
What are your top three fitness goals?
Can you touch your toes?
Carlos is applying the idea of specificity to his client’s workout plan. What question is he MOST likely asking himself to address specificity?
What is the fastest way I can get my client to reach a plateau?
How can I choose exercises that align with the client’s goals?
How can I help my client learn to experience overexertion?
What is the most important nutritional change for my client to make?
Teresa spends a lot of time reading her client’s personal information from their consultation. She discovers that her client loves soccer and decides to include this as part of their exercise plan. What does this decision MOST accurately represent?
the principle of individuality
the idea of coachability
the concept of progressive overload
the theory of maintenance
Karam’s client is starting to get bored with their workout routine. Karam decides to switch up all of the exercises to make things more exciting while still working toward the client’s goals. What does this change MOST accurately represent?
variation
progressive overload
coachability
interference effect
Maria has designed an effective workout plan for Eugene. He has seen many positive results in the first four weeks of exercise. What should Maria do now to BEST enhance Eugene’s results?
Have Eugene visit his doctor to get medical clearance to continue.
Let Eugene design his own program completely based on his interests.
Leave the program exactly as it is so it continues to work well.
Change the program slightly so Eugene’s body has to adapt.
When Trent asks his client Georgia to do pushups, she responds, “Ugh…these are so hard…” However, when he asks Demaryius to do pushups, he says, “I’ve got this! I’m getting stronger every day!” What concept do Georgia and Demaryius’s responses BEST represent?
interference effects
upper limits
coachability
maintenance
Brianna plans rest times during her 60-minute workouts with her client Frank. What does this MOST likely mean?
Frank does some core work in between sprints.
Frank starts with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down.
Frank takes quick power naps between sets.
Frank has to plateau multiple times during his routine.
Martina has reached her upper limits. What is the MOST accurate advice her trainer can offer in this scenario?
You should stop exercising for a few months.
You should work out every day without rest days.
You should join a different gym with a new trainer.
You should keep pushing yourself to work hard.
Ivan originally wanted to increase his flexibility and his strength. However, he focused more on strength, and this actually decreased his flexibility. His quads and hamstrings are stronger than ever before, but he can no longer touch his toes. What does this scenario BEST demonstrate?
interference effect
upper limits
fatigue management
progressive overload
To avoid overuse injuries, Adi suggests to a client that they run only five to six days every week and take one to two days to either swim or do yoga. What concept is Adi MOST likely applying when crafting this advice?
upper limits
interference effect
fatigue management
progressive overload
Bernard wants to adjust the FITT variables in his workout. How can he MOST effectively do this?
He can select a different workout partner.
He can change his workout location.
He can wear new workout clothes.
He can work out longer than usual.
Jasmine usually exercises three days a week. She will now start exercising five days a week. Which FITT variable has MOST likely been affected by this change?
frequency
intensity
type of exercise
duration
Jorge is designing a workout plan for Yin. Based on best practices, what is the MOST effective way for Jorge to incorporate cardio into Yin’s workout plan?
Yin should walk five days a week.
Yin should run two days a week.
Yin should swim seven days a week.
Yin should lift weights four days a week.
When designing a strength training plan for her clients, what is MOST important for Nadia to consider?
Five weightlifting days per week are recommended.
Lifting two to three days a week is effective.
No rest days are needed between lifting days.
It is best to lift as much as possible every day.
Jason prefers to do split-body workouts. What does this mean?
He uses free weights and machines.
He mixes cardio and strength training.
He alternates arm days and leg days.
He works out at home and in a gym.
Britney is teaching her group fitness class to use the talk test. What is MOST likely her goal for this instruction?
to help clients measure the intensity of their workouts
to help clients work through upper limits they may reach
to help clients add more variety to their exercise routines
to help clients meet the other people in their exercise class
Dwayne wants to build muscle endurance in his arms. What is the BEST way to help him achieve this goal?
performing a higher number of reps with lighter weights
performing exercises until he reaches his upper limit
performing a lower number of reps with heavier weights
performing one maximum repetition every day
Based on Lou’s goals, the trainer has decided that it would be best if Lou started lifting fewer reps using heavier weights. What goal MOST likely inspired this change?
to increase muscle strength
to increase flexibility
to increase muscular endurance
to increase cardiovascular endurance
When it comes to FITT variables, intensity relates to effort in a similar way that volume relates to what?
weight
variety
strength
time
Victor is writing specific times for each of his client’s workouts for the week. Which type of workout is LEAST likely to be required to be finished in less than one hour?
an elliptical machine workout
a Zumba class
a HIIT workout
a strength training session
Rashida tells her trainer that her main goal is to increase strength and power in her legs before volleyball tryouts begin. Based on this goal, what is the BEST order for Rashida’s workout?
legs>arms>abs>cardio
cardio>abs>arms>legs
abs>cardio>legs>arms
arms>legs>cardio>abs
David’s trainer asks him to do a push-up. When he gets to the floor, he’s embarrassed that he is unable to complete a push-up. What is the MOST appropriate way for the trainer to react in this scenario?
“Don’t worry! We don’t have to try push-ups ever again!”
“I have never seen that happen before. We will figure it out.”
“Let’s start with a standing push-up on the wall instead.”
“I guess we need to add arm strength to your list of goals.”
Selena’s form is incorrect when she is doing bicep curls. What is the MOST logical suggestion for her trainer to make based on this observation?
Let’s remove bicep curls from your workout plan.
It is best to alternate bicep curls with triceps kickbacks.
Use a lighter weight and perform more reps.
Perform fewer reps with a heavier weight.
Alex refers to reps in an a/b/c tempo format. What does this MOST likely mean?
C is the concentric part of the movement.
The eccentric part of the movement (B) is held longer than A and C.
A is the isometric part of the movement.
All movements (eccentric, isometric, and concentric) are equal.
Eliza is using a 4/2/1 tempo. What is she MOST likely doing?
taking a Zumba class
lifting weights
performing yoga stretches
doing stabilization exercises
Horatio has a blood test that reveals that he has high creatine kinase levels. What does this MOST likely mean?
He is experiencing detraining.
He is experiencing DOMS.
He is experiencing overexertion.
He is experiencing reversibility.
Andrea is making a poster for her gym entitled, “The Rules for Rest Days.” What is the MOST logical rule for her to include on this poster?
Try not to leave your bed for 24 hours.
Incorporate easy movements such as walking.
Keep your heart rate up on your days off.
Rest days should be consecutive.
Andre is focusing on increasing muscular strength and power. How should he use rest to MOST effectively reach his goals?
Rest only after every third workout.
Avoid rest to keep muscles under tension.
Use adequate rest between lifts and sessions.
Take short, infrequent rests during sets.
He should rest for 10 minutes between his sets. He should rest for 60 seconds between his sets. He should rest for 10 seconds between his sets. He should rest for 3 minutes between his sets.
He should rest for 3 minutes between his sets.
He should rest for 10 minutes between his sets.
He should rest for 60 seconds between his sets.
He should rest for 10 seconds between his sets.
Keisha is instructing her client to move through their squats with a slower tempo. Why would Keisha MOST likely offer this instruction?
to help her client reach upper limits
to help her client increase flexibility
to help her client work on power
to help her client build endurance
Scott is asking his client to do their push-ups at a faster tempo. What is MOST likely the goal of this instruction?
to help his client build endurance
to help his client work on power
to help his client reach upper limits
to help his client increase flexibility
Huda gets the terms sets and reps confused. How can her trainer BEST explain these two terms?
Sets are a shorter duration than reps.
Reps are at a higher intensity than sets.
Sets are groupings of consecutive reps.
Reps are groupings of consecutive sets.
Swapnil wants to increase the load for his client’s workout. How can he MOST effectively make this happen?
He can increase the incline on the client’s treadmill.
He can increase the number of days the client exercises.
He can increase the length of each workout by 15 minutes.
He can increase the variety of exercises the client completes.
Jacki is trying to determine a client’s one maximum rep. How can Jacki MOST accurately measure this?
Time the client’s speed when they sprint.
Increase the amount of weight the client lifts.
Watch the client’s form as they do pushups.
See how long the client can hold a balancing pose.
Josh is starting his new client with a fitness routine that involves high-rep low-intensity exercises that focus on the client’s proprioception. What phase of the workout plan does this MOST likely describe?
hypertrophy
stabilization
power
strength
Sam wants to bulk up before going to college on a soccer scholarship. Sam’s trainer creates a four-week program that focuses on high rep sets at a high intensity with minimal rest time. What phase does this workout routine MOST accurately describe?
flexibility
hypertrophy
power
stabilization
Ali is creating a workout plan using nonlinear periodization. Which phrase MOST accurately describes this workout plan?
This plan requires the client to meet their targets before moving on.
The load and the volume are switched in a non-systematic way.
This is not a good fitness routine for a multi-sport athlete.
The client must follow a strict regimen toward a specific goal.
Lawrence is designing a workout plan for his client using block periodization. Why is he MOST likely using this type of plan?
His client is a competitive multi-sport athlete.
His client has a past injury that affects their workouts.
His client prefers variety in their workouts.
His client has one very specific goal to reach.
Mikaela is adding dynamic stretching to her client’s workout. When is it MOST logical to incorporate dynamic stretching?
during cardio conditioning
during the warm-up
during strength training
during power work
Jaden is setting up eight stations for a fitness class. Each station involves various high-impact moves. Jaden’s students will spend 45 seconds at each station and then have 15 seconds to move to the next station before starting their next exercise. What is the MOST accurate name for this workout class?
Progressive Overload
Strength and Power
Intense Intervals
Circuit Training
Sarah’s gym is offering a cardio class that has the students do a different cardio exercise for one minute before switching to a different exercise. For example, the students will do one minute of power squats, one minute of jumping jacks, one minute of jogging in place, and continue switching exercises every minute for 30 minutes. What is the MOST accurate name for this workout class?
Progressive Overload
Strength and Power
Intense Intervals
Circuit Training
What is TRUE about the Valsalva maneuver?
It should be avoided if a client has high blood pressure.
It occurs most often during cardio workouts.
It is a safe breathing technique for everyone.
It lowers blood pressure during heavy lifts.
Which statement best describes the Valsalva maneuver during heavy lifts?
Continuous inhale keeps heart rate very low
Slow breathing prevents intra‑abdominal pressure
Rapid exhale reduces blood pressure quickly
Brief breath hold increases trunk stability
A client shows signs of overreaching. What is the most appropriate trainer response?
Praise the client and push harder
Schedule maximum one‑rep tests
Reduce volume and add recovery days
Ignore fatigue and keep intensity high
After a long break from training, which capacity is least likely to decline first due to reversibility?
Coordination regresses from lack of practice
Endurance drops noticeably within weeks
Strength diminishes without regular loading
Flexibility tends to be maintained longer
A runner stopped training for months and now feels slow and winded. What is the best initial advice?
Accept that prior fitness is unreachable
Begin with light conditioning sessions
Attempt previous maximum efforts
Focus only on regaining coordination
Marta ran at her usual pace on a very hot, humid day and felt faint afterward. What does this scenario most likely demonstrate?
Overexertion from environmental stress
Detraining after long inactivity
Reversibility of neuromuscular skill
Overreaching from planned overload
For weight‑loss goals, how should cardio variables change over time?
Progressively increase frequency and intensity
Maintain frequency, decrease intensity
Decrease frequency, increase duration only
Keep all variables constant throughout
Is the statement true or false? An effective workout using a cardio machine should last between 30 to 60 minutes.
True
Only for advanced athletes
False
Depends on machine type
Is the statement true or false? HIIT is effective only when done five or six days per week.
False
Only with sprint intervals
True
Only during cutting phases
Which rest interval best supports muscular endurance training?
Rest only after failure sets
Short rests under one minute
Long rests of three minutes
No rest between all sets
Which cooldown outcome is most appropriate after workouts?
Raise heart rate to training zones
Lower core temperature below baseline
Eliminate lactic acid completely
Reduce lightheadedness and perceived soreness
During HIIT programming, which parameter most strongly drives effectiveness?
Maximum weekly session count only
Random intervals without structure
Selecting the most complex exercises
Work‑to‑rest ratio aligned to goals
