Gym Trainer Client Assessment & Goal Setting

Question 1

What does the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) primarily screen for?

Accepted Answer

Medical conditions that may contraindicate exercise

Answer

Nutritional deficiencies

Answer

Flexibility and mobility limitations

Answer

Cardiovascular fitness level

Question 2

Which assessment tool measures cardiorespiratory fitness without laboratory equipment?

Accepted Answer

Rockport Walk Test

Answer

VO2 max direct measurement

Answer

DEXA scan

Answer

Hydrostatic weighing

Question 3

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using which two measurements?

Accepted Answer

Height and weight

Answer

Waist and hip circumference

Answer

Body fat percentage and lean mass

Answer

Age and weight

Question 4

A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) above what value indicates increased cardiovascular risk in men?

Accepted Answer

0.90

Answer

1.00

Answer

0.80

Answer

0.85

Question 5

What is the SMART goal-setting framework used for in personal training?

Accepted Answer

Creating Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals

Answer

Selecting Safe, Moderate, Appropriate, Realistic, Targeted exercises

Answer

Structuring Strength, Mobility, Aerobic, Resistance, and Technique training

Answer

Setting Short, Medium, and Refined Training goals

Question 6

Which skinfold site is measured on the front of the upper arm for body composition assessment?

Accepted Answer

Biceps

Answer

Triceps

Answer

Subscapular

Answer

Suprailiac