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ACSM 010-111 ACSM certified Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

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ACSM certified Personal Trainer Questions and Answers

Question 1

If a food product had 250 kilocalories per serving, a recommended serving size of 5 ounces, and contained 10 servings per container, how many kilocalories would one consume if s/he ate ¼ of the container?

Options:

A.

625

B.

937

C.

2500

D.

3125

Question 2

Which of the following recommendations would you make to your client who plans on playing tennis on a very hot and humid afternoon?

Options:

A.

Consume 2 - 3 salt tablets per hour.

B.

Consume 2 - 3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

C.

Consume fluids at temperatures of 15 to 22.2 degrees Celsius (59-72 degrees Fahrenheit).

D.

Consume 5 - 6 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight.

Question 3

When discussing strategies for changing physical activity habits with clients, it is usually best to:

Options:

A.

give strong and clear advice about what works based on your professional experience.

B.

assist clients to formulate their own behavior change strategies based on what has worked for them before.

C.

refer clients to a behavioral psychologist for expert advice.

D.

emphasize knowledge of the health benefits of exercise.

Question 4

Which of the following circumference sites are used to compute a waist-to-hip ratio?

Options:

A.

Abdomen, suprailiac

B.

Midaxillary, hips/thigh

C.

Waist, buttocks/hips

D.

Midaxillary, suprailiac

Question 5

What is the correct hand placement when spotting the dumbbell fly exercise?

Options:

A.

Close to your clients biceps without touching them.

B.

Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

C.

Maintaining contact behind your clients elbows on the descent of the dumbbells.

D.

Hands held at your sides in a ready position, with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

Question 6

What is the correct order of an effective program planning model?

Options:

A.

Needs assessment, program implementation, program planning, program evaluation

B.

Program assessment, needs planning, program implementation, program evaluation

C.

Program assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

D.

Needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

Question 7

Which of the following theories addresses the human need to explain why things happen in an attempt to gain control or increase predictability?

Options:

A.

Motivation

B.

Attribution

C.

Transfer

D.

Retention

Question 8

Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?

Options:

A.

Blood profile analysis

B.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

C.

Medical history

D.

Informed consent

Question 9

Which of the following statements about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is correct?

Options:

A.

The body does not produce DHEA.

B.

DHEA has been shown to improve body composition and physical performance in most elderly men and women.

C.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified DHEA as a controlled drug.

D.

DHEA has no potential influence on testosterone production by both men and women.

Question 10

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

Options:

A.

Death of cardiac tissue

B.

Accumulation of plaque

C.

Hardening of the arteries

D.

Widening of the arteries

Question 11

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

What initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?

Options:

A.

Low risk

B.

Moderate risk

C.

High risk

D.

Very high risk

Question 12

Your new client is a 42 year old male who is a stock broker. His health history revealed the following: total cholesterol 185 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L) , HDL 32 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), LDL 110 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), resting blood pressure 138/80 mm Hg, waist circumference 98 centimeters. What is his initial risk stratification?

Options:

A.

Low risk

B.

Moderate risk

C.

High risk

D.

Only a physician can determine this clients risk stratification

Question 13

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?

Options:

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Four

D.

Five

Question 14

What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

Options:

A.

Sinoatrial node

B.

Left bundle branch

C.

Right bundle branch

D.

Atrioventricular node

Question 15

Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?

Options:

A.

Postural analysis and bone density screening

B.

Health history screening to determine risk stratification

C.

PAR-Q form and prudent goal setting

D.

Health history screening to identify metabolic syndrome

Question 16

Case study: After demonstrating a variety of weight training exercises to a new client, you ask if she has any questions. The client does not have any questions even though you observe her performing an exercise with improper form.

After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order to __________________________.

Options:

A.

check for safety

B.

demonstrate their mistake

C.

demonstrate your knowledge

D.

check for understanding

Question 17

An athlete in heavy endurance training should maintain a daily carbohydrate intake that is approximately what percentage of his/her total energy intake?

Options:

A.

30%

B.

55%

C.

65%

D.

85%

Question 18

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

Options:

A.

Family history, cigarette smoking

B.

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia

C.

Hypercholesterolemia, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, hypertension

D.

Family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, cigarette smoking

Question 19

Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.

Options:

A.

Realistic, Tried

B.

Related, Tried

C.

Realistic, Time-anchored

D.

Related, Time-anchored

Question 20

What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test and mode?

Options:

A.

Age, health history, lifestyle

B.

Age, health history, gender

C.

Health history, lifestyle, occupation

D.

Health history, gender, lifestyle

Question 21

What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

Options:

A.

To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise

B.

To determine the level of fatigue during exercise

C.

To estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise

D.

To estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise

Question 22

What is the equivalent of 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) of body fat in kilocalories?

Options:

A.

5250 kilocalories

B.

7000 kilocalories

C.

8000 kilocalories

D.

8750 kilocalories

Question 23

A client at your fitness center complains of a headache and seems disoriented. He appears ashen and has moist, cold skin. You know from his health history that he has Type II diabetes. Which of the following steps do you take after you call for medical assistance?

Options:

A.

Administer insulin.

B.

Administer sugar.

C.

Administer water.

D.

Administer nothing… wait until emergency medical services arrive.

Question 24

A certified Personal Trainer fails to properly spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the client injures himself. This is an example of what type of negligence?

Options:

A.

Casual

B.

Serious

C.

Omission

D.

Commission

Question 25

An auditory learner benefits most from which of the following?

Options:

A.

Written instructions

B.

Voice cues

C.

Touch training

D.

Demonstrations

Question 26

Client pre-participation screening procedures should be _____.

Options:

A.

valid and include fitness testing at the first meeting

B.

pre-approved by a physician and cost effective

C.

valid, cost effective and time efficient

D.

pre-approved by a physician and include fitness testing at the first meeting

Question 27

An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?

Options:

A.

A conversion to fat and stored as triglyceride

B.

Muscle hypertrophy

C.

An increase in water retention

D.

A conversion to carbohydrates and stored as glycogen

Question 28

What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell lunge?

Options:

A.

Keep hands close to client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

B.

Keep hands near the barbell.

C.

Place arms underneath your client's arms.

D.

Keep hands on client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

Question 29

What term best describes accurate record keeping, a safe exercise environment, and proper supervision?

Options:

A.

Risk management

B.

Help management

C.

Legal management

D.

Assistance management

Question 30

If your active client consumed 2100 kilocalories each day for one week and burned off 2600 kilocalories each day for that same week, how much weight would your client lose that particular week, assuming normal hydration?

Options:

A.

0 pounds

B.

½ pound

C.

1 pound

D.

2 pounds

Question 31

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

Options:

A.

Increase airway resistance

B.

Decrease airway resistance

C.

Decrease blood pressure

D.

Increase blood pressure

Question 32

The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

Options:

A.

Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.

B.

Elevation and heat.

C.

Compression and heat.

D.

Compression and cold.

Question 33

Mr. Smith wishes to enroll in your exercise program. Preliminary evaluation revealed the following information:

Age = 50 years Resting heart rate = 78 beats/min

Weight = 198 lb (90 kg) Resting blood pressure = 162/94 mm Hg

Height = 70 inches (178 cm) Body fat = 30%

Blood chemistry:

Total cholesterol = 240 mg/dl (6.21 mmol/L)

HDL cholesterol = 34 mg/dl (0.88 mmol/L)

Triglycerides = 180 mg/dl (2.03 mmol/L)

Glucose = 98 mg/dl (5.55 mmol/L)

Family history and current habits:

Father died of heart attack at 90 years of age

Hypertensive mother died at age 84

Smokes a pipe after dinner each evening

Smokes cigarettes (25-30 per day)

Reports too much work and is struggling to meet deadlines

Currently doing moderate exercise

No medications at present

According to ACSM stratification guidelines, Mr. Smith has which of the following coronary artery disease risk factors?

Options:

A.

Hypertension, obesity, high total cholesterol:HDL ratio.

B.

Smoking, probable diabetes, high blood pressure.

C.

Smoking, high total cholesterol, aggressive type A personality.

D.

Hypertension, high total cholesterol, smoking.

Question 34

Which of the following is true about energy contents?

Options:

A.

fat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram

B.

carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

C.

water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

D.

protein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram

Question 35

Your client is telling you about his progress during the past week. You do not quite understand what the client is trying to convey. You restate what the client just told you and ask him/her if that is correct. Which of the following terms define the communication strategy described in the above scenario?

Options:

A.

advising

B.

reflecting

C.

probing

D.

diverting

Question 36

What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?

Options:

A.

Concentric abduction of the humerus

B.

Concentric elevation of the scapula

C.

Eccentric adduction of the humerus

D.

Concentric upward rotation of the scapula

Question 37

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.

Options:

A.

low density lipoproteins

B.

current fitness levels

C.

presence of chest pain and dizziness

D.

family history of heart disease

Question 38

Older adults may have difficulty performing activities of daily living due to ______.

Options:

A.

decreased joint mobility

B.

increased percent of type I muscle fibers

C.

decreased maximal heart rate

D.

increased muscle elasticity

Question 39

During your initial assessment of your client, you notice her resting heart rate is 45 beats per minute, while asymptomatic and not taking any medication. Based on this information, what best describes the heart rate?

Options:

A.

Regular

B.

Tachycardia

C.

Bradycardia

D.

Normal

Question 40

One example of a high cost/high impact marketing technique is ______.

Options:

A.

a television commercial depicting the facility and its employees

B.

an ad placed on an internet search engine

C.

services bartered with a complimentary local business

D.

an employee meeting with a current member to discuss program and services available

Question 41

What muscle extends the elbow?

Options:

A.

Supinator teres

B.

Pronator teres

C.

Biceps brachii

D.

Triceps brachii

Question 42

What physical fitness component is primarily emphasized when incorporating explosive Olympic-style lifts into a resistance training program?

Options:

A.

Muscular strength

B.

Muscular hypertrophy

C.

Muscular endurance

D.

Muscular power

Question 43

Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?

Options:

A.

Purkinje Fibers

B.

Foramen Ovale

C.

Papillary muscle

D.

Cardiac myocyte

Question 44

What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test mode?

Options:

A.

Age, health history, current physical activity level

B.

Age, health history, gender

C.

Health history, occupation, gender

D.

Health history, gender, current physical activity level

Question 45

A 50-year-old woman who quit smoking 5 months ago with a BP of 120/90 mmHg, a BMI of 29 kg/m2, a LDL of 135 mg/dL, and a HDL of 70 mg/dL wants to start an exercise program. How many net positive risk factors does she have?

Options:

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

Question 46

What behavioral strategy are you employing when you plan an outdoor exercise program for your client during his upcoming three-week vacation?

Options:

A.

Decisional balance

B.

Stimulus control

C.

Relapse prevention

D.

Self-monitoring

Question 47

What changes occur during exercise following cigarette smoking?

Options:

A.

Respiration rate is suppressed.

B.

Blood pressure response is suppresed.

C.

Heart rate response is exaggerated.

D.

Sympathetic activity is inhibited.

Question 48

In comparison to type I muscle fibers, type II fibers ______.

Options:

A.

Have a higher capacity to generate energy through the electron transport system

B.

Have a higher capacity to generate energy from fat

C.

Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force

D.

Are capable of greater endurance

Question 49

What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

Options:

A.

Submaximal heart rate increases for a standard exercise task, while resting heart rate decreases.

B.

Both submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task, and resting heart rate decrease.

C.

Resting heart rate decreases but there is no change in submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task.

D.

Submaximal heart rate decreases for a standard exercise task and resting heart rate increases.

Question 50

What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?

Options:

A.

Increase in heart rate, decrease in stroke volume

B.

Increase in stroke volume, decrease in systolic blood pressure

C.

Increase in cardiac output, and arteriovenous oxygen difference

D.

Increase in diastolic blood pressure and heart rate

Question 51

In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week with diet alone, one would have to reduce his/her daily caloric intake per day by ______ kilocarlories.

Options:

A.

350

B.

500

C.

750

D.

1000

Question 52

This law grants immunity to those persons who in good faith try to protect, serve and tend to others who are injured or ill but does NOT apply to the fitness professional while serving on the job.

Options:

A.

First Responder Law

B.

Heimlich Law

C.

Good Samaritan Law

D.

Duty to Rescue Law

Question 53

What is the predominant factor causing an increase in strength during the initial weeks of training?

Options:

A.

Changes in whole muscle cross-sectional area.

B.

Increases in overall limb circumference.

C.

Improvements in neuromuscular adaptation.

D.

Increases in muscle-fiber cross-sectional area.

Question 54

You have a new male client who is 68” (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

Options:

A.

Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by swimming 60-90 minutes, three times a week.

B.

Lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill.

C.

Lose 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week by bicycling an hour daily around the neighborhood.

D.

Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by maintaining a 1200 calorie diet and doing aqua aerobics threetimes a week.

Question 55

Which statement is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

Options:

A.

Children are less tolerant of heat because of a higher threshold for sweating.

B.

Since children are anatomically immature, they should not participate in any form of resistance training exercise.

C.

Due to the lack of development of the epiphyseal growth plates, children should not participate in any form of endurance training.

D.

Children should perform at a low level of exertion only.

Question 56

Which muscle is a major agonist for hip abduction?

Options:

A.

Sartorius

B.

Gracilis

C.

Rectus femoris

D.

Gluteus maximus

Question 57

Downhill running is characterized by eccentric activation of the ______.

Options:

A.

hamstrings

B.

transverse abdominus

C.

brachioradialis

D.

quadriceps

Question 58

Henry would like to focus on improving strength in his chest muscles. Which exercise reflects the specificity principle?

Options:

A.

Dumbbell fly

B.

Dumbbell curl

C.

Seated row

D.

Seated lat pull-down

Question 59

Your client reports ankle swelling. What is another term for this?

Options:

A.

Analgia

B.

Atrophy

C.

Edema

D.

Erythroma

Question 60

What muscle is the prime mover for a seated lateral dumbbell raise to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed?

Options:

A.

Bicep brachii

B.

Posterior deltoid

C.

Anterior deltoid

D.

Middle deltoid

Question 61

What is the minimum duration of an moderate intensity intermittent bout of aerobic activity to promote and maintain health?

Options:

A.

10 minutes

B.

15 minutes

C.

20 minutes

D.

30 minutes

Question 62

Adenosine triphosphate production via glycolysis during maximal effort exercise of 10-30 seconds results in the formation of what by-product?

Options:

A.

Pyruvic Acid

B.

Phosphoric Acid

C.

Citric Acid

D.

Lactic Acid

Question 63

A client at your fitness center who has just completed a vigorous bout of exercise complains of fatigue, lightheadedness and shakiness. You know from his health history that he has type II diabetes. Which do you administer after you call for medical assistance?

Options:

A.

Insulin

B.

Orange juice

C.

Salt tablet

D.

Nothing

Question 64

Current U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that every U.S. adult should accumulate a minimum of _____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

Options:

A.

100

B.

150

C.

200

D.

250

Question 65

Which business model can be described as a formal business entity subject to laws, regulations, and the demands of stock holders?

Options:

A.

Corporation

B.

Partnership

C.

Sole proprietorship

D.

Independant contractor

Question 66

A client who reports a decreased Rating of Perceived Exertion at a given treadmill running speed after taking albuterol, likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

Options:

A.

Depression

B.

Asthma

C.

Bradycardia

D.

Claudication

Question 67

What is the recommendation for daily physical activity for youth?

Options:

A.

30 minutes at low intensity and 30 minutes at moderate intensity

B.

60 minutes at 40 – 59% HRR

C.

30 minutes at moderate intensity and 30 minutes at vigorous intensity

D.

60 minutes at low intensity

Question 68

What is most likely the cause of light-headedness and dizziness experienced by an older adult who moves from a lying to a standing position?

Options:

A.

Decreased venous return

B.

Increased blood pressure

C.

Increased stroke volume

D.

Decreased heart rate

Question 69

Muscular balance in a resistance training session may be achieved by alternating ______.

Options:

A.

bench press and supine flys

B.

leg extensions and leg curls

C.

seated cable rows and lat pulldowns

D.

pushupsand tricep extensions

Question 70

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 90 mg/dL. She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

If this client wanted to initiate a regular MODERATE intensity exercise routine, what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine prior to her participating in exercise?

Options:

A.

A medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary.

B.

A maximal exercise test only is necessary.

C.

A submaximal exercise test only is necessary.

D.

Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.

Question 71

Which of the following physiological changes does NOT occur when a client improves aerobic capacity?

Options:

A.

The muscles will be able to extract more oxygen from the blood.

B.

Total lung volume will increase in proportion to the total accumulated time of high-intensity exercise.

C.

The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood will increase.

D.

The amount of air the lungs can take in will increase because of increases in the rate and depth of breathing.

Question 72

What of the following is the formula for calculating the heart rate reserve?

Options:

A.

220, minus the age of the client

B.

220, minus the resting heart rate

C.

Client's maximum heart rate, minus their resting heart rate

D.

Client's maximum heart rate, minus their age

Question 73

Which energy system has the highest capacity for ATP production?

Options:

A.

ATP-CP

B.

Rapid glycolysis

C.

Slow glycolysis

D.

Oxidative phosphorylation

Question 74

What is the term used to describe the body's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise?

Options:

A.

Lactate threshold

B.

Anaerobic threshold

C.

Anaerobic capacity

D.

Oxygen consumption

Question 75

A 45 year old male weighs 202 lb (92 kg). Skinfold analysis indicates 24% of his weight is fat. If he wants to decrease his body fat to 17%, what is his target body weight, assuming he maintains the same lean body mass?

Options:

A.

168 lb (76 kg)

B.

178 lb (81 kg)

C.

185 lb (84 kg)

D.

195 lb (89 kg)

Question 76

What muscle extends the forearm?

Options:

A.

Supinator teres

B.

Pronator teres

C.

Biceps brachii

D.

Triceps brachii

Question 77

Cardiac output is a product of heart rate multiplied by ___________.

Options:

A.

peripheral resistance.

B.

blood pressure.

C.

blood volume.

D.

stroke volume.

Question 78

An appropriate exercise to develop muscle endurance for the ________ is ________ .

Options:

A.

quadriceps; one set of 15 knee flexions at low resistance.

B.

triceps; one set of 15 repetitions of arm curls at low resistance.

C.

wrist flexors; one set of 15 repetitions of wrist curls at low resistance.

D.

hip abductors; one set of 15 repetitions of half-squats at low resistance.

Question 79

From a seated position, with dumbbells to the sides, raising the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed, exercises primarily the _______:

Options:

A.

bicep brachii and latisimus dorsi

B.

posterior deltoid

C.

anterior deltoid and triceps brachii

D.

middle deltoid.

Question 80

If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?

Options:

A.

Humeral

B.

Ulnar

C.

Brachial

D.

Radial

Question 81

What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?

Options:

A.

Shortens while contracting

B.

Shortens while relaxing

C.

Lengthens while relaxing

D.

Lengthens while contracting

Question 82

What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?

Options:

A.

Kyphotic curve

B.

Scoliotic curve

C.

Lordotic curve

D.

Myotic curve

Question 83

Together, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend that every US adult should accumulate _____ minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days of the week.

Options:

A.

15

B.

20

C.

30

D.

60

Question 84

What is the minimum duration of an intermittent bout of aerobic activity that may be accumulated throughout the day?

Options:

A.

10 minutes

B.

15 minutes

C.

20 minutes

D.

30 minutes

Question 85

When doing a push-up on the floor, the motion at the elbow joint during the down phase is called ________ and the type of muscle action is called ________.

Options:

A.

extension, eccentric

B.

flexion, eccentric

C.

flexion, concentric

D.

extension, concentric

Question 86

The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?

Options:

A.

lat pulldown

B.

flat bench press

C.

lateral raise

D.

incline bench press

Question 87

Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion, and involves the greatest number of movements?

Options:

A.

Knee joint

B.

Shoulder joint

C.

Hip joint

D.

Ankle joint

Question 88

What is the variability for any given age, when estimating a client's age-predicted maximum heart rate?

Options:

A.

2 to 4 beats per minute

B.

10 to 12 beats per minute

C.

18 to 20 beats per minute

D.

22 to 24 beats per minute

Question 89

What resistance training method is described by a light to heavy or heavy to light progression of sets?

Options:

A.

Pyramid

B.

Superset

C.

Negative set

D.

Volume training

Question 90

As the percentage of 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) resistance increases:

Options:

A.

the amount of rest you should allow between training days should increase.

B.

the number of sets performed should increase.

C.

the number of repetitions until fatigue decreases.

D.

the amount of rest you should allow between sets should decrease.

Question 91

What is the suggested order of an exercise session?

Options:

A.

Stretch, warm-up, endurance phase, cool-down

B.

Warm-up, endurance phase, cool-down, stretch

C.

Stretch, endurance phase, warm-up, cool-down

D.

Warm-up, endurance phase, stretch, cool-down

Question 92

Using the Heart Rate Reserve method, what is the target heart rate for a 40 year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats/min, exercising at an intensity of 65%?

Options:

A.

110 beats/min

B.

129 beats/min

C.

142 beats/min

D.

180 beats/min

Question 93

Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?

Options:

A.

obstruction of arterial blood flow

B.

risk of orthostatic hypotension due to obstructed venous return

C.

obstruction of the diaphragm

D.

risk of decreased oxygen consumption due to pressure on the uterus

Question 94

Which muscle is an antagonist of the hamstrings?

Options:

A.

Gastrocnemius

B.

Iliopsoas

C.

Gracilis

D.

Sartorius

Question 95

When performing a seated leg extension, which muscle group is the primary antagonist during the concentric phase?

Options:

A.

Hamstrings

B.

Quadriceps

C.

Hip extensors

D.

Back extensors

Question 96

A client who wants to strengthen muscles of the chest must perform exercises such as the bench press and dumbbell flys as opposed to lat pull down and dumbbell rows. Which of the following principles of training best describes this principle?

Options:

A.

Overload

B.

Specificity

C.

Progression

D.

Goal setting

Question 97

Which of the following is a result of chronic aerobic training?

Options:

A.

Increased lipid production.

B.

Decreased plasma triglyceride levels.

C.

Decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

D.

Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels.

Question 98

When should a client exhale during performance of a bench press?

Options:

A.

Only after the movement ends.

B.

Immediately before the movement begins.

C.

During the eccentric phase of the movement.

D.

During the concentric phase of the movement.

Question 99

What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?

Options:

A.

Transition

B.

Off-season

C.

Preparatory

D.

Competition

Question 100

A subject with elbows held at 90 degrees of flexion is handed a 150 lb (68.1kg) barbell. Even though he exerts maximal tension, the barbell causes the joint angle to increase to 170 degrees. Which one of the following describes the muscle action during the extension?

Options:

A.

Isotonic concentric

B.

Isotonic eccentric

C.

Isokinetic concentric

D.

Isokinetic eccentric

Question 101

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Options:

A.

Right ventricle

B.

Left ventricle

C.

Right atrium

D.

Left atrium

Question 102

Which of the following exercises works best in isolating the soleus muscle?

Options:

A.

Standing heel raises

B.

Seated ankle extensions with the knees straight

C.

Seated heel raises with bent (flexed) knees

D.

Half squats with external rotation of the hip joint

Question 103

A 50 year old client has a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. Calculate the exercise heart rate for this client using 50% of heart rate reserve.

Options:

A.

85 beats per minute

B.

100 beats per minute

C.

110 beats per minute

D.

120 beats per minute

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