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?
Which of the following recommendations would you make to your client who plans on playing tennis on a very hot and humid afternoon?
When discussing strategies for changing physical activity habits with clients, it is usually best to:
Which of the following circumference sites are used to compute a waist-to-hip ratio?
What is the correct hand placement when spotting the dumbbell fly exercise?
What is the correct order of an effective program planning model?
Which of the following theories addresses the human need to explain why things happen in an attempt to gain control or increase predictability?
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
Which of the following statements about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is correct?
What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?
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?
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 __________________________.
An athlete in heavy endurance training should maintain a daily carbohydrate intake that is approximately what percentage of his/her total energy intake?
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?
Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.
What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test and mode?
What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?
What is the equivalent of 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) of body fat in kilocalories?
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?
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?
An auditory learner benefits most from which of the following?
Client pre-participation screening procedures should be _____.
An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?
What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell lunge?
What term best describes accurate record keeping, a safe exercise environment, and proper supervision?
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?
What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?
The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?
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?
Which of the following is true about energy contents?
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?
What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.
Older adults may have difficulty performing activities of daily living due to ______.
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?
One example of a high cost/high impact marketing technique is ______.
What muscle extends the elbow?
What physical fitness component is primarily emphasized when incorporating explosive Olympic-style lifts into a resistance training program?
Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?
What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test mode?
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?
What behavioral strategy are you employing when you plan an outdoor exercise program for your client during his upcoming three-week vacation?
What changes occur during exercise following cigarette smoking?
In comparison to type I muscle fibers, type II fibers ______.
What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?
What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?
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.
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.
What is the predominant factor causing an increase in strength during the initial weeks of training?
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?
Which statement is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?
Which muscle is a major agonist for hip abduction?
Downhill running is characterized by eccentric activation of the ______.
Henry would like to focus on improving strength in his chest muscles. Which exercise reflects the specificity principle?
Your client reports ankle swelling. What is another term for this?
What muscle is the prime mover for a seated lateral dumbbell raise to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed?
What is the minimum duration of an moderate intensity intermittent bout of aerobic activity to promote and maintain health?
Adenosine triphosphate production via glycolysis during maximal effort exercise of 10-30 seconds results in the formation of what by-product?
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?
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.
Which business model can be described as a formal business entity subject to laws, regulations, and the demands of stock holders?
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?
What is the recommendation for daily physical activity for youth?
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?
Muscular balance in a resistance training session may be achieved by alternating ______.
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?
Which of the following physiological changes does NOT occur when a client improves aerobic capacity?
What of the following is the formula for calculating the heart rate reserve?
Which energy system has the highest capacity for ATP production?
What is the term used to describe the body's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise?
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?
What muscle extends the forearm?
Cardiac output is a product of heart rate multiplied by ___________.
An appropriate exercise to develop muscle endurance for the ________ is ________ .
From a seated position, with dumbbells to the sides, raising the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed, exercises primarily the _______:
If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?
What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?
What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?
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.
What is the minimum duration of an intermittent bout of aerobic activity that may be accumulated throughout the day?
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 ________.
The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?
Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion, and involves the greatest number of movements?
What is the variability for any given age, when estimating a client's age-predicted maximum heart rate?
What resistance training method is described by a light to heavy or heavy to light progression of sets?
As the percentage of 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) resistance increases:
What is the suggested order of an exercise session?
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%?
Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?
Which muscle is an antagonist of the hamstrings?
When performing a seated leg extension, which muscle group is the primary antagonist during the concentric phase?
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?
Which of the following is a result of chronic aerobic training?
When should a client exhale during performance of a bench press?
What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?
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?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
Which of the following exercises works best in isolating the soleus muscle?
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.