Question 1

General guidelines for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  warm-up, exhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine 
B)  static stretching and maintaining forward spinal flexion 
C)  warm-up, inhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine 
D)  static stretching and maintaining spinal rotation 
A)  warm-up, exhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine 
B)  static stretching and maintaining forward spinal flexion 
C)  warm-up, inhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine 
D)  static stretching and maintaining spinal rotation

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 5

What action is involved in the concentric phase of the biceps curl?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexion at the elbow. 
B)  Extension at the elbow. 
C)  Pronation of the forearm. 
D)  Supination of the forearm. 
A)  Flexion at the elbow. 
B)  Extension at the elbow. 
C)  Pronation of the forearm. 
D)  Supination of the forearm.

Question 6

Failure to conduct thorough pre-participation screenings with members puts the personal trainer at increased risk of being sued for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  negligence 
B)  discrimination 
C)  breach of contract 
D)  HIPAA violations 
A)  negligence 
B)  discrimination 
C)  breach of contract 
D)  HIPAA violations

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 8

Which of the following is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lat pulldown 
B)  Upright Row 
C)  Tricep extension 
D)  Shoulder press 
A)  Lat pulldown 
B)  Upright Row 
C)  Tricep extension 
D)  Shoulder press

Question 9

What feature is unique to skeletal muscle as compared to cardiac muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absence of striations 
B)  Presence of branching 
C)  Requires nervous system stimulation 
D)  Presence of intercalated disks 
A)  Absence of striations 
B)  Presence of branching 
C)  Requires nervous system stimulation 
D)  Presence of intercalated disks

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  advising 
B)  reflecting 
C)  probing 
D)  diverting 
A)  advising 
B)  reflecting 
C)  probing 
D)  diverting

Question 11

Type II muscle fibers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a high capacity to generate energy through the electron transport system. 
B)  Have a high capacity to generate energy from fat. 
C)  Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force than Type I fibers. 
D)  Have high endurance capabilities. 
A)  Have a high capacity to generate energy through the electron transport system. 
B)  Have a high capacity to generate energy from fat. 
C)  Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force than Type I fibers. 
D)  Have high endurance capabilities.

Question 12

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

Accepted Answer

A)  speed, height of the drill, and body weight 
B)  speed, range of motion, and reaction time 
C)  strength of the athlete, points of contact, and flexibility 
D)  strength of the athlete, height of the drill, and reaction time 
A)  speed, height of the drill, and body weight 
B)  speed, range of motion, and reaction time 
C)  strength of the athlete, points of contact, and flexibility 
D)  strength of the athlete, height of the drill, and reaction time

Question 13

A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specificity 
B)  Overtraining 
C)  Reversibility 
D)  Periodization 
A)  Specificity 
B)  Overtraining 
C)  Reversibility 
D)  Periodization

Question 14

A dietary protein is considered "complete" when it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  contains all nonessential amino acids 
B)  is plant based 
C)  contains all essential amino acids 
D)  contains at least one branded-chain amino acid 
A)  contains all nonessential amino acids 
B)  is plant based 
C)  contains all essential amino acids 
D)  contains at least one branded-chain amino acid

Question 15

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise 
B)  establish a relationship with the client's health care provider 
C)  identify clients in need of physician clearance 
D)  diagnose orthopedic conditions 
A)  eliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise 
B)  establish a relationship with the client's health care provider 
C)  identify clients in need of physician clearance 
D)  diagnose orthopedic conditions

Question 16

When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim ______ days per week at a ______ intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) > 3, low B) > 3, high C) < 3, low D) < 3, high A) > 3, low B) > 3, high C) < 3, low D) < 3, high

Question 17

Which is not true regarding a properly administered informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides an explanation of all procedures to be performed. 
B)  It releases the facility and personnel from liability. 
C)  It provides an opportunity for inquiries. 
D)  It encourages and implies confidentiality. 
A)  It provides an explanation of all procedures to be performed. 
B)  It releases the facility and personnel from liability. 
C)  It provides an opportunity for inquiries. 
D)  It encourages and implies confidentiality.

Question 18

What does the sit-and-reach test assess?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trunk flexion 
B)  Trunk extension 
C)  Shoulder extension 
D)  Shoulder flexion 
A)  Trunk flexion 
B)  Trunk extension 
C)  Shoulder extension 
D)  Shoulder flexion

Question 19

A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  350 
B)  500 
C)  750 
D)  1000 
A)  350 
B)  500 
C)  750 
D)  1000

Question 20

What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sinoatrial node 
B)  Left bundle branch 
C)  Right bundle branch 
D)  Atrioventricular node 
A)  Sinoatrial node 
B)  Left bundle branch 
C)  Right bundle branch 
D)  Atrioventricular node

General guidelines for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles include ______.

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?

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

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

What action is involved in the concentric phase of the biceps curl?

Failure to conduct thorough pre-participation screenings with members puts the personal trainer at increased risk of being sued for ______.

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

Which of the following is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

What feature is unique to skeletal muscle as compared to cardiac muscle?

Type II muscle fibers:

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?

A dietary protein is considered "complete" when it ______.

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim days per week at a intensity.

Which is not true regarding a properly administered informed consent?

What does the sit-and-reach test assess?

A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?

What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

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General guidelines for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles include ______.

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?

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

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

What action is involved in the concentric phase of the biceps curl?

Failure to conduct thorough pre-participation screenings with members puts the personal trainer at increased risk of being sued for ______.

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

Which of the following is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

What feature is unique to skeletal muscle as compared to cardiac muscle?

Type II muscle fibers:

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?

A dietary protein is considered "complete" when it ______.

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim ______ days per week at a ______ intensity.

Which is not true regarding a properly administered informed consent?

What does the sit-and-reach test assess?

A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?

What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Leadership and Client Education

Exercise Programming and Implementation

Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Legal and Professional Business and Marketing

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When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim days per week at a intensity.