Question 1

What is the anatomical reference for the waist circumference measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The maximal circumference between the chest to just below the gluteal fold. 
B)  Two centimeters below the umbilicus. 
C)  Narrowest part of the torso, above the umbilicus, and below the xiphoid process. 
D)  At the level of the umbilicus. 
A)  The maximal circumference between the chest to just below the gluteal fold. 
B)  Two centimeters below the umbilicus. 
C)  Narrowest part of the torso, above the umbilicus, and below the xiphoid process. 
D)  At the level of the umbilicus.

Question 2

Joe consumed half of the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrates as noted on the nutrition facts panel for persons consuming 2500 calories per day. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates does Joe have remaining today?

Accepted Answer

A)  55 
B)  188 
C)  375 
D)  752 
A)  55 
B)  188 
C)  375 
D)  752

Question 3

Determining an organization's guiding principles and goals is one element of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic planning 
B)  risk management 
C)  leadership behaviors 
D)  facility management 
A)  strategic planning 
B)  risk management 
C)  leadership behaviors 
D)  facility management

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise. 
B)  To estimate 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. 
A)  To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise. 
B)  To estimate 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 5

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death of cardiac tissue 
B)  Accumulation of plaque 
C)  Hardening of the arteries 
D)  Widening of the arteries 
A)  Death of cardiac tissue 
B)  Accumulation of plaque 
C)  Hardening of the arteries 
D)  Widening of the arteries

Question 6

What action is produced by the quadriceps femora muscles during the concentric phase of the back squat exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knee extension 
B)  Hip flexion 
C)  Knee flexion 
D)  Hip extension 
A)  Knee extension 
B)  Hip flexion 
C)  Knee flexion 
D)  Hip extension

Question 7

Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyruvic Acid 
B)  Phosphoric Acid 
C)  Citric Acid 
D)  Lactic Acid 
A)  Pyruvic Acid 
B)  Phosphoric Acid 
C)  Citric Acid 
D)  Lactic Acid

Question 8

Neural mechanisms responsible for adaptations in strength and power include all of the following EXCEPT an increased _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  motor unit recruitment 
B)  antagonist muscle coactivation 
C)  motor unit firing rate 
D)  fast-twitch fiber recruitment 
A)  motor unit recruitment 
B)  antagonist muscle coactivation 
C)  motor unit firing rate 
D)  fast-twitch fiber recruitment

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  low density lipoproteins 
B)  current fitness levels 
C)  presence of chest pain and dizziness 
D)  family history of heart disease 
A)  low density lipoproteins 
B)  current fitness levels 
C)  presence of chest pain and dizziness 
D)  family history of heart disease

Question 10

What is an action of the hamstring muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hip flexion 
B)  Hip extension 
C)  Plantar flexion 
D)  Knee extension 
A)  Hip flexion 
B)  Hip extension 
C)  Plantar flexion 
D)  Knee extension

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Close to your client's biceps without touching them. 
B)  Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them. 
C)  Maintaining contact behind your client's elbows on the descent of the dumbbells. 
D)  Hands held at your sides with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle. 
A)  Close to your client's biceps without touching them. 
B)  Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them. 
C)  Maintaining contact behind your client's elbows on the descent of the dumbbells. 
D)  Hands held at your sides with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk management 
B)  Help management 
C)  Legal management 
D)  Assistance management 
A)  Risk management 
B)  Help management 
C)  Legal management 
D)  Assistance management

Question 13

What are the FITTE Factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency, injury, time, type, enjoyment 
B)  Frequency, intensity, total, type, exercise 
C)  Frequency, intensity, total, type, equipment 
D)  Frequency, intensity, time, type, enjoyment 
A)  Frequency, injury, time, type, enjoyment 
B)  Frequency, intensity, total, type, exercise 
C)  Frequency, intensity, total, type, equipment 
D)  Frequency, intensity, time, type, enjoyment

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the symptoms that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed onset muscle strain. 
B)  Acute onset muscle strain. 
C)  Delayed onset muscle soreness. 
D)  Acute onset muscle soreness. 
A)  Delayed onset muscle strain. 
B)  Acute onset muscle strain. 
C)  Delayed onset muscle soreness. 
D)  Acute onset muscle soreness.

Question 15

Which of the following structures are important to anterior/posterior postural observation and analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertebral column for scoliosis and scapula for balance 
B)  Glenohumeral joint for balance and elbow/wrist for alignment 
C)  Vertebral column for balance and elbow/wrist for rotation 
D)  Glenohumeral joint for rotation and scapula for balance 
A)  Vertebral column for scoliosis and scapula for balance 
B)  Glenohumeral joint for balance and elbow/wrist for alignment 
C)  Vertebral column for balance and elbow/wrist for rotation 
D)  Glenohumeral joint for rotation and scapula for balance

Question 16

What is the recommended intensity range of aerobic exercise for a low risk adult who currently meets minimal physical activity levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  40-55% HHR 
B)  55-70% HR max 
C)  65-80% HHR 
D)  75-85% HR max 
A)  40-55% HHR 
B)  55-70% HR max 
C)  65-80% HHR 
D)  75-85% HR max

Question 17

An appropriate exercise movement to develop the ________ is a ________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps; knee flexion 
B)  triceps; arm curl 
C)  wrist flexors; wrist curl 
D)  hip abductors; half-squat 
A)  quadriceps; knee flexion 
B)  triceps; arm curl 
C)  wrist flexors; wrist curl 
D)  hip abductors; half-squat

Question 18

Case Study:  Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk.  Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness.  Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR 
B)  3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR 
C)  5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR 
D)  5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50% 
A)  3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR 
B)  3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR 
C)  5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR 
D)  5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50%

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  60

Question 20

Doris is an 80 year-old client who is beginning an exercise program.  What is recommended when providing initial stability ball training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach center of gravity awareness after demonstrating rotation movements. 
B)  Place the ball close to a wall during the first few sessions 
C)  Use smooth floor surfaces as opposed to carpet. 
D)  Bounce gently on the ball to improve cardiorespiratory endurance. 
A)  Teach center of gravity awareness after demonstrating rotation movements. 
B)  Place the ball close to a wall during the first few sessions 
C)  Use smooth floor surfaces as opposed to carpet. 
D)  Bounce gently on the ball to improve cardiorespiratory endurance.

What is the anatomical reference for the waist circumference measurement?

Joe consumed half of the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrates as noted on the nutrition facts panel for persons consuming 2500 calories per day. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates does Joe have remaining today?

Determining an organization's guiding principles and goals is one element of ______.

What is the purpose of the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

What action is produced by the quadriceps femora muscles during the concentric phase of the back squat exercise?

Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?

Neural mechanisms responsible for adaptations in strength and power include all of the following EXCEPT an increased _____.

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

What is an action of the hamstring muscles?

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

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

What are the FITTE Factors?

Which of the following best describes the symptoms that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?

Which of the following structures are important to anterior/posterior postural observation and analysis?

What is the recommended intensity range of aerobic exercise for a low risk adult who currently meets minimal physical activity levels?

An appropriate exercise movement to develop the is a .

Case Study: Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk. Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness. Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

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.

Doris is an 80 year-old client who is beginning an exercise program. What is recommended when providing initial stability ball training?

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

Filters

Exam 1: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

What is the anatomical reference for the waist circumference measurement?

Joe consumed half of the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrates as noted on the nutrition facts panel for persons consuming 2500 calories per day. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates does Joe have remaining today?

Determining an organization's guiding principles and goals is one element of ______.

What is the purpose of the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

What action is produced by the quadriceps femora muscles during the concentric phase of the back squat exercise?

Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?

Neural mechanisms responsible for adaptations in strength and power include all of the following EXCEPT an increased _____.

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

What is an action of the hamstring muscles?

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

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

What are the FITTE Factors?

Which of the following best describes the symptoms that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?

Which of the following structures are important to anterior/posterior postural observation and analysis?

What is the recommended intensity range of aerobic exercise for a low risk adult who currently meets minimal physical activity levels?

An appropriate exercise movement to develop the ________ is a ________ .

Case Study: Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk. Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness. Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

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.

Doris is an 80 year-old client who is beginning an exercise program. What is recommended when providing initial stability ball training?

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

Filters

An appropriate exercise movement to develop the is a .