Question 1

Which component should be the primary focus of the mission statement for a personal training business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business ideals 
B)  Proposed budget 
C)  Annual strategic goals 
D)  Operating principles 
A)  Business ideals 
B)  Proposed budget 
C)  Annual strategic goals 
D)  Operating principles

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

Accepted Answer

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)  Because of the lack of development of the epiphyseal growth plates, children should not participate in any form of endurance training. 
D)  Both B and C are true 
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)  Because of the lack of development of the epiphyseal growth plates, children should not participate in any form of endurance training. 
D)  Both B and C are true

Question 3

A client's workout plan shows scheduled increases and decreases in exercise volume. 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 4

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which acute responses occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase. 
B)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged. 
C)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same. 
D)  Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase. 
A)  Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase. 
B)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged. 
C)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same. 
D)  Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase.

Question 5

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which of the following sets of responses occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase. 
B)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged. 
C)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same. 
D)  Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase. 
A)  Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase. 
B)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged. 
C)  Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same. 
D)  Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase.

Question 6

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase airway resistance 
B)  Decrease airway resistance 
C)  Decrease blood pressure 
D)  Increase blood pressure 
A)  Increase airway resistance 
B)  Decrease airway resistance 
C)  Decrease blood pressure 
D)  Increase blood pressure

Question 7

For the comparison of body mass index (BMI) and plethysmography body composition assessment techniques, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plethysmography is inferior to BMI because of the difficulties associated with determination of lung volume. 
B)  BMI is inferior to plethysmography because it does not account for lean/fat mass in its calculation. 
C)  Plethysmography is superior to BMI because it accounts for the hydration state of the client. 
D)  BMI is superior to plethysmography because its standard error of estimate for predicting percent body fat is usually lower. 
A)  Plethysmography is inferior to BMI because of the difficulties associated with determination of lung volume. 
B)  BMI is inferior to plethysmography because it does not account for lean/fat mass in its calculation. 
C)  Plethysmography is superior to BMI because it accounts for the hydration state of the client. 
D)  BMI is superior to plethysmography because its standard error of estimate for predicting percent body fat is usually lower.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  20 minutes 
D)  30 minutes 
A)  10 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  20 minutes 
D)  30 minutes

Question 9

What is a result of resistance training in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes muscular strength. 
B)  It increases muscular bulk. 
C)  It increases the risk of osteoporosis. 
D)  It causes permanent musculoskeletal damage. 
A)  It promotes muscular strength. 
B)  It increases muscular bulk. 
C)  It increases the risk of osteoporosis. 
D)  It causes permanent musculoskeletal damage.

Question 10

What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep hands in an alternate grip position on the bar. 
B)  Wrap your arms around and underneath your client's arms. 
C)  Keep hands underneath your client's elbows and assist only when necessary. 
D)  Keep hands in an alternate grip position close to the bar, and assist only when necessary. 
A)  Keep hands in an alternate grip position on the bar. 
B)  Wrap your arms around and underneath your client's arms. 
C)  Keep hands underneath your client's elbows and assist only when necessary. 
D)  Keep hands in an alternate grip position close to the bar, and assist only when necessary.

Question 11

Which is most associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breathing techniques 
B)  Stretching techniques 
C)  Resistance training 
D)  Cardiovascular exercise 
A)  Breathing techniques 
B)  Stretching techniques 
C)  Resistance training 
D)  Cardiovascular exercise

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased venous return 
B)  Increased blood pressure 
C)  Increased stroke volume 
D)  Decreased heart rate 
A)  Decreased venous return 
B)  Increased blood pressure 
C)  Increased stroke volume 
D)  Decreased heart rate

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular 
B)  Tachycardia 
C)  Bradycardia 
D)  Normal 
A)  Regular 
B)  Tachycardia 
C)  Bradycardia 
D)  Normal

Question 14

Which statement is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 15

What method of resistance training has the greatest potential for improving cardiorespiratory endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circuit training 
B)  Olympic lifting 
C)  Split routine training with free weights 
D)  Isokinetic exercise 
A)  Circuit training 
B)  Olympic lifting 
C)  Split routine training with free weights 
D)  Isokinetic exercise

Question 16

According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

Accepted Answer

A)  people over the age of 50 better absorb vitamin B12 in comparison to children and other adults 
B)  non-heme (plant) sources of iron are richer than heme (animal) sources of iron for women of childbearing age 
C)  women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant require a higher daily intake of folic acid than the pregnant female 
D)  the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations 
A)  people over the age of 50 better absorb vitamin B12 in comparison to children and other adults 
B)  non-heme (plant) sources of iron are richer than heme (animal) sources of iron for women of childbearing age 
C)  women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant require a higher daily intake of folic acid than the pregnant female 
D)  the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations

Question 17

Which of the following indicates the correct order for a traditional periodization program for resistance training?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy, peaking, strength/power, recovery 
B)  strength/power, peaking, recovery, hypertrophy 
C)  strength/power, hypertrophy, recovery, peaking 
D)  hypertrophy, strength/power, peaking, recovery 
A)  hypertrophy, peaking, strength/power, recovery 
B)  strength/power, peaking, recovery, hypertrophy 
C)  strength/power, hypertrophy, recovery, peaking 
D)  hypertrophy, strength/power, peaking, recovery

Question 18

What is your best course of action when you have evidence that one of your clients has an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor the client's diet as needed 
B)  Refer the client to a medical professional 
C)  Perform regular weigh-ins to monitor weight as needed 
D)  Offer nutritional and dietary education 
A)  Monitor the client's diet as needed 
B)  Refer the client to a medical professional 
C)  Perform regular weigh-ins to monitor weight as needed 
D)  Offer nutritional and dietary education

Question 19

What is the suggested order of an exercise session?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 20

A 57 year old sedentary female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program.  How should the personal trainer advise the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained. 
B)  Have a maximal graded exercise test completed prior to seeing their physician. 
C)  Have a sub-maximal graded exercise test up to 85% of predicted heart rate maximum performed by the trainer prior to beginning the exercise program. 
D)  Begin the vigorous exercise program immediately. 
A)  Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained. 
B)  Have a maximal graded exercise test completed prior to seeing their physician. 
C)  Have a sub-maximal graded exercise test up to 85% of predicted heart rate maximum performed by the trainer prior to beginning the exercise program. 
D)  Begin the vigorous exercise program immediately.

Which component should be the primary focus of the mission statement for a personal training business?

Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

A client's workout plan shows scheduled increases and decreases in exercise volume. What training concept is being demonstrated?

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which acute responses occurs?

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which of the following sets of responses occurs?

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

For the comparison of body mass index (BMI) and plethysmography body composition assessment techniques, which of the following statements is correct?

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

What is a result of resistance training in adolescents?

What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?

Which is most associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

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?

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?

Which statement is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

What method of resistance training has the greatest potential for improving cardiorespiratory endurance?

According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

Which of the following indicates the correct order for a traditional periodization program for resistance training?

What is your best course of action when you have evidence that one of your clients has an eating disorder?

What is the suggested order of an exercise session?

A 57 year old sedentary female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program. How should the personal trainer advise the client?

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Which component should be the primary focus of the mission statement for a personal training business?

Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

A client's workout plan shows scheduled increases and decreases in exercise volume. What training concept is being demonstrated?

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which acute responses occurs?

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which of the following sets of responses occurs?

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

For the comparison of body mass index (BMI) and plethysmography body composition assessment techniques, which of the following statements is correct?

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

What is a result of resistance training in adolescents?

What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?

Which is most associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

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?

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?

Which statement is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

What method of resistance training has the greatest potential for improving cardiorespiratory endurance?

According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

Which of the following indicates the correct order for a traditional periodization program for resistance training?

What is your best course of action when you have evidence that one of your clients has an eating disorder?

What is the suggested order of an exercise session?

A 57 year old sedentary female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program. How should the personal trainer advise the client?

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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