Question 1

What is the correct order of the regions of the spinal column, from superior to inferior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral and coccyx. 
B)  Coccyx, sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical. 
C)  Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, and sacral. 
D)  Cervical, thoracic, lumbar,sacral, and coccyx. 
A)  Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral and coccyx. 
B)  Coccyx, sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical. 
C)  Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, and sacral. 
D)  Cervical, thoracic, lumbar,sacral, and coccyx.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 pounds 
B)  ½ pound 
C)  1 pound 
D)  2 pounds 
A)  0 pounds 
B)  ½ pound 
C)  1 pound 
D)  2 pounds

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporation 
B)  Partnership 
C)  Sole proprietorship 
D)  Independant contractor 
A)  Corporation 
B)  Partnership 
C)  Sole proprietorship 
D)  Independant contractor

Question 4

What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myofibril 
B)  Sarcomere 
C)  Myosin 
D)  Sarcolemma 
A)  Myofibril 
B)  Sarcomere 
C)  Myosin 
D)  Sarcolemma

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  55% 
C)  65% 
D)  85% 
A)  30% 
B)  55% 
C)  65% 
D)  85%

Question 6

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?

Accepted Answer

A)  One intensive day followed by three easy days. 
B)  One long day followed by three shorter duration days. 
C)  Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day. 
D)  A medium intensive day followed by two easy days. 
A)  One intensive day followed by three easy days. 
B)  One long day followed by three shorter duration days. 
C)  Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day. 
D)  A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.

Question 7

Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater flexibility of the soleus 
B)  Lesser force of action from the gluteus maximus 
C)  Lesser force of action of the knee extensors 
D)  Lesser flexibility of the plantar flexors 
A)  Greater flexibility of the soleus 
B)  Lesser force of action from the gluteus maximus 
C)  Lesser force of action of the knee extensors 
D)  Lesser flexibility of the plantar flexors

Question 8

The release of cortisol that results from repeated stressful events can lead to an increase in the accumulation of ______ and subsequently the release of free fatty acids into the blood stream.

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal fat 
B)  subcutaneous fat 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  lipids 
A)  abdominal fat 
B)  subcutaneous fat 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  lipids

Question 9

What type of learner would benefit from a handout with written instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual 
B)  Aesthetic 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Kinesthetic 
A)  Visual 
B)  Aesthetic 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Kinesthetic

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Bicep brachii 
B)  Posterior deltoid 
C)  Anterior deltoid 
D)  Middle deltoid 
A)  Bicep brachii 
B)  Posterior deltoid 
C)  Anterior deltoid 
D)  Middle deltoid

Question 11

Which is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body density must be computed or estimated first. 
B)  Skinfold thicknesses must be measured first. 
C)  Fat and lean tissue weights are differentiated. 
D)  Over estimates individuals with above average muscle mass. 
A)  Body density must be computed or estimated first. 
B)  Skinfold thicknesses must be measured first. 
C)  Fat and lean tissue weights are differentiated. 
D)  Over estimates individuals with above average muscle mass.

Question 12

You learn that your client does not enjoy exercising and only maintains their exercise program to please their significant other.  This client is ______ motivated.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsically 
B)  instrinsically 
C)  tangibly 
D)  physically 
A)  extrinsically 
B)  instrinsically 
C)  tangibly 
D)  physically

Question 13

What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ballistic; slow static; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
B)  Slow static; ballistic; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
C)  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; ballistic; slow static. 
D)  Slow static; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; ballistic. 
A)  Ballistic; slow static; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
B)  Slow static; ballistic; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
C)  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; ballistic; slow static. 
D)  Slow static; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; ballistic.

Question 14

Where does ambivalence fall in the "Stages of Change" behavior model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Pre-contemplation 
D)  Action 
A)  Preparation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Pre-contemplation 
D)  Action

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 16

What are the minimal body fat percentages that place individuals at increased risk of disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  male 23%, female 33% 
B)  male 30%, female 35% 
C)  male 32%, female 25% 
D)  male 35%, female 30% 
A)  male 23%, female 33% 
B)  male 30%, female 35% 
C)  male 32%, female 25% 
D)  male 35%, female 30%

Question 17

What type of learner would benefit from a written handout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual 
B)  Aesthetic 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Kinesthetic 
A)  Visual 
B)  Aesthetic 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Kinesthetic

Question 18

What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transition 
B)  Off-season 
C)  Preparatory 
D)  Competition 
A)  Transition 
B)  Off-season 
C)  Preparatory 
D)  Competition

Question 19

Claims relating to personal trainers violating their scope of practice occur most frequently in which area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplement recommendations 
B)  Emergency response negligence 
C)  Violations of HIPAA 
D)  Inappropriate exercise prescription 
A)  Supplement recommendations 
B)  Emergency response negligence 
C)  Violations of HIPAA 
D)  Inappropriate exercise prescription

Question 20

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.

Accepted Answer

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

What is the correct order of the regions of the spinal column, from superior to inferior?

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?

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

What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?

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

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?

Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?

The release of cortisol that results from repeated stressful events can lead to an increase in the accumulation of ______ and subsequently the release of free fatty acids into the blood stream.

What type of learner would benefit from a handout with written instructions?

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

Which is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?

You learn that your client does not enjoy exercising and only maintains their exercise program to please their significant other. This client is ______ motivated.

What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?

Where does ambivalence fall in the "Stages of Change" behavior model?

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

What are the minimal body fat percentages that place individuals at increased risk of disease?

What type of learner would benefit from a written handout?

What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?

Claims relating to personal trainers violating their scope of practice occur most frequently in which area?

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.

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What is the correct order of the regions of the spinal column, from superior to inferior?

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?

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

What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?

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

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?

Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?

The release of cortisol that results from repeated stressful events can lead to an increase in the accumulation of ______ and subsequently the release of free fatty acids into the blood stream.

What type of learner would benefit from a handout with written instructions?

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

Which is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?

You learn that your client does not enjoy exercising and only maintains their exercise program to please their significant other. This client is ______ motivated.

What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?

Where does ambivalence fall in the "Stages of Change" behavior model?

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

What are the minimal body fat percentages that place individuals at increased risk of disease?

What type of learner would benefit from a written handout?

What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?

Claims relating to personal trainers violating their scope of practice occur most frequently in which area?

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.

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