Question 1

What resistance training method is being used when the client is performing a set of bicep curls immediately followed by triceps pushdowns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyramid 
B)  Supersets 
C)  Plyometrics 
D)  Split routine 
A)  Pyramid 
B)  Supersets 
C)  Plyometrics 
D)  Split routine

Question 2

When working with clients who have complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia during exercise becomes a greater concern with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral neuropathy 
B)  retinopothy 
C)  autonomic neuropathy 
D)  nephropathy 
A)  peripheral neuropathy 
B)  retinopothy 
C)  autonomic neuropathy 
D)  nephropathy

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a principle of training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overload 
B)  Specificity 
C)  Reversibility 
D)  Concentration 
A)  Overload 
B)  Specificity 
C)  Reversibility 
D)  Concentration

Question 4

What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submaximal heart rate increases for a standard exercise task, while resting heart rate decreases. 
B)  Both submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task, and resting heart rate decrease. 
C)  Resting heart rate decreases but there is no change in submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task. 
D)  Submaximal heart rate decreases for a standard exercise task and resting heart rate increases. 
A)  Submaximal heart rate increases for a standard exercise task, while resting heart rate decreases. 
B)  Both submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task, and resting heart rate decrease. 
C)  Resting heart rate decreases but there is no change in submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task. 
D)  Submaximal heart rate decreases for a standard exercise task and resting heart rate increases.

Question 5

When reading the label on a new "energy" bar, you notice that the bar is "sweetened with fructose".  Based on this label, which of the following conclusions can you make about this product?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bar is sweetened with a disaccharide. 
B)  Fructose in this bar would give it a high glycemic index. 
C)  The bar is sweetened with a monosaccharide. 
D)  Fructose is a type of organic micronutrient. 
A)  The bar is sweetened with a disaccharide. 
B)  Fructose in this bar would give it a high glycemic index. 
C)  The bar is sweetened with a monosaccharide. 
D)  Fructose is a type of organic micronutrient.

Question 6

Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement that the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about procedures 
B)  Reminder that the client is free to stop the test at any point 
C)  Warning that death could result from participation 
D)  Identical language for both diagnostic and prescriptive tests 
A)  Statement that the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about procedures 
B)  Reminder that the client is free to stop the test at any point 
C)  Warning that death could result from participation 
D)  Identical language for both diagnostic and prescriptive tests

Question 7

Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood profile analysis 
B)  Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire 
C)  Medical history 
D)  Informed consent 
A)  Blood profile analysis 
B)  Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire 
C)  Medical history 
D)  Informed consent

Question 8

What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly over the inferior angle of the scapula. 
B)  One centimeter below the inferior angle of the scapula. 
C)  Five centimeters below the inferior angle of the scapula. 
D)  Five centimeters to the left of the inferior angle of the scapula. 
A)  Directly over the inferior angle of the scapula. 
B)  One centimeter below the inferior angle of the scapula. 
C)  Five centimeters below the inferior angle of the scapula. 
D)  Five centimeters to the left of the inferior angle of the scapula.

Question 9

Following a 12 week aerobic conditioning program, an individual running at a submaximal workload would be expected to have a(n) ______ circulating blood lactate level as compared to the value obtained at  that same absolute workload prior to the conditioning program.

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat higher 
B)  somewhat lower 
C)  substantially higher 
D)  equivalent 
A)  somewhat higher 
B)  somewhat lower 
C)  substantially higher 
D)  equivalent

Question 10

What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resting heart rate and resting blood pressure are reduced. 
B)  Resting heart rate reduces, but resting blood pressure stays the same. 
C)  Maximal heart rate increases but maximal blood pressure stays the same. 
D)  Resting heart rate and resting blood pressure stay the same, but maximal heart rate and maximal blood pressure are reduced. 
A)  Resting heart rate and resting blood pressure are reduced. 
B)  Resting heart rate reduces, but resting blood pressure stays the same. 
C)  Maximal heart rate increases but maximal blood pressure stays the same. 
D)  Resting heart rate and resting blood pressure stay the same, but maximal heart rate and maximal blood pressure are reduced.

Question 11

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right ventricle 
B)  Left ventricle 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left atrium 
A)  Right ventricle 
B)  Left ventricle 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left atrium

Question 12

Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane, age 30, who commenced her exercise program 2 weeks ago. 
B)  Pete, age 27, who started his resistance training regimen to increase muscle mass one month ago. 
C)  Alexis, age 49, who has been swimming for 6-months three times a week, to increase her cardiovascular endurance. 
D)  Anna, age 54, who has a weight loss goal and has been walking three times a week for a month. 
A)  Jane, age 30, who commenced her exercise program 2 weeks ago. 
B)  Pete, age 27, who started his resistance training regimen to increase muscle mass one month ago. 
C)  Alexis, age 49, who has been swimming for 6-months three times a week, to increase her cardiovascular endurance. 
D)  Anna, age 54, who has a weight loss goal and has been walking three times a week for a month.

Question 13

Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hamstrings 
B)  Gastrocnemius 
C)  Brachioradialis 
D)  Quadriceps femoris 
A)  Hamstrings 
B)  Gastrocnemius 
C)  Brachioradialis 
D)  Quadriceps femoris

Question 14

Which of the following exercise program variables describes a change in intensity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing activity from treadmill to stair-stepper. 
B)  Increasing a treadmill incline by five degrees. 
C)  Increasing the number of workout days from two to three per week. 
D)  Increasing treadmill running time from 20 to 30 minutes. 
A)  Changing activity from treadmill to stair-stepper. 
B)  Increasing a treadmill incline by five degrees. 
C)  Increasing the number of workout days from two to three per week. 
D)  Increasing treadmill running time from 20 to 30 minutes.

Question 15

A client exercising at a level 15 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale is likely to describe the exercise as ____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Very hard 
B)  Hard 
C)  Fairly light 
D)  Very light 
A)  Very hard 
B)  Hard 
C)  Fairly light 
D)  Very light

Question 16

Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abduction 
B)  Extension 
C)  Internal rotation 
D)  External rotation 
A)  Abduction 
B)  Extension 
C)  Internal rotation 
D)  External rotation

Question 17

Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every individual who is beginning an exercise program. 
B)  Sedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise. 
C)  Those who are considered low risk and perform only moderate exercise. 
D)  Men who are younger than 45 years of age and women who are younger than 55 years of age. 
A)  Every individual who is beginning an exercise program. 
B)  Sedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise. 
C)  Those who are considered low risk and perform only moderate exercise. 
D)  Men who are younger than 45 years of age and women who are younger than 55 years of age.

Question 18

What is the appropriate sequence for fitness testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, body composition 
B)  Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular fitness, body composition 
C)  Body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility 
D)  Body composition, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness 
A)  Flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, body composition 
B)  Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular fitness, body composition 
C)  Body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility 
D)  Body composition, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness

Question 19

Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease enables you to subtract one risk factor from the total amount of positive risk factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body Mass Index  60 mg/dl (1.6mmol/L) 
C)  Fasting blood glucose of < 110mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) 
D)  A former cigarette smoker who stopped more than six months ago. 
A)  Body Mass Index  60 mg/dl (1.6mmol/L) 
C)  Fasting blood glucose of < 110mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) 
D)  A former cigarette smoker who stopped more than six months ago.

Question 20

What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep exercise instensity high to expedite improvements. 
B)  Minimize muscle soreness and injury. 
C)  Individualize exercise goals and objectives. 
D)  Use step counters to assess outcome measures. 
A)  Keep exercise instensity high to expedite improvements. 
B)  Minimize muscle soreness and injury. 
C)  Individualize exercise goals and objectives. 
D)  Use step counters to assess outcome measures.

What resistance training method is being used when the client is performing a set of bicep curls immediately followed by triceps pushdowns?

When working with clients who have complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia during exercise becomes a greater concern with ______.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of training?

What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

When reading the label on a new "energy" bar, you notice that the bar is "sweetened with fructose". Based on this label, which of the following conclusions can you make about this product?

Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?

Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?

What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?

Following a 12 week aerobic conditioning program, an individual running at a submaximal workload would be expected to have a(n) ______ circulating blood lactate level as compared to the value obtained at that same absolute workload prior to the conditioning program.

What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?

Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?

Which of the following exercise program variables describes a change in intensity?

A client exercising at a level 15 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale is likely to describe the exercise as ____________ .

Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?

Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?

What is the appropriate sequence for fitness testing?

Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease enables you to subtract one risk factor from the total amount of positive risk factors?

What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?

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What resistance training method is being used when the client is performing a set of bicep curls immediately followed by triceps pushdowns?

When working with clients who have complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia during exercise becomes a greater concern with ______.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of training?

What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

When reading the label on a new "energy" bar, you notice that the bar is "sweetened with fructose". Based on this label, which of the following conclusions can you make about this product?

Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?

Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?

What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?

Following a 12 week aerobic conditioning program, an individual running at a submaximal workload would be expected to have a(n) ______ circulating blood lactate level as compared to the value obtained at that same absolute workload prior to the conditioning program.

What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?

Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?

Which of the following exercise program variables describes a change in intensity?

A client exercising at a level 15 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale is likely to describe the exercise as ____________ .

Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?

Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?

What is the appropriate sequence for fitness testing?

Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease enables you to subtract one risk factor from the total amount of positive risk factors?

What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new 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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