Question 1

What is the amount of air either entering or leaving the lungs in a single breath?

Accepted Answer

A) Tidal volume 
B) Respiratory volume 
C) Breath capacity 
D) Pulmonary volume 
A) Tidal volume 
B) Respiratory volume 
C) Breath capacity 
D) Pulmonary volume

Question 2

What is EPOC?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption 
B) Excessive Peripheral Oxygen Consumption 
C) Exercise Precipitated Oxygen Consumption 
D) Exercise Predicted Oxygen Consumption 
A) Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption 
B) Excessive Peripheral Oxygen Consumption 
C) Exercise Precipitated Oxygen Consumption 
D) Exercise Predicted Oxygen Consumption

Question 3

Which is not a factor that determines the recommended volume of fluid intake during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Body size 
B) Environmental conditions 
C) Intensity of exercise 
D) Type of exercise 
A) Body size 
B) Environmental conditions 
C) Intensity of exercise 
D) Type of exercise

Question 4

Which of the following is not an absolute indicator for terminating exercise testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate to severe angina 
B) Subject's wish to terminate testing 
C) Signs of poor perfusion 
D) Fatigue, shortness of breath, and claudication 
A) Moderate to severe angina 
B) Subject's wish to terminate testing 
C) Signs of poor perfusion 
D) Fatigue, shortness of breath, and claudication

Question 5

What is it called when the body adapts to increasing levels of stress placed upon it to produce a higher level of progression toward fitness goals?

Accepted Answer

A) General adaptation syndrome 
B) Principle of specificity 
C) Physical adaptation 
D) Adaptive goal setting 
A) General adaptation syndrome 
B) Principle of specificity 
C) Physical adaptation 
D) Adaptive goal setting

Question 6

Which is not a major component of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular fitness 
B) Flexibility 
C) Mental fitness 
D) Muscular strength 
A) Cardiovascular fitness 
B) Flexibility 
C) Mental fitness 
D) Muscular strength

Question 7

What is the principle of specificity?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise programs should not use the same exercise stimulus every session. 
B) Increase the load or volume of exercise as the client progresses 
C) Only the muscles being actively trained will change in response to a training program. 
D) Prioritize specific goals during each training cycle 
A) Exercise programs should not use the same exercise stimulus every session. 
B) Increase the load or volume of exercise as the client progresses 
C) Only the muscles being actively trained will change in response to a training program. 
D) Prioritize specific goals during each training cycle

Question 8

What is absolute oxygen consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) The total amount of oxygen consumed in a workout 
B) The total amount of oxygen consumed in a day 
C) The total rate of oxygen consumption during a period of measure 
D) The total rate of oxygen consumption by the whole person 
A) The total amount of oxygen consumed in a workout 
B) The total amount of oxygen consumed in a day 
C) The total rate of oxygen consumption during a period of measure 
D) The total rate of oxygen consumption by the whole person

Question 9

At what level does the anaerobic threshold reach the ventilatory breakpoint in an untrained individual?

Accepted Answer

A) At 10% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
B) At 30% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
C) At 55% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
D) At 80% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
A) At 10% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
B) At 30% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
C) At 55% of their maximal aerobic capacity 
D) At 80% of their maximal aerobic capacity

Question 10

What is defined as the sum of the oxygen cost of physical activity and the resting component?

Accepted Answer

A) Net oxygen consumption 
B) Gross oxygen consumption 
C) Maximum oxygen consumption 
D) Comprehensive oxygen consumption 
A) Net oxygen consumption 
B) Gross oxygen consumption 
C) Maximum oxygen consumption 
D) Comprehensive oxygen consumption

Question 11

Why are children less efficient at thermoregulation than adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Children's sweat rate is much higher than adult's 
B) Children's sweat rate is much lower than adult's 
C) Children have a comparably smaller surface area than adults which allows greater heat exchange 
D) Children's ratio of surface area to body mass causes slower heat loss in the cold 
A) Children's sweat rate is much higher than adult's 
B) Children's sweat rate is much lower than adult's 
C) Children have a comparably smaller surface area than adults which allows greater heat exchange 
D) Children's ratio of surface area to body mass causes slower heat loss in the cold

Question 12

Which mode of exercise may indicate poor form due to weak quadriceps and gluteals, causing increased dependence on the handrails for support?

Accepted Answer

A) Stair climbing 
B) Elliptical 
C) Treadmill 
D) Cycling 
A) Stair climbing 
B) Elliptical 
C) Treadmill 
D) Cycling

Question 13

At what age does bone mass reach its peak level in both males and females?

Accepted Answer

A) Puberty 
B) 16-18yrs 
C) 20-25yrs 
D) 25-30yrs 
A) Puberty 
B) 16-18yrs 
C) 20-25yrs 
D) 25-30yrs

Question 14

What specific type of exercise should be avoided by clients with advanced osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic exercise 
B) Low-impact aerobics 
C) Deep forward flexion activities (like rowing) 
D) Aquatic exercises 
A) Aerobic exercise 
B) Low-impact aerobics 
C) Deep forward flexion activities (like rowing) 
D) Aquatic exercises

Question 15

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance are all related to what change in body composition that occurs with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Body fat increase 
B) Menopause 
C) Diabetes 
D) Increased BMI 
A) Body fat increase 
B) Menopause 
C) Diabetes 
D) Increased BMI

Question 16

What medication is used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

A) Digitalis 
B) Quinidine 
C) Procainamide 
D) Disopyramide 
A) Digitalis 
B) Quinidine 
C) Procainamide 
D) Disopyramide

Question 17

Which muscle action produces force without changing the muscle's physical length?

Accepted Answer

A) Concentric muscle action 
B) Contraction 
C) Eccentric muscle action 
D) Isometric muscle action 
A) Concentric muscle action 
B) Contraction 
C) Eccentric muscle action 
D) Isometric muscle action

Question 18

Which is incorrect for proper spotting?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing the proper technique for performing the exercise 
B) Paying attention to the lifter 
C) Possessing the required strength or assistance to manage the level of resistance being used 
D) Taking notes for later use if lifters are performing exercises incorrectly 
A) Knowing the proper technique for performing the exercise 
B) Paying attention to the lifter 
C) Possessing the required strength or assistance to manage the level of resistance being used 
D) Taking notes for later use if lifters are performing exercises incorrectly

Question 19

At rest, what percent of the body's energy expenditure is used for breathing?

Accepted Answer

A) 3% 
B) 5% 
C) 8% 
D) 10% 
A) 3% 
B) 5% 
C) 8% 
D) 10%

Question 20

In what areas do adolescent girls usually outperform boys of that age group?

Accepted Answer

A) Areas requiring gross motor skills 
B) Areas requiring fine motor skills 
C) Areas requiring strength 
D) Areas requiring quantitative skills 
A) Areas requiring gross motor skills 
B) Areas requiring fine motor skills 
C) Areas requiring strength 
D) Areas requiring quantitative skills

What is the amount of air either entering or leaving the lungs in a single breath?

What is EPOC?

Which is not a factor that determines the recommended volume of fluid intake during exercise?

Which of the following is not an absolute indicator for terminating exercise testing?

What is it called when the body adapts to increasing levels of stress placed upon it to produce a higher level of progression toward fitness goals?

Which is not a major component of physical fitness?

What is the principle of specificity?

What is absolute oxygen consumption?

At what level does the anaerobic threshold reach the ventilatory breakpoint in an untrained individual?

What is defined as the sum of the oxygen cost of physical activity and the resting component?

Why are children less efficient at thermoregulation than adults?

Which mode of exercise may indicate poor form due to weak quadriceps and gluteals, causing increased dependence on the handrails for support?

At what age does bone mass reach its peak level in both males and females?

What specific type of exercise should be avoided by clients with advanced osteoporosis?

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance are all related to what change in body composition that occurs with aging?

What medication is used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias?

Which muscle action produces force without changing the muscle's physical length?

Which is incorrect for proper spotting?

At rest, what percent of the body's energy expenditure is used for breathing?

In what areas do adolescent girls usually outperform boys of that age group?

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What is the amount of air either entering or leaving the lungs in a single breath?

What is EPOC?

Which is not a factor that determines the recommended volume of fluid intake during exercise?

Which of the following is not an absolute indicator for terminating exercise testing?

What is it called when the body adapts to increasing levels of stress placed upon it to produce a higher level of progression toward fitness goals?

Which is not a major component of physical fitness?

What is the principle of specificity?

What is absolute oxygen consumption?

At what level does the anaerobic threshold reach the ventilatory breakpoint in an untrained individual?

What is defined as the sum of the oxygen cost of physical activity and the resting component?

Why are children less efficient at thermoregulation than adults?

Which mode of exercise may indicate poor form due to weak quadriceps and gluteals, causing increased dependence on the handrails for support?

At what age does bone mass reach its peak level in both males and females?

What specific type of exercise should be avoided by clients with advanced osteoporosis?

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance are all related to what change in body composition that occurs with aging?

What medication is used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias?

Which muscle action produces force without changing the muscle's physical length?

Which is incorrect for proper spotting?

At rest, what percent of the body's energy expenditure is used for breathing?

In what areas do adolescent girls usually outperform boys of that age group?

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ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Leadership and Client Education

Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Legal and Professional Business and Marketing

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