ACSM PT Certification

Which of the following statements provide corrective cues and then reinforce what the client did well after completing the first set of an unfamiliar strength exercise? - "No. Don't do that on the next set. Keep your elbow closer to your body." - "That was a good start. For the next set, keep your shoulders down and back." - "Keep breathing, and avoid holding your breath as the exercise gets harder. Start the next set when you're ready." - "Exhale when you push the weight up. You started out just fine, so slow down just a bit, and get your breathing in sync."

"Exhale when you push the weight up. You started out just fine, so slow down just a bit, and get your breathing in sync." (468)

What is the best cue to give someone who locks their knees during a squat? - "Do not let your knees push back when you squat." - "Don't fully extend your legs and lock your knees." - "Make sure to always keep a slight bend in your knees." - "Don't lock your knees at the top of the movement."

"Make sure to always keep a slight bend in your knees." (473)

Which sets, repetitions, and load would result in the GREATEST total training volume? - 1 set x 12 reps with 150 lbs - 2 sets x 8 reps with 110 lbs - 3 sets x 4 reps with 160 lbs - 2 sets x 12 reps with 90 lbs

2 sets x 12 reps with 90 lbs (380)

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to first approach an exercising facility member you believe is a prospective client? - "Are you aware that you're doing that exercise incorrectly?" - "I'm curious, what exactly are you trying to accomplish with that exericse?" - "May I show you a more effective way to do this exercise?" - "Do you need help with your exercise program?"

"May I show you a more effective way to do this exercise?" (557)

Your client sets a goal of losing 25 pounds before her high school reunion in a month. An appropriate response would be: - "That's a great goal, but let's break it down into smaller weekly goals." - "That's a specific and time-oriented goal. Let's talk about how realistic that goal is with such a short time frame." - "It is unrealistic to think you can lose 25 pounds in a month." - "Tell me how you plan to accomplish that."

"That's a specific and time-oriented goal. Let's talk about how realistic that goal is with such a short time frame." (217)

Which of the following would be a good warm-up for a healthy adult who is about to take a 3-mile run? - Rhythmic skipping for 5 to 10 minutes - Jogging at an intensity of 60% to70% of HRR for 3 to 5 minutes - Light walking, then jogging for 5 to 10 minutes - Running at an intensity of 65% to 75% HRR for 5 minutes

- Light walking, then jogging for 5 to 10 minutes (p359)

In reviewing your client's medical history, you note that she is on lipid lowering medication and her high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is 62 mg·dL-1. Based on her profile, how many total risk factors does she have? 0 2 1 -1

0 (284)

Weight loss after exercise indicates less than optimal hydration. Athletes should consume ________ of fluid per pound of weight lost during activity. - 1 pint (approximately 600 mL) - 1 quart (approximately 1200 mL) - 1 gallon - 1 cup (8 oz)

1 pint (approximately 600 mL) (184)

ADA Dietary Guidelines recommend that daily sodium intake for diabetics, hypertensives, African Americans, individuals with chronic kidney disease, or persons age 51 and older should be no more than: - Under 1,000 mg. - 1,500 mg. - 2,500 mg. - 3,000 mg.

1,500 mg.

Protein consumed beyond ________ is either stored as fat or metabolized as an energy source. - Protein is never stored as fat or used as an energy source - 1.5 grams per kg of body weight - 30% of daily caloric intake - 100 grams per day

1.5 grams per kg of body weight (189)

Which repetition range would be best suited for a health older adult? - 20 to 25 - 8 to 10 - 4 to 6 - 10 to 15

10 to 15 (513)

Target exercise intensity for clients with cardiovascular disease should fall ________ below a heart rate that has previously elicited abnormal clinical symptoms. - 10 to 15 beats per minute - 20 to 30 beats per minute - 15 to 20 beats per minute - 5 to 10 beats per minute

10 to 15 beats per minute (518)

Which of the following fasting blood glucose levels are indicative of prediabetes? - 124 mg·dL-1 - 145 mg·dL-1 - 96 mg·dL-1 - 82 mg·dL-1

124 mg·dL-1 (522)

What would be a good heart rate range for an apparently healthy 20-year-old client using an estimate of the maximum heart rate method? - 140 to 170 bpm - 110 to 130 bpm - 170 to 200 bpm - 128 to 188 bpm

140 to 170 bpm (3, 418)

How many minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week are recommended by ACSM for weight loss or to help maintain weight loss? - 90 minutes - 150 minutes - 180 minutes - 120 minutes

150 minutes (p428)

You are working with a client who weighs 180 pounds with a body-fat percentage of 20%. What will his approximate weight be when he reaches his goal of 15% body fat, assuming that his lean body mass remains constant? - 175 pounds - 149 pounds - 169 pounds - 144 pounds

169 pounds (317,319)

What is the maximum number of consecutive rest days in between exercise sessions for diabetic clients? - 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

2 (523)

You client is a 57-year-old male with a history of low back issues. His blood pressure is under control with antihypertensive medication, and he walks daily for 30 minutes. Based on this data he has________ risk factors. - 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

2 (p284)

If an activity requires a functional capacity of 6 METs, what is the total oxygen consumption of someone performing that activity? - 0.6 mL·kg-1·min - 6 mL·kg-1·min - 21 mL·kg-1·min - 10.5 mL·kg-1·min

21 mL·kg-1·min (348)

A female client who is 150 pounds and 5 feet, 8 inches tall would have a BMI of: - 20.4 - 26.8 - 22.8 - 24

22.8 (p310)

ACSM weight loss and weight loss maintenance strategy for clients calls for a weekly activity increase of: - 250 to 300 minutes - 150 to 200 minutes - 420 minutes - 360 minutes

250 to 300 minutes (428)

Exercise prescription parameters for clients with osteoporosis include which respective recommendations for frequency, intensity, and duration? - 4 to 7 days, 65%-75% VO2max, for 30 to 60 minutes - 2 to 3 days, 40%-59% VO2max, for 20 minutes - 3 to 5 days, 40%-59% VO2max, for 30 to 60 minutes - 3 to 5 days, 75%-85% VO2max, for 30 to 60 minutes

3 to 5 days, 40%-59% VO2max, for 30 to 60 minutes (534)

An advanced client is training with the goal of increasing strength. He has been performing 3 sets, using a 8 to 12 repetition maximum for the past 8 weeks. Which modification will result in the GREATEST strength gains? - 2 to 4 sets, 1 to 3 reps maximum, for 2 weeks - 3 to 5 sets, 5 to 6 reps maximum, for 6 to 12 weeks - 1 to 2 sets, 8 to 12 reps maximum, weekly - 3 sets, 15 to 20 reps maximum, utilizing negative and assisted work

3 to 5 sets, 5 to 6 reps maximum, for 6 to 12 weeks (378)

The typical length of time Personal Trainers should keep client documentation is: - 7 years. - 3 to 5 years. - 10 years. - 1 year.

3 to 5 years. (p295)

How many sets per exercise should a client perform for advanced resistance training benefits? - 6 to 8 - 2 to 3 - 1 to 2 - 3 to 6

3 to 6 (482)

It has been estimated that a total of ________ liters of fluid per day would be required to maintain normal hydration in athletes who are exercising at high altitude. - 7 to 8 - 5 to 6 - 1 to 2 - 3 to 4

3-4 (p182)

A sedentary lifestyle is defined as NOT participating in at least: - 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity, at least 3 days per week, for at least 3 months. - 75 minutes of moderate intensity activity, at least 5 days per week, for at least 3 months. - 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity, at least 5 days per week, for at least 3 months. - 75 minutes of moderate intensity activity, at least 3 days per week, for at least 3 months.

30 minutes of moderate intensity activity, at least 3 days per week, for at least 3 months. (284)

Your client would like to start playing tennis on the weekend. She has a BMI of 32, she is age 36, and she has led a very sedentary lifestyle. Which cardiovascular training program should she begin with? - 30 minutes of walking per day, 5 days a week, at 40% to 59% of HRR - 30 to 45 minutes of walking and jogging intervals, 2 to 3 times per week, at 60% to 70% of HRR - Light tennis workouts on Saturday and walking for 30 to 45 minutes on Sunday - 15 to 20 minutes of walking, 3 times per week, and 10 to 15 minutes of sprint intervals, one day a week

30 minutes of walking per day, 5 days a week, at 40% to 59% of HRR (528)

Your client would like to start playing tennis on the weekend. She has a BMI of 32, she is age 36, and she has led a very sedentary lifestyle. Which cardiovascular training program should she begin with? - 30 to 45 minutes of walking and jogging intervals, 2 to 3 times per week, at 60% to 70% of HRR - 15 to 20 minutes of walking, 3 times per week, and 10 to 15 minutes of sprint intervals, one day a week - 30 minutes of walking per day, 5 days a week, at 40% to 59% of HRR - Light tennis workouts on Saturday and walking for 30 to 45 minutes on Sunday

30 minutes of walking per day, 5 days a week, at 40% to 59% of HRR (528)

Fat intake should be no more than ________ of total daily calories. - 10% - 20% - 5% - 30%

30% (171)

Fat intake should be no more than ________ of total daily calories. - 10% - 20% - 5% - 30%

30% (p171)

A client with hardly any regular past exercise history plans to work with you for 8 weeks as she is ready to get fit and lose weight. Based on this information, what would be the MOST effective way to help her to become regularly active and work toward her goal? - 30, longer multiple bouts - 20, shorter multiple bouts - 30, shorter multiple bouts - 20, longer multiple bouts

30, shorter multiple bouts (528)

How long should heavy eccentric training be performed? - 4- to 6-week training cycles, 1 or 2 times per year) - 6- to 8-week training cycles, 1 or 2 times per year - 2- to 3-week training cycles, 2 to 4 times per year - 1- to 2-week training cycles, 4 to 6 times per year)

4- to 6-week training cycles, 1 or 2 times per year) (483)

ACSM certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of ________ continuing education credits. (CECs) - 15 - 20 - 45 - 30

45

Which of the following describes the requirements for continuing education units (CECs) and the time frame required for recertification? - 45 CECs over 3 years - 30 CECs over 3 years - 60 CECs over 3 years - 15 CECs over 3 years

45 CECs over 3 years

Performance training includes speed, agility, quickness, and reactivity drills that would be MOST appropriate for which of the following clients? - 52-year-old female, competitive golfer - 27-year-old male, body builder - 45-year-old male, competitive tennis player - 33-year-old female, marathon runner

45-year-old male, competitive tennis player (p498)

Approximately 50% of people who start an exercise program will drop out within the first: - 9 months. - 6 months. - 12 months. - 3 months.

6 months. (224)

Carbohydrate intake is recommended for most individuals at ________ grams per kg body weight per day. - 12 to 16 - 10 to 14 - No more than 6 - 6 to 10

6 to 10 (164)

Carbohydrate intake is recommended for most individuals at ________ grams per kg body weight per day. - No more than 6 - 6 to 10 - 12 to 16 - 10 to 14

6 to 10 (p164)

Your client who is a novice exerciser demonstrates that he can perform a 1 repetition maximum bench press at 100 lbs. What would be an appropriate starting resistance for the first set of 12 repetitions? - 85 to 90 lbs - 40 to 45 lbs - 50 to 55 lbs - 65 to 70 lbs

65 to 70 lbs (350)

Your client who is a novice exerciser demonstrates that he can perform a 1 repetition maximum bench press at 100 lbs. What would be an appropriate starting resistance for the first set of 12 repetitions? - 40 to 45 lbs - 50 to 55 lbs - 65 to 70 lbs - 85 to 90 lbs

65 to 70 lbs (p350)

A 29-year-old male has a bench press weight ratio of 1.48. What rep range would you start him with? - 15 to 20 - 10 to 15 - 8 to 12 - 4 to 6

8 to 12 (332,350)

A 33-year-old female has a bench press weight ratio of .63. What rep range would you start her with? - 8 to 12 - 4 to 6 - 15 to 20 - 10 to 15

8 to 12 (332,350)

A 29-year-old male has a bench press weight ratio of 1.48. What rep range would you start him with? - 15 to 20 - 4 to 6 - 8 to 12 - 10 to 15

8 to 12 (p332,350)

Approximately what percent of cardiac output is distributed to skeletal muscles during exercise? - 15%-20% - 55%-60% - 35%-40% - 85%-90%

85%-90% (135)

For a Type I diabetic, which of the following blood glucose levels is an indication to ingest a carbohydrate snack? - 155 mg· dL-1 - 215 mg· dL-1 - 110 mg· dL-1 - 88 mg· dL-1

88 (p525)

For a Type I diabetic, which of the following blood glucose levels is an indication to ingest a carbohydrate snack? - 155 mg· dL-1 - 110 mg· dL-1 - 88 mg· dL-1 - 215 mg· dL-1

88 mg· dL-1 (525)

A Personal Trainer may begin immediately training which of the following clients? - A 42-year-old female client who has lumbar lordosis - A 56-year-old female client who takes a calcium channel blocker - A 49-year-old male client who has an abdominal hernia - A 45-year-old male client who has asthma

A 42-year-old female client who has lumbar lordosis (284)

A Personal Trainer may begin immediately training which of the following clients? - A 45-year-old male client who has asthma - A 56-year-old female client who takes a calcium channel blocker - A 42-year-old female client who has lumbar lordosis - A 49-year-old male client who has an abdominal hernia

A 42-year-old female client who has lumbar lordosis (284)

Which of the following clients with a known cardiovascular disease would be classified as low risk for exercise? - A client with a resting heart rate of 90 beats per minute and diabetes - A client with a resting blood pressure of 145/91 mm Hg - A client with diabetes and hypertension - A client with dyslipidemia and obesity

A client with a resting blood pressure of 145/91 mm Hg (292)

According to the 2013 ACSM Guidelines, significant health benefits can be achieved with ________. - A combination of moderate to vigorous exercise involving major muscle groups, 30 to 60 minutes per session, 3 to 5 days per week. - An accumulation of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week. - Performing moderate-to-vigorous cardio respiratory exercise using large muscle groups, 10 to 20 minutes per session, 3 to 5 days a week. - Strength training and cardio respiratory exercise using small and large muscle groups, 20 to 30 minutes per session, 3 to 5 days a week.

A combination of moderate to vigorous exercise involving major muscle groups, 30 to 60 minutes per session, 3 to 5 days per week. (399)

Which of the following is an example of emotional support? - A client's spouse offering to cook dinner while that client works out - Handouts from a Personal Trainer on new exercise routines - A magazine subscription that provides your client with monthly information on exercise - A friend periodically calling to encourage sticking with a workout program

A friend periodically calling to encourage sticking with a workout program (p237)

Muscular strength is defined as: - The amount of motor units recruited in 8 to 12 reps. - The ability to apply a force repeatedly over time. - The number of muscle spindles recruited during a maximal contraction. - A one-time maximal force that may be exerted and is localized to a joint or muscle group.

A one-time maximal force that may be exerted and is localized to a joint or muscle group. (p330)

A heart attack is characterized by which of the following signs and symptoms? - Sudden loss of consciousness, with no breathing and no pulse - Sustained stabbing pain in and around the chest - A sudden, severe headache and weakness on one side of the body - A squeezing pressure in the chest that can be mistaken for heartburn

A squeezing pressure in the chest that can be mistaken for heartburn

What muscle group is strengthened when a client performs side-lying leg lifts? - Adductors - Abductors - Internal rotation - External rotation

Abductors (83)

When describing cardiorespiratory fitness, the central oxygen delivery processes refers to: - Chemical reactions in muscle cells. - Metabolic creation of ATP. - Oxygen exchange in the lungs. - Activity of the heart and circulatory system.

Activity of the heart and circulatory system. (400)

Credentialed professionals may take credit only for work that they have: - Shown competence for. - Demonstrated expertise and experience. the appropriate licenses for. - Actually performed or created.

Actually performed or created. (p20)

Personal Trainer candidates undergoing a skills assessment should be evaluated for providing explanations and modification, acting professionally, and: - Addressing client questions and concerns. - Ability to adequately document things. - Their fitness level. - Understanding of complex terms.

Addressing client questions and concerns. (547)

Personal Trainer candidates undergoing a skills assessment should be evaluated for providing explanations and modification, acting professionally, and: - Their fitness level. - Addressing client questions and concerns. - Ability to adequately document things. - Understanding of complex terms.

Addressing client questions and concerns. (p547)

Which joint movement occurs in the frontal plane? - Adduction - Circumduction - Extension - Flexion

Adduction (52)

Which routine would be best for a client with hypertension? - Resistance training most or all days of the week as a circuit, for 30 to 45 minutes, at a moderate intensity. - Resistance training 3 times a week, for 30 to 60 minutes, at a low intensity. - Aerobic exercise 2 to 3 times a week, for 15 to 20 minutes, at a high intensity. - Aerobic exercise on most or all days of the week, for 30 to 60 minutes, at a low intensity.

Aerobic exercise on most or all days of the week, for 30 to 60 minutes, at a low intensity. (531)

At what age are children physically and mentally ready for resistance training exercise? - Age 12 to 13 - Age 10 to 11 - Age 7 to 8 - Age 4 to 5

Age 7 to 8 (506)

Managing your business budget is typically performed with a computer as software programs help organize finances and: - Aid in tax reporting. - Assess liability. - Provide accountability. - Negate the need for professional assistance.

Aid in tax reporting. (560)

Your client is a self-motivated teenager who focuses on achieving her goals; however, she does not like sports or exercise and has come to you for help losing weight. The best way to motivate her in order to build self-efficacy would be to: - Encourage her to weight train with you 3 times a week to her favorite music so she is self-motivated. - Write out specific activities for her to do on a daily basis, but keep the duration short so she has time to adapt. - Allow her to choose her own activities in order to give her ownership of something she previously "did not like." - Challenge her by encouraging her to sign up for girls track so she is motivated to exercise with her peers.

Allow her to choose her own activities in order to give her ownership of something she previously "did not like." (219-220)

Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system? - Bronchi - Larynx - Alveoli - Pharynx

Alveoli (138)

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - An individual who smokes cigars twice year on special occasions - An individual whose high density lipoprotein cholesterol is 40 mg·dL-1 - An individual whose blood glucose is 125 mg·dL-1 following an oral glucose tolerance test - An individual who quit smoking 4 months ago

An individual who quit smoking 4 months ago (284)

Which of the following does NOT require an exercise test or a medical supervised test? - An individual with two risk factors wishing to participate in vigorous-intensity exercise - An individual with two risk factors wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise - An individual with metabolic disease wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise - An individual with renal disease wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise

An individual with two risk factors wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise (p293)

Hormones that cause new protein production are referred to as ________, while those that influence protein breakdown are ________. - Anabolic; catabolic - Catabolic; metabolic - Metabolic; anabolic - Catabolic; anabolic

Anabolic; catabolic (168)

All of the following are considered nutrients EXCEPT: - Vitamins - Water - Anti-oxidants - Minerals

Anti-oxidants (160)

Legally, and according to the IRS, in a sole proprietorship the business and the individual: - Can divide profits or losses between them for tax purposes. - Are considered distinct entities. - Are equally responsible for incurred debt. - Are considered one and the same.

Are considered one and the same. (550)

Which of the following cardiac variables will increase as a result of regular aerobic training at a submaximal effort? - Arteriovenous oxygen difference - Exercise heart rate - Blood lactate - Systolic blood pressure

Arteriovenous oxygen difference (155)

Which of the following motor skills are ideal to promote neuromotor training? - Balance, agility, and coordination - Power, speed, and agility - Agility, flexibility, and balance - Power, coordination, and flexibility

Balance, agility, and coordination (467)

The USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend reducing certain food components, increasing nutrients, building healthy eating patterns, and: - Understanding special populations - Balancing calories to manage weight. - Ensuring safe food preparation. - Tracking daily eating habits.

Balancing calories to manage weight. (23,162)

The USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend reducing certain food components, increasing nutrients, building healthy eating patterns, and: - Understanding special populations - Tracking daily eating habits. - Ensuring safe food preparation. - Balancing calories to manage weight.

Balancing calories to manage weight. (p23,162)

Which exercise would recruit the most stabilizer muscles during the lift? - Supine leg press - Barbell front squat - Smith machine squat - Squat with elastic tubing

Barbell front squat (370)

Which type of activity would benefit from having ballistic stretching in the warm-up? - Running - Basketball - Cycling - Swimming

Basketball (p359)

Consider the following program: Peform a total of six exercises. Select one exercise from each of the following areas: hips and legs, chest, back, shoulders, low back, and abdominals, 1-2 sets, 8-12 reps, 2 to 3 times per week. For which client is such a program best suited? - Intermediate - Beginner - Advanced - Athlete

Beginner (350)

Personal Trainers should always confirm with clients that their risk classification and health information are accurate and up to date before: - Discussing health history. - Agreeing to take on the client. - Contacting the client's physician. - Beginning exercise training.

Beginning exercise training (286)

Preparticipation health screenings during initial client consultation helps Personal Trainers to maximize ________ and minimize ________. - Interest; boredom - Trainer knowledge; injury - Benefit; risk - Use of time; wasted effort

Benefit; risk (300)

When peddling on a stationary bike, the knee should be: - Bent 5°; to 10°;. - Bent at least 30°;. - Bent 10°; to 15°;. - Fully extended.

Bent 5°; to 10°; (422)

The science that applies the study of forces to living organisms is: - Biomechanics. - Physics. - Physiology. - Kinesiology.

Biomechanics. (108)

An improper cool-down may cause which of the following? - Blood pooling in the heart - Increased oxygen consumption - Increased hypertension - Blood pooling in the legs

Blood pooling in the legs (372)

Anatomical position of the human body is when the body is in which of the following positions? - Body is erect, feet together, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing forward, thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended - Body is erect, feet shoulder width apart, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing backwards, thumbs facing the body, fingers extended - Body is erect, feet shoulder width apart, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing the body, thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended - Body is erect, feet together, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing the body, thumbs facing forward of the body, fingers extended

Body is erect, feet together, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing forward, thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended (43)

Vegetarian athletes have a more challenging time maintaining adequate levels of: - Potassium. - Essential fatty acids. - Vitamins A and D. - Calcium and iron.

Calcium and iron. (182)

The volume of blood pumped by the heart in liters per minute is defined as__________. - Cardiac output - Stroke volume - Diastolic blood pressure - Systolic blood pressure

Cardiac output (134)

The volume of blood pumped by the heart in liters per minute is defined as__________. - Stroke volume - Cardiac output - Systolic blood pressure - Diastolic blood pressure

Cardiac output (p134)

ACSM and most Personal Trainer certifications require which of the following training? - Advanced cardiac life support - Accreditation standards - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Lifeguard training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (567)

What tools do athletes use for variable resistance training? - Chains - Bosu ball - TRX - Kettle bells

Chains (484)

One of the main reasons skipping meals negatively impacts body fat levels is: - Total daily caloric intake increases beyond weight maintenance levels. - Changes in blood sugar levels impact insulin production, increasing fat stores. - It promotes binge eating and leads to eating disorders. - The thermic effect of food is reduced

Changes in blood sugar levels impact insulin production, increasing fat stores. (189)

Personal Trainers using weight machines can design instruction and supervision procedures for each exercise that include: - Documenting the weight the client lifts as well as number of reps and sets. - Looking for hazards around the machine that may impact use. - Checking for proper body alignment and equipment setup. - Inquiring if the client is familiar with the machine through previous use.

Checking for proper body alignment and equipment setup. (571)

Which type of resistance training program would be best for a client with diabetes? - Plyometric training - Strength training at 6 to 8 reps - Olympic lifting - Circuit training at a low intensity

Circuit training at a low intensity (525)

During the interview with your client, you ask, "So what you're saying is that you feel supported by your spouse but not by your kids when you need to make time to exercise?" You ask this in order to: - Clarify the client's statements. - Confirm your personal interpretation and assumptions. - Understand the client's level of self-efficacy. - Provide your personal points of view.

Clarify the client's statements (p246)

The main shortcoming of using BMI for body composition assessment is: - It is inaccurate for very short and very tall individuals. - The method of calculation provides a single number for comparison. - Clients have difficult relating and interpreting needed weight loss or weight gain based on the measure. - BMI doesn't correlate with body fat percent.

Clients have difficult relating and interpreting needed weight loss or weight gain based on the measure. (310)

When exercising, which statement is most true about breathing? - Clients should breath out during the eccentric phase of the exercise. - Clients should never hold their breath during any contraction. - Clients should inhale during the contraction phase of the exercise. - Clients should hold their breath during the entire movement and exhale at the very end.

Clients should never hold their breath during any contraction. (p475)

A muscle generates enough force to overcome an external resistance and shorten. This is known as which type of action? - Isokinetic - Isometric - Eccentric - Concentric

Concentric (147)

Which of the following is inappropriate with respect to the scope of practice for Personal Trainers? - Empowering and motivating clients to adhere to their non-supervised exercise programs - Designing a post-rehab exercise programs for clients discharged from physical therapy - Conducting a maximal VO2max test to determine a client's need for referral to a physician - Developing exercise programs for clients who have low back strain and medical clearance for exercise

Conducting a maximal VO2max test to determine a client's need for referral to a physician (563)

Regular cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor exercise training is ________ for most adults. - Beneficial - Appropriately safe - Highly recommended - Considered essential

Considered essential (398)

The best strategy for maintaining a nutrient balance is to: - Minimize consumption of red meat. - Focus on daily ingestion of foods rich in vitamins and minerals. - Consume a wide variety of foods. - Eat organic fruits and vegetables each day.

Consume a wide variety of foods. (160)

To avoid underhydration during activity, make sure your clients: - Consume electrolyte beverages. - Coordinate drinking fluids with heart rate increases. - Consume fluids on a fixed time interval. - Rely on thirst cues.

Consume fluids on a fixed time interval. (177)

Because of recent death in his family, a client begins to consider beginning an exercise program. This is known as:

Contemplation (p.199)

When exercising in the heat, which material works best to keep the body cool? - Cotton - Polyester - CoolMax - Nylon

CoolMax

The first line of defense in risk-management is to: - Form a limited liability corporation to protect personal assets. - Implement use of the PAR-Q for new clients. - Create written policies and procedures. - Purchase insurance against potential slip and fall occurrences.

Create written policies and procedures. (574)

Which of the following strongly communicates an individual's thougts and emotional state? - Eye contact - Speech cadence - Head position - Speech volume

Eye contact (266)

Your client has been performing cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, 3 times per week. During your 3 month assessment you would expect her submaximal heart rate to: - Decrease by 10% - Increase by 10% - Decrease by 50% - Stay the same

Decrease by 10% (401)

Joseph has reached his strength and body composition goals by strength training three days per week for an hour the last few months. He now wants to focus on maintaining his strength while on summer vacation for a month. Which program would be MOST appropriate? - Decrease the time spent strength training to 30 minutes, and train five days per week. - Use a three day split routine using a sets and repetition range of 3 x 4-6. - Decrease exercise to two days per week, training the total body a least one set. - Decrease weight load and total sets, and utilize primarily free weight exercises.

Decrease exercise to two days per week, training the total body a least one set. (380)

Which of the following is not a chronic benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise? - Increased maximal oxygen uptake resulting from both central and peripheral adaptations - Decreased heart rate and blood pressure at a given submaximal intensity - Increased capillary density in skeletal muscle - Decreased exercise threshold for the onset of disease signs and symptoms

Decreased exercise threshold for the onset of disease signs and symptoms (401)

What are the five stages of appreciative inquiry? - Define, date, divide, dream, deliver - Define, discover, dream, design, and deliver - Determine, delegate, divide, direct, and deliver - Discover, delegate, design, direct, and deliver

Define, discover, dream, design, and deliver (251)

The most common manifestation of muscle injury is ________. - Hyperplasia - Delayed onset muscle soreness - Dyspnea - Hypertrophy

Delayed onset muscle soreness (366)

Your potential 37-year-old client is on medication to control her hypertension and wishes to start a moderate-intensity exercise program. She has no other risk factors. You should: - Design an exercise program that starts at a lower intensity. - Take baseline blood pressure readings. - Require that she obtain medical clearance prior to exercise. - Ensure that her primary health care provider signs the Informed Consent Form.

Design an exercise program that starts at a lower intensity. (293)

Hypertension is often clustered with other risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, including: - Diabetes. - Chronic edema. - Osteoporosis. - Insomnia.

Diabetes. (292)

Foot and leg care is extremely important for clients who have medical conditions that can impact the lower extremities, especially those with: - Restless leg syndrome. - Prior knee replacement. - Diabetes. - Diagnosed joint conditions.

Diabetes. (569)

The ulna bone is ________ to the humerus bone. - Posterior - Proximal - Distal - Anterior

Distal (p44)

Which of the following is a critical aspect of proper risk management? - Fitness testing - Documentation - Incident report forms - Medical insurance

Documentation (p295)

Which of the following is required from an ethical and liability standpoint and will also help provide feedback and monitor progress? - Performing functional movement screens - Setting both short- and long-term goals - Performing baseline body composition assessments - Documenting client activities and events

Documenting client activities and events (p465)

Which of the following actions takes place in the sagittal plane? - Opposition of the thumb - Depression of the scapulae - Pronation of the forearm - Dorsiflexion of the ankle

Dorsiflexion of the ankle (p52)

Types of equipment used for dynamic constant external resistance include: - Machines with cams - Cable crossover machines - Unstable platform devices - Dumbbells and kettlebells

Dumbbells and kettlebells (370)

When a muscle cannot generate sufficient force to overcome external resistance, the muscle lengthens. This is known as which type of action? - Isokinetic - Isometric - Concentric - Eccentric

Eccentric (p147)

Which of the following strongly communicates an individual's thougts and emotional state? - Eye contact - Speech volume - Head position - Speech cadence

Eye contact (266)

Your 50-year-old client wants to lose weight, but is concerned she will "get big" with strength training. Given her concerns you should: - Start with aerobic exercise with circuit training using multiple sets, high reps, and light resistance to help her feel comfortable. - Demonstrate empathy by ensuring a program design that will help her to get toned. - Provide assurance that she has nothing to worry about as this outcome will be avoided. - Educate her on how resistance training can help her gain lean muscle and raise resting metabolism.

Educate her on how resistance training can help her gain lean muscle and raise resting metabolism. (344)

Which of the following is related to behavior change as it relates to the health belief model? - Gender - Education - Age - Income

Education (p213)

What is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from chronic aerobic exercise? - Improved VO2max - Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles - Reduced work environment for the heart - Decreased cardiac stress

Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles (401)

What is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from chronic aerobic exercise? - Reduced work environment for the heart - Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles - Decreased cardiac stress - Improved VO2max

Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles (401)

What is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from chronic aerobic exercise? - Decreased cardiac stress - Reduced work environment for the heart - Improved VO2max - Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles

Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles (p401)

Respectively, lateral flexion and axial rotation are produced by which of the following muscles during unilateral contraction? - Iliopsoas; erector spinae - Piriformis; semispinalis - Rectus abdominis; mid-trapezius - Erector spinae; multifidus

Erector spinae; multifidus (103)

What would be a good way to describe how to improve posture in a 39-year-old female who works in an office all day? - It is important to have your computer monitor at least 10 inches from your eyes to improve posture. - Every two hours at work, sit on the edge of the chair, and maintain a perfectly neutral spine for 60 seconds. - When you are at work, take a 10-minute break every 3 hours, and walk briskly outside. - When you have a lunch break, stretch your rhomboids two times.

Every two hours at work, sit on the edge of the chair, and maintain a perfectly neutral spine for 60 seconds. (475)

The ACSM initiative focused on encouraging physicians to review patient physical activity programs at every visit is: - Doctors for Exercise. - Encourage Individual Movement. - Exercise is Medicine. - Everyone is Moving.

Exercise is Medicine. (p556)

In which environmental condition is it MOST important to replace body fluids?? - Exercising in both heat and cold - Exercising in heat - Exercising in humidity - Exercising in the cold

Exercising in heat (179)

Your 38-year-old female client wants to lose weight, but is a concerned that resistance training will make her "bulk-up." You should: - Explain how resistance training can gain lean body mass and raise resting metabolism. - Design a program based on aerobic exercise with a light (40% 1 RM) circuit with high reps (15-25) per set. - Show empathy and assure her that you will design a program that will help her to get toned without bulking up. - Assure her that women do not produce enough testosterone to bulk-up.

Explain how resistance training can gain lean body mass and raise resting metabolism. (475)

Overcoming a shoulder impingement can be done by strengthening and improving the function of the ________, and stretching the ________. - Internal shoulder rotators; external shoulder rotators - Posterior deltoids; supraspinatus - External shoulder rotators; internal shoulder rotators - Medial deltoid; subscapularis

External shoulder rotators; internal shoulder rotators (70)

Which of the following is used the least in energy production? - Carbohydrate - Fiber - Protein - Fat

Fiber (165)

Which of the following is a fallacy regarding dietary fiber? - Fiber assists with control of blood sugar. - Fiber may reduce risk of heart disease. - Fiber can lower fat and cholesterol absorption. - Fiber is found mainly in simple carbohydrates.

Fiber is found mainly in simple carbohydrates. (165)

Which of the following is a fallacy regarding dietary fiber? - Fiber may reduce risk of heart disease. - Fiber assists with control of blood sugar. - Fiber is found mainly in simple carbohydrates. - Fiber can lower fat and cholesterol absorption.

Fiber is found mainly in simple carbohydrates. (p165)

Lifting a barbell in a power rack a few inches until it is pressed or pulled against the rack's pins is known as: - Forced negatives - Partial repetition - Functional isometrics - Eccentric training

Functional isometrics (484)

Which muscles act as agonists muscles during a lateral cable leg lift? - Sartorius - Gluteus medius and minimus - Peroneals - Adductor brevis

Gluteus medius and minimus (83)

Which muscle group is responsible for knee extension? - Hamstrings - Erector spinae - Hip adductors - Quadriceps

Hamstrings ?

A client who states that he or she can participate confidently in an exercise program: - Has good self-efficacy related to exercise. - Has very strong self-esteem. - Is intrinsically motivated. - Is in the contemplation stage of behavior change.

Has good self-efficacy related to exercise. (p208)

You are working with a client who wants to train for a specific athletic competition. Before progressing this client to advanced training, you should ensure that the client: - Has had consistent progressive training for a least one year. - Regularly participates in resistance training for a least 3 consecutive years. - Successfully completed stability and mobility training of major joints. - Demonstrates good postural stability and proper movement patterns.

Has had consistent progressive training for a least one year. (480)

A preactivity screen is used to assess a client's: - Goals. - Behavior change aptitude. - Motivation. - Health and medical history.

Health and medical history. (563)

A preactivity screen is used to assess a client's: - Motivation. - Goals. - Health and medical history. - Behavior change aptitude.

Health and medical history. (p563)

Which of the following predicts behavior change depending on the perceived threats to one's well-being? - Self-efficacy model - Transtheoretical model of behavioral change - Health belief model - Stages-of-change model

Health belief model (p204)

Clients will have an understanding of their risk factors based on what theory of behavior change? - Theory of planned behavior - Transtheoretical model of change - Social cognitive theory - Health belief model

Health belief model (p213)

Your new client is ready to start training next week. You provide her with a service introduction packet which must include, at a minimum, which of the following forms? - Health/Medical History Evaluation, liability waiver, and training log - Health/Medical History Evaluation, Medical Clearance Form, and Informed Consent - Medical Clearance Form, Personal Trainer-Client Agreement, and liability waiver - PAR-Q, Personal Trainer-Client Agreement, and training log

Health/Medical History Evaluation, Medical Clearance Form, and Informed Consent (272)

Children are more prone to ________ injuries than adults. - Cold - Ankle - Heat - Tendon

Heat (507)

Which of the following is a medical emergency that requires immediate cooling with ice baths or any other means to lower body temperature? - Dehydration - Heat stroke - Heat exhaustion - Muscle cramps

Heat stroke (p179)

Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for Personal Trainers? - Conducting 24-hour dietary recalls to help clients learn where they have micro-nutrient deficiencies - Educating clients about resting metabolic rate (RMR) and providing an RMR specific meal plan to lose weight - Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices - Providing clients with recipes and shopping lists for 4 weeks to get them on track with healthful eating

Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices (5,475)

One of the roles of protein is maintaining fluid balance between the blood and surrounding tissues. During exercise this: - Ensures heart rate increases are gradual. - Helps avoid edema. - Helps maintenance of blood volume and sweat rates. - Stabilizes production of stress hormones.

Helps maintenance of blood volume and sweat rates. (169)

One of the roles of protein is maintaining fluid balance between the blood and surrounding tissues. During exercise this: - Helps maintenance of blood volume and sweat rates. - Stabilizes production of stress hormones. - Ensures heart rate increases are gradual. - Helps avoid edema.

Helps maintenance of blood volume and sweat rates. (p169)

The negative risk factor for cardiovascular disease is: - Family history. - Body mass index. - High density lipoprotein cholesterol. - Sedentary lifestyle

High density lipoprotein cholesterol. (284)

Your potential client has a history of swollen ankles and reports shortness of breath when walking up the stairs. You would classify this as: - High risk and require that the client obtain a physician's clearance. - Moderate risk and start the client on a low-intensity exercise that progresses gradually. - High risk and start the client on a low-intensity exercise that progresses gradually. - Moderate risk and require that the client undergo exercise testing under a physician's supervision.

High risk and require that the client obtain a physician's clearance. (293)

Which of the following is a negative risk factor? - Women >45 years - Blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg - High-density lipoprotein 60 mg·dL-1 - Body mass index >30

High-density lipoprotein 60 mg·dL-1 (284)

What are the four phases of traditional linear periodization? - Hypertrophy phase, recovery phase, strength/power phase, and peak phase - Hypertrophy phase, strength/power phase, peak phase, and recovery phase - Strength/power phase, hypertrophy phase, peak phase, and recovery phase - Strength/power phase, hypertrophy phase, recovery phase, and peak phase

Hypertrophy phase, strength/power phase, peak phase, and recovery phase (383)

What are the four phases of traditional linear periodization? - Strength/power phase, hypertrophy phase, peak phase, and recovery phase - Strength/power phase, hypertrophy phase, recovery phase, and peak phase - Hypertrophy phase, strength/power phase, peak phase, and recovery phase - Hypertrophy phase, recovery phase, strength/power phase, and peak phase

Hypertrophy phase, strength/power phase, peak phase, and recovery phase (383)

Proper hydration during exercise ensures: - A rapid increase in heart rate. - Improved cardiac output. - Less sweating. - An increase in muscle glycogen usage.

Improved cardiac output. (p177)

Which of the following results from regular resistance training? - Increase in bone density - Improved cardiac output efficiency - Increased aerobic enzymes - Increase in respiratory capacity

Increase in bone density (362)

A measure of cardiorespiratory fitness improvement includes: - Increased VO at a given submaximal workloads. - Increased heart rate at a given submaximal workload. - Increased respiration rate at maximal workload. - Increased maximal oxygen consumption.

Increased maximal oxygen consumption. (400)

Which of the following form discusses the risk and benefits of performing assessments and exercise? - Informed Consent - Medical Clearance - Client Intake Form - Personal Trainer-Client Agreement

Informed Consent (276)

Which of the following form discusses the risk and benefits of performing assessments and exercise? - Client Intake Form - Medical Clearance - Informed Consent - Personal Trainer-Client Agreement

Informed Consent (p276)

Which document acknowledges an "assumption of risk" with regard to the participation in physical activity? - Medical Release - Informed Consent - Liability waiver - Behavioral Contract

Informed Consent (p575)

Which of the following cardiorespiratory variables requires the most attention during the early stages of an exercise program? Frequency - Intensity - Type - Duration

Intensity (347)

The pain that occurs in muscles with inadequate blood supply that is stressed by exercise is referred to as: - Lymphatic blockage. - Intermittent claudication. - Venous insufficiency. - Bradycardia.

Intermittent claudication. (285)

Your client states that she enjoys exercising and feeling the "burning sensation" in her muscles. This statement indicates that she learns best through: - Self-esteem. - Intrinsic motivation. - Program design skills. - Extrinsic motivation.

Intrinsic motivation.(472)

A lumbar vertebrae is an example of a ________ bone. - Flat - Irregular - Sesamoid - Short

Irregular (49)

Which of the following types of resistance training allows an individual to exert maximal resistance throughout an entire range of motion by controlling the movement speed? - Eccentric - Isokinetic - Concentric - Isotonic

Isokinetic (371)

A muscle maintains constant force without any change in joint angle. This is known as which type of action? - Isokinetic - Isometric - Eccentric - Concentric

Isometric (146)

What does the 1 RM bench press assess? - It measures the strength of the muscles involved in arm extension. - It measures the strength of the muscles involved in horizontal abduction. - It measures the strength of the muscles involved in shoulder adduction. - It measures the strength of the muscles involved in arm flexion.

It measures the strength of the muscles involved in arm extension. (330-331)

What plyometric drills should first be incorporated for an advanced client? - Depth jumps - Multiple hops - Bounding - Jumps in place

Jumps in place (496)

A client who prefers to learn exercises by practicing them first is MOST likely a ________ learner. - Cognitive - Visual - Kinesthetic - Spatial

Kinesthetic (472)

You observe a long outward curve of the thoracic spine with an exaggerated curve. This postural deviation is known as: - Kyphosis. - Flat back. - Sway back. - Lordosis.

Kyphosis. (p93)

Which exercise results in the greatest amount of torque from the muscles of the shoulder joint? - Lateral raises in the frontal plane to 90°, humeral abduction with 30 lb dumbbells, elbows extended - Shoulder shrugs, using 50 lb dumbbells, elbows extended - Lateral raises in the frontal plane to 90°, humeral abduction with 30 lb dumbbells, elbows flexed 90° - Shoulder shrugs, using 85 lb dumbbells, with elbows extended

Lateral raises in the frontal plane to 90°, humeral abduction with 30 lb dumbbells, elbows extended (369)

Consuming too little energy consistently can have what negative impact on athletic performance? - Fat mass decreases, which reduces power output. - Blood pressure increases, which reduces maximum heart rate. - Lean body mass (muscle) is burned, which reduces metabolic rate. - Glycogen stores deplete, which lowers anaerobic threshold.

Lean body mass (muscle) is burned, which reduces metabolic rate. (163)

An example of an open chain exercise is the: - Push-up - Squat - Leg extension - Pull-up

Leg extension (p51)

Nonathlete adults require ________ protein per kilogram body weight versus athletes. - Less - The same - More - Significantly more

Less (559)

During the kneeling hip flexor stretch, where should the upper body be? - Draped over the knee - In a back bend - Leaning away from the front knee - Lifted tall

Lifted tall (442)

Which of the following would be a good warm-up for a healthy adult who is about to take a 3-mile run? - Jogging at an intensity of 60% to70% of HRR for 3 to 5 minutes - Running at an intensity of 65% to 75% HRR for 5 minutes - Rhythmic skipping for 5 to 10 minutes - Light walking, then jogging for 5 to 10 minutes

Light walking, then jogging for 5 to 10 minutes (359)

A low to high diagonal chop using a medicine ball takes place in: - Multiple planes. - The frontal plane. - The transverse plane. - The sagittal plane.

Multiple planes. (p43)

One of the benefits of the S corporation is: - Limited risk and exposure of personal assets. - - Partners must collectively distribute dividends. - Taxes are paid on both salary and business income. - It is particularly well suited for large businesses.

Limited risk and exposure of personal assets (p551)

The resistance ________ and ________ of training need to be carefully progressed and monitored to limit muscle tissue damage. - Load; volume - Load; rest - Intensity; reps - Sets; reps

Load; volume (367)

Which of the following includes all components of a well-stated exercise goal? - Lose 1 to 2 pounds per week over the next ten weeks, through a program of diet, aerobic exercise, and strength training. - Increase bicep measurement from 12 to 15 inches in six months through a strength training program of one set of 15 repetitions performed two times per week. - Lose 15 pounds in 8 weeks through a program of low-intensity aerobic activity. - Increase range of motion in the lower back by performing 40 to 60 abdominal crunches daily for 6 weeks.

Lose 1 to 2 pounds per week over the next ten weeks, through a program of diet, aerobic exercise, and strength training. (217)

Which of the following includes all components of a well-stated exercise goal? - Lose 1 to 2 pounds per week over the next ten weeks, through a program of diet, aerobic exercise, and strength training. - Lose 15 pounds in 8 weeks through a program of low-intensity aerobic activity. - Increase range of motion in the lower back by performing 40 to 60 abdominal crunches daily for 6 weeks. - Increase bicep measurement from 12 to 15 inches in six months through a strength training program of one set of 15 repetitions performed two times per week.

Lose 1 to 2 pounds per week over the next ten weeks, through a program of diet, aerobic exercise, and strength training. (217)

Which of the following is a benefit of using a machine versus free-weight exercise? - Machines better accommodate linear resistance and its range of motion. - Machines readily allow for power training. - Machines are designed to fit the proportions of all individuals. - Machines are more practical when training certain populations.

Machines are more practical when training certain populations. (388)

Which of the following is ideal for building rapport? - Explore the client's motivation for behavior change. - Maintain a serious and professional facial expression. - Maintain good and appropriate eye contact. - Discuss your credentials in detail.

Maintain good and appropriate eye contact. (p219)

Which of the following is the MOST important safety consideration when working with children? - Limit strength to five repetition-maximum for strength training. - Minimize jumping and bounding drills. - Maintain proper hydration to avoid heat injuries. - Maintain a very structured warm-up, conditioning, and cool down.

Maintain proper hydration to avoid heat injuries. (p507)

In what way can a Personal Trainer demonstrate interest and compassion? - Give verbal feedback after each statement. - Talk in a soft voice and nod the head often. - Mimic the client's emotions and tone of voice. - Make eye contact and take notes.

Make eye contact and take notes (247)

Personal Trainers gear workouts to address client concerns. Education is an important component in order to: - Provide a wider variety of exercises. - Promote client satisfaction and loyalty. - Make sessions more meaningful for clients. - Ensure client goals are met on-time.

Make sessions more meaningful for clients. (475)

Personal Trainers gear workouts to address client concerns. Education is an important component in order to: - Promote client satisfaction and loyalty. - Ensure client goals are met on-time. - Provide a wider variety of exercises. - Make sessions more meaningful for clients.

Make sessions more meaningful for clients. (p475)

Which of the following decreases efficiency during resistance training? - Torsional maximization - Biomechanical angle velocity - Mechanical disadvantage - Acceleration torque production

Mechanical disadvantage (369)

If a client must see a physician prior to starting a moderate-intensity exercise program, which of the following should be completed both by the client and physician? - Medical History Evaluation - PAR-Q - Health History Evaluation - Medical Clearance Form

Medical Clearance Form (p276)

Sean is performing barbell squats with the intent of building up his quadriceps muscles. To make the quadriceps perform MORE work and INCREASE the efficiency of the exercise, he should: - Maintain a cervical extension posture throughout the movement. - Minimize the amount of trunk flexion at the start of the concentric phase. - Push up, utilizing the muscles around the hip joint. - Utilize the proper size weightlifting belt.

Minimize the amount of trunk flexion at the start of the concentric phase. (369)

Which outcome is most likely when performing a safe and effective resistance training program 2 to 3 times a week for 3 months? - Muscle atrophy - Muscle hyperplasia - Muscle hypertrophy - Muscle hypermobility

Muscle hypertrophy (p363)

There is some evidence to suggest that static stretching may contribute to a decrease in: - Muscular hypertrophy - Muscular strength - Muscle elasticity - Muscle extensibility

Muscular strength (436)

One of the key health concerns of having a high stress level, which exercise can positively impact, is: - Negative blood lipid levels. - Inability to concentrate. - Poor interpersonal skills. - Limited social support network.

Negative blood lipid levels. (345)

Strength gains during early phases of resistance training are largely due to changes in the: - Respiratory system - Myofilaments - Sarcomeres - Nervous system

Nervous system (p153)

Your client notices that he is able to perform several resistance exercises with more weight and a few more repetitions after the first two weeks of training. Which of the following BEST explains these training effects? - Neural adaptations - Anaerobic enzyme changes - Muscle capillary density - Aerobic enzyme changes

Neural adaptations (p153)

Your client is taking a multivitamin supplement, and she has no specific nutrient deficiencies. You recommend the supplement provide: - 200% of the RDA for iron. - At least 50% of the RDA. - Extra calcium. - No more than 100% of the RDA.

No more than 100% of the RDA. (p180)

The side-lying quadriceps stretch would be most appropriate for which client? - Male - Female - Obese client - Athlete

Obese client (443)

The key to determining optimal rest period lengths is to: - Perform the step test - Use a percentage of 1 RM - Observe the client - Perform a VO2 test

Observe the client (p381)

Asking the client questions like, "Did you feel you worked out hard enough?" and, "What was especially challenging today?" is the best way to: - Promote behavior change. - Teach self-assessment. - Encourage adherence. - Obtain client feedback.

Obtain client feedback. (365)

During the supine rotational stretch, it is important to have the abdomen ________. - Oriented toward the ceiling. - Facing the knees. - Facing the floor. - Facing the hand.

Oriented toward the ceiling (p442)

Clinical manifestations of the Female Athlete Triad include eating disorders, amenorrhea, and: - Hypoglycemia. - Hypertension. - Osteoporosis. - Hypotension.

Osteoporosis.

Which of the following would MOST likely lead to impingement syndrome? - Over-developed anterior deltoid - Over-developed posterior deltoid - Over-developed mid-trapezius - Over-developed lower trapezius

Over-developed anterior deltoid (68)

________ of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is required in order to have beneficial adaptations in cardiorespiratory endurance. - Manipulation - Overload - Low intensity training - Steady state work

Overload (p400)

The feeling of chronic muscular fatigue is a sign of: - Lactic acid accumulation. - Increased oxygen uptake. - Increased VO2 max - Overuse.

Overuse. (p365)

Which stretch increases range of motion in the low-back? - Side lying quad stretch - Supine knee to chest stretch - Supine hip rotator stretch - Kneeling hip flexor stretch

Supine knee to chest stretch (p444)

Intermittent claudication refers to: - A constant pain that is felt in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. - Pedal pulse pressures that vacillate between strong and weak. - Fluid buildup around the ankle joints during weight bearing. - Pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping.

Pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping. (285)

A manifestation of coronary artery disease is: - Pain that occurs with exertion or exercise. - Jaw discomfort that occurs first thing in the morning. - Tightness of the muscles between both scapulae during overhead activities. - A dull ache in the low back that occurs with movement.

Pain that occurs with exertion or exercise. (285)

A Personal Trainer working for a facility that maintains electronic client records should: - Ensure the computer system is securely designed with protection against hacking. - Alert the facility manager of the need to also keep hard copy files for liability reasons. - Password protect files and never leave the computer with client files open for viewing. - Maintain hard copy documents in their own client files for reference outside the facility.

Password protect files and never leave the computer with client files open for viewing. (578)

What is the MOST influential source of self-efficacy information related to exercise? - Past exercise performance - Emotional state of mind - Persuasive verbal feedback - Vicarious exercise experiences

Past exercise performance (230)

The muscles involved in a dumbbell fly and cable fly are the: - Teres major and pectoralis major - Anterior deltoid and latissimus dorsi - Latissimus dorsi and teres major - Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid

Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid (p58)

Which principle can help reduce the risk of overtraining? - S.A.I.D - Periodization - Progressive overload - Specificity

Periodization (363

Which principle can help reduce the risk of overtraining? - S.A.I.D - Periodization - Progressive overload - Specificity

Periodization (363)

During the weight-bearing phase of gait, the ________ acts like a spring to store mechanical energy that is then released during foot push-off. - Medial malleolus - Plantar fascia - Achilles tendon - Lateral malleolus

Plantar fascia (91)

Which type of training takes advantage of the stretch-shortening cycle of the muscle? - Plyometric training - Breakdown sets - Olympic lifts - Forced repetitions

Plyometric training (494)

Which of the following provides for an ideal stress on the bone to promote positive adapations in the bone? - Indoor rowing - Indoor cycling - Plyometric training - Swimming

Plyometric training (p345)

The gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris are located in which lower leg area? - Anterior tibial compartment - Deep posterior compartment - Posterior tibial compartment - Superficial posterior compartment

Posterior tibial compartment (96)

The gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris are located in which lower leg area? - Posterior tibial compartment - Deep posterior compartment - Anterior tibial compartment - Superficial posterior compartment

Posterior tibial compartment (p96)

A proper cool-down, allowing for a gradual return toward baseline will help the client avoid which of the following? - Blood pooling in the heart - Blood pooling in the arms - Postexercise hypotension - Postexercise hypertension

Postexercise hypotension (359)

What does a partial squat create when done prior to a vertical jump? - Post-stretch - Ballistic-stretch - PNF-stretch - Pre-stretch

Pre-stretch (124)

Impaired glucose tolerance is consistent with which of the following? - Dyslipidemia - Prediabetes - Type 2 diabetes - Type 1 diabetes

Prediabetes (284)

Tort law that regulates issues around the professional liability for incidents caused due to conditions where training activity takes place is referred to as: - Facility standards. - Fitness setting guidelines. - Premises liability. - Service location negligence.

Premises liability. (p566)

Which of the following would protect a Personal Trainer by transferring risk to the insurer? - Medical insurance - Professional liability insurance - Malpractice insurance - General liability insurance

Professional liability insurance (574)

The ultimate purpose of liability is to: - Establish standards of care. - Protect individuals. - Promote ethical business practices. - Identify criminals.

Protect individuals. (579)

The ultimate purpose of liability is to: - Protect individuals. - Establish standards of care. - Promote ethical business practices. - Identify criminals.

Protect individuals. (p.579)

Which of the following best defines the purpose of certification for Personal Trainers? - Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence - Obtain additional education to enhance knowledge, skills. and abilities - Confirm a candidate's understanding of key concepts following the completion of a Bachelor's degree - Enhance a professional's resume for employment or higher compensation

Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence (563)

Which of the following best defines the purpose of certification for Personal Trainers? - Functions to highlight professional skills and their commensurate financial value - Validates hands-on experience and skill for individuals with manageable chronic disease - Protects the public by demonstrating a specific level of competence related to exercise instruction - Proves the mastery of a fitness professional to potential clients and the public

Protects the public by demonstrating a specific level of competence related to exercise instruction (563)

To create an optimal training environment, the Personal Trainer should: - Position the client's body as needed to promote kinesthetic awareness. - Provide as much positive feedback during initial sessions. - Provide immediate corrective feedback to ensure client safety. - Encourage the client to finish the last few repetitions of a difficult exercise.

Provide immediate corrective feedback to ensure client safety. (468)

Which of the following is an appropriate method for helping motivate a client to lose weight? - E-mail attachments of peer-reviewed journal articles. - Provide links of news articles of individuals who have similar background as your client. - Give the client's family a brochure on the mortality and morbidity on obesity. - Provide several links to professional membership organizations.

Provide links of news articles of individuals who have similar background as your client. (237)

Energy nutrients do all of the following EXCEPT: - Contract muscles to perform work. - Provide lubrication for joint capsules. - Transfer electrical energy between nerve cells. - - Maintain core body temperature at 98.6° F.

Provide lubrication for joint capsules (162)

Based on the ACSM Code of Ethics, Personal Trainers are prohibited from: - Malpractice lawsuits, if they maintain their certification. - Conducting business without a state license. - Providing services that may only be carried out by licenced health care professionals. - Advertising services for which they are not specifically trained to deliver.

Providing services that may only be carried out by licenced health care professionals. (564)

Which back exercise would be the most sport-specific for swimming? - Front raise - Bent-over-row - Seated row - Pull-up

Pull-up (51)

Patrick has shoulder impingement syndrome. He has been referred to you by a physical therapist for strengthening of his shoulder complex and to begin first with a closed chain exercise. Which progression is MOST appropriate? - Shoulder IR/ER -> push-up plus -> seated DB press - Shoulder IR/ER -> seated DB press -> push-up plus - High-rep bench press -> shoulder IR/ER -> abdominal crunch - Push-up plus off a wall -> shoulder IR/ER -> seated DB press

Push-up plus off a wall -> shoulder IR/ER -> seated DB press (52)

During the concentric phase of extension at the knee joint, the ________ work as an agonist and the ________ work as the antagonist. - Quadriceps, hamstrings - Iliopsoas, gastrocnemius - Gastrocnemius, iliopsoas - Hamstrings, quadriceps

Quadriceps, hamstrings (p47)

In a sit-to-stand movement, where is the center of gravity? - Shifted over the base of support - Over the second sacrum - Posterior to the axis of the knee joint - Slightly anterior to the axis of the hip joint

Shifted over the base of support (46)

In a sit-to-stand movement, where is the center of gravity?

Shifted over the base of support (p.46)

Which type of stretch would be best for opening up the external rotators of the hips? - Side lying quad stretch - Supine hip rotator stretch - Supine knee to chest stretch - Supine rotation stretch

Supine hip rotator stretch (p441)

Which type of routine would be best for a client with low back pain? - Flexion and rotation exercises of the trunk to increase strength. - Light rowing machine work to strengthen the low back. - Stretching all the lower trunk and lower leg muscles. - Restorative exercise designed to improve the structural integrity of the lower trunk

Restorative exercise designed to improve the structural integrity of the lower trunk (105)

Which of the following exercise intensities would be best for a pregnant woman? - 60% to 70% of HRR - 50% to 60 % of HRR - 60% to 75% of VO2max - RPE of 12 to 14 on the 6-20 RPE scale

RPE of 12 to 14 on the 6-20 RPE scale (521)

You are working with an older adult who is on high blood pressure medication. What is the best way to monitor his cardiovascular intensity? - Karvonen formula - RPE scale 0-10 - Talk test - Age-predicted maximum heart rate

RPE scale 0-10 (511)

Inadequate carbohydrate intake is most associated with: - Low blood pressure. - Body composition changes. - Reduced exercise performance. - Weight gain.

Reduced exercise performance. (189)

Personal Trainers must work with the client's health care team. When problems arise that are beyond the Personal Trainer's scope of practice, the Trainer should: - Stop working with the client until the problem is resolved. - Refer clients to other members of the health care team. - Contact one of the client's health care team members for direction. - Discuss options with fellow Personal Trainers.

Refer clients to other members of the health care team. (p296)

Which of the following best summarizes the effect of regular exercise on dyslipidemia? - Triglyceride levels are reduced for up to 36 hours following exercise. - Regular exercise can increase HDL cholesterol levels. - Exercise may have a favorable result in increasing the total cholesterol to HDL-C ratios - Exercises increases LDL-C levels

Regular exercise can increase HDL cholesterol levels. (156)

For individuals with arthritis, a training session may have been too intense and may need to be modified if the client: - Reports of more soreness than usual. - Reports of greater joint pain the following training session. - Experiences tightness in the lower extremities. - Experiences decreased range of motion in the trunk.

Reports of greater joint pain the following training session. (458)

Which of the following routines is an example of specificity training for a runner? - Resistance training for the lower body, 3 times a week, using 4 to 8 reps - Resistance training for the entire body, 3 times a week, using 15 to 20 reps - Resistance training most days of the week for the entire body using 6 to 8 reps - Resistance training for the upper body, 3 times a week, using 8 to 12 reps

Resistance training for the entire body, 3 times a week, using 15 to 20 reps (363)

Which stretch increases range of motion in the low-back? - Supine hip rotator stretch - Side lying quad stretch - Supine knee to chest stretch - Kneeling hip flexor stretch

Supine knee to chest stretch (444)

Deborah recently went through menopause and is finding that maintaining her weight isn't as easy as it used to be and she would like to lose weight. Her husband is not supportive of exercise, and Deborah is not motivated without his support. What is the best exercise-self regulation strategy for helping Deborah begin a successful exercise program? - Revisit Deborah's motivations for exercise, and encourage her to replace her weight loss goals with goals related to meeting new people, relieving stress, and feeling good. - Deborah should be motivated through using tape measurements and scale measurements at least once a week so she can see she is on target to lose weight. - Encourage Deborah to set a goal of losing 2 pounds a week so she has something measurable to obtain each and every week. - Consider encouraging Deborah to have a serious conversation with her husband about how important staying active is to her and how she needs his support in order to be successful.

Revisit Deborah's motivations for exercise, and encourage her to replace her weight loss goals with goals related to meeting new people, relieving stress, and feeling good. (236)

Your client is performing a dumbbell lunge with the weight in her right hand and right leg forward. You notice that during the concentric phase, she drops her pelvis on the contralateral side. Which muscle is MOST likely weak? - Left biceps femoris - Left gluteus medius - Right erector spinae - Right gluteus medius

Right gluteus medius (83)

Which method can be very effective for clients who are having difficulty with proper positioning? - Right/wrong - Visual/tactile - Visual/auditory - Tactile/righting

Right/wrong (p474)

Which type of movement creates the MOST harmful stresses to the low back? - Extension - Abduction - Adduction - Rotation

Rotation (126)

Which type of movement creates the MOST harmful stresses to the low back? - Extension - Rotation - Adduction - Abduction

Rotation (126)

Optimal client goals should be ________. - T.A.L.L. - 3 months - S.M.A.L.L. - 6 months

S.M.A.L.L. (211)

Which of the following is considered a gliding joint? - Sacroiliac - Scapulothoracic - Atlanto-axial - Ankle

Sacroiliac (p80)

The thumb is classified as a ________ joint. - Pivot - Ball and socket - Ellipsoidal - Saddle

Saddle (51)

Running is done predominately in what plane of movement? - Sagittal - Horizontal - Frontal - Transverse

Sagittal (p44)

Protraction and retraction movements are characteristic of the: - Wrist joint - Ankle joint - Scapulothoracic joint - Thoracic spine

Scapulothoracic joint (p52)

Which of the following BEST describes the primary difference between standing and seated calf raises? - The seated calf raise targets the muscle primarily responsible for power in the lower leg, while the standing calf raise targets the muscle primarily responsible for endurance. - Seated calf raises emphasize the soleus muscle, while the standing calf raise emphasizes the gastrocnemius muscle. - Seated calf raises emphasize the gastrocnemius muscle, while the standing calf raise emphasizes the soleus muscle. - The seated calf raise targets the soleus, while the standing calf raise targets the gastrocnemius and invertors.

Seated calf raises emphasize the soleus muscle, while the standing calf raise emphasizes the gastrocnemius muscle. (89)

The best progression for a balance training exercise with an older adult would be? - Seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, seated on a physioball, standing on the floor single leg, standing on a bosu ball. - Standing on the floor single leg, seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, seated on a physioball, standing on a bosu ball. - Standing on a bosu ball, standing on the floor single leg, seated on a physioball, seated arms crossed, seated closed eyes - Seated on a physioball, seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, standing on the floor single leg, standing on a bosu ball.

Seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, seated on a physioball, standing on the floor single leg, standing on a bosu ball. (515)

The belief of your clients in their ability to succeed is defined as: - Hubris. - Pride. - Self-efficacy. - Confidence.

Self-efficacy. (201)

The belief of your clients in their ability to succeed is defined as: - Self-efficacy. - Pride. - Confidence. - Hubris.

Self-efficacy. (201)

Which of the following muscles is BEST suited to prevent scapular winging? - Serratus anterior - Teres major - Mid-trapezius - Latissimus dorsi

Serratus anterior (69)

Which of the following BEST fosters exercise adherence and progression toward the client's goal? - Helping clients focus on never missing a session - Setting a few attainable short-term goals - Setting several progressive goals on a weekly basis - Keeping clients focused on their primary long-term goals

Setting a few attainable short-term goals (217)

In a sit-to-stand movement, where is the center of gravity? - Posterior to the axis of the knee joint - Shifted over the base of support - Slightly anterior to the axis of the hip joint - Over the second sacrum

Shifted over the base of support (46)

Which of the following is a symptom suggestive of pulmonary disease? - Tightness in the ankles that occur after walking several blocks - General feeling of fatigue after walking the dog - An increase in heart rate with an increase in walking intensity - Shortness of breath after quickly crossing the street in a residential area

Shortness of breath after quickly crossing the street in a residential area (p284)

An appropriate progression for balance training should transition from: - Kneeling to standing on unstable surface - Sitting to standing - Sitting to in-motion on unstable surface - In-motion to kneeling

Sitting to standing (p514)

During a standing calf raise, the knee should be ________. - Bent to 45° - Bent to 90° - Slightly flexed - Completely extended

Slightly flexed (127)

The skill-related components of physical fitness include: - Speed, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and strength - Agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and endurance - Agility, speed, coordination, balance, reaction-time, and endurance - Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction-time

Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction-time (355)

The skill-related components of physical fitness include: - Speed, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and strength - Agility, speed, coordination, balance, reaction-time, and endurance - Agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and endurance - Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction-time

Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction-time (355)

A client packs his work clothes the night before and wears his workout clothes to bed so that he is ready to exercise first thing in the morning. This is an example of: - Contemplation. - Stimulus control. - Precontemplation. - Operant conditioning.

Stimulus control. (p160)

During an outdoor training session, your client begins to complain about fatigue and muscle cramping. You should: - Stop the exercise, and have the client rest in a cool place. - Have the client consume a mineral drink and reduce exercise intensity. - Suggest that the client take potassium supplements and drink as much water as possible. - Ask the client to consume eight glasses of water before the next workout.

Stop the exercise, and have the client rest in a cool place. (p367)

Asking clients to document how they use their time for one week and identify areas where they can incorporate exercise is an example of: - Strategy of overcoming an environmental barrier. - Strategy of overcoming a impersonal barrier. - Strategy of overcoming a social barrier. - Strategy of overcoming a personal barrier.

Strategy of overcoming a personal barrier. (231)

A client who has suffered from whiplash and has been cleared for exercise would most likely benefit from which training routine? - Stretching the pec major, spinalis muscles, and upper trapezius, and strengthening the middle deltoids, middle trapezius, and shoulder adductors - Stretching the pec minor and middle trapezius and strengthening the deltoids, lower trapezius, and pec major - Stretching the teres minor, erector spinae, and levator scapulae, and strengthening the lats, middle trapezius, and sternocleidomastoid - Stretching the levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoids, strengthening the rhomboids, neck extensors, upper trapezius, and middle trapezius

Stretching the levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoids, strengthening the rhomboids, neck extensors, upper trapezius, and middle trapezius (104)

Which of the following is ideal for promoting exercise adherence? - Cueing via e-mail for proper exercise technique during strength training - Support behavior change strategies via Web-based tools - Distribution of newsletters and promotions - Video-based live fitness assessments

Support behavior change strategies via Web-based tools (239)

Why are great volumes of sweat produced in hot, humid climates? - Sweat becomes ineffective as a way of dissipating heat. - Sweat evaporates. - Sweat glands close. - Sweat is too salty.

Sweat becomes ineffective as a way of dissipating heat. (181)

____________ is the pressure exerted on the arterial wall during the ventricular contraction phase. - Stroke volume - Diastolic blood pressure - Cardiac output - Systolic blood pressure

Systolic blood pressure (134)

A strategy that will help increase physical activity levels in novice clients would be to encourage them to: - Take the stairs instead of the elevator. - Learn about perceived exertion. - Plan on vigorous-intensity exercise for 30 minutes, 3 times a week. - Perform moderate-intensity exercise walking daily.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. (p233)

A strategy that will help increase physical activity levels in novice clients would be to encourage them to: - Learn about perceived exertion. - Plan on vigorous-intensity exercise for 30 minutes, 3 times a week. - Perform moderate-intensity exercise walking daily. - Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.(233)

Lateral epicondylitis is commonly known as ________. - Jumper's knee - Golfer's knee - Runner's knee - Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow (p74)

ACSM published joint position stands for health/fitness facilities regarding client screening, staffing, emergency policies, equipment, and procedures with: - The US Department of Health and Human Services. - The American Heart Association. - The Emergency Association of America. - The American Dietetic Association.

The American Heart Association. (576)

ACSM published joint position stands for health/fitness facilities regarding client screening, staffing, emergency policies, equipment, and procedures with: - The Emergency Association of America. - The US Department of Health and Human Services. - The American Dietetic Association. - The American Heart Association.

The American Heart Association. (p567)

Which of the following indicates that a client-centered approach is being used? - The Personal Trainer is asking closed-end questions. - The client is talking more than the Personal Trainer. - The Personal Trainer is helping the client make connections between risk factors and health. - The client is speaking at a normal pace.

The client is talking more than the Personal Trainer. (268)

Weight machines carry more of a reduced risk of injury than free weights because: - Clients are often limited to the weight of available dumbbells and are prone to overexertion. - Weight machines minimize joint motion and restrict the client's likelihood of hyperextension. - The client's body is more stable and movement is more restricted with weight machines. - Free weights require that spotting be performed by someone educated and trained in the appropriate techniques.

The client's body is more stable and movement is more restricted with weight machines. (p571)

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of working as an independent contractor? - The facility provides health insurance and other benefits. - The facility allows the Personal Trainer to utilize the facilities' equipment. - The facility provides opportunities for promotion. - The facility covers the cost of marketing for new facility members.

The facility allows the Personal Trainer to utilize the facilities' equipment. (551)

Carrying professional liability insurance transfers risk to the insurer because: - Negligence laws don't apply if a trainer is covered. - The insurance company assumes responsibility for resolving any claims. - Insurance companies are funded to support lawsuits. - Non-certified Personal Trainers can be covered in the policy.

The insurance company assumes responsibility for resolving any claims. (574)

Carrying professional liability insurance transfers risk to the insurer because: - Negligence laws don't apply if a trainer is covered. - Insurance companies are funded to support lawsuits. - The insurance company assumes responsibility for resolving any claims. - Non-certified Personal Trainers can be covered in the policy.

The insurance company assumes responsibility for resolving any claims. (p574)

According to the ________, clients will be more likely to change if they have a positive attitude about change, feel it's enjoyable and controllable, and recognize the value of change. - Socioecological Theory - Theory of Planned Behavior - Goal Setting Theory - Intention Theory

Theory of Planned Behavior (214)

Which of the following is a similar site for both a male and a female when performing a 3-site skinfold test? - Chest - Thigh - Supraliac - Abdomen

Thigh (p315)

Your client has a set a goal of running 3 times per week, for 2 months, in order to increase his fitness level and lose weight. What is the best way to measure this goal? - Track the duration and intensity for each workout in a daily log. - Measure his VO2max max weekly and track his miles for the week. - Track his daily eating habits and emotional relationship to exercise. - Weight him each week, and track his weekly caloric intake.

Track the duration and intensity for each workout in a daily log. (217-218)

The best way to address all types of learning styles when teaching a new resistance training exercise is to: - Use the tell-show-do method. - Demonstrate the exercise. - Give visual cues. - Give auditory and visual cues.

Use the tell-show-do method. (250)

When employing active listening skills, you should avoid: - Nodding your head. - Making eye contact. - Restating important information. - Using metaphors.

Using metaphors. (246)

Which of the following alters the resistance throughout an exercise's ROM in an attempt to match increases and decreases in the strength curve of a muscle? - Elastic resistance bands - Eccentric training - Cable crossover machine - Variable resistance equipment

Variable resistance equipment (369)

When attempting to establish effective communication, which of the following non-verbal elements is MOST important to the client? - Advising and counseling - Warmth and sympathy - Visual and kinesthetic - Confidence and strength

Visual and kinesthetic (31)

The most toxic of all vitamins if taken in high amounts, causing cardiovascular and renal damage and high blood calcium, is: - Vitamin B - Vitamin C - Vitamin K - Vitamin D

Vitamin D (175)

Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity? - Body fat percent of 25% for males - Body fat percent of 25% for females - Waist of 38 inches for males - Waist of 36 inches for females

Waist of 36 inches for females (284)

Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity? - Waist of 36 inches for females - Body fat percent of 25% for females - Waist of 38 inches for males - Body fat percent of 25% for males

Waist of 36 inches for females (284)

The two ergogenic aids shown to clearly improve a person's capacity to perform better are: - Omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil. - Water and carbohydrates. - Caffeine and ephedrine. - Protein and creatine.

Water and carbohydrates. (180)

A Personal Trainer agrees to adhere to the ACSM Code of Ethics: - When training a client as an ACSM Certified professional. - When registering for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification exam. - When a printed copy is furnished and then acknowledge by signature. - Once the candidate earns a passing score on the certification exam.

When registering for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification exam.

Which of the following is the MOST powerful method of marketing to potential clients? - Complimentary consultations - Direct mailers - Word of mouth - Website

Word of mouth (270)

When a client takes the PAR-Q test, they should be referred to their doctor if they answer: - No to any questions. - Yes to one or more questions. - Yes to three or more questions. - Yes to two or more questions.

Yes to one or more questions. (287)

Seeking client feedback demonstrates which of the following to the client? - The client is being challenged by the current program. - The client is properly engaged in the training session activities. - You are open to modifying training parameters while still working toward established goals. - You are attentive to the client's needs and well-being.

You are attentive to the client's needs and well-being. (365)

Which of the following statements provides the MOST specific feedback? - "That was excellent. Keep up the good work." - "Your ankle joint is much more stable." - "Well done. You have improved a lot." - "Good tricep push-down. You're looking stronger."

Your ankle joint is much more stable." (218)

To fully stretch the quadriceps, the hip joint must be ________ and the knee joint ________. - extended; extended - extended; flexed - flexed; flexed - flexed; extended

extended; flexed (443)

To fully stretch the quadriceps, the hip joint must be ________ and the knee joint ________. - extended; extended - flexed; flexed - flexed; extended - extended; flexed

extended; flexed (443)

A lateral lunge is performed in which plane of movement? - Horizontal - Transverse - Sagittal - Frontal

frontal (44)

During the kneeling hip flexor stretch, where should the upper body be? - Draped over the knee - In a back bend - Leaning away from the front knee - Lifted tall

lifted tall (p442)

Which of the following is NOT a food group and yet provides essentail nutrients? - White flour - Eggs - Refined grains - Oils

oils