ACSM Test #1

Which statement is true regarding physical activity for children? 1. Children should participate in several bouts of physical activity lasting more than 120 min each day 2. Children should perform 30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week 3. Children should focus on just one to two modes of physical activity to develop exceptional skills in those areas 4. Children need to have several periods of 2 h or more of inactivity during the day in order to have adequate rest

Children should perform 30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week

An important safety consideration for exercise equipment in a fitness center includes _______. 1. Flexibility of equipment to allow for different body sizes 2. Affordability of equipment to allow for changing out equipment periodically 3. Mobility of equipment to allow for easy rearrangement 4. None of the above

Flexibility of equipment to allow for different body sizes

An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased _________. 1. Frequency 2. Intensity 3. Duration 4. Intensity and frequency

Frequency

What does the acronym FITT-VP stand for? 1. Fast, intense, time, type, volume, and progression 2. Frequency, independent, time, type, volume, and persistence 3. Frequency, time, type, volume, and progression 4. Force, impulse, torque, time, volume, and progression

Frequency, time, type, volume, and progression

Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test's regression equation? 1. Age 2. HR 3. Gender 4. Body mass

Gender

The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all the following except _______. 1. Gradual recovery of HR 2. Gradual recovery of BP 3. Improvement in range of motion (ROM) 4. Removal of metabolic end products

Improvement in range of motion (ROM)

From rest to maximal exercise, the SBP should ______ progressively with an increasing workload. 1. Increase 2. Decrease 3. Stay the same 4. Decrease with isometric exercise or increase with isotonic contraction

Increase

During aerobic exercise, which of the following responses would not be considered normal in individuals without CVD? 1. Increased SBP 2. Increased pulse pressure 3. Increased mean arterial pressure 4. Increased DBP

Increased DBP

Feeling good about being able to perform an activity or skill, such as finally being able to run a mile or to increase the speed of walking a mile, is an example of _______. 1. Extrinsic reward 2. Intrinsic reward 3. External stimulus 4. Internal stimulus

Intrinsic reward

Which of the following muscle actions occurs when muscle tension increases but the length of the muscle does not change? 1. Concentric isotonic 2. Eccentric isotonic 3. Isokinetic 4. Isometric

Isometric

When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the following best describes the relationship between heart rate (HR) > 110 bpm and 85% age-predicted HRmax or 70% heart rate reserve (HRR)? 1. Logarithmic 2. Inverse 3. Curvilinear 4. Linear

Linear

Which of the following will increase stability? 1. Lowering the center of gravity 2. Raising the center of gravity 3. Decreasing the base of support 4. Moving the center of gravity farther from the base of support

Lowering the center of gravity

Question 81 Implementation of emergency procedures must include the fitness center's _______. 1. Management 2. Staff 3. Clients 4. Management and staff

Management and staff

Which of the following is considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise capacity? 1. Maximal exercise test using indirect calorimetry 2. Submaximal exercise test using hemodynamic responses 3. Physician exam 4. Walk/run field test

Maximal exercise test using indirect calorimetry

Clinical exercise testing among adult patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should observe the following recommendations except _______________. 1. Maximal exercise testing is reasonable to help determine whether HF is the cause of exercise limitation when the contribution of HF is uncertain 2. Maximal exercise testing is not a realistic way to identify candidates for cardiac transplantation or other advanced treatments due to inherent risk of heart stress 3. Exercise testing should be considered to detect reversible myocardial ischemia 4. Exercise testing should be considered to aid in the prescription of exercise testing

Maximal exercise testing is not a realistic way to identify candidates for cardiac transplantation or other advanced treatments due to inherent risk of heart stress

Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure for cardiorespiratory fitness? 1. Field test performance 2. Maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit time (VO2max) 3. Body fat percentage 4. Maximal heart rate (HRmax)

Maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit time (VO2max)

Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for exercise prescription (Ex Rx)? 1. HRR 2. Oxygen uptake reserve 3. Ventilatory threshold 4. Maximum heart rate percentage (%HRmax)

Maximum heart rate percentage (%HRmax)

____________________ is not recommended because of the significant chance of injury, muscle soreness, and serious complications such as rhabdomyolosis that can ensue. 1. Resistance training composed exclusively of eccentric contraction conducted at very high intensities 2. The Valsalva manuever 3. Resistance training composed exclusively of static contractions for periods longer than 60 s 4. The use of a weight belt during power lifting

Resistance training composed exclusively of eccentric contraction conducted at very high intensities

Following an acute musculoskeletal injury, the appropriate action calls for stabilization of the area and incorporating the RICES treatment method. RICES is the acronym for which of the following? 1. Recovery, ibuprofen, compression, education, stabilization 2. Rest and ice, care for injury, support 3. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, stabilization 4. Rotate, ice, care, evaluate, support

Rest, ice, compression, elevation, stabilization

____________________ is not a contraindication of maximal exercise testing in the clinical setting. 1. Acute myocarditis or pericarditis 2. Ongoing unstable angina 3. Recent stroke or transient ischemia attack 4. Resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) between 125 and 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between 60 and 75 mm Hg

Resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) between 125 and 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between 60 and 75 mm Hg

The degenerative loss of muscle mass and, thus, strength due to reduced physical activity and aging is known as ______. 1. Rheumatoid arthritis 2. Sarcopenia 3. Hypertension 4. Osteoporosis

Sarcopenia

Question 78 While assessing the behavioral changes associated with an exercise program, which of the following would be categorized under the cognitive process of the transtheoretical model? 1. Stimulus control 2. Reinforcement management 3. Self-reevaluation 4. Self-liberation

Self-reevaluation

Generally, low-fit or sedentary persons may benefit from _______. 1. Shorter duration, higher intensity, and higher frequency of exercise 2. Longer duration, higher intensity, and higher frequency of exercise 3. Shorter duration, lower intensity, and higher frequency of exercise 4. Shorter duration, higher intensity, and lower frequency of exercise

Shorter duration, lower intensity, and higher frequency of exercise

____________________ pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given condition. 1. Sensitivity 2. Specificity 3. Positive percent value 4. Negative predictive value

Specificity

Which of the following is not true regarding the psychological benefits of regular exercise in the elderly? 1. Self-concept 2. Life satisfaction 3. Stimulate appetite 4. Self-efficacy

Stimulate appetite

What is the planning tool that addresses the organization's short- and long-term goals; identifies the steps needed to achieve the goals; and gives the time line, priority, and allocation of resources to each goal? 1. Financial plan 2. Strategic plan 3. Risk management plan 4. Marketing plan

Strategic plan

Which of the following exercises should be avoided after the first trimester for a pregnant woman? 1. Upright exercises such as walking on an outdoor track 2. Sitting exercises such as semirecumbent cycling 3. Prone position exercises 4. Supine position exercises

Supine position exercises

The _________________ skinfold site is performed using a diagonal fold. 1. Thigh 2. Medial calf 3. Suprailiac 4. Abdominal

Suprailiac

What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure (EE) to promote overall health and well-being in an Ex Rx? 1. 500-1,000 MET-min * wk-1 2. 250-500 MET-min * wk-1 3. 150-250 MET-min * wk-1 4. 1,000-1,500 MET-min * wk-1

1. 500-1,000 MET-min * wk-1

The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at an HR of _______ per 1 metabolic equivalent (MET). 1. 10 bpm 2. 5 bpm 3. 20 bpm 4. 15 bpm

10 bpm

If you want your client to exercise at 55%-70% of her HRmax in today's workout and she is 24 yr old and does not know her observed HRmax, what HR should she be using today? 1. 97-123 bpm 2. 108-137 bpm 3. 110-140 bpm 4. 121-154 bpm

108-137 bpm

Which of the following BP readings represents the prehypertension category in adults? 1. 100/60 mm Hg 2. 110/70 mm HG 3. 160/90 4. 118/84

118/84

Which of the following BP readings would be characterized as hypertension in an adult? 1. 100/60 mm Hg 2. 110/70 mm Hg 3. 140/90 mm Hg 4. 120/80 mm Hg

140/90 mm Hg

The ACSM recommends how many reps of each exercise for muscular endurance? 1. 5-6 2. 15-25 3. 12-20 4. More than 25

15-25

In the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it is recommended that adults need at least _____ min of moderate -intensity physical activity and should perform muscle strengthening exercises on ______ or more days per week. 1. 90, 1 2. 120, 2 3. 150, 2 4. 180, 1

150, 2

Ideal resistance training for most adults should be ______. 1. 2-4 sets with 8-12 repetitions 2. 1-2 sets with 8-12 repetitions 3. 2-4 sets with 12-15 repetitions 4. 3-5 sets with 8-12 repetitions

2-4 sets with 8-12 repetitions

For health benefits, it is recommended that vigorous physical activity should be performed how many days per week? 1. 2 d * wk-1 2. 7 d * wk-1 3. 5 d * wk-1 4. 3 d * wk-1

3 d * wk-1

The Queens College Step Test (also known as the McCardle Step Test) is performed for how long? 1. 45 s 2. 90 s 3. 3 min 4. 5 min

3 min

What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults? 1. 5-7 d * wk-1 2. 4-6 d * wk-1 3. 3-5 d * wk-1 4. 1-3 d * wk-1

3-5 d * wk-1

Question 46 The recommended exercise duration for moderate exercise is _______. 1. 30-60 min * d-1 2. 20-50 min * d-1 3. 20-30 min * d-1 4. 30-40 min * d-1

30-60 min * d-1

What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female individual performing the Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? 1. 150 or 300 kg * M * min-1 (25 or 50 W) 2. 300 or 450 kg * M * min-1 (50 or 75 W) 3. 450 or 600 kg * M * min-1 (75 or 100 W) 4. 600 or 900 kg * M * min-1 (100 or 150 W)

300 or 450 kg * M * min-1 (50 or 75 W)

If a 175-lb man jogged for 30 min treadmill at an intensity of 26 ml * kg-1 * min-1, what would his entire caloric expenditure be for the entire 30-min session? 1. 10 kcal 2. 80 kcal 3. 310.5 kcal 4. 3,900 kcal

310.5 kcal

Moderate exercise is considered to be _________________. 1. 59%-79% HRR or VO2R 2. 40%-59% HRR or VO2R 3. 30%-45% HRR or VO2R 4. 60%-89% HRR or VO2R

40%-59% HRR or VO2R

What is the minimum recovery time recommended for a muscle group following resistance training? 1. 12 h 2. 24 h 3. 48 h 4. 72 h

48 h

According to the most recent ACSM guidelines, in order to gain health benefits, it is recommended that moderate physical activity should be performed how many days per week? 1. 2 d * wk-1 2. 7 d * wk-1 3. 5 d * wk-1 4. 3 d * wk-1

5 d * wk-1

Which of the following percentages of HRR would classify as "moderate" aerobic exercise intensity? 1. 34% 2. 52% 3. 65% 4. 91%

52%

The ACSM recommends a frequency of at least _______________ d of moderate exercise or at least _________________ d of vigorous exercise per week for aerboic exercise training 1. 5; 3 2. 4; 4 3. 3; 5 4. 4; 2

5; 3

When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than _______. 1. 3 mm 2. 10 mm 3. 5 mm 4. 12 mm

5mm

HR, blood pressure (BP) , and electrocardiogram (ECG) should be recorded regularly during the clinical exercise test and through at least ______ of recovery. 1. 90 s 2. 3 min 3. 6 min 4. 10 min

6 min

The ACSM recommends that, in apparently health individuals, aerobic exercise intensity be prescribed within what percentage of HRmax range? 1. 40% and 60% 2. 50% and 80% 3. 60% and 90% 4. 70% and 90%

60% and 90%

Vigorous exercise is considered to be _______________. 1. 59%-79% HRR or VO2R 2. 40%-59% HRR or VO2R 3. 30%-45% HRR or VO2R 4. 60%-89% HRR or VO2R

60%-89% HRR or VO2R

When using a pedometer, how many steps should most individuals achieve? 1. 5,000 steps * d-1 2. 9,000 steps * d-1 3. 7,000 steps * d-1 4. 11,000 steps * d-1

7,000 steps * d-1

What is the recommended repetition range when resistance training adults for general muscular fitness? 1. 1-5 2. 6-10 3. 8-12 4. 15-20

8-12

Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of _______. 1. <19.9 kg*m-2 2. <18.5 kg*m-2 3. <24.9 kg*m-2 4. <20.5 kg*m-2

<18.5 kg*m-2

According to ACSM, at what level is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? 1. <200 mg*dL-1 2. <110 mg*dL-1 3. <60 mg*dL-1 4. <40 mg*dL-1

<40 mg*dL-1

Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young women when using waist-hip ratio (WHR)? 1. >0.86 2. >0.95 3. >1.00 4. >1.03

>0.86

Which of the following is an example of how to progressively overload the muscular system via resistance training? 1. Increasing amount of resistance lifted 2. Performing more sets per muscle group 3. Increasing days per week the muscle groups are trained 4. All of the above are examples of progressive overload

All of the above are examples of progressive overload

When participating in exercise at high altitudes, HR will _______ at the same RPE as compared to when exercising at sea level. 1. Be lower 2. Have no relation and cannot be monitored 3. Be higher 4. Remain the same

Be higher

After completing an examination of your client's health screening documents and the prior physiological resting measurements that were recorded, you decide to proceed with a single session of fitness assessments. Identify the recommended order of administration. 1. Body composition, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular fitness 2. Flexibility, body composition, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory fitness 3. Flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and muscular fitness 4. Body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility

Body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility

Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the United States in a clinical setting? 1. Bruce treadmill protocol 2. Queens College Step Test 3. Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test 4. All are used equally

Bruce treadmill protocol

At minimum, professionals performing fitness assessments on others should possess which combination of the following? 1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) 2. Advanced cardiac life support and ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist 3. Advanced cardiac life support and ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist 4. Only physicians can perform fitness assessments

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)

Optimal Ex Rx should contain which of the following? 1. Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, and neuromotor fitness 2. Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular power, muscular force, flexibility, body composition, and neuromotor fitness 3. Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular force, body composition, and neuromotor fitness 4. Cardiorespiraotry fitness, muscular power, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, and neuromotor fitness

Which of the following personnel is responsible for overall facility management and is often responsible for assisting the development of programs? 1. Administrative assistant 2. Front desk staff 3. facility operator or program director 4. CPT

facility operator or program director

Which of the following activities provides the greatest improvement in aerobic fitness for someone who is beginning an exercise program? 1. Weight training 2. Downhill snow skiing 3. Stretching 4. Walking

Walking

Considering the following list of activities, which are considered activities of daily living (ADL)? 1. Walking (transferring) 2. Singing 3. Lifting extremely heavy items 4. Reading and writing

Walking (transferring)

Which of the following is not a valid test for muscular strength? 1. Grip strength test 2. YMCA bench press test 3. 3-repetition maximum (RM) bench press test 4. 10-RM shoulder press test

YMCA bench press test

Which of the following is a possible medical emergency that a client can experience during an exercise session? 1. Hypoglycemia 2. Hypotension 3. Hyperglycemia 4. All of the above

All of the above

In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for potential health risks. The information solicited should include which of the following? 1. Present medical history 2. Present medical status 3. Medication 4. All of the above

All of the above

The optimal Ex Rx should address which of the following? 1. Cardiopulmonary (aerobic) fitness 2. Body composition 3. Neuromotor fitness 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is a change seen as a result of regular aerobic exercise? 1. Decreased HR at rest 2. Increased stroke volume at rest 3. No change in cardiac output at rest 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following would not terminate a maximal exercise test in a low-risk adult? 1. Subject requests to stop 2. Shortness of breath 3. A slight decrease in diastolic blood pressure 4. Failure of HR to increase with increased intensity

A slight decrease in diastolic blood pressure

All of the following are among the ACSM guidelines to determine "maximal" effort during a graded exercise test (GXT) except _________. 1. Achievement of age-predicted HRmax 2. A postexercise venous lactate concentration greater than 8 mmol * L-1 3. A rating of perceived exertion (RPE) at peak exercise greater than 17 on the 6-20 scale or greater than 7 on the 0-10 scale 4. A peak respiratory exchange ratio (RER) greater than or equal to 1.0

Achievement of age-predicted HRmax

_____________ involves holding the stretched position using the strength of the agonist muscle as is common in many forms of yoga. 1. Passive static stretch 2. Active static stretching 3. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) 4. Dynamic stretching

Active static stretching

In prevention of osteoporosis, it is important to regularly perform what kind of exercise? 1. Only chair exericses 2. Aquatic exercise only 3. Stationary cycling only 4. All modes of weight-bearing exercise

All modes of weight-bearing exercise

A source of intimal injury thought to initiate the process of atherogenesis is _______. 1. Dyslipidemia 2. Hypertension 3. Turbulence of blood flow within the vessel 4. All of the above

All of the above

Exercise adherence is increased when ________. 1. There is social and health care provider support for the individual 2. A regular schedule of exercise is established 3. Muscle soreness and injury are minimal 4. Individualized, attainable goals and objectives are identified 5. All of the above

All of the above

If a client exercises too much without rest days or develops a minor injury and does not allow time for the injury to heal, what can occur? 1. An overuse injury 2. Shin splints 3. Sleep deprivation 4. Decreased physical conditioning

An overuse injury

Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? 1. Nitrates 2. Beta blockers 3. Antihyperlipidemics 4. Aspirin

Antihyperlipidemics

To determine program effectiveness, psychological theories provide a conceptual framework for assessment and ______. 1. Management of programs or interventions 2. Application of cognitive-behavioral or motivational principles 3. Measurement 4. All of the above

Application of cognitive-behavioral or motivational principles

For every 1 MET increase in exercise intensity during submaximal exercise, SBP should increase ______. 1. Approximately 10 mm Hg 2. 15-20 mm Hg 3. 25-30 mm Hg 4. 30-35 mm Hg

Approximately 10 mm Hg

The loss of elasticity (or "hardening") of the arteries is known as __________. 1. Atherosclerosis 2. Arteriosclerosis 3. Atheroma 4. Adventitia

Arteriosclerosis

Fitness assessment is an important aspect of the training program because it provides information for which of the following? 1. Developing the Ex Rx 2. Evaluating proper nutritional choices 3. Diagnosing musculoskeletal injury 4. Developing appropriate billing categories

Developing the Ex Rx

Both the Karvonen (HRR) and the direct HRmax formulas for calculating target heart rate (THR) begin subtracting variables from a set of numbers. What is the first number used in both formulas? 1. Estimated HRmax 2. Maximal BP 3. Body weight 4. Gender

Estimated HRmax

Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing? 1. Prognosis 2. Implementation 3. Evaluation 4. Diagnosis

Implementation

When periodizing training for a marathon rummer (26.2mi) who is doing a long run each Sunday, which is appropriate? Each Sunday run should _______. 1. Be the same distance at about 20-22 mi 2. Gradually increase in distance weekly with a slightly lower distance Sunday every fourth week or so 3. Gradually increase in distance every week by about 10% 4. Rapidly increase distance weekly then avoid all long runs the last 2 months

Gradually increase in distance weekly with a slightly lower distance Sunday every fourth week or so

When performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following orders is most optimal for testing health-related components of fitness? 1. Sit-and-reach test, resting heart rate (HRrest), Queens College Step Test, ACSM push-up test 2. Queeens College Step Test, HRrest, ACSM push-up test, sit-and-reach test 3. ACSM push-up test, Queens College Step Test, sit-and-reach test, HRrest 4. HRrest, Queens College Step Test, ACSM push-up test, sit-and-reach test

HRrest, Queens College Step Test, ACSM push-up test, sit-and-reach test

Which of the following assumes that a person will adopt appropriate health behaviors if he or she feels the consequences are severe and feel personally vulnerable? 1. Learning theories 2. Health belief model 3. Transtheoretical model 4. Stages of motivational readiness

Health belief model

Muscular fitness refers to ________. 1. Muscular endurance, muscular force, and muscular strength 2. Muscular endurance, muscular power, and muscular strength 3. Muscular power, muscular force, and muscle soreness 4. Muscular strength, anaerobic power, and muscular power

Muscular endurance, muscular power, and muscular strength

Which of the following is a false statement regarding an informed consent? 1. The informed consent is not a legal document 2. The informed consent does not provide legal immunity to a facility or individual in the event of an injury to an individual 3. Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personnel qualifications, and insufficient safety procedures are all items that are expressly covered by the informed consent 4. The consent form does not relieve the facility of the responsibility to do everything possible to ensure the safety of the individual

Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personnel qualifications, and insufficient safety procedures are all items that are expressly covered by the informed consent

A measure of muscular endurance is _____. 1. 1-RM 2. 3-RM 3. Number of curl-ups in 1 min 4. Number of curl-ups in 3 min

Number of curl-ups in 1 min

Which grouping lists the three training principles that you need to consider when prescribing exercise for individuals? 1. Overload, intensity, progression 2. frequency, intensity, duration 3. Specificity, overload, redundancy 4. Overload, specificity, progression

Overload, specificity, progression

Which of the following types of muscle stretching can cause residual muscle soreness, is time-consuming, and typically requires a partner? 1. Static 2. Ballistic 3. PNF 4. All of the above

PNF

Identify the appropriate subjective self-evaluation tool used a quick health screening before beginning any exercise program. 1. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire + (PAR-Q +) 2. Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) 3. Exercise electrocardiogram (E-ECG) 4. RPE-Borg scale (RPE)

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire + (PAR-Q +)

The informed consent document ______________. 1. Is a legal document 2. Provides immunity from prosecution 3. Provides an explanation of the test to the client 4. Protects the rights of the client

Provides an explanation of the test to the client

For higher intensity activities, ___________. 1. The benefit outweighs any risk 2. The risk of orthopedic and cardiovascular complications is increased 3. The risk of orthopedic and cardiovascular complications is minimal 4. There is no increased risk of orthopedic and cardiovascular complications

The risk of orthopedic and cardiovascular complications is increased

Whose legal responsibility is it to supervise the clinical exercise laboratory and interpret all clinical exercise testing results in a diagnostic setting? 1. The test administrator 2. The clinical exercise physiologist 3. The on-call physician assistant 4. The supervising physician

The supervising physician

The health belief model assumes that people will engage in behavior, such as exercise, when ______. 1. There is a perceived threat of disease 2. External motivation is provided 3. Optimal environmental conditions are met 4. Internal motivation outweighs external circumstances

There is a perceived threat of disease

Which of the following is not a purpose of physical fitness testing? 1. To bring in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company 2. To educate participants about their present health and fitness status relative to health-related standards and age- and sex-matched norms 3. To motivate participants by establishing reasonable and attainable health/fitness goals 4. To allow evaluation of progress following an exercise program and long-term monitoring of participants

To bring in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company

What is the purpose of agreements, releases, and consent forms? 1. To inform the client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility 2. To inform the client what he or she can and cannot do in the facility 3. To define the relationship between the facility operator and the EP-C 4. To detail the rights and responsibilities of the club owner to reject an application by a prospective client

To inform the client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility

Which of the following represents more than 90% of fat stored in the body and is composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids? 1. Phospholipids 2. Cholesterol 3. Triglycerides 4. Free fatty acids

Triglycerides