ACSM Test

An overweight individual expresses motivation to lose weight after the birth of his son. He is in which stage of change?

Contemplation

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

Contemplation.

Which sport is performed primarily in the aerobic-oxidation system?

Cycling

A proper cool-down allows the body to help remove ________.

Lactate

What is a statement that provides specific feedback?

"Your ankle joint is much more stable."

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)

Ischemia is caused by:

A lack of oxygen.

What would be the best time under tension for a beginning exerciser doing the plank?

15 seconds

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

22.8

If you are randomly audited, you must submit CEC documentation to the ACSM National Office within:

30 Days

Fat intake should be no more than ___ % of total daily calories.

30%

ACSM certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of ________ continuing education credits. (CECs)

45

A 33-year-old female has a bench press weight ratio of .63. What rep range would you start her with?

8 to 12

Approximately what percent of cardiac output is distributed to skeletal muscles during exercise?

85%-90%

A general training principle for cardiorespiratory endurance is that it requires

Activities that involve major muscle groups and is continuous and rhythmic in nature.

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:

Allow her to choose her own activities in order to give her ownership of something she previously "did not like."

Palpitations are BEST defined as:

An uncomfortable rhythm of heart beats or forceful heart beats. Correct.

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

ACSM and most Personal Trainer certifications require which of the following training?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Which of the following BEST describes shoulder impingement?

Compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion

To minimize any type of detraining effects, strength training should primarily consist of:

Concentric training.

The best cardiovascular training routine for someone with diabetes is:

Daily for 20 to 60 minutes.

Before you design an abdominal exercise program for a client you should FIRST:

Determine and establish neutral pelvic position

Your client states she stretches daily but has just started to experience low back tightness the last few days. You should:

Document her comment in the client's records, and monitor feedback, signs, and symptoms

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

Eccentric

Which of the following strategies is LEAST effective in promoting client ownership of the exercise program?

Educate the client about the risks of being inactive and the associated increase in morbidity and mortality.

Which of the following muscles exerts an upward pull on the posterior surfaces of the pelvis resulting in a neutral pelvic position?

Erector spinae

Using a behavior contract is one strategy that may be implemented when the client demonstrates a need for:

Extrinsic motivation.

Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position?

Five point contact position

A lateral lunge is performed in which plane of movement?

Frontal

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding Goal Setting Theory?

Goals bring focus and energy toward the desired behavior

At the sticking point of a dumbbell lateral raise, the fifteen pound weights are two feet away from the mid-line of the body. How much torque must be generated by the shoulder muscles to complete the movement?

Greater than 30lb*ft T = F x D 30 = 15lb x 2 feet

During a straight-legged dead lift, which muscle does most of the work as you extend?

Hamstrings

In general, behaviors are so difficult to change because the client:

Has maintained this behavior over time and has reinforced it in his or her environment.

Ron is training for leg muscle hypertrophy on the squat. He believes that by utilizing an explosive, rapid repetition speed he will increase the amount of work he is doing and thus "overload his quads better." He wants to know if his rationale is correct. Which of the following is the MOST accurate response?

He is incorrect in his approach and rationale, as he should be training using a constant repetition speed to maximize muscle work.

Bilateral ankle edema is a characteristic sign of:

Heart failure or bilateral chronic venous insufficiency.

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.

A client with strong social support is associated with:

Improved program adherence.

A written document provided to the client sharing health and fitness information to achieve understanding of participation options is called:

Informed Consent

Which document acknowledges an "assumption of risk" with regard to the participation in physical activity?

Informed Consent

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?

Isokinetic

What does the 1 RM bench press assess?

It measures the strength of the muscles involved in arm extension.

The study of the mechanics of human movement is called

Kinesiology

You observe a long outward curve of the thoracic spine with an exaggerated curve. This postural deviation is known as:

Kyphosis

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

An example of an open chain exercise is the:

Leg extension

Which of the following is a benefit of using a machine versus free-weight exercise?

Machines are more practical when training certain populations.

Which of the following is ideal for building rapport?

Maintain good and appropriate eye contact.

Which of the following decreases efficiency during resistance training?

Mechanical disadvantage

What is the suggested duration for severely deconditioned obese clients?

Multiple bouts of exercise lasting 10 minutes or more

A low to high diagonal chop using a medicine ball takes place in

Multiple planes

One of the key health concerns of having a high stress level, which exercise can positively impact, is:

Negative blood lipid levels.

Which type of training provides the best results for maximum strength?

Nonlinear periodization

A manifestation of coronary artery disease is:

Pain that occurs with exertion or exercise.

Which of the following statements is true about a business partnership?

Partnerships are subject to personal income tax based on each partner's ownership share.

The muscles involved in a dumbbell fly and cable fly are the:

Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid

Which of the following muscles may be weak if a client has a "winging" scapula during a push-up?

Serratus anterior

Which of the following is the MOST important rationale for a cool-down phase?

Prevents blood pooling in the extremities

While training, wearing a shirt with a facility logo that indicates "Personal Trainer" ensures a professional look and also:

Provides advertising for the Trainer.

The intensity of work is represented by ________, amount of force is represented by ________, and displacement is represented by ________.

RPE; resistance; ROM

Female Client Age: 38 Weight: 75 kg Height: 175 cm % Body fat: 30% Activity level: Sedentary Lean body mass: 50 kg Anita wants to feel good for her 20th high school reunion in several months. Her goal is to lower her body fat to 18%. You recommend that she:

Reassess her target percent fat goal, and reduce it by half

During the initial client-contact process, you find that your potential client would rather work with a trainer of another gender. You should:

Refer the client to another personal trainer who would be more compatible.

Where does blood flow immediately after passing through the tricuspid valve?

Right Ventricle

Where does blood flow immediately after passing through the tricuspid valve?

Right ventricle

The thumb is classified as a ________ joint.

Saddle

ACSM published joint position stands for health/fitness facilities regarding client screening, staffing, emergency policies, equipment, and procedures with:

The American Heart Association.

With respect to social cognitive theory, which of the following will result in the desired behavior change?

The client believes he can lose 2 pounds a week for the next two months.

Kyphosis is defined as

The convexity of the spinal curve is posterior.

When pricing personal training services, in addition to knowing competitor prices, it is important to consider:

The customer clientele focused on by any competitors.

The easiest way to tell if you are dehydrated is:

Urine Color

The Personal Trainer needs to be adept at exercise demonstration since a majority of clients will be ________ learners.

Visual

A Personal Trainer agrees to adhere to the ACSM Code of Ethics:

When registering for the ACSM Personal Trainer Certification exam.

Seeking client feedback demonstrates which of the following to the client?

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

Child athletes tend to be at greater risk of developing serious heat illness because:

Young athletes produce less sweat per gland.