Section 6 Practice Test
A client is taking prescription beta-blockers for hypertension. Which exercise is the safest for him to perform? a. Floor bridge b. Standing cobra c. Knee-up d. Reverse crunch
b
Core and balance exercises are a component of which part of an OPT workout? a. Skill development b. Activation c. Client's choice d. Resistance training
b
Selectorized machines provide all the following benefits except for which one? a. Offer users the ability to change resistance easily b. Provide an increased range of motion c. Are often accompanied by instructional diagrams or pictures d. Are often less intimidating than free weights for novice exercisers
b
What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable? a. Hyperglycemia b. Arteriosclerosis c. Hypoglycemia d. Atherosclerosis
b
When discussing suspended bodyweight training, which of the following is the most accurate statement? a. It decreases core muscle activation. b. It increases flexibility and joint mobility. c. It decreases challenges to balance and stability. d. It increases muscular hypertrophy.
b
Which of the following exercises may increase inaccurate readings while utilizing a wrist-worn heart rate monitor? a. Suspended bodyweight crunch b. Medicine ball catch and pass c. Stability ball plank d. Barbell squats
b
Which of the following is a characteristic of undulating periodization? a. Consistent in its approach b. Changing acute variables on a weekly basis c. Predetermined timelines d. Increasing intensity while decreasing volume
b
Which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality? a. Elastic bands are used predominately for sagittal-based exercises. b. Elastic resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance. c. Elastic band exercises should be avoided by novice exercisers until basic movement patterns are refined. d. Elastic resistance training is most beneficial for maximal strength adaptations.
b
Which statement is an accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to cancer? a. Core training poses serious risks to the vertebral column. b. Self-myofascial techniques are not recommended for clients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments. c. Balance training poses serious risks to the hips and pelvis. d. Resistance training is contraindicated for clients with diagnosed cancer.
b
Rotational movement of the torso should primarily occur where? a. Lumbar spine b. Frontal plane c. Sagittal plane d. Thoracic spine
d
What can Phase 1 of the OPT model best be described as? a. Utilizing supersets during training b. Improving the rate of force production c. Focusing on improving muscular growth d. Mastering basic movement patterns
d
Which modality allows for movements to occur as explosively as possible without the need for eccentric deceleration? a. Resistance band b. Kettlebell c. Suspended bodyweight training d. Medicine ball
d
Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT model? a. Terra-Core b. Suspended bodyweight training c. TRX Rip Trainer d. Cable machines
d
Which of the following modalities will provide the most benefits to Phases 1, 4 and 5 of the OPT model? a. TRX Rip Trainer b. Battle ropes c. Strength machines d. Sandbags
d
In which phase of the OPT model would suspended bodyweight training be the most desirable for optimal outcomes?
phase 2
Your client has shown great improvements in their mobility and flexibility. Following the OPT model, what phase would you recommend next?
phase 2
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned with increasing the speed (repetition tempo) of exercises?
phase 5 (power)
Which of the following is considered an "under the water" foundational adaptation, per the "iceberg effect"?
stability
What type of periodization uses changes in volume and intensity on a daily or weekly basis?
undulating
Antirotational exercises are often this sort of movement by nature.
unilateral
The TRX® Rip Trainer would most likely be utilized for which type of movement? a. Flexion and extension b. Rotation c. Inversion and eversion d. Abduction and Adduction
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Which of the following would be the recommended stability ball size for someone under 5 feet tall?
45 cm
According to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese? a. 0.72 b. 0.62 c. 0.92 d. 0.22
a
Proprioception is best described as which of the following statements? a. The body's ability to sense body position and limb movements b. The brain's positional awareness of the limbs, head, and trunk both at rest and in movement c. The resistance to the external disruptions to one's postural equilibrium d. Awareness of the body's position as it moves through multiple planes of motion
a
Regarding free-weight training, which of the following is the most accurate statement? a. Free weights may improve dynamic joint stabilization and proprioception. b. Training with free weights always requires the fitness professional to be a spotter. c. Free weights are less intimidating than machines for those new to exercise. d. Free-weight training is often safer for a new user when compared to machines.
a
Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down? a. Increase breathing rate b. Provide a transition period c. Reduce heart rate d. Reduce body temperature
a
An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following? a. Avoid walking and jogging and opt for cycling. b. Avoid aerobic exercise for lower extremities. c. Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily. d. Substitute self-myofascial release for static stretching.
c
During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what? a. Pull the shoulders into flexion and scapular protraction b. Resist shoulder extension and scapular retraction c. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction d. Pull the elbows into extension
c
Performing 4 weeks of stabilization training before moving on to strength endurance training for another 4 weeks would be an example of what kind of periodization? a. Nonlinear periodization b. Undulating periodization c. Linear periodization d. Localized periodization
c
What are the three levels of the OPT model? a. Strength Endurance, Maximal Strength, and Power b. Stabilization, Strength, and Maximal Strength c. Stabilization, Strength, and Power d. Stabilization, Muscular Development, and Power
c
What causes initial improvements in strength when youths engage in a resistance training program? a. Muscle hypertrophy b. Sarcopenia c. Neural adaptations d. Muscle atrophy
c
What phase of the OPT model does the adaptation "muscular strength and hypertrophy" fall into? a. Power b. Strength Endurance c. Muscular Development d. Stabilization
c
When performing high-velocity movements with medicine balls, the ball weight should be no more than what percentage of the user's body weight, according to current recommendations? a. 0.2 b. 0.3 c. 0.1 d. 0.4
c
Which of the following is considered a closed-chain exercise? a. Lat pulldown b. Machine leg extension c. Push-ups d. Biceps curls
c
Which of the following movements trains a client in all three planes of motion? a. Barbell squat b. Dumbbell renegade row c. Multiplanar lunge d. BOSU squat
c
Which of the following would be an appropriate Phase 2 superset? a. Deadlifts and squats b. Power step-ups and ice skaters c. Bench press and stability ball push-ups d. Single-leg hops and ball push-ups
c
Which structures of the body does osteoporosis commonly affect? a. Cranium and facial bones b. Scapula and humerus c. Neck of the femur and the lumbar (low-back) vertebrae d. Sternum and clavicle
c