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ACSM 010-111 - ACSM certified Personal Trainer

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Total 346 questions

Which four extrinsic risk factors may be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury?

A.

Restricted range of motion, previous injury, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

B.

Adverse environmental conditions, muscle weakness and imbalance, body composition, faulty equipment

C.

Excessive Load on the body, training errors, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

D.

Bony alignment abnormalities, joint laxity, training errors, faulty equipment

The personal trainer's analysis of posture and body alignment should be made from which of the three different positions?

A.

Anterior, posterior, superior

B.

Line of gravity, laterally from both sides, posterior

C.

Line of gravity, posterior, superior

D.

Anterior, posterior, laterally from both sides

Case Study: Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk. Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness. Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

A.

3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR

B.

3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR

C.

5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR

D.

5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50%

What is the correct hand placement when spotting the dumbbell fly exercise?

A.

Close to your clients biceps without touching them.

B.

Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

C.

Maintaining contact behind your clients elbows on the descent of the dumbbells.

D.

Hands held at your sides in a ready position, with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

What type of learner would benefit from a handout with written instructions?

A.

Visual

B.

Aesthetic

C.

Auditory

D.

Kinesthetic

What is the role of High Density Lipoprotein in the blood?

A.

Transports cholesterol

B.

Increases anaerobic enzymes

C.

Increases triglycerides

D.

Decreases total cholesterol

What are the most commonly used modes for cardiovascular exercise testing?

A.

Treadmill, cycle ergometer, and stair climber

B.

Treadmill, cycle ergometer, and bench stepping

C.

Treadmill, rowing ergometer, and bench stepping

D.

Treadmill, cycle ergometer, and rowing ergometer.

If a 50 year old male checked a "yes" response on his PAR-Q, what is the next step for his certified Personal Trainer?

A.

Administer fitness test and begin program

B.

Refer client to his physician

C.

Discuss health history and begin program

D.

Recommend a maximal stress test

Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?

A.

Every individual who is beginning an exercise program.

B.

Sedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise.

C.

Those who are considered low risk and perform only moderate exercise.

D.

Men who are younger than 45 years of age and women who are younger than 55 years of age.

Your client is telling you about his progress during the past week. You do not quite understand what the client is trying to convey. You restate what the client just told you and ask him/her if that is correct. Which of the following terms define the communication strategy described in the above scenario?

A.

advising

B.

reflecting

C.

probing

D.

diverting