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ACSM 010-111 - ACSM certified Personal Trainer

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Total 346 questions

During the concentric phase of a chin-up (with the forearms in a supinated grip) the glenohumeral joint is moving through ______ in the ______ plane.

A.

abduction, frontal

B.

extension, sagittal

C.

flexion, sagittal

D.

adduction, frontal

What is the recommended intensity range of aerobic exercise for a low risk adult who currently meets minimal physical activity levels?

A.

40-55% HHR

B.

55-70% HRmax

C.

65-80% HHR

D.

75-85% HRmax

In what plane does the lower leg move during the seated knee extension?

A.

Sagittal

B.

Frontal

C.

Transverse

D.

Median

You have a new male client who is 68” (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

A.

Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by swimming 60-90 minutes, three times a week.

B.

Lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill.

C.

Lose 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week by bicycling an hour daily around the neighborhood.

D.

Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by maintaining a 1200 calorie diet and doing aqua aerobics threetimes a week.

A client's workout plan shows scheduled increases and decreases in exercise volume. What training concept is being demonstrated?

A.

Specificity

B.

Overtraining

C.

Reversibility

D.

Periodization

A 57 year old sedentary female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program. How should the personal trainer advise the client?

A.

Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained.

B.

Have a maximal graded exercise test completed prior to seeing their physician.

C.

Have a sub-maximal graded exercise test up to 85% of predicted heart rate maximum performed by the trainer prior to beginning the exercise program.

D.

Begin the vigorous exercise program immediately.

Your new client is a 42 year old male who is a stock broker. His health history revealed the following: total cholesterol 185 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L), HDL 32 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), LDL 110 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), resting blood pressure 138/80 mm Hg, waist circumference 98 centimeters. Based on the client's initial risk classification, what is the most appropriate suggestion for the client regarding his exercise program?

A.

Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained.

B.

Begin a vigorous exercise program immediately.

C.

Refrain from all activity until medical clearance is obtained.

D.

Require a maximal graded exercise test prior to starting the exercise program.

Which concept best describes the effects of prolonged bed-rest?

A.

Overload

B.

Specificity

C.

Detraining

D.

Overreaching

Dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are generally considered what type of equipment?

A.

isometric resistance training equipment

B.

isokinetic resistance training equipment

C.

dynamic external resistance devices

D.

static constant external resistance devices

What behavioral strategy are you employing when you plan an outdoor exercise program for your client during his upcoming three-week vacation?

A.

Decisional balance

B.

Stimulus control

C.

Relapse prevention

D.

Self-monitoring