ACSM

physical activity (definition) correct answer: Any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure exercise (definition) correct answer: A type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical fitness physical fitness (definition) correct answer: ability to carry out daily t...

behavioral control correct answer: whether the business has a right to control how the work is done through instructions, training, or other means employee correct answer: if you receive extensive training on policies, procedures, or how your class is to be are you an employee or independent contractor? financial control correct answer: whether the business has a right to direct or control the financial and business aspects of the worker's job independent contractor correct answer: ...

Underweight is classified as a body mass index of correct answer: < 18.5 kg*m^2 When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measured is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than correct answer: 5mm Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young women when using waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)? correct answer: >0.86 Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of CRF? correct an...

Which of the following forms may be used if a Health/Medical History Evaluation form is not readily available? a) Personal-Trainer Client Agreement b) PAR-Q c) Informed Consent d) Health Fitness Assessment correct answer: b Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding strength training in the lumbo-pelvic region? a) Supine double leg raises should be avoided, but prone double leg raises are beneficial for clients who have low-back pain. b) Full ROM spinal ...

Pre-activity screening procedures and tools that provide accurate information about the individual's health/medical history, current medical conditions, risk factors, signs/symptoms of disease, current physical activity habits, and medications correct answer: 1. Self-guided methods such as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or the modified AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire. 2. CVD risk factor assessment and classification by qualified...

What is the function of the tricuspid valve? A. It acts as a pacemaker. B. To pump blood through the heart. C. Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium. D. Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium. correct answer: Answer: D What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction? A. Myofibril B. Sarcomere C. Myosin D. Sarcolemma correct answer: Answer: B Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body? A. Right ventricle B. Left ventricl...

During the initial client-contact process, you find that your potential client would rather work with a trainer of another gender. You should: correct answer: Refer the client to another personal trainer who would be more compatible Which of the following is the MOST powerful method of marketing to potential clients? correct answer: Word of mouth What is the waist-to-hip ratio threshold at which a female client's health is considered at risk? correct answer: 0.88 A heart murmur that...

What is a potential side effect of taking diet pills prior to an exercise session? a. increased fatigue b. increased in muscle soreness c. no side effect on exercise and training d. increase in blood pressure and heart rate correct answer: d. increase in blood pressure and heart rate On which side of the ankle do most sprains occur? correct answer: Lateral side How would you describe lean mass to your client? correct answer: Weight x %lean mass Which food has the lowest gly...

What is the PAR-Q? correct answer: physical activity readiness quest; 7 questions, don't change, if marks yes to one then client must have physician's consent before starting exercise program; appropriate when one wants to engage exclusively in light-to-moderate intensity exercise activities What is the HSQ? correct answer: 10+ questions, usually goes hand in hand w/ PAR-Q, allows fitness professionals to identify medical contraindications, pertinent responses should be documented the ...

5 Health related fitness components correct answer: Cardiorespiratory endurance Body Composition Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility ACSM-AHA Primary physical activity recommendations correct answer: minimum 3-5 days of 30-60min of moderate and vigorous exercise including minimum of 2 days muscular strength and endurance ACSM-AHA recommendations for moderate exercise correct answer: minimum 5 days/ week 30min/ day ACSM-AHA recommendations for vigorous exercise co...