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Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?

Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?





a. statement hat the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about procedures

b. reminder that the clients is free to stop the test at any point

c. warning that death could result from participation

d. identical language for both diagnostic and prescriptive test





Answer: D

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

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






Answer: B

The risk of developing a myocardial infarction increases when there is a family history of myocardial infarction or sudden death before the ages of:

The risk of developing a myocardial infarction increases when there is a family history of myocardial infarction or sudden death before the ages of:



a. 50 years of age in a first-degree female relative; 60 years of age in a first-degree male relative

b. 50 years of age in any male relative; 60 years of age in any female relative

c. 55 years of age in a first-degree male relative; 65 years of age in a first-degree female relative

d. 55 years of age in any male relative; 65 years of age in any female relative






Answer: C

What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?

What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?



a. directly over the inferior angle of the scapula

b. one centimeter below the inferior angle of the scapula

c. five centimeters below the inferior angle of the scapula

d. five centimeters to the left of the inferior angle of the scapula






Answer: B

What is the initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification of a 57 year old 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)?

What is the initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification of a 57 year old 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)?





a. no risk

b. low risk

c. moderate risk

d. high risk







Answer: C

What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindication?

What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindication?



a. relative contraindications are acute where absolute contraindications are chronic

b. absolute contraindications consist of risk/benefit analysis whereas relative contraindications do not

c. absolute contraindications prevent the individual from participating in some testing and participation whereas relative contraindications do not allow any participation in exercise testing or prescription

d. absolute contraindications prevent the individual from any/all exercise testing and prescription whereas relative contraindications allow for some testing and participation





Answer: D

A sedentary 48 year old male with controlled hypertension has hired you to assist him with beginning a marathon training program. Which level of pre-participation screening must a certified Personal Trainer require?

A sedentary 48 year old male with controlled hypertension has hired you to assist him with beginning a marathon training program. Which level of pre-participation screening must a certified Personal Trainer require?



a. medical health history questionnaire only

b. PAR-Q form would be adequate information to begin

c. no screening is needed as he is considered low risk due to his age

d. medical examination performed by his physician before he begins




Answer: D

What does wait to hip ratio assess?

What does wait to hip ratio assess?



a. frame size

b. weight relative to height

c. distribution of body weight

d. the amount of subcutaneous fat




Answer: C

What is the appropriate sequence for fitness testing?

What is the appropriate sequence for fitness testing?




a. flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, body composition

b. cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular fitness, body composition

c. body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility

d. body composition, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness






Answer: C

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

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





Answer: B

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?

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






Answer: B

What is the anatomical reference for the waist circumference measurement?

What is the anatomical reference for the waist circumference measurement?




a. the maximal circumference between the chest to just below the gluteal fold

b. two centimeters below the umbilicus

c. narrowest part of the torso, above the umbilicus, and below the xiphoid process

d. at the level of the umbilicus




Answer: C

According to ACSM stratification guidelines, Mr. Smith has which of the following coronary artery disease risk factors?

According to ACSM stratification guidelines, Mr. Smith has which of the following coronary artery disease risk factors?



a. hypertension, obesity, high total cholesterol: HDL ratio

b. smoking, probable diabetes, high blood pressure

c. smoking, high total cholesterol, aggressive type A personality

d. Hypertension, high total cholesterol smoking





Answer: D

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. What is his initial risk stratification?

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. What is his initial risk stratification?



a. low risk

b. moderate risk

c. high risk

d. only a physician can determine this clients risk stratification




Answer: A

Stimulus control as a behavioral strategy to enhance exercise adherence can best be described

Stimulus control as a behavioral strategy to enhance exercise adherence can best be described



a. utilizing environmental cues to remind participants to maintain their commitment to exercise

b. establishing realistic expectations and avoiding overly pessimistic or optimistic expectations

c. developing a behavioral contract, signed by the participant that formalizes their commitment to exercise

d. orienting participants to the advantages and disadvantages of exercise




Answer: A

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the warm-up and cool-down components of the exercise training session?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the warm-up and cool-down components of the exercise training session?



a. warm-up should last twice as long as cool-down

b. cool-down should approximate an intensity that is between 40 and 60 percent of VO2R

c. warm-up need not involve cardiorespiratory activity if the conditioning phase of the exercise session involves resistance training

d. cool-down during the exercise session can be eliminated if at least 10 minutes of stretching is performed instead





Answer: A

When discussing strategies for changing physical activity habits with clients, it is usually best to:

When discussing strategies for changing physical activity habits with clients, it is usually best to:




a. give strong and clear advice about what works based on your professional experience

b. assist clients to formulate their own behavior change strategies based on what has worked for them before

c. refer clients to a behavioral psychologist for expert advice

d. emphasize knowledge of the health benefits of exercies





Answer: B

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?

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 percent HRR

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

c. 5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes duration, 35-50 percent HRR

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






Answer: A

After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order _____?

Case study: After demonstrating a variety of weight training exercises to a new client, you ask if she has any questions. The client does not have any questions even though you observe her performing an exercise with improper form.

After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order _____?




a. check for safety

b. demonstrate their mistake

c. demonstrate you knowledge

d. check for understanding








Answer: D

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?



a. speed, height of the drill, and body weight

b. speed, range of motion, and reaction time

c. strength of the athlete, points of contact, and flexibility

d. strength of the athlete, height of the drill, and reaction time





Answer: A

General guidelines to follow when prescribing resistance training exercise to the client with arthritis include which of the following?

General guidelines to follow when prescribing resistance training exercise to the client with arthritis include which of the following?



a. regimens with a frequency of 2-3 days per week

b. intensities that never exceed body weight

c. regimens with a frequency of no more than once per week

d. machine (as opposed to free weight) modes only






Answer: A

An individual participates regularly in his workplace fitness program because he earns a discount on his health insurance premium for doing so. For this individual, the discount is an example of _____?

An individual participates regularly in his workplace fitness program because he earns a discount on his health insurance premium for doing so. For this individual, the discount is an example of _____?



a. relapse prevention

b. intrinsic motivation

c. self-monitoring

d. extrinsic motivation





Answer: D

You gradually increase her sets and load/intensity. In addition, you have included sprints and long distance swimming in her overall program plan. Which of the following training principles have you incorporated?

Case Study: A female client expresses an interest in joining a recreational crew team. She hires you to train her to withstand the demands of the sport. You design a resistance training program that includes low reps, 4-6 sets of high intensity squats and seated row within a comprehensive resistance training program.


You gradually increase her sets and load/intensity. In addition, you have included sprints and long distance swimming in her overall program plan. Which of the following training principles have you incorporated?



a. specificity, reversibility and variation

b. overload, adaptability and strength

c. specificity, overload and variation

d. overload, strength and specificity





Answer: C

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