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As a result of regular physical activity, which of the following is considered an improvement in cardiovascular and respiratory function?

As a result of regular physical activity, which of the following is considered an improvement in cardiovascular and respiratory function?




a. Reduced resting systolic/diastolic pressures
b. Reduced total body fat and reduced intra-abdominal fat
c. Increased serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decreased serum triglycerides
d. Increased maximal oxygen uptake resulting from both central and peripheral adaptations





Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent exercise-related cardiac events?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent exercise-related cardiac events?




a. High school and college athletes should undergo preparticipation screening by qualified professionals.
b. Athletes with known cardiac conditions should be banned from competition.
c. Active individuals should know the nature of cardiac prodromal symptoms and seek prompt medical care if such symptoms develop.
d. Health care professionals should know the pathologic conditions associated with exercise-related events so that physically active children and adults can be appropriately evaluated.






Answer: B

Based on the U.S. Surgeon's Report of 1996, which of the following is TRUE?

Based on the U.S. Surgeon's Report of 1996, which of the following is TRUE?




a. Americans are becoming more obese because they lack enough sleep, carbohydrates, and protein in the meals they eat.
b. An exercise program must consist of aerobic activities of 30 min or more twice a week to be effective.
c. Important health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week.
d. Exercise programs can only be effective if they involve both small and large muscle groups and are done every day.





Answer: C

Exercise is defined as

Exercise is defined as




a. 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
b. a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand-eye coordination
c. a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity
d. any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure




Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the benefits of regular physical activity and primary and secondary prevention programs?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the benefits of regular physical activity and primary and secondary prevention programs?





a. Randomized controlled trials of cardiac rehabilitation exercise training involving patients with post-myocardial infarction do not support a reduction in the rate of nonfatal reinfarction.
b. Higher activity and/or fitness levels are associated with higher incidence rates for cancer of the colon and breast.
c. Higher activity and/or fitness levels are associated with lower death rates from coronary artery disease.
d. Based on meta-analyses (pooled data across studies), cardiovascular and all-cause mortality are reduced in patients with post-myocardial infarction who participate in cardiac rehabilitation exercise training, especially as a component of multifactorial risk factor reduction.





Answer: B

Why is the risk of sudden cardiac death or acute myocardial infarction higher in middle-aged and older adults than in younger individuals?

Why is the risk of sudden cardiac death or acute myocardial infarction higher in middle-aged and older adults than in younger individuals?



a. Older adults exercise more frequently.
b. Smoking is more prevalent in the older adult.
c. There is a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the older population.
d. Young people engage in lower-intensity exercise when compared to older people.






Answer: C

Since the publishing of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report in 1996, several reports have been published advocating physical activity levels above the minimum recommendations. These guidelines and recommendations refer to the volume of physical activity required to

Since the publishing of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report in 1996, several reports have been published advocating physical activity levels above the minimum recommendations. These guidelines and recommendations refer to the volume of physical activity required to




a. play professional sports
b. prevent weight gain and/or obesity
c. train for a specific activity such as running a 10 km road race
d. run a marathon




Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT a primary recommendation from the ACSM-AHA physical activity and public health update?

Which of the following is NOT a primary recommendation from the ACSM-AHA physical activity and public health update?




A. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity can be accumulated toward the 30 min minimum by performing bouts each lasting 10 or more minutes.
B. Because of the dose-response relationship between physical activity and health, persons who wish to further improve their personal fitness, reduce their risk for chronic diseases and disabilities, and/or prevent unhealthy weight gain may benefit by exceeding the minimum recommended amounts of physical activity.
C. All healthy adults aged 18-65 yr need high-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 min 5 d · wk-1 or moderate activity for a minimum of 45 min 5 d · wk-1.
D. Every adult should perform activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance a minimum of 2 d · wk-1





Answer: C

The highest risk of cardiovascular events occurs in those individuals with diagnosed coronary artery disease. How many cardiac arrests per patient-hours can be expected?

The highest risk of cardiovascular events occurs in those individuals with diagnosed coronary artery disease. How many cardiac arrests per patient-hours can be expected?




A. One cardiac arrest per 116,906 patient-hours
B. One myocardial infarction per 10,000 patient-hours
C. One cardiac arrest and one myocardial infarction per 11,976 patient-hours
D. One fatality per 1,007 patient-hours




Answer: A

Physical activity is defined as

Physical activity is defined as


A. a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity
B. 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
C. a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand-eye coordination
D. any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure






Answer: D

Physical fitness is defined as

Physical fitness is defined as




A. a type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
B. a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand-eye coordination
C. a set of attributes or characteristics people have or achieve that relates to their ability to perform physical activity
D. any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure




Answer: C

For the Personal Trainer, the exercise sciences:

For the Personal Trainer, the exercise sciences:



A. Are a fundamental component of the Personal Trainer's knowledge
B. Include a limited, specific group of college-level courses in gross anatomy, biology, physics, and cognitive psychology
C. Are not an area of interest for most Personal Trainers practicing in the field
D. Are typically understood intuitively and thus are considered to be well-known facts





Answer: A

All of the following statements regarding ACSM Certified Personal Trainers are true EXCEPT:

All of the following statements regarding ACSM Certified Personal Trainers are true EXCEPT:




A. They are only subject to regional laws regarding Personal Training scope of practice and liability.
B. They are well positioned to help clients from various walks of life and fitness backgrounds achieve their goals.
C. They are subject to the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) ruling on potential ethical violations.
D. They should be committed to ongoing education to improve their skills and continue to meet the growing needs of the general population.





Answer: A

Exercise is Medicine certificate designation is available, with some stipulations/requirements, for:

Exercise is Medicine certificate designation is available, with some stipulations/requirements, for:




A. Are a fundamental component of the Personal Trainer's knowledge
B. Include a limited, specific group of college-level courses in gross anatomy, biology, physics, and cognitive psychology
C. Are not an area of interest for most Personal Trainers practicing in the field
D. Are typically understood intuitively and thus are considered to be well-known facts




Answer: A

Upon being certified by the ACSM, a Personal Trainer:

Upon being certified by the ACSM, a Personal Trainer:




A. Will remain certified as long as he or she attends one professional meeting each year
B. May share his or her credential status with clients to establish professional qualifications
C. Cannot be stripped of his or her certification for the first 2 years
D. Can work with any type of client, regardless of existing or past health or medical conditions





Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities ACSM certified professionals have with the public?

Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities ACSM certified professionals have with the public?




A. Provide exercise information in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based science.
B. Respect the rights of clients, colleagues, and health care professionals
C. Attempt to sell clients ergogenic aids as fitting to the client, such as nutritional supplements, exercise equipment, or clothing.
D. keep client information confidential. not be communicated to a third party without the client's written consent or as required by law.




Answer: C

All of the following are major goals of worksite health promotion except:

All of the following are major goals of worksite health promotion except:



A. Reduce modifiable risk factors
B. Improve a person's overall health status
C. Provide recreational opportunities for employees
D. Reduce demand for health care costs.






Answer: C

Communication includes verbal as well as ___ elements.

Communication includes verbal as well as ___ elements. 



A. Encouraging (showing enthusiasm)
B. Intuitive (simply understood)
C. Nonunderstandable (confusing/conflicting)
D. Nonverbal (visual, kinesthetic)





Answer: D

The ACSM American Fitness Index (AFI) is a (an):

The ACSM American Fitness Index (AFI) is a (an):




A. Initiative for individuals to self-screen their own fitness levels
B. Self-test that clients use to rate their fitness relative to others in their age group.
C. Screening tool used by Personal Trainers to stratify clients into cardiovascular risk categories.
D. Program to help cities understand how their residents' health compares to other cities nationwide.




Answer: D

ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) certification has minimum requirements of:

ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) certification has minimum requirements of:



A. Bachelor's degree plus 100 hours of fitness testing and 100 hours of exercise prescription experience.
B. Bachelor's degree plus 500 hours of experience with various populations.
C. Current ACSM certification or current NCCA-accredited, health/fitness-related certification.
D. Associate's degree plus 3 00 hours of fitness testing experience under a certified CIFT.




Answer: C

It is likely that an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer would perform any or all of the tasks EXCEPT:

It is likely that an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer would perform any or all of the tasks EXCEPT: 



A. Supervise or "spot" clients when they are performing exercise movements.
B. Analyze clients' diets and use of supplements in order to design nutrition programs for them.
C. Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program.
D. Maintain records of clients' progress of lack thereof with respect to exercise prescription.






Answer: B

According to IHRSA, the majority of health club members:

According to IHRSA, the majority of health club members:




A. work in a medical fitness facilities
B. have never exercised before joining the health club
C. are elderly individuals at high risk
D. Live within a 10-12 minute drive from home to the club.





Answer: D

The acronym WHP stands for:

The acronym WHP stands for:



A. worksite health promotion
B. with high probabity
C. work-related healthy production
D. worker health programs




Answer: A
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