ACSM MCQ: ACSM Chapter 1

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:

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:

Answer: A

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data show that ____ of US adults are insufficiently active or totally inactive.

A. Less than 20%
B. Nearly 80%
C. More than half
D. Approximately 30%

Answer: C

The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist requires a minimum of a/an:

A. Bachelor's degree
B. Master's degree
C. Associates degree
D. High school diploma or equivalent

Answer: A

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