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[Show more]What is used as a preparticipation health screening tool by a professional for the general (non-clinical) population? correct answer: The ACSM algorithm 
 
Sedentary 
Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease 
No signs or sx 
Is medical clearance recommended? 
At what intensity? correct answer: Medic...
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Add to cartWhat is used as a preparticipation health screening tool by a professional for the general (non-clinical) population? correct answer: The ACSM algorithm 
 
Sedentary 
Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease 
No signs or sx 
Is medical clearance recommended? 
At what intensity? correct answer: Medic...
3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments correct answer: 1. physical activity Readiness - Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 
 
2. CVD Risk Factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 
 
3. medical evaluati...
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Add to cart3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments correct answer: 1. physical activity Readiness - Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 
 
2. CVD Risk Factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 
 
3. medical evaluati...
Primary Physical Activity Recommendations from 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report correct answer: Everyone should participate in 150 min/week of moderate aerobic activity, 75 min/week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combo if both. Additional health benefits are generated...
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Add to cartPrimary Physical Activity Recommendations from 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report correct answer: Everyone should participate in 150 min/week of moderate aerobic activity, 75 min/week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combo if both. Additional health benefits are generated...
Physical Activity correct answer: Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure. 
 
Exercise correct answer: Planned, purposeful, repetitive 
 
Physical Fitness correct answer: Attributes or characteristics that individuals have achieved that...
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Add to cartPhysical Activity correct answer: Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure. 
 
Exercise correct answer: Planned, purposeful, repetitive 
 
Physical Fitness correct answer: Attributes or characteristics that individuals have achieved that...
BIOMECHANICS correct answer: principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body 
 
PROXIMAL correct answer: CLOSER TO THE TRUNK 
 
DISTAL correct answer: further from the trunk 
 
SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) correct answer: above, toward the head 
 
INFERIOR (CAUDAL) correc...
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Add to cartBIOMECHANICS correct answer: principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body 
 
PROXIMAL correct answer: CLOSER TO THE TRUNK 
 
DISTAL correct answer: further from the trunk 
 
SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) correct answer: above, toward the head 
 
INFERIOR (CAUDAL) correc...
ADL correct answer: One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and chores 
 
Physical Activity correct answer: Transition from rest to active movement 
 
Exercise correct answer: Planned and structured physical activity to improve one or more of the 5 components of fitness 
 
5 Compo...
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Add to cartADL correct answer: One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and chores 
 
Physical Activity correct answer: Transition from rest to active movement 
 
Exercise correct answer: Planned and structured physical activity to improve one or more of the 5 components of fitness 
 
5 Compo...
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen correct answer: 1. Heart disease 
2. Musculoskeletal problems 
 
Most important purpose of measuring body composition correct answer: the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders 
 
Supplements for optimal running pe...
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Add to cartTwo health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen correct answer: 1. Heart disease 
2. Musculoskeletal problems 
 
Most important purpose of measuring body composition correct answer: the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders 
 
Supplements for optimal running pe...
Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? 
A) Cycling 
B) Walking 
C) Skiing 
D) Water exercise correct answer: D) Water exercise 
 
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? 
A) Precontemplati...
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Add to cartWhich of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? 
A) Cycling 
B) Walking 
C) Skiing 
D) Water exercise correct answer: D) Water exercise 
 
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? 
A) Precontemplati...
Define Physical Activity correct answer: any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, that involves an energy expenditure 
 
T/F energy expenditure does not always reflect exercise, health related fitness, or skill related fitness correct answer: T 
 
Can there be static and dynam...
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Add to cartDefine Physical Activity correct answer: any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, that involves an energy expenditure 
 
T/F energy expenditure does not always reflect exercise, health related fitness, or skill related fitness correct answer: T 
 
Can there be static and dynam...
Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? 
A. <19.9 kg*m2 
B. <18.5 kg*m2 
C. <24.9 kg*m2 
D. <20.5 kg*m2 correct answer: B 
 
When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by ...
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Add to cartUnderweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? 
A. <19.9 kg*m2 
B. <18.5 kg*m2 
C. <24.9 kg*m2 
D. <20.5 kg*m2 correct answer: B 
 
When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by ...
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 m...
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Add to cart5 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 m...
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 
 
W...
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Add to cartWhat 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 
 
W...
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 
 
O...
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Add to cartWhat 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 
 
O...
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...
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Add to cartDuring 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...
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. M...
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Add to cartWhat 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. M...
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 Phy...
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Add to cartPre-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 Phy...
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 regardi...
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Add to cartWhich 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 regardi...
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 demar...
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Add to cartUnderweight 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 demar...
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 co...
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Add to cartbehavioral 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 co...
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 plann...
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Add to cartphysical 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 plann...
Factors for a valid VO2 Max? correct answer: RER > 1.1 
Lactate >8mmol/L 
RPE>18 
Plateu in VO2 
HR @ age predicted max 
 
Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. correct answer: 125mg 
 
Can HR max be changed with training? correct answe...
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Add to cartFactors for a valid VO2 Max? correct answer: RER > 1.1 
Lactate >8mmol/L 
RPE>18 
Plateu in VO2 
HR @ age predicted max 
 
Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. correct answer: 125mg 
 
Can HR max be changed with training? correct answe...
Which of the following is the most important criterion for terminating a clinical exercise test? correct answer: Good judgment on the part of the physician and/or supervising staff 
 
Which of the following is not a valid guideline for prescription of muscular fitness training? correct answer: The...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the most important criterion for terminating a clinical exercise test? correct answer: Good judgment on the part of the physician and/or supervising staff 
 
Which of the following is not a valid guideline for prescription of muscular fitness training? correct answer: The...
components and preparation for the initial client consultation correct answer: Prep for Consultation: 
New Client Intake Form, Personal Training Client Agreement Form.... Assess compatibility, Discuss Client's health and fitness goals, Discuss past experience, State fee structure, Discuss client'...
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Add to cartcomponents and preparation for the initial client consultation correct answer: Prep for Consultation: 
New Client Intake Form, Personal Training Client Agreement Form.... Assess compatibility, Discuss Client's health and fitness goals, Discuss past experience, State fee structure, Discuss client'...
Underweight is classified as a BMI of correct answer: <18.5 kg/m^2 
 
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than correct answer: 5 mm 
 
Which of the following represents the demarcation point...
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Add to cartUnderweight is classified as a BMI of correct answer: <18.5 kg/m^2 
 
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than correct answer: 5 mm 
 
Which of the following represents the demarcation point...
define muscular fitness? correct answer: combination of functional parameters of muscle strength, endurance, power 
 
when are ACSM guidelines most appropriate? what does it not necessarily emphasize? correct answer: to improve overall general fitness 
muscle development 
 
what are the two goals ...
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Add to cartdefine muscular fitness? correct answer: combination of functional parameters of muscle strength, endurance, power 
 
when are ACSM guidelines most appropriate? what does it not necessarily emphasize? correct answer: to improve overall general fitness 
muscle development 
 
what are the two goals ...
Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except 
 
A. inherited conditions 
 B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements 
 C. disease 
 D. leg lifts correct answer: D. Leg Lifts 
 
To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the followin...
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Add to cartMuscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except 
 
A. inherited conditions 
 B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements 
 C. disease 
 D. leg lifts correct answer: D. Leg Lifts 
 
To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the followin...
Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of _______. 
 
 1. 
<19.9 kg*m-2 
 
 2. 
<18.5 kg*m-2 
 
 3. 
<24.9 kg*m-2 
 
 4. 
<20.5 kg*m-2 correct answer: <18.5 kg*m-2 
 
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that...
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Add to cartUnderweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of _______. 
 
 1. 
<19.9 kg*m-2 
 
 2. 
<18.5 kg*m-2 
 
 3. 
<24.9 kg*m-2 
 
 4. 
<20.5 kg*m-2 correct answer: <18.5 kg*m-2 
 
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that...
Cardiorespiratory adults </= 65 and same for >65 and chronic illness 
3 times per week for 20-30 minutes moderate intensity (walking a mile in 15 minutes, 40-85% HRR or VO2 max) older adults at the lower end of the intensity spectrum, younger at the higher end 
 
 
 
Overall Fitness 
All adult...
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Add to cartCardiorespiratory adults </= 65 and same for >65 and chronic illness 
3 times per week for 20-30 minutes moderate intensity (walking a mile in 15 minutes, 40-85% HRR or VO2 max) older adults at the lower end of the intensity spectrum, younger at the higher end 
 
 
 
Overall Fitness 
All adult...
Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing correct answer: • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event 
• Unstable angina 
• Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic comprom...
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Add to cartAbsolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing correct answer: • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event 
• Unstable angina 
• Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic comprom...
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Motivational Readiness To Change correct answer: Precontemplation 
Contemplation 
Preparation 
Action 
Maintenance 
 
Factors Influencing Adherence correct answer: Problem Solving 
Self-Monitoring 
Managing Stress & Negative Emotions 
 
Why Participants attend Group exercise correct answer: Group...
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Add to cartMotivational Readiness To Change correct answer: Precontemplation 
Contemplation 
Preparation 
Action 
Maintenance 
 
Factors Influencing Adherence correct answer: Problem Solving 
Self-Monitoring 
Managing Stress & Negative Emotions 
 
Why Participants attend Group exercise correct answer: Group...
A cool down is an important aspect of ending a class. These relaxation moments can be all of the following except: 
 
A. structured or free flowing 
B. silence or quiet 
C. calming music of 90 beats per minute or under 
D. performing rehearsal moves correct answer: D. performing rehearsal moves ...
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Add to cartA cool down is an important aspect of ending a class. These relaxation moments can be all of the following except: 
 
A. structured or free flowing 
B. silence or quiet 
C. calming music of 90 beats per minute or under 
D. performing rehearsal moves correct answer: D. performing rehearsal moves ...
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