ACSM CPT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Shin splints refers to a pain or inflammation in which part of the body? - Answer- Lower legs Which strategy of designing training programs involves systematic variation of training parameters in order to maximize their effect? - Answer- Periodization Where is the bottom position of the dumbbell chest press exercise? - Answer- Side of upper chest Which of the following muscle groups should be exercised first? - Answer- Large muscle groups Walking knee lifts, the inchworm, and the lunge walk are all classified as which type of warm-up activity? - Answer- Dynamic stretches What does the acronym "K.S.A." stand for? - Answer- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Which piece of equipment is most appropriate when performing a body composition measurement? - Answer- Skinfold calipers Which of the following must be determined during an initial session with a client? - Answer- Client's readiness to exercise and current stage of behavior change The amount of blood ejected per heart beat is known as what? - Answer- Stroke Volume Which is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease? - Answer- Smoking, family history, obesity, and hypertension Specific incidents or situations that cause an individual to act are called what? - Answer- Triggers An athlete is looking to improve their endurance with ephedrine. Which substance will increase the effectiveness of ephedrine? - Answer- Caffeine Which of the following movements occurs in the transverse plane? - Answer- Horizontal abduction Which of following is the correct term for high blood sugar? - Answer- Hyperglycemia BMI is limited when used with athletes because it does not consider which of the physical parameters? - Answer- Fat free mass and fat distribution