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ACSM EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ Cureton's primary area of research - -Fitness Training The ACSM/CDC joint position statement recommends moderate-intensity physical activity be performed how often? - -5 days/week All physical activity is exercise. T/F - -False Body composition is a component of health related fitness. T/F - -True The relationship between PA and risk of CVD is: - -Inverse Physical activity has been noted to provide greater protective benefits against heart disease in older adults, rather than adults. T/F - -True Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness? Ability Flexibility Muscle Strength Power - -Ability The percentage of American children who are obese has increased by ___ times since the 1970s. - - 2-4 Sudden cardiac death related to moderate intensity exercise is - -rare. A client with well-controlled exercise induced asthma, and no other notable risk factors, my be able to initiate exercise without first being screened by a physician. T/F - -true The ACSM recognizes the risk stratification procedures of which other organization? - -AACVPR What is a definition of moderate risk? - -Individuals who do not have signs/symptoms of or diagnosed cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or metabolic disease, but have to or more risk CVD factors. Currently taking medication for hypertension counts as a risk factor. T/F - -True What is an example of a self-guided screening for physical activity? - -PAR-Q An elevated BMI and an excessive waist circumference count as two separate risk factors. T/F - - False What is the definition of high risk? - -Individuals who have one or more signs/symptoms of or have diagnosed cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and/or metabolic disease. Dyspnea can be defined as - -an abnormally uncomfortable awareness of breathing The HFS can safely supervise exercise tests if: - -they involve low-risk clie