ACSM-EP PRACTICE EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE STUDY
BOOK.
While assessing the behavioral changes associated with an exercise
program, which of the following would be categorized under the
cognitive process of the transtheoretical model?
A. Stimulus control
B. Reinforcement management
C. Self-reevaluation
D. Self-liberation
Verified Answer -C
A measure of muscular endurance is ________
A. 1-RM
B. 3-RM
C. # of curl-ups in 1 min
D. # of curl-ups in 3 min
Verified Answer -C
Following an acute musculoskeletal injury, the appropriate action calls
for stabilization of the area and incorporating the RICES treatment
method. RICES is the acronym for which of the following?
A. Recovery, ibuprofen, compression, education, stabilization
B. Rest and ice, care for injury, support
C. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and stabilization
,D. Rotate, ice, care, evaluate, support
Verified Answer -C
Implementation of emergency procedures must include the fitness
center's ________
A. management
B. staff
C. clients
D. management and staff
Verified Answer -D
Which of the following will increase stability?
A. Lowering the center of gravity
B. Raising the center of gravity
C. Decreasing the base of support
D. Moving the center of gravity farther from the edge of the base of
support
Verified Answer -A
During aerobic exercise, which of the following responses would not be
considered normal in individuals without CVD?
A. Increased SBP
B. Increased pulse pressure
C. Increased mean arterial pressure
D. Increased DBP
Verified Answer -D
,An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize
increased ________
A. frequency
B. intensity
C. duration
D. intensity and frequency
Verified Answer -A
The loss of elasticity (or "hardening") of the arteries is known as
________
A. atherosclerosis
B. arteriosclerosis
C. atheroma
D. adventitia
Verified Answer -B
Which of the following assumes that a person will adopt appropriate
health behaviors if he/she feels the consequences are severe and feel
personally vulnerable?
A. Learning theories
B. Health belief model
C. Transtheoretical model
D. Stages of motivational readiness
Verified Answer -B
Generally, low-fit or sedentary persons may benefit from ________
A. shorter duration, higher intensity, higher frequency of exercise
, B. longer duration, higher intensity, higher frequency of exercise
C. shorter duration, lower intensity, higher frequency of exercise
D. shorter duration, higher intensity, lower frequency of exercise
Verified Answer -C
In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for
potential health risks. The information solicited should include which of
the following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above
Verified Answer -D
What is the planning tool that addresses the organization's short- and
long-ternmnm goals; identifies the steps needed to achieve the goals; and
gives the time line, priority, and allocation of resources to each goal?
A. Financial plan
B. Strategic plan
C. Risk management plan
D. Marketing plan
Verified Answer -B
When periodizing training for a marathon runner (26.2 mi) who is doing a
long run each sunday, which is appropriate? each sunday run should
________
A. Be the same distance at about 20-22 mi
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE STUDY
BOOK.
While assessing the behavioral changes associated with an exercise
program, which of the following would be categorized under the
cognitive process of the transtheoretical model?
A. Stimulus control
B. Reinforcement management
C. Self-reevaluation
D. Self-liberation
Verified Answer -C
A measure of muscular endurance is ________
A. 1-RM
B. 3-RM
C. # of curl-ups in 1 min
D. # of curl-ups in 3 min
Verified Answer -C
Following an acute musculoskeletal injury, the appropriate action calls
for stabilization of the area and incorporating the RICES treatment
method. RICES is the acronym for which of the following?
A. Recovery, ibuprofen, compression, education, stabilization
B. Rest and ice, care for injury, support
C. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and stabilization
,D. Rotate, ice, care, evaluate, support
Verified Answer -C
Implementation of emergency procedures must include the fitness
center's ________
A. management
B. staff
C. clients
D. management and staff
Verified Answer -D
Which of the following will increase stability?
A. Lowering the center of gravity
B. Raising the center of gravity
C. Decreasing the base of support
D. Moving the center of gravity farther from the edge of the base of
support
Verified Answer -A
During aerobic exercise, which of the following responses would not be
considered normal in individuals without CVD?
A. Increased SBP
B. Increased pulse pressure
C. Increased mean arterial pressure
D. Increased DBP
Verified Answer -D
,An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize
increased ________
A. frequency
B. intensity
C. duration
D. intensity and frequency
Verified Answer -A
The loss of elasticity (or "hardening") of the arteries is known as
________
A. atherosclerosis
B. arteriosclerosis
C. atheroma
D. adventitia
Verified Answer -B
Which of the following assumes that a person will adopt appropriate
health behaviors if he/she feels the consequences are severe and feel
personally vulnerable?
A. Learning theories
B. Health belief model
C. Transtheoretical model
D. Stages of motivational readiness
Verified Answer -B
Generally, low-fit or sedentary persons may benefit from ________
A. shorter duration, higher intensity, higher frequency of exercise
, B. longer duration, higher intensity, higher frequency of exercise
C. shorter duration, lower intensity, higher frequency of exercise
D. shorter duration, higher intensity, lower frequency of exercise
Verified Answer -C
In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for
potential health risks. The information solicited should include which of
the following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above
Verified Answer -D
What is the planning tool that addresses the organization's short- and
long-ternmnm goals; identifies the steps needed to achieve the goals; and
gives the time line, priority, and allocation of resources to each goal?
A. Financial plan
B. Strategic plan
C. Risk management plan
D. Marketing plan
Verified Answer -B
When periodizing training for a marathon runner (26.2 mi) who is doing a
long run each sunday, which is appropriate? each sunday run should
________
A. Be the same distance at about 20-22 mi
