ACSM Practice Exam Questions || correct answers.

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen correct answers 1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition correct answers the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance correct answers iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate correct answers = maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate correct answers = 220- age When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur correct answers after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered Beta Blockers correct answers decrease HR & decrease BP What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? correct answers height What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program correct answers client's gender Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position correct answers five point contact position Five point contact position correct answers head placed firmly on the bench or back pad, shoulders & upper back are seated firmly & evenly on the bench or back pad & the buttocks are placed evenly on the bench or the seat. Both right & left feet flat on the floor What is affected by a sprain? correct answers ligament During a clean & snatch from the floor, at approximately which body landmark does the first pull end? correct answers the knees When programming resistance training, what 2 types of exercises must be included to ensure muscular balance? correct answers agonist & antagonist What type of grip is used during a bench press? correct answers pronated (overhand) The bench press is used to increase the size of which muscle groups? correct answers pectoralis major & minor, & the anterior deltoid What type of training is used to improve neuromuscular control, endurance, tissue tensile strength, and metabolic efficiency? correct answers resistance training What exercise is most appropriate for an adult recreational high jumper correct answers back squats with an explosive concentric phase