ACSM

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 Success Belong Social Support Learning Theories of How Behavior Affects Physical Activities correct answer: 1. Social Cognitive Theory - Actions based on individual thoughts. 2. Planned Behav...

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 compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis • Suspected or kn...

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 adults should accumulate 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity activity (40-59% HRR) for health purposes Compliance less than 1/3 of the population Vigorous Exercise >70% of VO2 max o...

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 those measurements do not differ by more than _______. 1. 3 mm 2. 10 mm 3. 5 mm 4. 12 mm correct answer: 5mm Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a v...

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 following cues except: A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart B. lift onto the ball of the back foot C. place the pelvis forward D. hips and shoulders are level correct answer: C. place the pelvis fo...

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 of a health related resistance program accordion to ACSM? correct answer: 1. make ADL's less stressful physiologically 2. prevent chronic diseases and health conditions sic has osteoporosis, type I...

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 of a very high health risk for young women when using WHR? correct answer: >0.86 Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness? A. Field test perfor...

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's schedule, Refer if needed, Exchange contact info, Schedule client consultation, Provide a service intro packet necessary paperwork to be completed by client prior to initial client interview corr...

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: There should be at least 24 hours separating exercise training sessions for the same muscle group Which of the following is the preferred method of prescribing exercise intensity. correct answer: % H...

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 answer: NO How many factors must we see for Valid Vo2 max test? correct answer: 3 RER vs RQ correct answer: RER: co2 expired/ o2 consumed at mouth RQ: Co2 produced by cell metabolism/ o2 used b...