ACSM

Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? A. <19.9 kg*m2 B. <18.5 kg*m2 C. <24.9 kg*m2 D. <20.5 kg*m2 correct answer: B When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than ________. A. 3 mm B. 10 mm C. 5 mm D. 12 mm correct answer: C Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young women when using waist-to-h...

Define Physical Activity correct answer: any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, that involves an energy expenditure T/F energy expenditure does not always reflect exercise, health related fitness, or skill related fitness correct answer: T Can there be static and dynamic muscle action at the same time? Can there be aerobic and anaerobic systems working at the same time? correct answer: Yes and Yes define exercise correct answer: any planned, structured, repet...

Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? A) Cycling B) Walking C) Skiing D) Water exercise correct answer: D) Water exercise In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? A) Precontemplation B) Contemplation C) Preparation D) Action correct answer: C) Preparation Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? A) Nitrates B) Beta-blockers ...

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen correct answer: 1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition correct answer: the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance correct answer: iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate correct answer: = maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate correct answer: = 220- age

ADL correct answer: One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and chores Physical Activity correct answer: Transition from rest to active movement Exercise correct answer: Planned and structured physical activity to improve one or more of the 5 components of fitness 5 Components of Fitness correct answer: 1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance 2. Muscle Endurance 3. Muscle Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Body Composition Types of Fitness Conditioning correct answer: Health ...

BIOMECHANICS correct answer: principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL correct answer: CLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL correct answer: further from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) correct answer: above, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) correct answer: lower than, toward the feet ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) correct answer: toward the front POSTERIOR (DORSAL) correct answer: toward the back MEDIAL correct answer: closer to the midline ...

Physical Activity correct answer: Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure. Exercise correct answer: Planned, purposeful, repetitive Physical Fitness correct answer: Attributes or characteristics that individuals have achieved that related to their ability to perform physical activity 3 metabolic pathways the body uses to creates ATP correct answer: 1. Creatine Phosphate 2. anaerobic glycolysis 3. 0xidative system Clau...

Primary Physical Activity Recommendations from 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report correct answer: Everyone should participate in 150 min/week of moderate aerobic activity, 75 min/week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combo if both. Additional health benefits are generated with more than 300 min/week of moderate or 150 min/week of vigorous aerobic activity. Should perform muscle strengthening activities ≥2 days/week. Health Benefits of Improving Muscular Fitness c...

What is used as a preparticipation health screening tool by a professional for the general (non-clinical) population? correct answer: The ACSM algorithm Sedentary Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? correct answer: Medical clearance is recommended Light-moderate, progress as tolerated Sedentary No known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? correc...