ACSM Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
1.Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-
participation screen
Answer 1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
2.Most important purpose of measuring body composition
Answer the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
3.Supplements for optimal running performance
Answer iron & cobalamin (B12)
4.Target Heart Rate
Answer = maximum HR x % intensity
5.Maximum Heart Rate
Answer = 220- age
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, 6.When does comprehensive fitness assessment when
consulting with a new potential client occur
Answer after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
7.Beta Blockers
Answer decrease HR & decrease BP
8.What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin
thrower?
Answer -
Height
9.What needs to be considered the least when progressing a
client's training program
Answer client's gender
10.Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish
and maintain which type of body position
Answer five point contact position
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Answers
1.Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-
participation screen
Answer 1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
2.Most important purpose of measuring body composition
Answer the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
3.Supplements for optimal running performance
Answer iron & cobalamin (B12)
4.Target Heart Rate
Answer = maximum HR x % intensity
5.Maximum Heart Rate
Answer = 220- age
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6
, 6.When does comprehensive fitness assessment when
consulting with a new potential client occur
Answer after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
7.Beta Blockers
Answer decrease HR & decrease BP
8.What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin
thrower?
Answer -
Height
9.What needs to be considered the least when progressing a
client's training program
Answer client's gender
10.Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish
and maintain which type of body position
Answer five point contact position
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