ACSM GEI Practice Exam 1 UPDATED 2023

1. 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: D. Leg Lifts 2. 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: C. place the pelvis forward 3. ACSM recommends an exercise intensity range of _____________________ of an individual's maximum heart rate for improvements in aerobic fitness. A. 45 - 50% B. 55 - 90% C. 35 - 40 % D. none of the above: B. 55 - 90% 4. Circuit training classes help time pass quickly because each station: A. lasts only 30-90 seconds B. is constantly changing. C. A and B D. does not involve any drills: C. A and B 5. Group strength training class warm-up should be specific to prepare for the upcoming strength exercises. It should do which of the following? A. increase core temperature B. involve motion of the major joints C. promote spinal mobility D. all of the above: D. All of the above 6. Stretching should be held for ________________seconds during the final segment of a sports conditioning class. 1 / 21 ACSM GEI Practice Exam 1 Study online at A. 15 - 60 B. 65 - 80 C. 85-90 D. 90-120: A. 15-60 7. During the cardiovascular section of a cycle class, you should do all of the following except: A. increase the intensity gradually B. keep the cycling techniques the same C. encourage fun interaction between participants D. use good form alignment: B. keep the cycling techniques the same 8. The following is a simple warm-up combination for a kickboxing class, however which one is not appropriate to do? A. Using the ready position, punch 4 times with the right arm - punch one every 4 counts (16 counts) B. Repeat the punch 4 times with the left arm (16 counts) C. Perform 1 step touch D. Do 4 hamstring curls (16 counts): C. Perform 1 step touch 9. "I am breathing into my spine, making space, I am letting go" is an example of which type of cue? A. breathing B. alignment C. affirming D. informative: C. affirm