ACSM CERTIFIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
TERMS AND EXPLANATION | ACSM TEST
2023-2024 RATED A+
What is 1 MET? Why do we use METs? - ANSWER- 1 MET = the
relative oxygen consumption at rest. or, 3.5 mL per kg per minute. It is
an easy way for the general public to gauge their exercise intensity. Also
used to calculate energy expenditure over time.
What is a kilocalorie? what is it also known as? - ANSWER- AKA:
Calorie. estimate of energy cost that can be directly related to physical
activity and exercise. Weight gain, loss and maintenance can be
estimated remembering that 3,500kcal =1 lb of fat.
Is the ACSM's weekly recommended PA sufficient to prevent weight
gain in the typical american lifestyle? - ANSWER- Hell na! They must
go beyond these recommendations.
Two types of pre-participation self-guided screenings - ANSWER- 1.
PAR-Q (physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
2. Fitness Facility Pre-participation screening questionnaire
What is the PAR-Q? Limitation? - ANSWER- A minimal standard for
entry into Moderate-intensity exercise programs. allows individuals to
gauge their own medical readiness to participate . does not screen well
for those at low to moderate risk.
What is a pre-participation screening questionnaire? - ANSWER- Also
useful for clients to assess their health readiness. More comprehensive
and recognizes signs and symptoms of CVD and other risk-factor
thresholds.
What are the ACSM Coronary Artery Risk factors? - ANSWER- Age
(Men 45 and older women 55 and older), Family History (MI, coronary
,revascularization or sudden death before 55 in father and 65 in mother
orfirst degree relative), Smoker (current or quit within the last 6
months), Sedentary (no PA in at least 30 minutes of MPA at least 3
days per weekfor the last 3 months), Obesity (BMI 30 or over, or waist
girth >40in for men and >35in for women), Hypertension (SBP 140 or
more and/orDBP 90 or more confirmed on 2 seperate occasions),
Dyslipidemia (LDL 130 or more OR HDL <40. OR on lipid lowering
meds), Prediabetes (Impaired FBG between 100 and 125.)
,What is the SAID principle? What is it dependent on? - ANSWER- The
specificity principle. Specific exercise elicits specific adaptations,
creating specific training effects. (Specific Adaptations to Imposed
Demands). Dependent on the TYPE and MODE of exercise. Example: a
client wants to improve their time in an endurance run, you select
training stimulus that is appropriate. (eg. endurance activities, not
swimming.
What is the negative risk factor? - ANSWER- HDL value of greater than
or equal to 60. (this is reverse cholesterol transport and reduces the risk
of CVD)
Dyspnea - ANSWER- Shortness of breath
Orthopnea - ANSWER- trouble breathing while lying down
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - ANSWER- difficulty breathing while
asleep
What classifies as low, moderate, and high risk clients? - ANSWER-
Low: <2 risk factors and asymptomatic
Moderate: 2 or more risk factors and Asymptomatic
High: Symptomatic OR known CVD, CPD, renal or metabolic disease
What is the exception to missing risk factor information? - ANSWER-
Prediabetes is counted as a positive risk factor ONLY if the person is 45
or older OR The BMI is 25 or more (and have additional risk factor for
prediabetes)
What is a contraindication - ANSWER- individual's characteristic that
make PA more risky
Absolute contraindications to exercise - ANSWER- Absolute cannot
participate in andy PA program and/or assessment and should consult
with their doctor first.
, Relative contraindications to exercise - ANSWER- the benefit of
exercise outweighs the risk of testing.
Left main coronary stenosis, moderate stenotic valvular heart disease,
Electrolyte abnormalities, severe atrial hypertension, tachy or
bradydysrhythmia, hypertrophic myopathy, most disorders exacerbated
by exercise, uncontrolled metabolic disease, chronic infectious disease,
Mental impairment, AV block.
Exercise testing is recommended for individuals at risk -
ANSWER- High risk.
Physical Activity - ANSWER- Any bodily movement produced by
contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure.
Exercise - ANSWER- Planned, purposeful, repetitive
Physical Fitness - 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 - ANSWER- 1.
Creatine Phosphate
2. anaerobic glycolysis
3. 0xidative system
Claudication - ANSWER- pain in the leg is induced by exercise, usually
because of an artery obstruction.
Creatine Phosphate system - ANSWER- Small amounts of CP are stored
within each cell. Simple one-to-one trade off that allows for the rapid
production of ATP. ONLY for use during short bouts of exercise. less
that 10 seconds.
Anaerobic glycolysis - ANSWER- No oxygen required. NExt most
immediate energy source. break down carbs (glucose or glycogen) into
pyruvate. Used during medium-duration exercise. no more than about 90
seconds.
TERMS AND EXPLANATION | ACSM TEST
2023-2024 RATED A+
What is 1 MET? Why do we use METs? - ANSWER- 1 MET = the
relative oxygen consumption at rest. or, 3.5 mL per kg per minute. It is
an easy way for the general public to gauge their exercise intensity. Also
used to calculate energy expenditure over time.
What is a kilocalorie? what is it also known as? - ANSWER- AKA:
Calorie. estimate of energy cost that can be directly related to physical
activity and exercise. Weight gain, loss and maintenance can be
estimated remembering that 3,500kcal =1 lb of fat.
Is the ACSM's weekly recommended PA sufficient to prevent weight
gain in the typical american lifestyle? - ANSWER- Hell na! They must
go beyond these recommendations.
Two types of pre-participation self-guided screenings - ANSWER- 1.
PAR-Q (physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
2. Fitness Facility Pre-participation screening questionnaire
What is the PAR-Q? Limitation? - ANSWER- A minimal standard for
entry into Moderate-intensity exercise programs. allows individuals to
gauge their own medical readiness to participate . does not screen well
for those at low to moderate risk.
What is a pre-participation screening questionnaire? - ANSWER- Also
useful for clients to assess their health readiness. More comprehensive
and recognizes signs and symptoms of CVD and other risk-factor
thresholds.
What are the ACSM Coronary Artery Risk factors? - ANSWER- Age
(Men 45 and older women 55 and older), Family History (MI, coronary
,revascularization or sudden death before 55 in father and 65 in mother
orfirst degree relative), Smoker (current or quit within the last 6
months), Sedentary (no PA in at least 30 minutes of MPA at least 3
days per weekfor the last 3 months), Obesity (BMI 30 or over, or waist
girth >40in for men and >35in for women), Hypertension (SBP 140 or
more and/orDBP 90 or more confirmed on 2 seperate occasions),
Dyslipidemia (LDL 130 or more OR HDL <40. OR on lipid lowering
meds), Prediabetes (Impaired FBG between 100 and 125.)
,What is the SAID principle? What is it dependent on? - ANSWER- The
specificity principle. Specific exercise elicits specific adaptations,
creating specific training effects. (Specific Adaptations to Imposed
Demands). Dependent on the TYPE and MODE of exercise. Example: a
client wants to improve their time in an endurance run, you select
training stimulus that is appropriate. (eg. endurance activities, not
swimming.
What is the negative risk factor? - ANSWER- HDL value of greater than
or equal to 60. (this is reverse cholesterol transport and reduces the risk
of CVD)
Dyspnea - ANSWER- Shortness of breath
Orthopnea - ANSWER- trouble breathing while lying down
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - ANSWER- difficulty breathing while
asleep
What classifies as low, moderate, and high risk clients? - ANSWER-
Low: <2 risk factors and asymptomatic
Moderate: 2 or more risk factors and Asymptomatic
High: Symptomatic OR known CVD, CPD, renal or metabolic disease
What is the exception to missing risk factor information? - ANSWER-
Prediabetes is counted as a positive risk factor ONLY if the person is 45
or older OR The BMI is 25 or more (and have additional risk factor for
prediabetes)
What is a contraindication - ANSWER- individual's characteristic that
make PA more risky
Absolute contraindications to exercise - ANSWER- Absolute cannot
participate in andy PA program and/or assessment and should consult
with their doctor first.
, Relative contraindications to exercise - ANSWER- the benefit of
exercise outweighs the risk of testing.
Left main coronary stenosis, moderate stenotic valvular heart disease,
Electrolyte abnormalities, severe atrial hypertension, tachy or
bradydysrhythmia, hypertrophic myopathy, most disorders exacerbated
by exercise, uncontrolled metabolic disease, chronic infectious disease,
Mental impairment, AV block.
Exercise testing is recommended for individuals at risk -
ANSWER- High risk.
Physical Activity - ANSWER- Any bodily movement produced by
contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure.
Exercise - ANSWER- Planned, purposeful, repetitive
Physical Fitness - 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 - ANSWER- 1.
Creatine Phosphate
2. anaerobic glycolysis
3. 0xidative system
Claudication - ANSWER- pain in the leg is induced by exercise, usually
because of an artery obstruction.
Creatine Phosphate system - ANSWER- Small amounts of CP are stored
within each cell. Simple one-to-one trade off that allows for the rapid
production of ATP. ONLY for use during short bouts of exercise. less
that 10 seconds.
Anaerobic glycolysis - ANSWER- No oxygen required. NExt most
immediate energy source. break down carbs (glucose or glycogen) into
pyruvate. Used during medium-duration exercise. no more than about 90
seconds.
