ACSM Exercise Physiology Questions
and case studies Test Questions And
Answers.
When should an exercise physiologist administer a health history form to a client?
A. before the fitness evaluation
B. following the first exercise session
C. during the physician's medical examination
D. after creating an exercise prescription - Answer A. before the fitness evaluation
An exercise physiologist is conducting a Bruce submaximal treadmill test. Near the end of stage
2, the client indicates that they are starting to experience chest discomfort. The client indicates
that they would like to continue. Which of the following is the most appropriate?
A. Continue to stage 3
B. Maintain the speed and gradient
C. Decrease speed and gradient by 2%
D. Discontinue the test - Answer D. Discontinue the test
During the participation screening, a 53-year-old male client presesnts with the following
information:
Physical Activity history:
- enjoys gardening at home
- likes to walk/jog 2-3 times per week at 3-4 MET for 20 minutes
Health History:
- successfully completed an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation three years ago
- a routine physical was conducted 10 months ago
- cleared for moderate ti vigorous exercise at that time
Goal:
- run in local 5k race in 6 months
and case studies Test Questions And
Answers.
When should an exercise physiologist administer a health history form to a client?
A. before the fitness evaluation
B. following the first exercise session
C. during the physician's medical examination
D. after creating an exercise prescription - Answer A. before the fitness evaluation
An exercise physiologist is conducting a Bruce submaximal treadmill test. Near the end of stage
2, the client indicates that they are starting to experience chest discomfort. The client indicates
that they would like to continue. Which of the following is the most appropriate?
A. Continue to stage 3
B. Maintain the speed and gradient
C. Decrease speed and gradient by 2%
D. Discontinue the test - Answer D. Discontinue the test
During the participation screening, a 53-year-old male client presesnts with the following
information:
Physical Activity history:
- enjoys gardening at home
- likes to walk/jog 2-3 times per week at 3-4 MET for 20 minutes
Health History:
- successfully completed an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation three years ago
- a routine physical was conducted 10 months ago
- cleared for moderate ti vigorous exercise at that time
Goal:
- run in local 5k race in 6 months
