ACSM Practice Exam Questions with complete solutions

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - ANSWER 1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition - ANSWER the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance - ANSWER iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate - ANSWER = maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate - ANSWER = 220- age When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur - ANSWER after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered Beta Blockers - ANSWER decrease HR & decrease BP What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - ANSWER height What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - ANSWER client's gender Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position - ANSWER five point contact position Five point contact position - ANSWER head placed firmly on the bench or back pad, shoulders & upper back are seated firmly & evenly on the bench or back pad & the buttocks are placed evenly on the bench or the seat. Both right & left feet flat on the floor What is affected by a sprain? - ANSWER ligament During a clean & snatch from the floor, at approximately which body landmark does the first pull end? - ANSWER the knees When programming resistance training, what 2 types of exercises must be included to ensure muscular balance? - ANSWER agonist & antagonist What type of grip is used during a bench press? - ANSWER pronated (overhand) The bench press is used to increase the size of which muscle groups? - ANSWER pectoralis major & minor, & the anterior deltoid What type of training is used to improve neuromuscular control, endurance, tissue tensile strength, and metabolic efficiency? - ANSWER resistance training What exercise is most appropriate for an adult recreational high jumper - ANSWER back squats with an explosive concentric phase During the upward movement phase of the step-up exercise, which of the following is an appropriate recommendation to make regarding proper technique? - ANSWER push down on the top of the box w/ the leading foot Which is not a benefit of including a comprehensive warm-up? - ANSWER increased force production capabilities in trained musculature. What joints are proximal to the elbow? - ANSWER humerus scapula clavicle shoulder (the wrist is distal to the elbow) Nutrient & mineral deficiency comes from - ANSWER low caloric intake What is increased throughout linear periodization? - ANSWER intensity Easiest method of determining hydration levels - ANSWER urine color Which vitamin does not require lipids to function properly? - ANSWER vitamin C Types of muscle actions that produce the most force - ANSWER fast eccentric contraction