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