ACSM Final Exam| 364 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which of the following is the most important criterion for terminating a clinical exercise test? correct answer: Good judgment on the part of the physician and/or supervising staff Which of the following is not a valid guideline for prescription of muscular fitness training? correct answer: There should be at least 24 hours separating exercise training sessions for the same muscle group Which of the following is the preferred method of prescribing exercise intensity. correct answer: % Heart Rate Reserve (measured) Which component below may be placed variably in the ordering sequence of the exercise training session correct answer: flexibility Which of these two have been added to the FITT-VP principle of EXER Rx correct answer: volume and progression Older adults can confer greater benefit by holding a stretch for correct answer: 30 to 60 seconds Scientific evidence indicates neuromuscular exercise in older adults correct answer: facilitate balance and agility What is the minimum number of calories (kcal) to be burned per week in exercise and physical activity that evidence demonstrates results in health/fitness benefits? correct answer: 1000 kcal/day When progressing in exercise prescription, any of the components of the FITT principal may be manipulated. What is the recommendation as the component to be manipulated in the initial phase (first 4-6 weeks) of an exercise program for an average adult? correct answer: Time (duration) If "moderate intensity" aerobic exercise is prescribed, what are the minimum recommendations for how often an healthy adult should engage in exercise to achieve health/fitness benefits? correct answer: 5 days a week An evidenced based benefit of stretching is correct answer: The ROM around a joint improved acutely and chronically The normal blood pressure response to dynamic upright exercise consists of a progressive increase in correct answer: systolic blood pressure