ACSM-CEP Study Guide| 197 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Underweight is classified as a BMI of correct answer: <18.5 kg/m^2 When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than correct answer: 5 mm Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young women when using WHR? correct answer: >0.86 Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness? A. Field test performance B. Maximal Volume of oxygen consumed per unite time (VO2max) C. Body fat percentage D. Maximal heart rate (HRmax) correct answer: B. VO2max When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the following best describes the relationship between HR >110 bpm and 85% APMHR or 70% HRR? A. Logarithmic B. Inverse C. Curvilinear D. Linear correct answer: D. Linear Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Walking Test's regression equation to estimate VO2max? A. Age B. HR C. Gender D. Body mass correct answer: C. Gender What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female individual performing the Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? correct answer: 300-450 kgm/min (50-75 watts) The Queens College Step Test (aka McArdle Step Test) is performed for how long? correct answer: 3 minutes Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing? A. Prognosis B. Implementation C. Evaluation D. Diagnosis correct answer: B. Implementation Which of the following is NOT considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise capacity?