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WITS Practice Exam questions and answers 100% verified. During the initial consultation with a client you discover they regularly smoke. This type of risk factor falls into which category? (p. 5) A) Inherited B) Environmental C) Behavioral D) Biological - correct answer. Behavioral When discussing the FITT principle, how often an activity is done refers to: (p. 6) A) Frequency B) Intensity C) Time D) Type - correct answer. Frequency The degree of effort required to expend energy and is influenced by cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or maximal aerobic power is: (p.6) A) Absolute intensity B) Relative intensity C) Moderate intensity D) Vigorous intensity - correct answer. Relative intensity You are establishing a strength training routine for your new client according to the ACSM/AHA guidelines. What would you recommend? (p. 10) A) Perform 3-4 exercises for the major muscle groups B) Select a resistance that produces muscular fatigue after 5-7 repetitions C) 4-5 sets are needed to be sufficient D) Participate in resistance training activities at least two non-consecutive days per week - correct answer. Participate in resistance training activities at least two non-consecutive days per week According to current ACSM/AHA physical activity guidelines when designing a program for your client you should encourage them to perform: (p.9) A) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week B) 30 minutes of vigorous activity 2 days per week C) 20 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 4 days per week D) 10 minutes of vigorous activity 3 days per week - correct answer. 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week Muscular strength and endurance, CRF, flexibility and body composition refers to: (p.6) A) Health related fitness B) Skill related fitness C) Physical fitness D) Exercise fitness - correct answer. Health related fitness What is the leading cause of death in the USA? (p. 5) A) Cancers B) Heart disease C) Strokes D) Accidents - correct answer. Heart disease Health, fitness, and performance are three distinct goals with separate activity recommendations. You are establishing goals for your client who falls into the performance category. How many days a week should they train? (p.4) A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 - correct answer. 7 Fitness programming that uses a variety of exercises to simulate routine tasks refers to: (p.13) A) Muscular fitness B) Isometric training C) Functional fitness D) Functional capacity - correct answer. Functional fitness While there are many benefits of physical activity there is also a potential for adverse outcomes as well. Your client participates in a contact sport. This falls into which category of risk? (p.11) A) Environment B) Personal factors C) Equipment D) Type of activity - correct answer. Type of activity You are designing a strength-training workout for you client. How many exercises for the major muscle groups does ASCM/AHA recomment? A) 8-10 exercises for the major muscle groups B) 3-5 exercises for the major muscle groups C) 2-4 exercises for the major muscle groups D) 5-7 exercises for the major muscle groups - correct answer. 8-10 exercises for the major muscle groups ACSM/AHA recommends how many repetitions to maximize strength development when using resistance? A) 4-6 repetitions B) 8-12 repetitions C) 13-15 repetitions D) 16-20 repetitions - correct answer. 8-12 repetitions Your client answers "Yes" to one of the seven questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone. What is the next step? A) They must be referred to a physician before participating in physical activity B) They are ready to be gin physical activity C) They must complete 10 additional questions D) They are ready to begin a moderate physical activity program - correct answer. They must complete 10 additional questions Your client is a 49- year-old female who quit smoking 5 months ago and has a waist measurement of 30 inches. Which factor puts her at risk for cardiovascular disease? A) Age B) Gender C) Waist measurement D) Quit smoking for 5 months - correct answer. Quit smoking for 5 months MR. PLEASE is an acronym used for the recommended health risk appraisal categories. The "S" in the acronym is when the personal fitness trainer: A) Sets up an exercise prescription B) Seeks the clients medical history C) Starts fitness tests D) Seeks medical clearance - correct answer. Sets up an exercise prescription Upon reviewing your potential clients health history you find the he has been taking medicine for high cholesterol but did not indicate he had high cholesterol. He states because of the medication he does not have high cholesterol. What is the next step? A) Ask him to obtain medical clearance B) Have him redo the HSQ C) Note that he has a risk factor of high cholesterol D) Have him redo the PAR-Q+ - correct answer. Note that he has a risk factor of high cholesterol The HIPPA act of 1996 allows for which of the following? A) Ability to discuss private health information over the phone in a public area B) Ability to share clients information with other clients C) protection of trainers from lawsuits D) Protection of clients' privacy and rights - correct answer. Protection of clients' privacy and rights Your potential clients has indicated they are current regular exercisers and have signs indicative of renal disease. What is the next step? A) Require medical clearance B) Administer fitness assessments C) Setup exercise prescription D) Let them continue with their current exercise routine - correct answer. Require medical clearance According to the Risk Factor Stratification an asymptomatic female with ≥ 2 risk factors falls into which category? A) No risk B) Low risk C) Moderate risk D) High risk - correct answer. Moderate risk The results of your clients fitness test should be compared with: A) Normative data based on clients age and gender B) Normative data based on clients height and weight C) Normative data based on clients age and weight D) Normative data based on clients gender and height - correct answer. Normative data based on clients age and gender ACSM/AHA recommends preactivity screening of participants prior to exercise because it" A) Helps you decide if you want them as a client B) Provides a forum for building rapport and trust C) Allows the client to view what the gym has to offer D) Helps the client decide if they need an exercise routine - correct answer. Provides a forum for building rapport and trust Your potential client refuses to fill out the PAR-Q+ or the HSQ. What is your next course of action? A) Tell them you will be unable to be their trainer B) Inform them of the benefits of screening C) Offer them a modified exercise program they can do on their own D) Seek out the advice of a lawyer - correct answer. Inform them the benefits of screening Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A) Men ≥ 35 B) Women ≤ 55 C) BMI ≥ 30 D) Hypertension ≥ 130/80 - correct answer. BMI ≥ 30 The first step in evaluating health status using MR. PLEASE is to determine if the individual is currently participating in regular exercise. What constitutes regular exercise? A) At least 30 minutes a day for 3 or more days a week B) Intensity of 25-30% of VO2R C) Any type of exercise for the past 2 months D) Cardiovascular exercise for 20 minutes a day at least twice a week - correct answer. At least 30 minutes a day for 3 or more days a week Your exercise prescription for your client involves oblique twists. Which anatomical plane do these occur in? A) Frontal B) Transverse C) Sagittal D) Coronal - correct answer. Transverse How many bones are in the human body? A) 150 B) 200 C) 250 D) 300 - correct answer. 200 Your client has broken a short bone. Which bone have they broken? A) Ankle B) Vertebrae C) Scapulae D) Rib - correct answer. Ankle The periosteum is a fibrous membrane that covers the entire long bone. It serves as: A) Attachment for muscles B) Articulation with the other bones C) Provides strength for bones D) Provides smooth movement - correct answer. Attachment for muscles The replacement of cartilage by bones which occurs during growth and maturation is: A) Osteosarcoma B) Osteoporosis C) Osteocvte D) Ossification - correct answer. Ossification What is the shaft of a bone known as? A) Metaphysis B) Periosteum C) Diaphysis D) Epiphysis - correct answer. Diaphysis The end of a long bone is referred to as the: A) Metaphysis B) Periosteum C) Diaphysis D) Epiphysis - correct answer. Epiphysis The axis that is perpendicular to the transverse plane is the: A) Longitudinal B) Anteroposterior C) Mediolateral D) Sagittal - correct answer. Longitudinal Which terms refers to the movement of a bone around its longitudinal axis toward the midline of the body in the anatomical position? A) External rotation B) Flexion C) Extension D) Internal rotation - correct answer. Internal rotation Your client is asked to get in the anatomical position for an exercise. Which of the following is correct? A) Stand with arms at sides and palms facing backwards B) Stand with arms at sides and palms facing forwards C) stand with arms crossed at chest height D) Stand with arms clasped behind the back - correct answer. Stand with arms at sides and palms facing forward Which type of joint has minimal sliding movement between the bones? A) Gliding B) Hinge C) Pivot D) Ball and socket - correct answer. Gliding Your client is performing a bicep curl. What joint movement are they performing? A) Extension B) Flexion C) Abduction