ACSM Practice Exam Questions And Answers

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 floorWhat 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