ACSM Practice Exam 2025/2026 Exam
Review Solved Exam Questions and
Answers (Complete Practice Papers
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
Most important purpose of measuring body composition - CORRECT ANSWERS
the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
Supplements for optimal running performance - CORRECT ANSWERS iron &
cobalamin (B12)
Target Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS = maximum HR x % intensity
Maximum Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS = 220- age
When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur -
CORRECT ANSWERS after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS decrease HR & decrease BP
What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - CORRECT ANSWERS
height
What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - CORRECT
ANSWERS client's gender
Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position -
CORRECT ANSWERS five point contact position
Five point contact position - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 floor
What is affected by a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWERS ligament
During a clean & snatch from the floor, at approximately which body landmark does the first pull end? -
CORRECT ANSWERS the knees
When programming resistance training, what 2 types of exercises must be included to ensure muscular
balance? - CORRECT ANSWERS agonist & antagonist
What type of grip is used during a bench press? - CORRECT ANSWERS pronated
(overhand)
Review Solved Exam Questions and
Answers (Complete Practice Papers
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
Most important purpose of measuring body composition - CORRECT ANSWERS
the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
Supplements for optimal running performance - CORRECT ANSWERS iron &
cobalamin (B12)
Target Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS = maximum HR x % intensity
Maximum Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS = 220- age
When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur -
CORRECT ANSWERS after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS decrease HR & decrease BP
What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - CORRECT ANSWERS
height
What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - CORRECT
ANSWERS client's gender
Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position -
CORRECT ANSWERS five point contact position
Five point contact position - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 floor
What is affected by a sprain? - CORRECT ANSWERS ligament
During a clean & snatch from the floor, at approximately which body landmark does the first pull end? -
CORRECT ANSWERS the knees
When programming resistance training, what 2 types of exercises must be included to ensure muscular
balance? - CORRECT ANSWERS agonist & antagonist
What type of grip is used during a bench press? - CORRECT ANSWERS pronated
(overhand)
