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ACSM GEI Practice Exam 1 correctly answered to pass 2023Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except A. inherited conditions B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements C. disease D. leg lifts - correct answer D. Leg Lifts To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except: A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart B. lift onto the ball of the back foot C. place the pelvis forward D. hips and sho...

What type of adiposity is most inflammatory? - Central (visceral) adiposity Most effective method for losing weight? - Surgical intervention NIH's weight loss goal for obese individuals (what is clinically significant) - 5-10% What is exercises effect on weight loss? - LITTLE TO NONE!

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding strength in the lumbo-pelvic region? - Pelvic stabilization forces the lumbar muscles to be the primary trunk extensors, thereby providing the overload stimulus for strengthening Which of the following results from regular resistance training? - Increase in bone density Resistance training in cardiac patients improves - Muscular strength and endurance while decreasing the cardiovascular demands of a given task

What muscle group is strengthened when a client performs side-lying leg lifts? Internal rotation Adductors External rotation Abductors - d Your client notices that he is able to perform several resistance exercises with more weight and a few more repetitions after the first two weeks of training. Which of the following BEST explains these training effects? Muscle capillary density Aerobic enzyme changes Anaerobic enzyme changes Neural adaptations - d

speed - ability to perform a movement within a short period of time ACSM's weekly/daily physical activity recommendations - 150 minutes Moderate PA per week (30 min or more most days of the week), 75 minutes of vigorous intensity Can most sedentary individuals safely begin a low-to moderate intensity PA Program without the need for baseline testing or medical clearance? - Yes indeed Most common musculoskeletal injuries occur in what area of the body? - lower body- particularly the knee or...

Types of stretches - Ballistic: Repetitive bouncing, not ideal Dynamic: smooth movements gradually increasing ROM Active: Agonist muscle is working Static: Hold position at furthest ROM PNF: Contract-relax Plyometric: Maximize stretch-reflex of muscle

Terminate the assessment - You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm Hg. You should: Refrain from drinking any caffeinated beverages 30 minutes prior to the assessment. - You are ready to proceed with scheduling a fitness assessment wi...

Safety is key when teaching balance exercises to older adults or those with balance challenges. All of the following apply except: A. avoid progressing to harder exercises until participants can stand on their own comfortably and securely B. make sure they are within an arm's reach of a chair or rail C. do not teach options and progressions for support D. encourage them to decide for themselves which options are best for them on any given day. - C. do not teach options and progressions f...

Type I Fibers - Aerobic, slow twitch, slow oxidative, red twitch Type IIA Fibers - Aerobic and anaerobic capabilities, intermediate fibers, fast oxidative glycolitic fibers Type IIB Fibers - Anaerobic fibers, fast glycolitic, white twitch fibers Acute Responses to Strength/Endurance Training - Increase HR and BP, SV (eccentric) Chronic Responses to Strength/Endurance Training - Hypertrophy, hyperplasia, muscle fiber transformation, increase in connective tissue Hypertrophy - Increase in m...

What is one of the largest components of PA-related energy expenditure? - Occupational Physical Ativity 5 Health related physical fitness components - Cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility 6 Skill (performance) related physical fitness components - Agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, and speed

ACSM GEI Practice Exam 1 with 100% correct answers 2024