ACSM Practice Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

ACSM Practice Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen 1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate = maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate = 220- age When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered Beta Blockers decrease HR & decrease BP What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? height What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program client's gender Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position five point contact position Five point contact position 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? ligament During a clean & snatch from the floor, at approximately which body landmark does the first pull end? the knees When programming resistance training, what 2 types of exercises must be included to ensure muscular balance? agonist & antagonist What type of grip is used during a bench press? pronated (overhand) The bench press is used to increase the size of which muscle groups? pectoralis major & minor, & the anterior deltoid What type of training is used to improve neuromuscular control, endurance, tissue tensile strength, and metabolic efficiency? resistance training What exercise is most appropriate for an adult recreational high jumper 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? push down on the top of the box w/ the leading foot