ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Exam Questions and Complete Answers.

Health-Related Physical Fitness Components - Answer -Cardiorespiratory endurance -Body composition -Muscular strength -Muscular endurance -Flexibility Skill-Related Physical Fitness Components - Answer -Agility -Coordination -Balance -Power -Reaction time -Speed Physical Activity Recommendations - Answer Cardio: -Moderate intensity, 30min on 5 days/week OR -Vigorous intensity, 20 min on 3 days/week -Bouts of 10 minutes or more can be accumulated RT: -Strength and endurance, on at least 2 days/week To improve fitness, exceed these amounts Known CV, Pulmonary, Metabolic diseases - Answer CV: cardiac, peripheral vascular, or cerebrovascular disease Pulmonary: COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis Metabolic: Diabetes mellitus, renal disease Major Signs/Symptoms - Answer -Pain/discomfort in the chest, neck, jaw, arms, etc. that may result from ischemia -Shortness of breath at rest/with mild exertion -Dizziness or syncope