ACSM Practice UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
Most important purpose of measuring body composition - CORRECT ANSWER -the
strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
Supplements for optimal running performance - CORRECT ANSWER -iron & cobalamin
(B12)
Target Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWER -= maximum HR x % intensity
Maximum Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWER -= 220- age
When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur
- CORRECT ANSWER -after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER -decrease HR & decrease BP
What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - CORRECT
ANSWER -height
What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - CORRECT
ANSWER -client's gender
Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body
position - CORRECT ANSWER -five point contact position
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
Most important purpose of measuring body composition - CORRECT ANSWER -the
strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders
Supplements for optimal running performance - CORRECT ANSWER -iron & cobalamin
(B12)
Target Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWER -= maximum HR x % intensity
Maximum Heart Rate - CORRECT ANSWER -= 220- age
When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur
- CORRECT ANSWER -after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER -decrease HR & decrease BP
What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - CORRECT
ANSWER -height
What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - CORRECT
ANSWER -client's gender
Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body
position - CORRECT ANSWER -five point contact position
