ACSM Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIOMECHANICS - correct answersprinciples of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL - correct answersCLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL - correct answersfurther from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) - correct answersabove, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) - correct answerslower than, toward the feet ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) - correct answerstoward the front POSTERIOR (DORSAL) - correct answerstoward the back MEDIAL - correct answerscloser to the midline ...

BIOMECHANICS - Answer-principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL - Answer-CLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL - Answer-further from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) - Answer-above, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) - Answer-lower than, toward the feet ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) - Answer-toward the front POSTERIOR (DORSAL) - Answer-toward the back MEDIAL - Answer-closer to the midline LATERAL - Answer-further from the midline THREE CARDINAL BODY PLANES - Answe...

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - Answer-1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition - Answer-the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance - Answer-iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate - Answer-= maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate - Answer-= 220- age When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential c...

Factors for a valid VO2 Max? - Answer-RER > 1.1 Lactate >8mmol/L RPE>18 Plateu in VO2 HR @ age predicted max Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. - Answer-125mg Can HR max be changed with training? - Answer-NO How many factors must we see for Valid Vo2 max test? - Answer-3 RER vs RQ - Answer-RER: co2 expired/ o2 consumed at mouth RQ: Co2 produced by cell metabolism/ o2 used by tissues What variable caueses VO2 max to increa...

A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________ - AnswerLongitudinal Muscle The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______ - AnswerDorsiflexion; talus During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered to be: - Answer-Moderate Risk A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing - Answer-Contraindication If difficulties are encountered in cal...

FITT for Obese - ️️F: ≥5 days/week (max. caloric expenditure) I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic activity (Vig-desirable) T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress to 60 min) intermittent 10 min. bouts OK **Vigorous activity is encouraged T: Aerobic physical activity (resistance/flexibility -healthy pop. guidelines) FITT-P for Hypertensive - ️️F: Aerobic: Most/preferably every day Resistance: 2-3 days/week I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13 Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM T: 30-60 m...

BIOMECHANICS : principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL : CLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL : further from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) : above, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) : lower than, toward the feet ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) : toward the front 2 | P a g e POSTERIOR (DORSAL) : toward the back MEDIAL : closer to the midline LATERAL : further from the midline THREE CARDINAL BODY PLANES : sagittal plane, frontal plane, transverse plan...

Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? A) Cycling B) Walking C) Skiing D) Water exercise : D) Water exercise In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? A) Precontemplation B) Contemplation C) Preparation D) Action : C) Preparation Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? A) Nitrates B) Beta-blockers 2 | P a g e C) Antihyperlipid...

ACSM Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 During the initial client-contact process, you find that your potential client would rather work with a trainer of another gender. You should: - ANSWERSRefer the client to another personal trainer who would be more compatible Which of the following is the MOST powerful method of marketing to potential clients? - ANSWERSWord of mouth What is the waist-to-hip ratio threshold at which a female client's health is considered at risk? - ANSWERS0.88 ...

ACSM Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 ACSM - ANSWERSAmerican College of Sports of Medicine AHA - ANSWERSAmerican Heart Association Certifications for ACSM - ANSWERS- CPT, EP-C* - Clinical Exercise Specialist - Nat'l Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) - Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - American Council on Exercise (ACE) How do I get certified for ACSM? - ANSWERS- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in EXS or related field (may take exam during final...