ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  What is the ACSM recommendation for an effective strength training program for a menopausal client?

  A. 8-10 repetitions per set at 75-80% 1 RM for 2-3 major muscle groups
  B. 8-10 repetitions per set at 50% 1 RM for 12-15 major muscle groups
  C. 10-15 repetitions per set of moderate to vigorous intensity for 8-10 major muscle groups
  D. 6-10 repetitions per set of light intensity for 6-8 major muscle groups
  C. 10-15 repetitions per set of moderate to vigorous intensity for 8-10 major muscle groups

• Question 122:

  What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

  A. Increase airway resistance
  B. Decrease airway resistance
  C. Decrease blood pressure
  D. Increase blood pressure
  B. Decrease airway resistance

• Question 123:

  What is the intensity recommendation for the initial conditioning stage of a cardiovascular program?

  A. 10% to 20% of heart rate reserve
  B. 20% to 30% of heart rate reserve
  C. 40% to 60% of heart rate reserve
  D. 60% to 85% of heart rate reserve
  C. 40% to 60% of heart rate reserve

• Question 124:

  A client at your fitness center complains of a headache and seems disoriented. He appears ashen and has moist, cold skin. You know from his health history that he has Type II diabetes. Which of the following steps do you take after you call for medical assistance?

  A. Administer insulin.
  B. Administer sugar.
  C. Administer water.
  D. Administer nothing... wait until emergency medical services arrive.
  B. Administer sugar.

• Question 125:

  Typical movements in the weight room such as a biceps curl using free weights and leg press actions using a machine are best described as ____________ muscle actions.

  A. plyometric
  B. isokinetic
  C. ballistic
  D. isotonic
  D. isotonic

• Question 126:

  What is the smallest contractile unit of a muscle cell?

  A. Myofibril
  B. Sarcomere
  C. Myosin
  D. Sarcolemma
  B. Sarcomere

• Question 127:

  When performing a seated leg extension, which muscle group is the primary antagonist during the concentric phase?

  A. Hamstrings
  B. Quadriceps
  C. Hip extensors
  D. Back extensors
  A. Hamstrings

• Question 128:

  In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week with diet alone, one would have to reduce his/her daily caloric intake per day by ______ kilocarlories.

  A. 350
  B. 500
  C. 750
  D. 1000
  C. 750

• Question 129:

  Which statement is not an American College of Sports Medicine guideline for aerobic exercise and the older adult?

  A. Moderate intensity exercise on most days of the week.
  B. Exercise must be vigorous and continuous to be beneficial.
  C. Intensity guidelines established for younger people generally applies.
  D. Initally increase exercise duration rather than intensity.
  B. Exercise must be vigorous and continuous to be beneficial.

• Question 130:

  You have a new male client who is 68" (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

  A. Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by swimming 60-90 minutes, three times a week.
  B. Lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill.
  C. Lose 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week by bicycling an hour daily around the neighborhood.
  D. Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by maintaining a 1200 calorie diet and doing aqua aerobics threetimes a week.
  B. Lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill.