ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 151:

  The personal trainer's analysis of posture and body alignment should be made from which of the three different positions?

  A. Anterior, posterior, superior
  B. Line of gravity, laterally from both sides, posterior
  C. Line of gravity, posterior, superior
  D. Anterior, posterior, laterally from both sides
  D. Anterior, posterior, laterally from both sides

• Question 152:

  Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 90 mg/dL. She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

  If this client wanted to initiate a regular MODERATE intensity exercise routine, what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine prior to her participating in exercise?

  A. A medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary.
  B. A maximal exercise test only is necessary.
  C. A submaximal exercise test only is necessary.
  D. Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.
  D. Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.

• Question 153:

  Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

  A. speed, height of the drill, and body weight
  B. speed, range of motion, and reaction time
  C. strength of the athlete, points of contact, and flexibility
  D. strength of the athlete, height of the drill, and reaction time
  A. speed, height of the drill, and body weight

• Question 154:

  What is the predominant factor causing an increase in strength during the initial weeks of training?

  A. Changes in whole muscle cross-sectional area.
  B. Increases in overall limb circumference.
  C. Improvements in neuromuscular adaptation.
  D. Increases in muscle-fiber cross-sectional area.
  C. Improvements in neuromuscular adaptation.

• Question 155:

  Your new client is a 42 year old male who is a stock broker. His health history revealed the following: total cholesterol 185 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L), HDL 32 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), LDL 110 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), resting blood pressure 138/80 mm Hg, waist circumference 98 centimeters. Based on the client's initial risk classification, what is the most appropriate suggestion for the client regarding his exercise program?

  A. Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained.
  B. Begin a vigorous exercise program immediately.
  C. Refrain from all activity until medical clearance is obtained.
  D. Require a maximal graded exercise test prior to starting the exercise program.
  B. Begin a vigorous exercise program immediately.

• Question 156:

  Where does ambivalence fall in the "Stages of Change" behavior model?

  A. Preparation
  B. Contemplation
  C. Pre-contemplation
  D. Action
  B. Contemplation

• Question 157:

  What behavior change technique includes expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy?

  A. Motivational interviewing
  B. Outcome expectancies
  C. Visual imagery
  D. Addressing relapse
  A. Motivational interviewing

• Question 158:

  What does it mean if a specific activity is contraindicated?

  A. Perform less-intensively than normal
  B. Do not perform it as often
  C. Perform it slower than normal
  D. Do not perform at all
  D. Do not perform at all

• Question 159:

  What is the predominant factor causing increases in strength during the initial weeks of training?

  A. Changes in whole muscle cross-sectional area
  B. Increases in overall limb circumference
  C. Improvements in neuromuscular adaptation
  D. Increases in muscle-fiber cross-sectional area
  C. Improvements in neuromuscular adaptation

• Question 160:

  You are demonstrating how to stretch to your client. Which statement about technique is correct?

  A. Increase range of stretch during exhalation.
  B. Increase range of stretch using a slight bouncing movement.
  C. Increase range of stretch while breath holding.
  D. Increase range of stretch during inhalation.
  A. Increase range of stretch during exhalation.