ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 251:

  What is a function of the hamstring muscles?

  A. Hip flexors
  B. Hip extensors
  C. Plantar flexors
  D. Knee extensors
  B. Hip extensors

• Question 252:

  If a 50 year old male checked a "yes" response on his PAR-Q, what is the next step for his certified Personal Trainer?

  A. Administer fitness test and begin program
  B. Refer client to his physician
  C. Discuss health history and begin program
  D. Recommend a maximal stress test
  B. Refer client to his physician

• Question 253:

  What is bradycardia?

  A. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
  B. Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute C. Heart rate between 70 and 80 beats per minute
  D. Heart rate between 90 and 100 beats per minute
  A. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute

• Question 254:

  What motivational strategy is used to help an individual reframe negative statements into positive statements?

  A. Goal setting
  B. Social reinforcement
  C. Self-monitoring
  D. Cognitive restructuring
  D. Cognitive restructuring

• Question 255:

  Which is most associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

  A. Breathing techniques
  B. Stretching techniques
  C. Resistance training
  D. Cardiovascular exercise
  B. Stretching techniques

• Question 256:

  As the percentage of 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) resistance increases ______.

  A. the amount of rest between training days should increase
  B. the number of sets performed should increase
  C. the number of repetitions until fatigue decreases
  D. the amount of rest between sets should decrease
  C. the number of repetitions until fatigue decreases

• Question 257:

  What respiratory muscles can cause forceful expiration?

  A. External intercostals
  B. Pectoralis minor
  C. Sternocleidomastoid
  D. Internal intercostals
  D. Internal intercostals

• Question 258:

  What is the role of High Density Lipoprotein in the blood?

  A. Transports cholesterol
  B. Increases anaerobic enzymes
  C. Increases triglycerides
  D. Decreases total cholesterol
  A. Transports cholesterol

• Question 259:

  Case Study: Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk. Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness. Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

  A. 3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR
  B. 3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR
  C. 5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR
  D. 5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50%
  A. 3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR

• Question 260:

  A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?

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