Georgia Southern University | KINS 4231 | ACSM EP Exam Test
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Which of the following is the MOST important exercise d. Slow and gradual
progression variable in preventing injuries?
a.High intensity
b. Longer bouts of duration
c. Consecutive days of training
d. Slow and gradual progression
The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort a. Cardiovascular
disease study in 1948 with the purpose of identifying and
examining the effects of various risk factors for
the development of which disease process?
a.Cardiovascular disease
b. Neuromotor disease
c. Pulmonary disease
d. Metabolic disease
To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should: b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that
are based
a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to
be more on an individual's current fitness level and
desires. realistic based on exercise testing results.
b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and
prescribing exercises that are based on an
individual's current fitness level and desires.
c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and
work 10% of the time above that threshold for
adaptation purposes.
d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity,
frequency, and duration and progress slowly.
,Which of the following is a skill-related parameter that a.
Balance might be addressed in a client's exercise program?
a.Balance
b. Flexibility
c.Aerobic capacity
d. Body composition
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding a. It is generally considered safe for most
individuals submaximal exercise testing?
a.It is generally considered safe for most individuals
b. It requires medical supervision from a physician
or other trained professional
c. It requires medical clearance from the client's
primary health care provider
d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age
For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most b. Congenital and hereditary
abnormalities. common cause(s) of sudden cardiac death is/are:
a.Head and cervical spine trauma.
b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
d. Coronary artery disease.
Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of d.
Walking musculoskeletal injury?
a. Weightlifting
b.Jogging
c. Basketball
d.Walking
A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC c. 30
minutes recommended that every adult accumulate how many
minutes of activity per day?
a.60 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 15 minutes
Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical c.
Coordination activity?
a.Strength
b.Ability
c. Coordination
d. Endurance
Which of the following is the most common risk factor c. Injuries at the knee or
foot that is associated with exercise?
a.Sprain of the shoulder joint
b. Injuries at the lumbar spine
c. Injuries at the knee or foot
d. Strain of the rotator cuff
, Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and
causes a blood clot the cause of sudden cardiac death?
a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole
b.A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg
c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise
d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an
artery and causes a blood clot
To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or c. Conduct appropriate screening on
each client as a first step. training, it is critical that the ACSM-EP:
a. Assess the client's exercise intensity
threshold and maintain intensity below it.
b. Post highly visible emergency procedures
and phone numbers in prominent areas.
c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client
as a first step.
d. Obtain a signed informed consent to minimize liability.
How can the total amount of energy expenditure d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty
movements and associated with physical activity be determined? the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular
contractions
a.By considering the intensity of the activity
b. By considering the duration of the activity
c. By considering the frequency of the
muscular contractions involved in the
activity
d. By determining the amount of muscle mass
producing bodilty movements and the intensity,
duration, and frequency of muscular
contractions
The relationship between physical activity and risk of d. A dose-response
relationship. developing cardiovascular disease can best be
described as:
a.Scientifically proven.
b. Questionable pending further research.
c. Dependent on CVD risk profile.
d.A dose-response relationship.
The 2007 update to an ACSM/CDC recommendation for a. Five days each
week. activity focused on the frequency recommendation;
instead of "most, preferably all, days of the week,"
the update was changed to:
a.Five days each week.
b. Seven days a week.
c. Most days of the week.
d.All days of the week.
Which of the following is the BEST way to minimize the risk a. Set realistic exercise
goals for the program of musculoskeletal injury as a client begins an exercise
program?
a.Set realistic exercise goals for the program
b. Use programs that are effective with other clients
c.Avoid the use of free weights for strength training
d. Utilize lower-intensity, longer-duration cardio exercise
Bank | Over 800 Questions and answers
Which of the following is the MOST important exercise d. Slow and gradual
progression variable in preventing injuries?
a.High intensity
b. Longer bouts of duration
c. Consecutive days of training
d. Slow and gradual progression
The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort a. Cardiovascular
disease study in 1948 with the purpose of identifying and
examining the effects of various risk factors for
the development of which disease process?
a.Cardiovascular disease
b. Neuromotor disease
c. Pulmonary disease
d. Metabolic disease
To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should: b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that
are based
a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to
be more on an individual's current fitness level and
desires. realistic based on exercise testing results.
b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and
prescribing exercises that are based on an
individual's current fitness level and desires.
c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and
work 10% of the time above that threshold for
adaptation purposes.
d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity,
frequency, and duration and progress slowly.
,Which of the following is a skill-related parameter that a.
Balance might be addressed in a client's exercise program?
a.Balance
b. Flexibility
c.Aerobic capacity
d. Body composition
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding a. It is generally considered safe for most
individuals submaximal exercise testing?
a.It is generally considered safe for most individuals
b. It requires medical supervision from a physician
or other trained professional
c. It requires medical clearance from the client's
primary health care provider
d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age
For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most b. Congenital and hereditary
abnormalities. common cause(s) of sudden cardiac death is/are:
a.Head and cervical spine trauma.
b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
d. Coronary artery disease.
Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of d.
Walking musculoskeletal injury?
a. Weightlifting
b.Jogging
c. Basketball
d.Walking
A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC c. 30
minutes recommended that every adult accumulate how many
minutes of activity per day?
a.60 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 15 minutes
Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical c.
Coordination activity?
a.Strength
b.Ability
c. Coordination
d. Endurance
Which of the following is the most common risk factor c. Injuries at the knee or
foot that is associated with exercise?
a.Sprain of the shoulder joint
b. Injuries at the lumbar spine
c. Injuries at the knee or foot
d. Strain of the rotator cuff
, Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and
causes a blood clot the cause of sudden cardiac death?
a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole
b.A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg
c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise
d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an
artery and causes a blood clot
To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or c. Conduct appropriate screening on
each client as a first step. training, it is critical that the ACSM-EP:
a. Assess the client's exercise intensity
threshold and maintain intensity below it.
b. Post highly visible emergency procedures
and phone numbers in prominent areas.
c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client
as a first step.
d. Obtain a signed informed consent to minimize liability.
How can the total amount of energy expenditure d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty
movements and associated with physical activity be determined? the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular
contractions
a.By considering the intensity of the activity
b. By considering the duration of the activity
c. By considering the frequency of the
muscular contractions involved in the
activity
d. By determining the amount of muscle mass
producing bodilty movements and the intensity,
duration, and frequency of muscular
contractions
The relationship between physical activity and risk of d. A dose-response
relationship. developing cardiovascular disease can best be
described as:
a.Scientifically proven.
b. Questionable pending further research.
c. Dependent on CVD risk profile.
d.A dose-response relationship.
The 2007 update to an ACSM/CDC recommendation for a. Five days each
week. activity focused on the frequency recommendation;
instead of "most, preferably all, days of the week,"
the update was changed to:
a.Five days each week.
b. Seven days a week.
c. Most days of the week.
d.All days of the week.
Which of the following is the BEST way to minimize the risk a. Set realistic exercise
goals for the program of musculoskeletal injury as a client begins an exercise
program?
a.Set realistic exercise goals for the program
b. Use programs that are effective with other clients
c.Avoid the use of free weights for strength training
d. Utilize lower-intensity, longer-duration cardio exercise
