ACSM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉Another word for a seated V position is:
A. the torpedo move
B. backwards breastroke
C. bend and clap
D. none of the above. Answer: A. the torpedo move
◉During the cool-down, which of the following should be adhered
to?
A. keep the arms below the heart
B. encourage participants to relax and slow down
C. ask participants to put less effort into their movements
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉The principle of specificity states that specific adaptations occur in
response to:
,A. specific exercises
B. activities
C. stretches
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉Variation of physiological intensity can be created in a number of
ways including all of the following except:
A. increasing the lever length of a move
B. increasing the ROM of a move
C. taking small steps when traveling
D. changing the literal level of the move, which is also known as
vertical displacement. Answer: C. taking small steps when traveling
◉"Beat" and "Count" are frequently used interchangeably but may
not always meant he same thing depending on how they are used.
"Beat" refers to:
A. the continuous accent in the music rhythm.
B. accent in music rhythm
C. number of exercise repetitions
D. none of the above. Answer: A. the continuous accent in the music
rhythm.
,◉A functional strength training class is characterized by which of
the following?
A. moderate resistance and repetitions
B. multijoint
C. multiplanar
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉The secret to a successful nonchoreographed cardio class lies in
the delivery, in other words, how you explain and cue the workout.
The ingredients of a well-run nonchoreographed cardio class are all
of the following except:
A. explain the overall goal of the class concerning cardiovascular
conditioning
B. highlight the easy parts
C. break down the exercise and expectations
D. introduce progressions and regressions to challenge each
individual. Answer: B. highlight the easy parts
◉When teaching kickboxing you should:
, A. use a variety of muscle groups
B. minimize repetitive movements
C. consider muscle balance, variety and safety
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉A goal-oriented cue helps to motivate individuals by which of the
following?
A. by defining the amount of work to do to complete the task
B. when you give a goal-oriented cue, you can acknowledge the
completion of the task
C. A and B
D. Not achieving the goal only gives participants something to look
forward to. Answer: C. A and B
◉Inertia is best defined as:
A. tendency of a body to remain in a state of rest
B. uniform motion until acted on by a force that changes that state
C. A and B
D. gravity. Answer: C. A and B
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉Another word for a seated V position is:
A. the torpedo move
B. backwards breastroke
C. bend and clap
D. none of the above. Answer: A. the torpedo move
◉During the cool-down, which of the following should be adhered
to?
A. keep the arms below the heart
B. encourage participants to relax and slow down
C. ask participants to put less effort into their movements
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉The principle of specificity states that specific adaptations occur in
response to:
,A. specific exercises
B. activities
C. stretches
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉Variation of physiological intensity can be created in a number of
ways including all of the following except:
A. increasing the lever length of a move
B. increasing the ROM of a move
C. taking small steps when traveling
D. changing the literal level of the move, which is also known as
vertical displacement. Answer: C. taking small steps when traveling
◉"Beat" and "Count" are frequently used interchangeably but may
not always meant he same thing depending on how they are used.
"Beat" refers to:
A. the continuous accent in the music rhythm.
B. accent in music rhythm
C. number of exercise repetitions
D. none of the above. Answer: A. the continuous accent in the music
rhythm.
,◉A functional strength training class is characterized by which of
the following?
A. moderate resistance and repetitions
B. multijoint
C. multiplanar
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉The secret to a successful nonchoreographed cardio class lies in
the delivery, in other words, how you explain and cue the workout.
The ingredients of a well-run nonchoreographed cardio class are all
of the following except:
A. explain the overall goal of the class concerning cardiovascular
conditioning
B. highlight the easy parts
C. break down the exercise and expectations
D. introduce progressions and regressions to challenge each
individual. Answer: B. highlight the easy parts
◉When teaching kickboxing you should:
, A. use a variety of muscle groups
B. minimize repetitive movements
C. consider muscle balance, variety and safety
D. all of the above. Answer: D. all of the above
◉A goal-oriented cue helps to motivate individuals by which of the
following?
A. by defining the amount of work to do to complete the task
B. when you give a goal-oriented cue, you can acknowledge the
completion of the task
C. A and B
D. Not achieving the goal only gives participants something to look
forward to. Answer: C. A and B
◉Inertia is best defined as:
A. tendency of a body to remain in a state of rest
B. uniform motion until acted on by a force that changes that state
C. A and B
D. gravity. Answer: C. A and B
