pft practice exam 2023 with verified questions and answers

do macrocycles make up phases of training? what is a macrocycle? no; a macrocycle encompasses all the phases of training leg extension is an example of what type of exercise? open chained allowing a body to adapt to a new stimulus before moving onto the next level of fitness training requires approx? 4-8 weeks which term describes the varying of FITTR principles to achieve an individual goal within a macrocycle? periodization exercise that is best post exercise to allow better blood flow and circulation static how long is a cool down? 10-15 minutes how long is a warm up? 5-10 min interval workouts in a cardio training regimen should be utilized during which stage? intermediate and advanced focus during first mesocycle of training is? coordination and cardio endurance which technique is not included in physical relaxation techniques used in fitness training? forceful breathing which muscles are being stretched in an overhead lateral reaching stretch? external obliques during the first month of cardio training, which type and duration of training is most appropriate? aerobic endurance training for 20 minutes or less what principle of resistance training denotes the concept of systematically manipulating program variables to continually increase training stimulus over time? progression what is not a benefit from running on a treadmill? treadmill moves underneath feet and creates more friction networking with other professionals for biz promotion include chiropractors, sports apparel stores, physical therapists from a legal standpoint, which is not a good way to market a training program? placing flyers on cars in parking lots trainers working in a club find which of the following to be a disadvantage? constant supervision an anticipated positive outcome of distributing a professional promotional flyer would be? potential clients see that you have revenue from previous client success when publicizing services as a pft, one should use a variety of communication vehicles to gain exposure with several audiences which is not an acceptable communication vehicle for advertising a personal training biz? flyers delivered door to door when a client requires a refund, the payment should be in the form of? services, additional training sessions what is a crucial difference between prof fitness trainers and personal fitness trainers? (besides education) business and sales what % of individuals begin an exercise program will drop out within 6 months? 50% type of biz structures available when creating a business with one other person would be? limited liability corp, general partnership, s- corporation professionalism demonstrated by? making eye contact whenever communicating with potential clients in determining how much to charge for a personal training session, which is not appropriate? negotiating with client a rate best for him marketing the biz requires determining target market, determining market goals for promotion & advertising, and registering the biz biz skills to be cultivated include interpersonal skills and ? inspirational manner, create rapport, establish prof boundaries benefits of IC include choose training rates and fees recommendation to prepare for the biz of personal fitness training include make a list of career goals client should be requested to sign a release of medical info form when? he/she reports multiple serious medical complications using elastic tubing to correct a valgus knee with any squatting or deadlifting pattern is known as? reactive neuromuscular training an individual performs 3 sets of 8 reps with 100 lbs (45 kg) on the bench press, what is the training volume? 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) what is not a guideline for following exercise instruction? coordination what needs to remain straight and in a solid position throughout a triceps pushdown? wrists what describes the replication of kinesthetic sensations associated with an action? mental imagery which term describes the varying of the FITTR principles to achieve an individual goal within a macrocycle? periodization client experiencing a low blood sugar and feeling faint is demonstrating symptoms of? hypoglycemic reaction injury categorized by a break in the skin caused by a sharp object or knife incision not an indicator for obesity? waist circumference over 35 inches for both genders level of an individual's exertion during exercise is most accurately determined by? use of RPE scale and heart rate monitor symptoms of excessive thirst, excessive sweating and cold clammy skin can be? heat exhaustion during the assessment, what is the first step? medical history review according to acsm, which individual would meet the threshold criteria to count cigarette use as positive risk factor? a male who smoked for 3 years but quit 2 months ago why add compression to a musculoskeletal injury? limits swelling which is not a risk factor defined by the acsm for coronary artery disease? has quit smoking in past year what is the difference between a static and dynamic postural assessment? static-meaurement of one's posture while immobile dynamic- for motion injury caused by trauma to a muscle or tendon? contusion assessment best suited to be performed at end of initial assessment protocol? aerobic capacity what is not a method to test cardiovascular health? resting metabolic rate a male in his early 30s should receive a full physical exam from a physician how frequently? every 5 years during initial assessment, which exercise is best for assessing lower body strength? leg press symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness, followed by fainting is? syncope the division of muscle through 3 layers of fascia (endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium) during muscle contraction is significant because? enables separate innervation of muscle fibers within a muscle in accordance with the size principle of recruitment muscles that contract first in every exercise and are muscles that resist movement are? core muscles example of a structural exercise? barbell squat (not a calf raise, seated row, or bicep curl) prime mover for arm flexion pectoralis major exercise physio is? study of cellular reactions within the body during and after exercise when planting the foot and pushing off, what is an acceptable range of plantar flexion? 45 degrees if one ran a lap and ended up exactly where they started, would the distance be greater or the displacement? distance function of oblique group? flexion, rotation of spine and increases intra-abdominal pressure what is a synarthrodial joint? immovable kinetic chain consists of? muscular system, nervous system, skeletal system range of motion for hip flexion? 0-125 degrees what is the relationship between the length of the muscle and the tension produced by the muscle? length-tension relationship an impulse is a force over? And work is a product of force and? 1. time 2. distance research has shown that with regard to antidepressants exercise is? it is as effective for treating depressive conditions eating disorders in athletes should be evaluated and treated by? clinical sport psychologist a client's self-efficacy can be improved by? goal accomplishments overeating and different methods like vomiting or abusing laxatives is a sign of ? bulimia percentage of americans that engage in the recommended levels of physical activity by the CDC? 25% positive self talk, creating routines, and eliminating distractions are examples of? focusing strategies with regard to personality and exercise, one study noted in exercise psychology chapter showed exercise increased? self-sufficiency an individual's self efficacy can be influenced by ? performance accomplishments vigorous exercise programs for non athletes are? doomed for failure if a client has a body dysmorphia disorder, the trainer should? refer to a medical specialist trained in psychological disorder primary mental health issues that negatively affect a person's ability to workout is ? depression triglycerides primary storage form of fat starch and fiber are examples of what carbs? polysaccharides protein requirement of children is what compared to an adult? slightly higher omega 3s and 6s are what type of fats? polyunsaturated using supplements other than vitamins and minerals is recommended for? only those who focus first on eating properly describe anterior and posterior tilt at the iliofemoral joint tight hip flexors can cause an anterior tilt of the pelvis and too much or too little pelvic tilt can be detrimental to low back function according to acsm guidelines, which individual meets the threshold criteria for counting family history as a risk factor? a male whose father had a heart attack at the age of 48 what is not a risk factor defined by the acsm for coronary artery disease? has quit smoking in the past year what is not a risk factor for CHD? HDL cholesterol above 35 mg/dl if one suspect an 18 year old client has an eating disorder, the trainer should? discuss concerns with client in a private meeting what are some antihypertensive meds? calcium channel blockers, ace inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers what is used to measure lung capacity? spirometer an individual who is taking a beta blocker will have what response during a cardiorespiratory fitness test, as opposed to an individual not on meds? decreased HR degrees for normal functioning elbow? 0-145 degrees max force a muscle can produce in a single voluntary effort is? absolute strength types of strength absolute strength, relative strength, and power which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior segments? frontal blood pressure is the product of what and what? cardiac output and total peripheral resistance what type of whey has the greatest bio-availability for use in the body? 100% hydrolysate the RDA reps amounts of nutrients to be adequate for approximately of the population? 97% closed chain vs open chain movement closed- movement of one joint will produce predictable motion at another ex) knee joint moves, so does hip open- movement of 1 joint does not require movement of another ex) shoulder and elbow must be documented before assessment? par q and health history a client who has a significant increase in thirst could be showing early signs of? diabetes power can be portrayed by which 2 equations? work/time & force x velocity part of a lever system which is the point on which a solid board or rod can pivot is ? fulcrum sensory receptor to prevent overstretching is? muscle spindle sensory receptor to prevent over contracting? golgi tendon organ which bone does not depend on wrist? elbow function of gastroc and soleus? knee flexion and plantar flexion of foot what are some applications of exercise psych? motivation, barriers of ex, exercise adherence, ex addiction, exercise's relationship with mental health issues, interventions, cognitive/behavioral strategies and effect on exercise, personality traits and characteristics of exercisers study on sleep and exercise showed that people who exercised ...? better sleep first level of fitness is the stage in which there is coordination is established between? nervous system and musculoskeletal system lever arm is responsible for movement of a load or work, is referred to as the? fulcrum acceptable range of motion for knee in extension? 120-0 degrees what is an acceptable range of plantar flexion? 45 degrees or more what will not increase a resting heartrate? beta blocker what is not a diarthrodial joint? lever 2 ways of producing ATP anaerobically are breaking down ? creatine phosphate and glycogen kinetics study of forces acting on a system