ACSM CEP Exam Latest Update 2025-2026 210
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___ involves holding the stretched position using the strength of the agonist muscle as
is common in many forms of yoga - CORRECT ANSWER: active static stretching
____ is not recommended b/c of significant chance of injury, muscle soreness, and
complications such as rhabdomyolysis that can ensure - CORRECT ANSWER: RT
composed of ECCENTRIC contractions at very high intensities
_____ pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given
condition - CORRECT ANSWER: specificity
2 stage process of screening - CORRECT ANSWER: - need for medical clearance
before initiating or progressing exercise programming is determined using the updated
and revised ACSM screening algorithm--> in presence of health care professional
- if indicated during screening, medical clearance should be sought from the appropriate
health care provider
3 training principles to consider when prescribing exercise - CORRECT ANSWER:
overload
specifciity
progression
A measure of muscular endurance is - CORRECT ANSWER: number of curl-ups in 1
min
,ACSM recommends how many reps of each exercise for muscular endurance? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 15-25
ACSM recommends that in healthy individuals, aerobic exercise intensity be prescribed
within what percentage of HRmax range? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60%-90%
All of the following are among the ACSM guidelines to determine "maximal" effort during
a graded exercise test (GXT) except: - CORRECT ANSWER: *****achievement of age
predicted HRmax
- post exercise venous lactate concentration greater than 8 mol/L
- RPE at peak exercise greater than 17 on the 6-20 scale or greater than 7 on the 0-10
scale
- Peak RER greater than or equal to 1.10
At minimum, professionals performing fitness assessments on others should possess
which combination of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: CPR and EP-C
BP reading that represents prehypertension in adults - CORRECT ANSWER: 118/84
mm Hg
100/60
110/70
160/99
Change seen as a result of regular aerobic exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
decreased HR at rest
- Increased SV at rest
- No change for cardiac output at rest
** ALL the above
,Clinical exercise testing among adult patients with chronic heart failure should observe
the following recommendations except: - CORRECT ANSWER: maximal exercise
testing is not a realistic way to identify candidates for cardiac transplantation or other
advanced treatments due to inherent risk of heat stress
criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness - CORRECT ANSWER: maximal volume
of O2 consumed per unit time (VO2max)
During aerobic exercise, what would not be normal in individuals without CVD? -
CORRECT ANSWER: increased DBP
Example of progressive overload - CORRECT ANSWER: - increasing amount of
resistance lifted
- increasing sets
- increasing days per week
Exercise adherence is increased when - CORRECT ANSWER: -there is social and
health care provider support for the individual
- regular schedule
-muscle soreness and injury are minimzed
-individualized, attainable goals and objections are identified
exercise at high altitude, Hr will be ____ at the same RPE as compared to exercising at
sea level - CORRECT ANSWER: higher
Exercise program for elderly people should emphasize increased ---- - CORRECT
ANSWER: frequency
Feeling good about being able to perform an activity or skill such as finally being able to
run a mile or to increase the speed of walking a mile is an example of ___ - CORRECT
ANSWER: intrinsic reward
, fitness assessment is an important aspect of a training program b/c it provides
information on... - CORRECT ANSWER: developing the EX rx
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER: Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER: Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
For every 1 MET increase in exercise intensity during submit exercise, SBP should
increase approx _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 mm Hg
For health benefits, it is recommended that vigorous PA should be performed how many
days a week? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
For higher intensity activities - CORRECT ANSWER: the risk of orthopedic and
cardiovascular complications are increased
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER: moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week
OR
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
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___ involves holding the stretched position using the strength of the agonist muscle as
is common in many forms of yoga - CORRECT ANSWER: active static stretching
____ is not recommended b/c of significant chance of injury, muscle soreness, and
complications such as rhabdomyolysis that can ensure - CORRECT ANSWER: RT
composed of ECCENTRIC contractions at very high intensities
_____ pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given
condition - CORRECT ANSWER: specificity
2 stage process of screening - CORRECT ANSWER: - need for medical clearance
before initiating or progressing exercise programming is determined using the updated
and revised ACSM screening algorithm--> in presence of health care professional
- if indicated during screening, medical clearance should be sought from the appropriate
health care provider
3 training principles to consider when prescribing exercise - CORRECT ANSWER:
overload
specifciity
progression
A measure of muscular endurance is - CORRECT ANSWER: number of curl-ups in 1
min
,ACSM recommends how many reps of each exercise for muscular endurance? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 15-25
ACSM recommends that in healthy individuals, aerobic exercise intensity be prescribed
within what percentage of HRmax range? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60%-90%
All of the following are among the ACSM guidelines to determine "maximal" effort during
a graded exercise test (GXT) except: - CORRECT ANSWER: *****achievement of age
predicted HRmax
- post exercise venous lactate concentration greater than 8 mol/L
- RPE at peak exercise greater than 17 on the 6-20 scale or greater than 7 on the 0-10
scale
- Peak RER greater than or equal to 1.10
At minimum, professionals performing fitness assessments on others should possess
which combination of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: CPR and EP-C
BP reading that represents prehypertension in adults - CORRECT ANSWER: 118/84
mm Hg
100/60
110/70
160/99
Change seen as a result of regular aerobic exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
decreased HR at rest
- Increased SV at rest
- No change for cardiac output at rest
** ALL the above
,Clinical exercise testing among adult patients with chronic heart failure should observe
the following recommendations except: - CORRECT ANSWER: maximal exercise
testing is not a realistic way to identify candidates for cardiac transplantation or other
advanced treatments due to inherent risk of heat stress
criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness - CORRECT ANSWER: maximal volume
of O2 consumed per unit time (VO2max)
During aerobic exercise, what would not be normal in individuals without CVD? -
CORRECT ANSWER: increased DBP
Example of progressive overload - CORRECT ANSWER: - increasing amount of
resistance lifted
- increasing sets
- increasing days per week
Exercise adherence is increased when - CORRECT ANSWER: -there is social and
health care provider support for the individual
- regular schedule
-muscle soreness and injury are minimzed
-individualized, attainable goals and objections are identified
exercise at high altitude, Hr will be ____ at the same RPE as compared to exercising at
sea level - CORRECT ANSWER: higher
Exercise program for elderly people should emphasize increased ---- - CORRECT
ANSWER: frequency
Feeling good about being able to perform an activity or skill such as finally being able to
run a mile or to increase the speed of walking a mile is an example of ___ - CORRECT
ANSWER: intrinsic reward
, fitness assessment is an important aspect of a training program b/c it provides
information on... - CORRECT ANSWER: developing the EX rx
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER: Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER: Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
For every 1 MET increase in exercise intensity during submit exercise, SBP should
increase approx _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 mm Hg
For health benefits, it is recommended that vigorous PA should be performed how many
days a week? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
For higher intensity activities - CORRECT ANSWER: the risk of orthopedic and
cardiovascular complications are increased
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER: moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week
OR
