ACSM 030-444 Exam Questions Free Practice Test

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Questions # 21:

An ideal weight-loss program should set a goal of _ pounds per week, with an energy intake of not less than _ kcal/day.

Options:

10, 1,600.

3-5, 1,500.

1-2, 1,200.

None of the above.

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Questions # 22:

The eating habits of an athlete involved in long distance running should differ from those of a sedentary individual of the same body weight in what way?

Options:

The athlete should reduce fat intake to 10% of total calories.

The athlete should increase protein intake to threefold the RDA.

The athlete should have a greater intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein.

There should be no change in calories.

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Questions # 23:

In an effort to improve flexibility, the ACSM recommends

Options:

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Ballistic stretching.

The plough and hurdler's stretches.

Static stretches held for 10 to 30 seconds per repetition.

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Questions # 24:

The recommended muscular strength and endurance training program for apparently healthy individuals should be

Options:

One set of 8 to 12 reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 2 days per week.

Two sets of six to eight reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 2 days per week.

One set of 8 to 12 reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 4 to 5 days per week.

Two sets of six to eight reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 4 days per week, and alternating days for legs and upper body.

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Questions # 25:

Which of the following statements regarding exercise for persons with controlled cardiovascular disease is TRUE?

Options:

Resistance exercise training is dangerous and should be avoided.

A physician-supervised exercise test is not necessary to establish exercise intensity.

Anginal pain is normal during exercise, and participants should be pushed through the pain.

Exercise intensity should be set at an HR of 10 bpm less than the level at which signs/symptoms were evidenced during an exercise test.

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Questions # 26:

Which of the following situations indicates progression to independent and unsupervised exercise for a client after CABG surgery in an outpatient program?

Options:

The client exhibits mild cardiac symptoms of angina, occurring intermittently during exercise and sometimes at home while reading.

The client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.

The client is noncompliant with smoking cessation and weight loss intervention programs.

The client is unable to palpate HR, deliver RPEs, or maintain steady workload intensity during activity.

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Questions # 27:

A common measure to assist in the evaluation of body fat distribution is

Options:

Height/weight charts.

Total body weight.

WHR.

Total body water.

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Questions # 28:

What is the optimal approach for long-term management of body weight?

Options:

Hypocaloric diet.

Daily aerobic exercise.

Resistance training.

A low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily physical activity.

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Questions # 29:

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training is FALSE?

Options:

The number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance.

It is necessary to determine the 1- RM to establish training intensity.

Exercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good exercise form is maintained.

Exercise intensity should be similar for males and females.

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Questions # 30:

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

Options:

Dyslipidemia (low HDL-C, elevated triglycerides).

Osteoporosis.

Insulin resistance.

Elevated blood pressure.

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