When proctoring the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire to a new client, you learn that he may need to use a facility with a medically qualified staff or need a physician's referral. What sole aspect of his history would put him in that category?

He experiences chest discomfort with exertion

His blood cholesterol level is 250mg/dL (6.5 mmol/L)

His blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg

He experiences chest discomfort with exertion

He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.

presence of chest pain and dizziness

family history of heart disease

According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain a medical examination and graded exercise test.

46 year old female, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; cycling class

24 year old, sedentary male; moderate-intensity walking program

62 year old, sedentary and overweight male; moderate-intensity biking program

20 year old female who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day; eight week resistance training class

46 year old female, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; cycling class

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

identify clients in need of physician clearance

eliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise

establish a relationship with the client's health care provider

identify clients in need of physician clearance

Your client has discovered she is pregnant through a home pregnancy test. She wants to continue to exercise during her pregnancy and is seeking your help. What is the best recommendation?

Encourage her to consult with her physician for any possible limitations.

Encourage her to continue with her current exercise program with minimal modification until the second trimester.

Decrease the work volume for each workout session.

Encourage her to consult with her physician for any possible limitations.

Encourage her to continue exercising at 50% of her age-predicted maximal heart rate.

What heart rate changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

Both submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task, and resting heart rate decrease.

Submaximal heart rate increases for a standard exercise task, while resting heart rate decreases.

Both submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task, and resting heart rate decrease.

Resting heart rate decreases but there is no change in submaximal heart rate for a standard exercise task.

Submaximal heart rate decreases for a standard exercise task and resting heart rate increases.

In comparison to type I muscle fibers, type II fibers ______.

Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force

Have a higher capacity to generate energy through the electron transport system

Have a higher capacity to generate energy from fat

Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force

Are capable of greater endurance

Which occurs when running up an incline?

A greater range of motion occurs in the ankle joint.

A reduced range of motion occurs in the ankle joint.

Reduced force of action of the knee extensors.

Greater viscosity of the knee joint synovial fluid.

Which is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?

Over estimates individuals with above average muscle mass.

Body density must be computed or estimated first.

Skinfold thicknesses must be measured first.

Fat and lean tissue weights are differentiated.

Over estimates individuals with above average muscle mass.

Which is not true regarding a properly administered informed consent?

It releases the facility and personnel from liability.

It provides an explanation of all procedures to be performed.

It releases the facility and personnel from liability.

It provides an opportunity for inquiries.

It encourages and implies confidentiality.

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 90 mg/dL. She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.If this client wanted to initiate a regular MODERATE intensity exercise routine, what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine prior to her participating in exercise?

Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.

A medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary.

A maximal exercise test only is necessary.

A submaximal exercise test only is necessary.

Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.

One of your corporate wellness clients is normally consistent in attending appointments. Lately, he has been missing sessions. What strategy would not be the most appropriate way to demonstrate social support to encourage his adherence?

Contact his company Human Resources department with an attendance report.

Send an e-mail reminding him of future appointments.

Call the client expressing your concern.

Encourage the client to find a workout partner to improve future adherence.

A dietary protein is considered 'complete' when it ______.

contains all essential amino acids

contains all nonessential amino acids

contains all essential amino acids

contains at least one branded-chain amino acid

You are demonstrating how to stretch to your client. Which statement about technique is correct?

Increase range of stretch during exhalation.

Increase range of stretch using a slight bouncing movement.

Increase range of stretch while breath holding.

Increase range of stretch during inhalation.

General guidelines for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles include ______.

warm-up, exhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine

static stretching and maintaining forward spinal flexion

warm-up, inhale during the stretch and maintain neutral position of the spine

static stretching and maintaining spinal rotation

Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?

Alexis, age 49, who has been swimming for 6-months three times a week, to increase her cardiovascular endurance.

Jane, age 30, who commenced her exercise program 2 weeks ago.

Pete, age 27, who started his resistance training regimen to increase muscle mass one month ago.

Alexis, age 49, who has been swimming for 6-months three times a week, to increase her cardiovascular endurance.

Anna, age 54, who has a weight loss goal and has been walking three times a week for a month.

Claims relating to personal trainers violating their scope of practice occur most frequently in which area?

Inappropriate exercise prescription

A Certified Personal Trainer is overheard discussing body composition information about a specific high profile client with his friends. Which law concerning the safety and security of private records has the Certified Personal Trainer violated?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Health and Fitness Privacy Act (HAFPA)

Federal Fitness Information Privacy Act (FFIPA)

Federal Accountability of Health Professionals Act (FAHPA)

What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?

Keep exercise instensity high to expedite improvements.

Minimize muscle soreness and injury.

Individualize exercise goals and objectives.

Use step counters to assess outcome measures.

A fitness professional who shares identifiable health information about a client with someone who is outside of the realm of patient care is in violation of which federal standard?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guidelines

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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According to ACSM guidelines, the _____ is categorized under moderate risk for cardiovascular disease.

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