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A client exercising at a level 15 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale is likely to describe the exercise as ____________ .
What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?
According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain a medical examination and graded exercise test.
What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?
What exercise should be avoided for a person suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome?
Which of the following statements about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is correct?
Case study: A new client who has been resistance training for 6 months, comes to you with a goal of increasing muscular size. Following health appraisal and fitness testing including a modified 1 RM test, you design a program to meet the client's goal. Which of the following regimens best defines an appropriate plan to achieve this client's goal?
What is the equivalent of 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) of body fat in kilocalories?
For the comparison of body mass index (BMI) and plethysmography body composition assessment techniques, which of the following statements is correct?
A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?
Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?
What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?
What are the most commonly used modes for cardiovascular exercise testing?
The ACSM recommended exercise prescription for developing and maintaining muscular strength and endurance for health and fitness includes a minimum of:
What of the following is the formula for calculating the heart rate reserve?
In which of the following scenarios should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used?
From a seated position, with dumbbells to the sides, raising the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed, exercises primarily the _______:
What health-related physical fitness component is primarily emphasized in a circuit training program that has 30 stations, 60 seconds per station, at 25% of one repetition maximum?
Individuals participating in a non-medically based supervised weight loss program should reduce their caloric intake by _____ kilocalories per day, and reduce their dietary fat intake to less than _____ percent of their total caloric intake.
Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?
Which of the following recommendations would you make to your client who plans on playing tennis on a very hot and humid afternoon?
What is your best course of action when you have evidence that one of your clients has an eating disorder?
Typical movements in the weight room such as a biceps curl using free weights and leg press actions using a machine are best described as ____________ muscle actions.
A 45 year old male weighs 202 lb (92 kg). Skinfold analysis indicates 24% of his weight is fat. If he wants to decrease his body fat to 17%, what is his target body weight, assuming he maintains the same lean body mass?
If a food product had 250 kilocalories per serving, a recommended serving size of 5 ounces, and contained 10 servings per container, how many kilocalories would one consume if s/he ate ¼ of the container?
Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?
The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?
What term best describes accurate record keeping, a safe exercise environment, and proper supervision?
What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease?
Which of the following theories addresses the human need to explain why things happen in an attempt to gain control or increase predictability?
Which of the following is the term used for a training regimen that begins with rapid eccentric muscle action followed by concentric action of the same muscle?
What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?
What method of training combines a routine of alternating cardiovascular exercises with resistance training exercises?
What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?
As a response to a progressive resistance training program, which of the following demonstrates the predominant contribution to an increase in cross-sectional area of a muscle?
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?
The risk of developing a myocardial infarction increases when there is a family history of myocardial infarction or sudden death before the ages of:
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?
A 50 year old client has a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. Calculate the exercise heart rate for this client using 50% of heart rate reserve.
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?
Which of the following describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?
Which of the following physiological changes does NOT occur when a client improves aerobic capacity?
What type of learner would benefit from a handout with written instructions?
What motivational strategy is used to help an individual reframe negative statements into positive statements?
Which legal term is defined as "failure to conform one's conduct to a generally accepted standard or duty"?
Case study: After demonstrating a variety of weight training exercises to a new client, you ask if she has any questions. The client does not have any questions even though you observe her performing an exercise with improper form.
After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order to __________________________.
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 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.
How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?
The personal trainer's analysis of posture and body alignment should be made from which of the three different positions?
Stimulus control as a behavioral strategy to enhance exercise adherence can best be described as:
Cardiovascular adaptations to chronic endurance training include a(n)________ at a given fixed submaximal exercise intensity.
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?
According to the self-determination theory, a personal trainer would be most effective in helping a new client engage in an exercise regimen by ______.
A client at your fitness center who has just completed a vigorous bout of exercise complains of fatigue, lightheadedness and shakiness. You know from his health history that he has type II diabetes. Which do you administer after you call for medical assistance?
If the facility's ______ is not in place, a potential for litigation could occur.
Which joint has the greatest range of motion and involves the greatest number of movements?
Dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are generally considered what type of equipment?
Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?
What are the minimal body fat percentages that place individuals at increased risk of disease?
Which environmental trigger is NOT associated with exercise-induced asthma?
What is the predominant factor causing an increase in strength during the initial weeks of training?
You have a new male client who is 68” (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?
What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?
A 35 year old male client has a goal of completing a sprint distance triathlon. The Certified Personal Trainer prescribes an exercise regimen of swimming 2 days per week, running 3 days per week, and bicycling 2 days per week. What training principle is being used?
When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.
TESTED 02 Apr 2025