ACSM Exercise Specialist Exam (030-333) Free Practice Test

Question 1

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be

A. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week.

B. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

C. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

D. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

Budgets are designed to

A. Determine if a program is viable.

B. Save money.

C. Teach managers about cost analysis.

D. Make management happy.

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of participant interaction as part of the supportive role of a manager?

A. Offering a shoulder on which to cry.

B. Having members teach classes.

C. Conducting surveys, and responding to client needs.

D. Encouraging members to "let go" in exercise classes.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include

A. Use ofdyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction.

B. Continuous cycling activity at 70% of Vo2 max for 30 minutes.

C. Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest).

D. Encouraging the client to achievean intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold.

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

In the ECG shown on the following page, which of the following conduction abnormalities is indicated?

A. First-degree AV block.

B. Third-degree AV block.

C. RBBB.

D. Mobitz I.

Correct Answer: A

Question 6

In a budget for a clinical exercise rehabilitation program, all of the following are examples of variable expenses EXCEPT

A. Rental fees for the facility space.

B. ECG electrodes.

C. Consultant fees.

D. Temporary wages.

Correct Answer: A

Question 7

A fitness newsletter, fitness library, and bulletin boards

A. Are part of client and staffeducation.

B. Are part of the facilitymarketing.

C. Are part of staffnews.

D. Require considerable money and must be budgeted carefully.

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

Differentiation between supraventricular and ventricular rhythm is made on the basis of the

A. Amplitude of the U wave.

B. Duration (width) of the QRS complex and the presence or absence of P waves.

C. Duration of the PR interval.

D. Appearance of the ST segment.

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

What resistance would you set a cycle ergometer at if your 80-kg client needs to train at 6 METs? Assume a 50 rpm cycling cadence.

A. 0.25 pounds.

B. 0.45 pounds.

C. 2.07 kg.

D. 1.5 kg.

Correct Answer: C

Question 10

During the cool-down phase of an exercise session, clients should be encouraged to

A. Limit the cool-down period to 5 minutes.

B. Increase the number of isometric activities.

C. Rehydrate.

D. Decrease the intensity of activity quickly to decrease cardiacafterload.

Correct Answer: C

Question 11

Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for bone formation?

A. Vitamin D.

B. Vitamin E.

C. Vitamin

D. Vitamin K.

Correct Answer: A

Question 12

If a healthy young man exercises at an intensity of 45 mL. kg-1.min -1 three times per week for 45 minutes each session, how long would it take him to lose 10 pounds of fat?

A. 16.5 weeks.

B. 4 weeks.

C. 7.14 weeks.

D. 19 weeks.

Correct Answer: A

Question 13

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?

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

B. The athlete should increase protein intake to threefold the RDA.

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

D. There should be no change in calories.

Correct Answer: C

Question 14

Which one of the following statements concerning a needs assessment is NOT true?

A. The needs and/or program assessment is a useful tool for gathering data and support for program implementation.

B. The needs and/or program assessment often must be a creative tool developedinhouse to meet the program's specific needs.

C. Program planning is an essential step before needs assessment can be performed.

D. Given that the needs assessment may be developed in-house without the benefit of external validity, generalizing the results may be difficult.

Correct Answer: C

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