What is the primary muscle group involved in trunk flexion while standing during the eccentric phase
of the movement?
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C
Q: 2
If a 50 year old male checked a "yes" response on his PAR-Q, what is the next step for his certified
Personal Trainer?
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B
Q: 3
If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?
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D
Q: 4
A client who wants to strengthen muscles of the chest must perform exercises such as the bench
press and dumbbell flys as opposed to lat pull down and dumbbell rows. Which of the following
principles of training best describes this principle?
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B
Q: 5
The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following
exercises?
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A
Q: 6
Vitamins classified as fat soluble are in which of the following groups?
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B
Q: 7
One difference between over-reaching and overtraining is that ______.
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D
Q: 8
Overtraining symptoms may include ______.
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A
Q: 9
This law grants immunity to those persons who in good faith try to protect, serve and tend to others
who are injured or ill but does NOT apply to the fitness professional while serving on the job.
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C
Q: 10
An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in
which of the following?
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A
Q: 11
According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain
a medical examination and graded exercise test.
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D
Q: 12
Doris is an 80 year-old client who is beginning an exercise program. What is recommended when
providing initial stability ball training?
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B
Q: 13
According to ACSM guidelines, the _____ is categorized under moderate risk for cardiovascular
disease.
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A
Q: 14
What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?
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Q: 15
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?
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Q: 16
Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?
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C
Q: 17
Which concept best describes the effects of prolonged bed-rest?
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C
Q: 18
What action is produced by the quadriceps femora muscles during the concentric phase of the back
squat exercise?
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Q: 19
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.
What initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?
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B
Q: 20
During the concentric phase of a chin-up (with the forearms in a supinated grip) the glenohumeral
joint is moving through ______ in the ______ plane.
