The results of a Rockport One-Mile Walk Test indicate that a client’s estimated maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is 37.6 mL/kg/min. Based on this information, what is the client’s estimated maximal capacity expressed in METs?

• A. 7.6 METs

• B. 10.7 METs

• C. 12.4 METs

• D. 15.1 METs

Which of the following methods is most appropriate to monitor the exercise intensity for a client with hypertension who takes a beta-blocker prescribed by a health care provider?

• A. Rating of perceived exertion using the category-ratio scale

• B. Target heart rate established as a percent of age-predicted maximal heart rate

• C. Target heart rate established as a percent of heart rate reserve

• D. Heart rate monitor pre-programmed with the client’s target heart rate

Which of the following is recommended during the concentric phase of a resistance training exercise for a participant performing8 to 10 repetitions per set?The participant should

• A. inhale

• B. hold their breath

• C. exhale

• D. perform the Valsalva maneuver

A 35-year-old male client has a resting heart rate of 68. Calculate the target heart rate range corresponding to 50% to 70% of his heart rate reserve.

• A.110 to 135 bpm

• B.118 to 142 bpm

• C.127 to 150 bpm

• D.135 to 158 bpm

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans(2008), for substantial health benefits, adults should perform

• A. muscle-strengthening activities 4 or more days per week.

• B. 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity on a daily basis.

• C. no more than 200 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

• D. at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), how many repetitions per set are recommended to improve strength and power in most adults?

• A. 2-3

• B. 5-7

• C. 8-12

• D. 15-20

A client is walking on a treadmill at 3.2mph and 5% grade, which corresponds to a relative oxygen consumption of 19.8 mL/kg/min. Exercise at this absolute intensity level is classified as

• A. light

• B. moderate

• C. vigorous

• D. very vigorous

A 39-year-old male client is beginning an exercise program. Based on his current level of cardiorespiratory fitness, it is determined that a moderate-intensity corresponding to 70% of his age-predicted maximum heart rate is appropriate for his steady state aerobic exercise. What is his target heart rate at this specific intensity?

• A. 127 bpm

• B. 143 bpm

• C. 154 bpm

• D. 181 bpm

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), what is the recommended reasonable target with regard to total stretching time (i.e., volume) for each flexibility exercise?

• A. 15 seconds

• B. 30 seconds

• C. 45 seconds

• D. 60 seconds

To elicit improvements in muscular endurance, a client performs each set of resistance training exercises for the major muscle groups to a target range of 15-18 repetitions using 60% of 1-RM. What principle of training does this program design strategy represent?

• A. Principle of variation

• B. All-or-none principle

• C. Principle of specificity

• D. Principle of progression