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Exercise Science: Chapter 12-15

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

A 44 year old sedentary individual is planning on beginning a moderate intensity exercise program under the supervision of a personal trainer. They are asymptomatic and does not have any known chronic diseases. According to the ACSM preparticipation screening recommendations which of the following is most appropriate for this individual. 

Medical clearance is recommended prior to beginning an exercise program

A graded exercise test is recommended prior to beginning an exercise regimen

Medical clearance is not necessary prior to beginning an exercise program

Referral to a qualified health care provider for a complete medical examination is required prior to beginning an exercise program

a)

Medical clearance is recommended prior to beginning an exercise program

b)

A graded exercise test is recommended prior to beginning an exercise regimen

c)

Medical clearance is not necessary prior to beginning an exercise program

d)

Referral to a qualified health care provider for a complete medical examination is required prior to beginning an exercise program

2.

Your new client is a 42 year old male with a BMI of 26.3. He does not currently perform any leisure time physical activity  and has a sedentary occupation. He is a non smoker. His resting blood pressure is 136/98mmhg, his fasting blood glucose is 94, LDL cholesterol 170, HDL 45. He has no known diseases, no family history of chronic diseases, and does not report any major symptoms of disease. How many risk factors does he have for CVD?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

According to the updated ACSM pre participation screening recommendations for which of the following scenarios is medical clearance recommended?

a)

Asymptomatic individual without known cardiovascular metabolic or renal disease does not participate in regular exercise but wants to begin a low to moderate intensity exercise.

b)

Asymptomatic with known metabolic disease, does not participate in regular exercise, wants to begin a low to moderate intensity workout

c)

Asymptomatic, without known disease, exercises regularly, wants to participate with vigorous activity

d)

Asymptomatic, with know cardiovascular disease would like to continue participation in a regular moderate intensity exercise program

4.

The phrase assumption of risk refers to 

a)

Allowing a client to perform an activity or exercise that is contraindicated

b)

An agreement to compensate for injuries resulting from a fitness assessment

c)

The participant is voluntarily accepting the known dangers of exercise participation

d)

The responsibility one accepts for another person who is involved in high risk activity

5.

Which of the following is considered to be a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

a)

BMI 18.9-28.5

b)

Resting systolic blood pressure of less than 130

c)

Men over 45, women over 55

d)

No participation in moderate intensity activity for at least 3 months

6.

Which of the following forms is utilized to communicate the known risks and dangers associated with exercise participation?

a)

Health and lifestyle questionnaire

b)

Parq

c)

informed consent

d)

Medical clearance form

7.

Your client is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 166 pounds. Based on the information provided what is the current BMI classification?

a)

Underweight

b)

Normal

c)

Overweight

d)

obese

8.

Calculate the waist to hip ratio for an individual having a waist circumference of 34 inches and hip circumference of 37 inches

a)

0.83

b)

1.10

c)

0.92

d)

0.88

9.

When measuring blood pressure the first of two or more Korotkoff sounds represents the 

a)

Systolic blood pressure

b)

Rate pressure product

c)

Diastolic blood pressure

d)

Cardiac output

10.

During the initial health screening with a new client you determine their resting heart rate to be 102. To confirm this measurement you decided to reassess the clients resting heart rate the following morning. The client is asked to refrain from caffeinated beverages and physical activity for at least 30 minutes After sitting quietly for 10 minutes the resting heart rate is 100. Based on this which is the best course of action?

a)

Refer the client to a more experienced personal trainer

b)

Encourage the client to begin a moderate intensity exercise program to help lower resting heart rate

c)

Encourage the client to sign up for a yoga class to help with relaxation

d)

Advise the client to visit their physician for additional medical evaluation

11.

Which of the following is considered to be a limitation of BMI?

a)

IT is invasive and expensive

b)

Subjects often over report their body weight

c)

It does not take into account fat and lean tissue proportions

d)

Is poorly correlated with risk for heart disease and diabetes

12.

The amount of pressure exerted against the arterial walls during a left ventricular contraction is known as

a)

Diastolic blood pressure

b)

Rate pressure product

c)

Hydrostatic transmural pressure

d)

Systolic blood pressure

13.

Which of the following muscles is typically tight and overactive in those with upper cross syndrome?

a)

Rhomboids

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Gluteus maximus

14.

Which of the following exercises are most appropriate for a client with lower cross syndrome?

a)

Hamstring stretches and core strengthening

b)

Quadriceps stretches and hamstrings strengthening

c)

IT band stretches and erector spinae stretching

d)

Iliopsoas stretches and hamstring stretching

15.

During the body weight squat screen you observe that your clients heels elevate slightly off of the floor during the eccentric phase of the exercise. Which of the following is most likely to contribute to this movement compensation?

a)

Tightness through the anterior tibailis muscle

b)

Weakness through the iliopsoas muscle

c)

Tightness through the gastrocneimus and soleus muscle

d)

Weakness through the adductor muscle group

16.

Which spinal alignment is characterized by flexion of the upper thoracic spine, straightening of the lower thoracic spine, flattening of the lumbar spine and a posterior pelvic tilt?

a)

lordosis

b)

flat back

c)

sway back

d)

kyphosis

17.

Bilateral tightness of the hamstring muscle group is likely to contribute to a 

a)

Posterior pelvic tilt

b)

Neutral pelvic position

c)

Anterior pelvic tilt

d)

Asymmetric hip shift

18.

Based on the concept of reciprocal inhibition an overactive and tight iliopsoas muscle group will cause inhibition and weakness of the

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Rectus abdominis

c)

Gluteus maximus

d)

Gastrocnemius

19.

When conducting a series of fitness assessments it is recommended that the assessments are performed in the following order:

a)

Sit and reach, resting blood pressure, partial curl up, one mile walk test, body composition

b)

3 minute step test, apley back scratch test, resting blood pressure, body composition, push up test

c)

Resting blood pressure, body composition, 3 minute step test, push up test, sit and reach

d)

Body composition, sit and reach, cooper 1.5 mile run, push up , resting blood pressure

20.

According to the standardized procedures, skinfold caliper measurements are taken on the ______ side of the body

a)

lateral

b)

posterior

c)

left

d)

right

21.

A 48 year old  male client has an average abdominal skinfold measurement of 28 mm a thigh measurement of 15mm, and a chest of 9 mm. What is this client’s estimated body fat percentage?

a)

22.1

b)

15.0

c)

17.6

d)

18.3

22.

A 34 year old female client achieves a maximum distance of 19 inches on the Sit and reach test. This places _____ on the fitness category?

a)

excellent

b)

above average

c)

average

d)

good

23.

Your 26 year old male client is able to complete 6.25 laps around a standard olympic track during the 12 minute walk run assessment. Based on this results of this assessment that is the client’s estimated VO2 max

a)

26.2

b)

55.7

c)

38.9

d)

42.6

24.

Your 26 year old male client is able to complete 6.25 laps around a standard olympic track during the 12 minute walk run assessment. his vo2 max is 38.9. Based on the results of the 12 minute walk run assessment what is this client’s fitness level

a)

excellent

b)

poor

c)

good

d)

above average