Which principle of training best describes a previously active client, who has been ill and bed-ridden for a prolonged period of time?
A. Overload
B. Specificity
C. Reversibility
D. Progression
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?
A. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
B. Plyometrics
C. Dynamic Activity Preparation
D. Progression
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
A. Blood profile analysis
B. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
C. Medical history
D. Informed consent
A 50-year-old woman who quit smoking 5 months ago with a BP of 120/90 mmHg, a BMI of 29 kg/m2, a LDL of 135 mg/dL, and a HDL of 70 mg/dL wants to start an exercise program. How many net positive risk factors does she have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain a medical examination and graded exercise test.
A. 24 year old, sedentary male; moderate-intensity walking program
B. 62 year old, sedentary and overweight male; moderate-intensity biking program
C. 20 year old female who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day; eight week resistance training class
D. 46 year old female, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; cycling class
The stroke volume of a client who has a cardiac output of 5 liters per minute and a heart rate of 70 beats per minute is approximately _____.
A. 70 L
B. 350 L
C. 70 mL
D. 350 mL
Which business model can be described as a formal business entity subject to laws, regulations, and the demands of stock holders?
A. Corporation
B. Partnership
C. Sole proprietorship
D. Independant contractor
What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?
A. Keep exercise instensity high to expedite improvements.
B. Minimize muscle soreness and injury.
C. Individualize exercise goals and objectives.
D. Use step counters to assess outcome measures.
Which concept best describes the effects of prolonged bed-rest?
A. Overload
B. Specificity
C. Detraining
D. Overreaching
What is the training phase that is designed to establish an initial base of conditioning to increase tolerance for more intense training?
A. Post-season
B. Off-season
C. Preparatory
D. Competition
