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ACSM GEI Practice Exam 1 correctly answered to pass 2023Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except A. inherited conditions B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements C. disease D. leg lifts - correct answer D. Leg Lifts To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except: A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart B. lift onto the ball of the back foot C. place the pelvis forward D. hips and sho...

Factors for a valid VO2 Max? - correct answer -RER > 1.1 Lactate >8mmol/L RPE>18 Plateu in VO2 HR @ age predicted max Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. - correct answer -125mg Can HR max be changed with training? - correct answer -NO How many factors must we see for Valid Vo2 max test? - correct answer -3 RER vs RQ - correct answer -RER: co2 expired/ o2 consumed at mouth RQ: Co2 produced by cell metabolism/ o2 u...

BIOMECHANICS - Answer-principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL - Answer-CLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL - Answer-further from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) - Answer-above, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) - Answer-lower than, toward the feet ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) - Answer-toward the front POSTERIOR (DORSAL) - Answer-toward the back MEDIAL - Answer-closer to the midline LATERAL - Answer-further from the midline THREE CARDINAL BODY PLANES - Answe...

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - Answer-1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition - Answer-the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance - Answer-iron & cobalamin (B12) Target Heart Rate - Answer-= maximum HR x % intensity Maximum Heart Rate - Answer-= 220- age When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential c...

Factors for a valid VO2 Max? - Answer-RER > 1.1 Lactate >8mmol/L RPE>18 Plateu in VO2 HR @ age predicted max Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. - Answer-125mg Can HR max be changed with training? - Answer-NO How many factors must we see for Valid Vo2 max test? - Answer-3 RER vs RQ - Answer-RER: co2 expired/ o2 consumed at mouth RQ: Co2 produced by cell metabolism/ o2 used by tissues What variable caueses VO2 max to increa...

A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________ - AnswerLongitudinal Muscle The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______ - AnswerDorsiflexion; talus During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered to be: - Answer-Moderate Risk A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing - Answer-Contraindication If difficulties are encountered in cal...

FITT for Obese - ️️F: ≥5 days/week (max. caloric expenditure) I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic activity (Vig-desirable) T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress to 60 min) intermittent 10 min. bouts OK **Vigorous activity is encouraged T: Aerobic physical activity (resistance/flexibility -healthy pop. guidelines) FITT-P for Hypertensive - ️️F: Aerobic: Most/preferably every day Resistance: 2-3 days/week I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13 Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM T: 30-60 m...

Which of the following forms may be used if a Health/Medical History Evaluation form is not readily available? a) Personal-Trainer Client Agreement b) PAR-Q c) Informed Consent d) Health Fitness Assessment - b Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding strength training in the lumbo-pelvic region? a) Supine double leg raises should be avoided, but prone double leg raises are beneficial for clients who have low-back pain. b) Full ROM spinal movements with an extern...

Physical Activity - Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure. Exercise - Planned, purposeful, repetitive Physical Fitness - Attributes or characteristics that individuals have achieved that related to their ability to perform physical activity 3 metabolic pathways the body uses to creates ATP - 1. Creatine Phosphate 2. anaerobic glycolysis 3. 0xidative system Claudication - pain in the leg is induced by exercise, usually because...

Longitudinal Muscle - A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________ Dorsiflexion; talus - The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______ Moderate Risk - During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered to be: Contraindication - A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - If difficulties are encou...

ADL - One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and chores Physical Activity - Transition from rest to active movement Exercise - Planned and structured physical activity to improve one or more of the 5 components of fitness 5 Components of Fitness - 1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance 2. Muscle Endurance 3. Muscle Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Body Composition

Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except A. inherited conditions B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements C. disease D. leg lifts - D. Leg Lifts To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except: A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart B. lift onto the ball of the back foot C. place the pelvis forward D. hips and shoulders are level - C. place the pelvis forward