ACSM 010-111 ACSM Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

As described by the American College of Sports Medicine, proper technique during the push-up test involves _____.

Atiming the number of push-ups performed in two minutes

Brequiring both female and male subjects to use the toes as the pivotal point of movement

Callowing a slight (20) elbow flexion at the 'top' of the movement

Dstopping the test when the subject strains forcibly

Answer : D

Question 2

What is the first phase of an annual training cycle?

ATransition

BOff-season

CPreparatory

DCompetition

Answer : C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?

AChildren are less tolerant of heat because of a higher threshold for sweating.

BSince children are anatomically immature, they should not participate in any form of resistance training exercise.

CBecause of the lack of development of the epiphyseal growth plates, children should not participate in any form of endurance training.

DBoth B and C are true

Answer : A

Question 4

Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?

APyruvic Acid

BPhosphoric Acid

CCitric Acid

DLactic Acid

Answer : D

Question 5

What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

ATo estimate oxygen consumption during exercise

BTo determine the level of fatigue during exercise

CTo estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise

DTo estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise

Answer : B

Question 6

A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?

ASpecificity

BOvertraining

CReversibility

DPeriodization

Answer : D

Question 7

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

ARight ventricle

BLeft ventricle

CRight atrium

DLeft atrium

Answer : B

ACSM certified Personal Trainer 010-111 ACSM Exam Questions