ACSM Practice Exam Questions and Answers
Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - correct answer 1. Heart disease
2. Musculoskeletal problems
Most important purpose of measuring body composition - correct answer the strong correlation
between obesity & eating disorders
Supplements for optimal running performance - correct answer iron & cobalamin (B12)
Target Heart Rate - correct answer = maximum HR x % intensity
Maximum Heart Rate - correct answer = 220- age
When does comprehensive fitness assessment when consulting with a new potential client occur -
correct answer after medical hx & other general subjective info is gathered
Beta Blockers - correct answer decrease HR & decrease BP
What is administered first in a sequence of tests for a javelin thrower? - correct answer height
What needs to be considered the least when progressing a client's training program - correct answer
client's gender
Seated or supine exercises require the athlete to establish and maintain which type of body position -
correct answer five point contact position
Five point contact position - correct answer head placed firmly on the bench or back pad, shoulders &
upper back are seated firmly & evenly on the bench or back pad & the buttocks are placed evenly on the
bench or the seat. Both right & left feet flat on the floor
