Free ACSM certified Personal Trainer Exam 010-111 Exam Practice Test

A sedentary lifestyle

• Has a risk similar to that of hypertension, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking.
• Increases HDL cholesterol.
• Increases the sensitivity to insulin.
• Has little influence on post-MI mortality rates.

Which of the following cardiovascular variables does NOT increase as a result of chronic exercise while performing a single bout of maximal exercise?

• Maximal HR.
• Maximal cardiac output.
• Maximal SV.
• Maximal oxygen consumption.

The concept of shaping refers to

• Using self-monitoring techniques (e.g., exercise logs).
• Using visual prompts (e.g., packing a gym bag the night before) as reminders to exercise.
• The process for establishing self-efficacy.
• Setting intermediate goals that lead to a long-term goal.

Which of the following is considered to be a "balland-socket" joint?

• Ankle.
• Elbow.
• Knee.
• Hip.

The idea that intention is the most important determinant of behavior is a central component of the

• Relapse Prevention Model.
• Social Cognitive Theory.
• Theory of Planned Behavior.
• Transtheoretical Model.

All of the following are considered possible causes of restrictive lung disease EXCEPT

• Scoliosis.
• Obesity.
• Muscular dystrophy.
• Cigarette smoke.

Establishing specific expectations of what you are, willing to do as a counselor and staying focused on exercise/physical activity issues and behavioral skills related to exercise are strategies for handling which type of client?

• A dissatisfied client.
• A needy client.
• A hostile client.
• A shy client.

The deficiency of blood flow to the myocardium that results when oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply is known as

• Infarction.
• Angina.
• Ischemia.
• Thrombosis.

When compared with leg exercise, arm exercise results in a relatively

• Increased HR at all intensities.
• Lower SBP at all intensities.
• Increased venous return at all intensities.
• Increased Vo2max.

A baseball pitcher has been complaining of weakness in the lateral rotation motions of the shoulder. You have been asked to evaluate him for a strengthening program. Which of the following muscles would you have him concentrate on strengthening?

• Subscapularis.
• Teres major.
• Latissimus dorsi.
• Teres minor.