010-111 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which muscle is an antagonist of the hamstrings?

A. Gastrocnemius

B. Iliopsoas

C. Gracilis

D. Sartorius

What does it mean if a specific activity is contraindicated?

A. Perform less-intensively than normal

B. Do not perform it as often

C. Perform it slower than normal

D. Do not perform at all

What is the initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification of a 57 year old female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L)?

A. No risk

B. Low risk

C. Moderate risk

D. High risk

Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?

A. Every individual who is beginning an exercise program.

B. Sedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise.

C. Those who are considered low risk and perform only moderate exercise.

D. Men who are younger than 45 years of age and women who are younger than 55 years of age.

Vitamins classified as fat soluble are in which of the following groups?

A. A, B, C, D

B. A, D, E, K

C. A, B, D, E

D. A, C, D, K

Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?

A. Increased stroke volume

B. Decreased mitochondrial density

C. Increased capillary density

D. Decreased venous return

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

A. eliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise

B. establish a relationship with the client's health care provider

C. identify clients in need of physician clearance

D. diagnose orthopedic conditions

Which would not be found on a quarterly profit and loss statement?

A. Revenue from membership dues.

B. Expenses due to payroll and benefits.

C. Proportional fixed depreciation costs.

D. Fixed assets like land or a building.

According to the self-determination theory, a personal trainer would be most effective in helping a new client engage in an exercise regimen by ______.

A. instructing him/her to walk/jog 3 days per week for 20-30 minutes at his/her training heart rate

B. instructing him/her to bicycle 5 miles to work and back 5 days per week at a moderate pace

C. encouraging him/her to take a 45 minute step-aerobics class 3 days per week in a supportive group environment

D. encouraging him/her to choose a favorite mode of exercise in a supportive group environment that meets regularly

Adenosine triphosphate production via glycolysis during maximal effort exercise of 10-30 seconds results in the formation of what by-product?

A. Pyruvic Acid

B. Phosphoric Acid

C. Citric Acid

D. Lactic Acid