ACSM-EP

According to ACSM guidelines, which document should be obtained from all clients before conducting fitness assessments?

• AMedical diagnosis report
• BWritten informed consent
• CPrevious exercise logs
• DInsurance verification

A 45-year-old male with no known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease and no signs or symptoms wishes to begin light walking. According to ACSM preparticipation screening guidelines, what is the appropriate recommendation?

• AMedical clearance is required before any activity
• BHe may begin light-to-moderate physical activity without medical clearance
• CHe must complete a maximal exercise test first
• DHe should wait 30 days before starting

Which of the following is classified as a "sign or symptom" requiring medical evaluation prior to exercise testing?

• ABody mass index of 32 kg/m²
• BDyspnea at rest
• CAge of 55 years
• DSedentary lifestyle

What is the primary purpose of the ACSM preparticipation health screening process?

• ATo diagnose cardiovascular disease
• BTo determine maximal aerobic capacity
• CTo identify individuals who should receive medical clearance before exercise
• DTo prescribe specific exercise programs

Which cardiovascular risk factor is defined as HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL in men?

• AHypertension
• BDyslipidemia
• CImpaired fasting glucose
• DObesity

What is the formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?

• AWeight (kg) / Height (m)²
• BWeight (kg) × Height (m)
• CWeight (lb) / Height (in) × 703
• DHeight (m)² / Weight (kg)

A client weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall. What is their BMI?

• A22.9 kg/m²
• B24.5 kg/m²
• C26.2 kg/m²
• D28.0 kg/m²

According to ACSM, which BMI range is classified as "overweight"?

• A18.5-24.9 kg/m²
• B25.0-29.9 kg/m²
• C30.0-34.9 kg/m²
• D35.0-39.9 kg/m²

What is the standard site for measuring resting heart rate via palpation?

• ATemporal artery
• BCarotid or radial artery
• CFemoral artery
• DBrachial artery

What is the normal range for resting blood pressure in adults according to ACSM?

• A<90/60 mmHg
• B<120/80 mmHg
• C120-139/80-89 mmHg
• D140-159/90-99 mmHg

How long should a client rest quietly before measuring resting blood pressure?

• A1 minute
• BAt least 5 minutes
• C15 minutes
• D30 minutes

What is the formula for calculating maximum heart rate using the standard age-predicted method?

• A220 + age
• B220 - age
• C208 - (0.7 × age)
• D200 - (0.5 × age)

Which test is commonly used to assess muscular endurance of the upper body?

• A1-RM bench press
• BPush-up test to fatigue
• CHand grip dynamometry
• DVertical jump test

What is the recommended rest period between attempts when testing 1-RM strength?

• A30 seconds
• B1 minute
• C3-5 minutes
• D10 minutes

Which assessment measures lower body muscular power?

• A1-RM leg press
• BSit-and-reach test
• CVertical jump test
• DPlank hold test

A 55-year-old man who does NOT currently exercise regularly has no known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease and reports no signs or symptoms. He wants to begin a moderate-intensity walking program. According to the current ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, what is the appropriate recommendation?

• AMedical clearance is required because of his age
• BHe may begin light-to-moderate exercise without medical clearance and progress gradually
• CHe must complete a maximal exercise test first
• DMedical clearance is required because he has been inactive

Under the current ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, which individual should obtain medical clearance BEFORE beginning any exercise?

• AAn asymptomatic, regularly active adult with several CVD risk factors who wants to contin…
• BA sedentary, asymptomatic adult with known type 2 diabetes who wants to begin exercising
• CAn asymptomatic, regularly active adult with no known disease who wants to start vigorous…
• DA sedentary, asymptomatic adult with no known disease who wants to begin light walking