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

• Question 1

  The increases as a result of physical training in elderly persons. This occurs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

  • In men, the increase is a function of improved central and peripheral adaptations.
  • In women, the increase is a function of improved peripheral adaptations.
  • In both men and women, regular aerobic exercise slows the decline with aging.
  • In both men and women, regular aerobic exercise speeds the decline with aging.

  Show Answer Answer: D Next

• Question 2

  In the Social Cognitive Theory, which three major dynamic interacting influences are postulated as determining behavioral change?

  • Personal, behavioral, and environmental.
  • Reinforcement, commitment, and social support.
  • High-risk situations, social support, and perceived control.
  • Stage of readiness, processes of change, and confidence.

  Show Answer Answer: A Next

• Question 3

  Which of the following factors does NOT impair an older individual's ability to thermoregulate?

  • Reduced total body water.
  • Decreased renal function.
  • Decreased vascular peripheral responsiveness.
  • Enhanced sweat response.

  Show Answer Answer: D Next

• Question 4

  Which of the following would assist anxious people before an exercise test?

  • Ask them to sit quietly in a chair for a few minutes.
  • Thoroughly explain the exercise test.
  • Familiarize them with the exercise equipment by brief practice.
  • All of the above

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• Question 5

  The simplest and most rapid method to produce ATP during exercise is through

  • Glycolysis.
  • The ATP-PCr system.
  • Aerobic metabolism.
  • Glycogenolysis.

  Show Answer Answer: B Next