ACSM ACSM Certifications 040-444 Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  An appropriate exercise for improving the strength of the low back muscles are

  A. Straight leg lifts.

  B. Parallel squats.

  C. Spinal extension exercises.

  D. Sit-ups with feet anchored.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 132:

  In an effort to improve flexibility, the ACSM recommends

  A. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

  B. Ballistic stretching.

  C. The plough and hurdler's stretches.

  D. Static stretches held for 10 to 30 seconds per repetition.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 133:

  The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on -blocking medication would generally be

  A. 75% of HRR.

  B. 30bpm above the standing resting HR.

  C. 40% of HRR.

  D. (220 - age) x 0.85.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 134:

  The recommended cardiorespiratory exercise training goal for apparently healthy individuals should be

  A. 15 minutes, six times per week, at 90% of HRR.

  B. 30 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.

  C. 60 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.

  D. 30 minutes of weight training, three times per week, at 60% of HRR.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 135:

  All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

  A. Weight training.

  B. Walking.

  C. Bicycling.

  D. Stair climbing.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 136:

  A target HR equivalent to 85% of HRR for a 25year-old male with a resting HR of 75 bpm would be equal to

  A. 195bpm.

  B. 166bpm.

  C. 177bpm.

  D. 102bpm.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 137:

  Which of the following statements regarding warm-up is FALSE?

  A. Muscle blood flow is increased as a result of warm-up.

  B. Peripheralvasodilation occurs as a result of warm-up.

  C. Peripheral vasoconstriction occurs as a result of warm-up.

  D. Between 5 and 10 minutes should be allotted for a warm-up period.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 138:

  Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE?

  A. The emphasis should be large muscle activity performed at a low to moderate intensity.

  B. Increasing venous return should be a priority during cool-down.

  C. The potential for improving flexibility may be improved during cool-down as compared with warm-up.

  D. Between 1 and 2 minutes are recommended for an adequate cool-down.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 139:

  A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is

  A. Improved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur.

  B. Increased myocardial oxygen demand at the samesubmaximallevels.

  C. Eradication of all symptoms.

  D. Elevation of B P.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 140:

  Which of the following is NOT a benefit of increased flexibility?

  A. Increased muscle viscosity, allowing easier and smoother contractions.

  B. Reduced muscle tension and increased relaxation.

  C. Improved coordination by allowing greater ease of movement.

  D. IncreasedROM.

  Correct Answer: A