Action Personal Training Practice Test

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• Which factors are considered non-modifiable risk factors in this assessment?
• Total cholesterol threshold considered a risk factor?
• Which condition is a potential symptom for cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease?
• Amino acids are used as the primary energy source when carbohydrates are insufficient.
• Which statement best describes how an S-Corporation is taxed or treated?
• Which of the following is listed as a non-modifiable risk factor?
• Static Balance is defined as the ability to?
• Why do most people hire a personal trainer?
• Which statement best captures the concept of progression in exercise programming?
• Which statement is NOT a contraction type described in the material?
• What is it called when using a variety of modes of cardio training?
• Functional Flexibility is described as
• Safe exercises during pregnancy include:
• Which statement best reflects a stated benefit of biomechanics?
• Which is a primary function of the nervous system?
• Initial Client Assessment: Medical History includes which items?
• Concentric contraction is defined as which of the following?
• What is ATP?
• Which of the following defines hypertension?
• How to measure GXTs?
• Which formula represents heart rate reserve (HRR)?
• What is the primary purpose of a PAR-Q?
• What is a safe progression for improving flexibility in the corrective phase?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a beneficial type of exercise for hypertension?
• Type I diabetes is associated with failure of which organ?
• Which of the following best defines a partnership?
• Which range defines the Very Hard zone?
• Which two nutrients aid in maintaining fluid balance of the body?
• Which is NOT listed as an aspect of program design?
• Which of the following is considered a life sign warning?
• Type I Diabetes is characterized by which description?
• Which fasting blood glucose level is considered elevated in this context?
• What RPE range is commonly used for cardiovascular disease patients during aerobic exercise?
• What is the purpose of initial client assessment?
• Which of the following best describes a contraction where force is produced without changing muscle length?
• A training intensity intended to be in the Hard zone corresponds to which range?
• Which practice is explicitly recommended to prevent overtraining?
• Which of the following best describes sympathetic overtraining?
• How is muscle strength measured?
• Plyometrics is categorized under which aspect of program design?
• What is cardiorespiratory conditioning?
• What is the recommended Ex Rx for balance training?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of fat listed?
• Which of the following is a group of proprioception?
• How is exercise intensity measured?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Kinetic Chain components?
• Which diagnosis is associated with chest discomfort related to myocardial ischemia?
• In which trimester should pregnant women avoid lying on their back?
• Which energy source becomes primary when carbohydrate stores are low, according to the source?
• Which is a Passive warm-up method?
• What is stimulated to cause movement?
• Special Pops: Older Adults — progressive resistance training targets how many muscle groups?
• What is an expected outcome of periodization?
• Within the macro percentages provided for an active person, what is the protein percentage?
• Special Pops: Pregnancy — when can exercise begin postpartum?
• Accommodating Resistance allows you to exert maximum resistance by doing what?
• In the context of biomechanical function, which quality is considered the most fundamental for stable movement during sport performance?
• Which is a mild dehydration symptom?
• Which term describes a condition characterized by high blood pressure?
• What are the three primary goals of resistance training?
• Which energy system provides long-term energy lasting more than 2 minutes?
• What does FIDM stand for?
• Which statement best describes Neuromuscular Adaptations?
• In the standard order of fitness assessments, which is performed first?
• Which of the following is a plane of motion listed?
• Which type of flexibility is associated with dynamic movements to increase power and strength?
• Which of the following is listed as a type of business?
• ATP/PC provides energy for how long?
• Which statement is NOT a health sign warning?
• Which modes of exercise are best for clients with arthritis?
• What happens during a warmup?
• Special Pops: Pregnancy — which ExRx describes the recommended prescription?
• Which biomechanical process occurs during a warmup?
• In the risk classification for cholesterol, what HDL value is mentioned as negating risk?
• What best describes smart progression?
• What is force gradation?
• Kinematics is the study of what?
• Where is the concentration of oxygen in the blood highest?
• Which symptom is associated with heat exhaustion?
• What is Metabolic Adaptation?
• Heat exhaustion is associated with a body temperature around 104 degrees.
• Which energy system is primarily used during sustained, moderate-intensity running?
• What is the upper bound of the Moderate target heart rate zone?
• What are Neuromuscular Adaptations?
• How is muscular strength commonly assessed in clinical or training settings?
• Bradycardia is defined as which of the following?
• Which method is described for determining rep max using a 1RM?
• Diagnosis of Discomfort: Pulmonary presents with which condition?
• Amino acids are used as the primary energy source when:
• What is the recommended protein intake for athletes per kilogram of body weight?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an aim of periodization?
• Areas of focus for SMFR?
• What form of strength training leads to muscle hypertrophy?
• During sleep, how low can the pulse drop?
• What are the benefits of biomechanics?
• Exercise-induced asthma typically occurs during which portions of exercise?
• What is the upper bound of the Very Hard target heart rate zone?
• Which age thresholds define higher risk in a standard risk assessment for men and women?
• The Sagittal Plane divides the body into which orientation?
• Severe dehydration is indicated by which symptom?
• Sensory neurons transmit nerve impulses to which structures?
• Initial client assessment general history includes which of the following?
• Pre-Diabetes is defined by which fasting glucose range?
• Which action is recommended to prepare a client with asthma for exercise?
• Hypotension is characterized by which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?
• What are the three energy systems?
• Which term is a plane of motion?
• READ stands for the sequence used in client interactions. Which option lists the words in the correct order?
• Which of the following describes a sole proprietorship?
• Which energy system is described as aerobic or oxidative?
• Which area is an SMFR focus?
• What heart rate defines tachycardia?
• What is the clinical GXT for pulmonary?
• What is muscle adaptation?
• What range defines the Very Hard zone?
• Which balance type is described as the ability to balance and reach away from center of gravity?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
• If symptoms persist for 30 minutes or more during an asthma episode, what should you do?
• What is Flexibility?
• Which energy system provides immediate energy?
• Which symptoms are typically associated with hyperglycemia?
• What makes up the Kinetic Chain?
• Which of the following is one of the periodization programs described?
• In program design, which is listed as a primary focus area?
• What is the main function of a variable resistance device in resistance training?
• Which system plays a role in proprioception?
• Peripheral Balance refers to which ability?
• Which periodization type is described as not following a fixed routine due to time constraints?
• Which body system plays a role in proprioception?
• What are the two forms of overtraining?
• In the material, an independent contractor is described as being paid by which of the following?
• Which energy system provides short-term energy lasting up to a minute?
• Which option represents the maximum value mentioned in the scale?
• Which periodization pattern increases intensity while decreasing volume in a patterned way?
• Where should a client with arthritis start on the flexibility continuum?
• Initial client assessment medical history includes which group?
• Static Resistance (rarely used training modality) primarily does what?
• Before starting an exercise program for a client with asthma, what is recommended?
• Which blood pressure values are considered BAD in the material?
• Non-Linear Periodization is described as time constraints; no set routine.
• Which is an aspect of program design?
• Which range corresponds to the Light zone?
• The Frontal Plane divides the body into which parts?
• Which option is NOT one of the three types of exercise beneficial for elderly persons?
• Which caffeine effect is listed as a potential athletic benefit?
• In EIA, which window is reported besides the initial onset?
• Which range corresponds to the Very Light zone?
• In the Behavioral Change Stages framework, which stage is described as 'Preparation - 30 minutes or more of physical activity'?
• Which zone is defined as less than 35%?
• Which is a primary function of the nervous system?
• Isometric contraction is defined as force applied with no change in muscle length. Which option best represents this description?
• Which factor should be considered when designing a fitness program?
• Which range is defined as 71-90%?
• How is Cardiac Output defined according to the material?
• Which statement correctly contrasts product goals and process goals?
• Which of the following is listed among the seven common legal claims?
• Tort Law primarily regulates which type of wrongdoing?
• Progressive Resistance Training load for older adults is typically set at what percentage?
• Corrective Flexibility is defined as
• What is the indicated risk interpretation for a blood pressure reading of 140/80 in this material?
• In cardiovascular disease patients, what is the typical target heart rate reserve (HRR) percentage range?
• In Undulating Periodization, how do volume and intensity change?
• Which statement best describes VO2 max in terms of fitness?
• How do you avoid overtraining?
• Which combination defines the Moderate risk category in this framework?
• Which statement best describes a corporation?
• Coronary Artery Disease screening is based on which factors?
• Which factors are used in screening for Coronary Artery Disease?
• What is the confidentiality clause?
• In resistance training, which goal is associated with the ability to perform many repetitions?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of progressive resistance training for older adults?
• What describes the body's ability in bioenergetics?
• What are the macro percentages for an active person?
• Which percentage range defines the Moderate target heart rate zone?
• What does SMFR stand for?
• Which statement best describes how training volume and intensity can be varied?
• Which fats increase LDLs?
• What is Mechanical Adaptation?
• What is VO2 Max?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
• How many groups of proprioception are described?
• The Rockport 1 mile walk test requires which information to predict VO2Max?
• Which of the following is a listed benefit of improving flexibility?
• What does SMFR do?
• Which group benefits most from balance training?
• If your heart rate is 95% of maximum, which zone are you in?
• Pulmonary clinical graded exercise testing commonly uses which modality?
• Which of the following is a listed physical benefit of improving flexibility?
• What best describes the Power Position for lifting?
• Hypertension is defined as which condition?
• What is Circuit Training?
• In the order of fitness assessments, which follows Sprint?
• What is the recommended recovery period between resistance training sessions?
• Type I diabetes is caused by failure of which organ?
• Which statement describes a General warm-up?
• Balance training Ex Rx frequency and duration?
• Which of the following is a distinguishing criterion of heat stroke compared to heat exhaustion?
• Active Flexibility is defined as
• Which describes circuit training?
• Which of the following is NOT a way to vary the volume and intensity of exercise?
• Which zone would 60% of maximum fall into?
• When an asthma attack occurs, which action should be taken first?
• Which of the following statements describes a sole proprietorship?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed benefit of improving flexibility?
• Duty of Care refers to which responsibility of a CPT?
• Which energy system is primarily used for short, high-intensity efforts such as running?
• Which of the following is NOT a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor?
• What RM range is typically used as a rep max target?
• When would a trainer send a client to another professional?
• Which combination of exercise types is beneficial for elderly persons?
• Liability can be reduced by which method according to the material?
• Special Pops: Children — which describes the recommended prescription?
• In the context of discomfort due to trauma, which condition is listed as the diagnosis?
• Which symptom is most associated with parasympathetic overtraining?
• What is the typical resting heart rate range?
• What is periodization in resistance training?
• Constant Resistance is best described as what?
• What pattern characterizes Overreaching Periodization?
• The Transverse Plane divides the body into which orientation?
• Which term describes the glycolytic energy system?
• What is GXT?
• Which term is listed as a plane of motion?
• Special Pops: Older Adults — the ExRx emphasizes what?
• Which item is listed as part of the 4 components of a good website in the material?
• Which of the following best describes hypoglycemia?
• Biomechanics is best described as which of the following?
• Which system produces aerobic energy?
• What is Biomechanics?
• Family history risk factors: before what ages in males and females?
• Which of the following statements is true?
• HDL cholesterol is considered GOOD when the level is above which value?
• Dynamic Balance is defined as the ability to maintain balance while in motion. Which option best describes Dynamic Balance in this set?
• What is the first and most fundamental component of biomechanical function in sports performance?
• Types of Warm-ups?
• Which plane divides the body into top and bottom?
• What is the main purpose of exercise?
• What defines contraindications to exercise?
• Which symptoms are associated with parasympathetic overtraining?
• Which of the following is a transport function of the cardiovascular system?
• What does the High risk category indicate in the risk framework?
• Which range defines the Light training zone?
• Which energy system is responsible for prolonged, aerobic activities?
• Proprioception is the ability to know:
• Which type of fats increases LDL cholesterol?
• Type II diabetes can be improved or managed through which approach?
• Which of the following is a typical indicator of sympathetic overtraining?
• Which factor is cited as contributing to the current increase in childhood obesity?
• What is the appropriate course of action to take with a 25 year old male client who wants to begin resistance training?
• Which item listed is part of Managing Legal Risk?
• Which items are included in the initial documentation domain for a fitness assessment?
• What is neuromotor exercise primarily focused on?
• Which of the following is an example of a process goal?
• Which statement best describes the overall aim of Managing Legal Risk?
• Which of the following is NOT a group of proprioception?
• Managing Legal Risk includes which of the following components?
• Which of the following is a Training Sign?
• Dynamic Balance is defined as?
• Hydrogenated fats are described as liquid vegetable oils formed when saturated fats are converted to unsaturated fats through hydrogenation.
• Which of the following is listed as a type of business?
• Which percentage range is defined as the Hard training zone?
• Neuromotor exercise primarily targets which function?
• What is the purpose of the corrective flexibility phase?
• Type II Diabetes is characterized by which?
• How can periodization be varied?
• Which contraction involves lengthening of the muscle under tension?
• What are the typical warning signs of possible overtraining?
• The cardiovascular system is composed of which components?