Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right ventricle
B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Left atrium
Which of the following physiological changes does NOT occur when a client improves aerobic capacity?
A. The muscles will be able to extract more oxygen from the blood.
B. Total lung volume will increase in proportion to the total accumulated time of high-intensity exercise.
C. The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood will increase.
D. The amount of air the lungs can take in will increase because of increases in the rate and depth of breathing.
What health-related physical fitness component is primarily emphasized in a circuit training program that has 30 stations, 60 seconds per station, at 25% of one repetition maximum?
A. Muscular Strength
B. Muscular Flexibility
C. Muscular Endurance
D. Muscular Power
What happens to the muscle during isometric tension development?
A. Shortening of the muscle
B. Lengthening of the muscle
C. No change in the length of the muscle
D. Relaxation of the muscle
Which of the following exercises works best in isolating the soleus muscle?
A. Standing heel raises
B. Seated ankle extensions with the knees straight
C. Seated heel raises with bent (flexed) knees
D. Half squats with external rotation of the hip joint
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events when starting the process for exercise prescription for a new client?
A. Obtain a medical history, have the client perform a risk factor assessment, interpret the data, prescribe exercise, give lifestyle counseling.
B. Obtain a medical history, have the client perform a risk factor assessment, administer fitness tests, interpret the data, prescribe exercise.
C. Have the client perform a risk factor assessment, obtain a medical history, administer fitness tests, prescribe exercise and interpret the data.
D. Have the client perform a fitness assessment, obtain a medical history, give lifestyle counseling, interpret the data, prescribe exercise.
What is a warning sign of anorexia nervosa?
A. Eating when depressed
B. Prefering to eat in isolation
C. Visits to the bathroom following meals
D. Frequent gains and losses in body weight
Which of the following is true about energy contents?
A. fat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram
B. carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram
C. water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram
D. protein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram
When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.
A. it may take about a week to fully acclimate to the altitude
B. it may take up to two weeks to overcome decreased exercise performance
C. submaximal heart rate would be lower during the exercise session
D. aerobic capacity is reduced due to higher partial pressures of oxygen
Dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are generally considered what type of equipment?
A. isometric resistance training equipment
B. isokinetic resistance training equipment
C. dynamic external resistance devices
D. static constant external resistance devices
Which body fat distribution pattern is most commonly associated with an increased risk of metabolic disease?
A. Gynoid
B. Android
C. Ectomorph
D. Mesomorph
What is a potential side effect of taking diet pills prior to an exercise session?
A. Increased fatigue
B. Increase in muscle soreness
C. No side effect on exercise and training
D. Increase in blood pressure and heart rate
One of your corporate wellness clients is normally consistent in attending appointments. Lately, he has been missing sessions. What strategy would not be the most appropriate way to demonstrate social support to encourage his adherence?
A. Contact his company Human Resources department with an attendance report.
B. Send an e-mail reminding him of future appointments.
C. Call the client expressing your concern.
D. Encourage the client to find a workout partner to improve future adherence.
Which person would most likely experience intrinsic reinforcement?
A. Jane, age 30, who commenced her exercise program 2 weeks ago.
B. Pete, age 27, who started his resistance training regimen to increase muscle mass one month ago.
C. Alexis, age 49, who has been swimming for 6-months three times a week, to increase her cardiovascular endurance.
D. Anna, age 54, who has a weight loss goal and has been walking three times a week for a month.
Determining an organization's guiding principles and goals is one element of ______.
A. strategic planning
B. risk management
C. leadership behaviors
D. facility management