ACSM Exercise Physiologist: Physical Activity

Which of the following is the MOST accurate regarding physical activity (PA) and health outcomes?

An Exercise Professional (EP-C) is designing a vigorous-intensity physical activity program for a new client. What is the MOST important consideration for the EP-C?

A previously sedentary, asymptomatic individual is starting a low-to-moderate intensity physical activity program. Which of the following guidelines is MOST appropriate?

Which of the following is MOST directly associated with decreased metabolic risk factors for type 2 diabetes in children?

Sudden cardiac death related to exercise is:

Which component is considered part of health-related fitness?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between physical fitness and cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

What was the primary focus of the Harvard Fatigue Lab, established in the 1920s, that contributed to the development of exercise physiology?

To become an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), what are the minimum requirements?

According to ACSM, what is the minimum recommended frequency of resistance exercise for adults?

Which of the following is an objective method used to quantify leisure time physical activity?

Why is incorporating physical activity (PA) from an early age considered beneficial?

What is a likely consequence of Americans of all ages reportedly not meeting the daily recommended amounts of PA?

Which of the following best exemplifies physical activity (PA) as defined in the provided material?

Occupational energy expenditure has declined by more than 100 calories a day over the past five decades. What is the most likely reason for this decline?

What is the key distinction between 'physical activity' and 'exercise' according to the text?

Which type of physical activity involves no change in joint angle?

During high-intensity interval training (HIIT), the body relies more on which energy system?

Consider a scenario where an individual is lifting a heavy weight. Initially, they struggle to lift the weight off the ground, then they successfully lift it, and finally, hold it in a fixed position. Which types of muscle contraction are primarily involved in each of these three stages?

How are the total caloric expenditure associated with exercise, determined?

Which of the following activities would heavily rely on aerobic metabolism?

An Exercise Professional (EP-C) is working with a new client who has several risk factors for cardiovascular disease but is currently asymptomatic. Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate initial course of action?

A community is looking to implement a program to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in its aging population. Which of the following strategies would be MOST effective?

An Exercise Professional is designing a physical activity program for an individual with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Besides the client's health conditions, which of the following is the MOST important consideration when prescribing exercise?

Increased energy expenditure through physical activity (PA) is associated with numerous health benefits. Which of the following is the BEST example of how these benefits manifest at a population level?

An Exercise Professional (EP-C) witnesses an individual collapse during a moderate-intensity exercise class. What is the MOST critical immediate action the EP-C should take?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between physical activity (PA) and aerobic and anaerobic energy systems?

What is the primary distinction between static (isometric) and dynamic (isotonic) muscle contractions during physical activity?

Consider a scenario where an individual performs various daily activities. Which would contribute LEAST to the decline in occupational energy expenditure observed over the past five decades?

Which of the following adjustments to a physical activity program would MOST effectively increase the total caloric expenditure?

Which combination of fitness components is MOST representative of skill-related fitness?

What was a key finding related to physical fitness from research mentioned in the content?

An individual performs a set of bicep curls, focusing on the controlled raising and lowering of the weight. Which type of muscle contraction is primarily involved as the weight is slowly lowered back to the starting position?

Consider a person performing household chores. Which activity would be considered exercise rather than just physical activity?

What was the significance of the Harvard Fatigue Lab in the development of exercise physiology?

If an individual is performing yoga, which type of physical activity is he performing?

If someone wanted to become an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), what would they need?

According to ACSM recommendations for aerobic exercise, which option meets the minimum weekly requirement?

Which of the following demonstrates the principle that the contribution of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism varies according to exercise intensity?

What is a key characteristic of the ACSM's resistance exercise recommendations for adults?

What is a potential consequence of Americans not meeting the daily recommended amounts of physical activity (PA)?

Why is it considered beneficial to incorporate physical activity (PA) from an early age?