Ace Study Cards Flashcards
Preparing for the Ace exam
Monica is a 40 year old woman with a resting heart rate of 70 BPM. What is your heart rate Reserve (HRR)?
110 BPM
The Heart Rate Reserve (110) is the difference between a person’s resting heart rate and their maximum heart rate. We can use the Karvonen method to determine her hrr. Since Monica sporty, we can determine her mhr by subtraction 40 from 220, which gives us 180 BPM. Then we take 70 away from 180 to get HRR of 110 BPM.
What is the major muscle group involved in the flexion portion of a leg curl exercise?
Hamstrings
The hamstrings are the main group of muscles responsible for flexing the knee.
Your client is doing intervals on the stair machine. Each interval contains a portion of intensity in which his met level is a seven and he is performing at 70% of his VO2 max. He maintains this level for 2 minute intervals what level of exercise is he performing at?
Vigorous exercise
Vigorous exercise is defined as exercising add and met level above 6 and Performing above 60% of an individual’s VO2 max. There’s a substantial cardiorespiratory challenge involved, and this level cannot be sustained for very long.
What is MET level
Metabolic equivalents a simplified method for classifying physical activities.
During a leg curl exercise, which muscle or muscle group is the agonist?
Hamstrings
The muscle that is doing the “work” against the resistance is the muscle that shortens, we just called The Agonist. In this case, it is the hamstrings.
According to theACE ITF Model, what is Phase 4 of the cardiorespiratory training component?
Anaerobic power training
Anaerobic power training is typically the last page and cardiorespiratory training because a person needs a good aerobic foundation in order to train for power.
Static stretching
Holding a stretch in an elongated position for specific period. The stretches help possibly for the chosen muscle for the purpose of improving flexibility.
Michael is a 50 year old man who has not exercised in eight years. His Fitness classification is “poor”. What should Michaels heart rate stay between doing cardio-respiratory exercise is?
96 - 114 BPM
Deconditioned person with a poor Fitness classification should exercise at approximately 57 - 67% of their maximum heart rate. For Michael, this is 96 - 114 BPM. You should be able to deduce this without calculating past his MHR by simply looking at the ranges.
John is in the Movement training phase a resistance training. What is an example of an exercise he should be performing at this time?
Bodyweight lunge
The Movement training phase consists of bodyweight only exercises to improve strength with movement and prepare a client for the load training phase.
When performing a squat what is the optimal alignment of the tibia and the trunk?
The tibia parallel to the torso
The tibia should be parallel to the Torso and that the thighs are parallel to the ground
When performing a squat, what is the optimal alignment of the tibia and the trunk?
The tibia parallel to the torso
The tibia should be parallel to the Torso and that the thighs are parallel to the ground.
Muscular power takes what two performance factors into account?
Force and velocity
Power = force times velocity, or work / time. It takes into account how quickly and forcefully a person can perform an activity.
Intrinsic motivation
Refers to motivation that influences behavior from inside sources like one’s desire for personal achievement or satisfaction.
What is the minimum amount of time about of aerobic exercise should last?
10 minutes
According to ACSM guidelines, a person should perform aerobic activity in bouts of at least 10 minutes in length.
How many minutes should a client who is of an average fitnes level exercise for per day?
30 - 90 minutes
Any person who is of a fair Fitness level or higher can generally safely exercise from 30 - 90 minutes per day.
What is the optimal amount of resistance for power exercises?
Moderate resistance
Training with moderate resistance at moderate to fast speeds is most effective for reaching a person’s highest power output potential.
During a leg extension exercise, which muscle or muscle group is the antagonist?
Hamstrings
The muscle that is opposing the work or lengthening with the resistance, is the antagonist. In this case the hamstrings
Which of the following tests are typically administered in the first or second week of training a client?
Health-related assessments (body composition, etc.)
Health-related assessments are typically covered in the first real week of training, after the client has been determined to be healthy and prepared for exercise but before more complex areas of fitness are tested
Ratings of Percieved Exertion
A scale which measures a person’s perceived level of exertion on a rating system from 0 to 10.
You have identified a need for one of your clients to strengthen his posterior chain as a result of poor posture which is the proper progression of suggested exercises?
Isometric contractions to dynamic ROM exercises
The proper progression is to move from isometric contractions with two to four reps, thentp 1 to 3 sets of dynamic ROM exercises.
Jenna has not participated in an exercise program for 2 years. She wants to get back into a resistance training routine to gain strength and reduce your body fat percentage. How many times should you suggest you perform resistance training per week?
2 - 3
A person who is not currently training or is just beginning should start out exercising between two and three times per week
Extrinsic motivation
refers to the motivation that influences behavior from outside sources like social or material rewards.
Maggie is a 50 year old woman who has not participated in exercise program for 8 years she had a measurement 70 degrees of movement with a passive straight leg raise. She exhibits light femoral internal rotation. What stretching techniques should be utilized before her workout based on her fitness level.
Myofascial release, warm-up static stretching
A client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility (a level less than 80°) with a passive leg stretch is considered tight and muscle imbalance should start out with myofascial release, a good warm-up and static stretching to prevent injury.
Janice is a 35 year old woman who wants to improve her overall muscular fitness. When resistance training, how many repetitions should she perform per set?
8 - 15
For General muscle fitness it is recommended that a person complete 1-2 sets of between 8 - 15 repetitions.
Your client tells you that he wants to get into better shape because he’s wife loves to play tennis and he wants to be able to play with her Which principle of behavior change is this an example of?
Observational learning
Exercise behaviors of those people who are closest to your clients are likely to impact the likelihood of your client success. This is called observational learning
Your client is on a treadmill exercising at 5 METs and 50% of her VO2 max, a level that she sustains for 45 minutes what level of exercise is she performing at?
Moderate exercise
Moderate exercise is considered any form of exercise that can be sustained for 45 minutes with an m e t level of 3 - 6 and 40 - 60% of the individuals VO2 Max
Achieving efficient movement through opposing and contralateral pulls at joints for first of which movement principle?
Force-couple relationships
The force couple relationship refers to contralateral and directional opposing pools at joints, which in turn keep them stable.
You have been working with Judy for one month now. Her initial goals were to gain strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and lunges. She can form 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly?
Add resistance to her squats and lunges.
Adding resistance is the next step and strength increase this will produce significant results in lower body strength as opposed to increasing repetitions.
Saying things like,” I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight,” is an example of which positive listening skill?
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is a great way to show the client that you are listening as well as to make sure you are hearing what they are saying correctly.
Dynamic stretching
A form of stretching which takes joints through a full range of motion while moving continuously. A popular form of stretching done as a warm up prior to sports activities.
One-rep maximum
An amount of weight that can be moved to generate one maximum contraction prior to Temporary muscle fatigue.
Tim is a 25 year old soccer player looking to improve muscular endurance. When resistance training, how many repetitions should he perform per set?
12 or more
For muscular endurance it is recommended to perform 2-3 sets of 12 or more repetitions
During a leg curl exercise, which muscle or muscle group is the antagonist
Quadriceps
The muscle that is opposing the work, or lengthening with the resistance, is the antagonist. In this case it is the quadriceps.
Interval training
Short bursts of high-intensity exercise which alternate with periods of rest typically used to improve aerobic capacity as well as anaerobic endurance.
During the first two weeks of an exercise program strength gains are typically a result of what adaptation?
Motor learning
Most strength increases in the first 2 weeks of a training program are typically due to increased motor unit recruitment within the nervous system as opposed to an increase in muscle size which comes later.
Without strength training, a woman loses approximately half a pound of muscle per year. At the age of 30 Linda weighs 130 lb with a body fat percentage of 25%, which means she has 98 lb of lean weight. If Linda weighs the same at age 50, approximately how many pounds of body fat will she have gained?
10 lb of body fat
If Linda loses muscle but maintains the same way, she has to have gained body fat at the same rate as the muscle was lost. If muscle was lost at the projected rate of 0.5 lb per year and it has been 20 years, then they will have gained approximately 10 lb of body fat.
What is the recommended frequency of a cardiorespiratory training generally accepted by ACSM for healthy adults?
3 - 5 days per week
ACSM gives a general guideline of 3 - 5 days for cardio-respiratory exercise per week for healthy adults
The force generating capacity of a muscle based on the relationship between the contractile proteins of a sarcomere refers to which movement principle?
Length-tension relationships
The length-tension relationship refers to sacromere length and the relationship between the contractile proteins actin and myosin, which determine the force production of a muscle fiber.
Talk test
Measure the ability to speak while exercising. Breathing is observed as intensity varies.
Physical activity Readiness questionnaire
Also called the PAR-Q, it is a medical questionnaire used as a screening document to prescribe safe and effective exercises and protocols.
John performs three sets of 10 bicep curls with a 50 lb barbell. What is the training volume of his bicep curls?
1,500 pounds
The training volume of an exercise is determined by multiplying the sets by the repetitions by the resistance. Therefore, John’s training volume is 3 times 10 times 50 equals 1500 total pounds lifted.
How many days per week should a 13 year old boy perform resistance training?
2 - 3 days / week
Adolescents should perform resistance training approximately 2-3 non-consecutive days per week
When designing static-balance training programs, which stance is the most appropriate at the beginning stage of progression
Hip-width stance
Hip-width stance is the safest, most effective Stan to utilized in the beginning stage of static-balance training.
What is the main muscle group involved in the extension portion of a leg extension exercise?
Quadriceps
Quadriceps are the main group of muscles responsible for extending the knee.
According to ACSM guidelines, what are the recommendations of cardio-respiratory exercise intensity and frequency for healthy adults?
It is recommended by ACSM that a healthy adult participating other moderate-intensity activities five days per week, vigorous-intensity exercise 3 days per week, or a combination of the two.
Moving the leg laterally away from the body in the frontal plane is referred to as:
Abduction
Moving the leg away from the body laterally in the frontal plane is abduction ( “think the leg is being abducted”, or taken away, from the body).
What is the recommended frequency of resistance training generally accepted by ACSM for healthy adults?
2-3 days per week
ACSM gives a general guideline of 2-3 days of resistance exercise per week for healthy adults
Moving the leg medially toward the body in the frontal plane is referred to as:
Adduction
Moving the leg toward the body immediately in the frontal plane is adduction (think “adding the leg to the body”).
Matt is a 26 year old man who is training for a mixed martial arts competition he has been training in this area for three years. He has good shoulder Mobility and has successfully completed all Civility and Mobility test. What stretching techniques should be utilized before his workout based on his fitness level?
Dynamic and Ballistic stretches
A client who is a performance athlete and Exhibits good skill and flexibility would benefit most from Dynamic and Ballistic stretches to prepare their muscles for sport specific exercise.
Compound sets
Any exercise program that involves the pairing of two or more exercises for the same body part.
How many days a week should a new client exercise with intermediate experienced, according to general guidelines?
3 to 4 sessions per week
The general training guidelines for person with intermediate experience is three to four sessions per week.
Overtraining syndrome
An imbalance between the training protocol and rest and Recovery efforts. Can result in a destructive sleeping habits, injuries, reduce performance and loss of enthusiasm for training.
Diana is looking to improve hiking endurance. What type of repetition is right for her?
Low-moderate resistance, high repetitions.
It is important to choose an appropriate number of repetitions for the desired outcome. When looking to improve endurance, a low moderate resistance in high number of repetitions should be used.
Tim is training to increase muscular strength. What percent of his one repetition maximum should he be training at to accomplish this goal?
70 - 90% of 1RM
When training for muscular strength is recommended a train at an intensity of between 70 and 90% of your one-rep maximum, and for optimal strength development 80 - 90%