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Question 1

What action is produced by the quadriceps femora muscles during the concentric phase of the back squat exercise?

Answer 1

knee extension

Question 2

What is a potential side effect of taking diet pills prior to an exercise session?

Answer 2

increase in blood pressure and HR

Question 3

80 yrs old client who is beginning an exercise program. What is recommended when providing initial stability ball training?

Answer 3

place the ball close to a wall during the first few sessions

Question 4

Which recommendation is appropriate for the hypertensive individual training to improve cardio respiratory endurance?

Answer 4

swimming at 65% VO2max

Question 5

When working w/a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) likes swimming, you should recommend they swim ___ days/week at a ____ intensity.

Answer 5

(more/equal to) 3; high

Question 6

Dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are generally considered what type of equipment?

Answer 6

dynamic external resistance devices

Question 7

When working w/clients who have complications from type II Diabetes, mellitus hypoglycemia during exercise becomes a greater concern w/ ________ _______.

Answer 7

autonomic neuropathy

Question 8

Henry would like to focus on improving strength in his chest muscle. What exercise reflects the specificity principle?

Answer 8

dumbbell fly

Question 9

What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease?

Answer 9

advanced age, gender, family history

Question 10

What are the acute effects of alcohol intake on exercise?

Answer 10

promotes dehydration and increases risk of heart arrhythmias

Question 11

A client who reports a decreased rating perceived exertion at a given treadmill running speed after taking albuterol, likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

Answer 11

asthma

Question 12

What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?

Answer 12

concentric upward rotation of the scapula

Question 13

You determine that your client is over striding when they run. What would be the effect on their running performance due to this mechanical error?

Answer 13

decrease in running economy and increase in braking motion

Question 14

Which of the following practices are NOT recommended for persons w/asthma who desire to participate in a strenuous aerobic exercise program?

Answer 14

use of short, intense warm up

Question 15

What is the recommendation for daily physical activity for youth?

Answer 15

30 mins. of moderate/vigorous intensity

Question 16

When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500m), the personal trainer should be aware that…

Answer 16

it may take up to two week to overcome decrease exercise performance

Question 17

During the concentric phase of a chin up (w/the forearms in a supinated grip) the glenochumeral joint is moving through ________ in the _______ plane.

Answer 17

extension; sagittal

Question 18

Which environment trigger is NOT associated w/exercise-induced asthma?

Answer 18

warm air

Question 19

What is the recommended intensity range of aerobic exercise for a low risk adult who currently meet minimal physical activity levels?

Answer 19

40-55% HHR

Question 20

What is the leading cause of non-cardiovascular death in young athletes?

Answer 20

overheating