Quiz #1

Question 1

The ACSM recommends that most adults engage in moderate-intensity CR exercise training for ____ min./d on ____ d/wk for a total of ____ min./wk, vigorous-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise training for ____ min./d on ____ d/wk (>____min./wk), or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise.

Answer 1

30 min./d
5 d/wk
150 min./wk
20 min./d
3 d/wk
>/= 75 min./wk

Question 2

The ACSM recommends that most adults engage in moderate-intensity CR exercise training for ____ min./d on ____ d/wk for a total of ____ min./wk, vigorous-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise training for ____ min./d on ____ d/wk (>____min./wk), or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise.

Answer 2

30 min./d
5 d/wk
150 min./wk
20 min./d
3 d/wk
>/= 75 min./wk

Question 3

What is one “positive” risk factor for CVD?

Answer 3

resting BP > 140/90

Question 4

What is the “negative” risk factor for CVD?

Answer 4

HDL > 60 mmHg

Question 5

The BP cuff should be aligned w/what artery in the upper arm?

Answer 5

brachial

Question 6

At rest, the BP cuff pressure should be released at a rate of ____ to ____ mmHg per second.

Answer 6

2, 5

Question 7

This recent roundtable proposed a new evidence-informed model for exercise pre participation health screening on the basis of three factors: What are those three factors?

Answer 7

a) individual current physical activity level
b) desired exercise intensity of individual
c) presence of signs/symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, adrenal disease

Question 8

This recent roundtable proposed a new evidence-informed model for exercise pre participation health screening on the basis of three factors: What are those three factors?

Answer 8

a) individual current physical activity level
b) desired exercise intensity of individual
c) presence of signs/symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, adrenal disease

Question 9

What is one “positive” risk factor for CVD?

Answer 9

resting BP > 140/90

Question 10

What is the “negative” risk factor for CVD?

Answer 10

HDL > 60 mmHg

Question 11

The BP cuff should be aligned w/what artery in the upper arm?

Answer 11

brachial

Question 12

At rest, the BP cuff pressure should be released at a rate of ____ to ____ mmHg per second.

Answer 12

2, 5

Question 13

Normal BP = ____ / ____

Question 14

This recent roundtable proposed a new evidence-informed model for exercise pre participation health screening on the basis of three factors: What are those three factors?

Answer 14

a) individual current physical activity level
b) desired exercise intensity of individual
c) presence of signs/symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, adrenal disease

Question 15

Per this same ACSM statement: What is the key “take-home” message from your perspective?

Answer 15

The key “take-home” message would be that obtaining medical clearance from a physician is more necessary than medical exams.

Question 16

Bonus: The NSCA is headquartered in what city?

Answer 16

Colorado Springs, CO

Question 17

Bonus: The lead singer of Iron Maiden is a high level competitor in what Olympic sport?

Answer 17

Fencing