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1

Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?



2

Which of the following will improve the accuracy of this test?

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3

Which of the following will improve the validity of this test?

Watch Video



4

Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 max?




5

When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client?




6

What is the purpose of the PAR-Q?




7

A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to have medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2max) aerobic exercise program?




8

Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?




9

Which of the following fitness assessments is most appropriate for determining a client's relative upper body strength?




10

A dietary review reveals that a female client, who wants to lose weight, typically has a breakfast consisting of a jelly donut and a soft drink. Which of the following recommendation should a personal trainer make?




11

When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement?




12

A 40-year-old male hires a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluations are as follows:

Height 5-ft, 10-in. (178 cm) 
Weight 175 lb (79.5 kg) 
Resting heart rate 80 bpm
Blood pressure  143/96 mmHg 
Body fat 15%
12-minute run 1.6 miles (2.6 km) 
Push-ups   (maximum) 25
Sit-and-reach test 6.7 in. (17 cm) 

Which of the following needs improvement?




13

A female client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled Type I diabetes and she has been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing hypoglycemia during the race?




14

A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluation is as follows:

Resting heart rate: 80 bpm
Blood pressure: 143/78 mmHg

The client's blood pressure should be categorized as which of the following?




15

A 33-year-old, 5-ft, 1-in. (155-cm), female client has been working with a personal trainer for the last six months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and jogging. The results of her body composition tests are as follows:

  Month 1   Month 6  
Body weight  130 lb (59 kg)  124 lb (56.5 kg) 
Body fat  30% 25%

Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation?




16

Which of the following symptoms differentiates anorexia nervosa from bulimia?




17

Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client?




18

When should the client fill out the medical history form?




19

When exercising outdoors, which of the following affects post-exercise fluid replacement needs most?




20

A 22-year-old female recently hired a personal trainer. The client indicates that she was a competitive ice skater in grade school; however, she is not currently exercising. Her fitness evaluation indicated the following information:

Height 66 in. (168 cm) 
Weight 154 lb (70 kg) 
Percent body fat 32%
Resting heart rate 72 bpm
Resting blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg 
Fasting glucose 97 mg/dl 
LDL cholesterol 128 mg/dl 
HDL cholesterol 38 mg/dl 
VOmax 32 ml/kg/min 
1RM bench press 100 lb (45.5 kg) 
1RM leg press 250 lb (113.5 kg) 
Sit-up test (1 min) 44 repetitions 

How many coronary artery disease risk factors does the client have?




21

A young female wants to become a gymnast; however, she is not currently exercising. Her fitness evaluation indicates the following information:

Height  62 in. (152.4 cm) 
Weight 115 lb (52.5 kg) 
Percent body fat 20%
VO2 max 32 ml/kg/min 
1RM bench press 100 lb (45.5 kg) 
1RM leg press 250 lb (113.5 kg) 
Sit-up test (1 min) 44 repetitions 

Which of the following needs the most improvement?




22

A 5 foot 6 inch, 22-year-old female is training for a marathon. She is currently focusing on a plan for weight loss to improve her running. She weighs 154 lbs (70 kg), and has a body fat percentage of 25%. Her blood pressure is 116/72 mmHg. What is this client's approximate lean body mass?




23

A 52-year-old novice male weightlifter is focusing on improving his strength with a personal trainer. His fitness evaluation indicated the following information:

Height 68 in (176 cm)
Weight 162 lbs (73.5 kg)
Percent body fat       23%
Resting heart rate 69 bpm
Resting blood pressure 120/76 mm Hg 
Fasting glucose 97 mg/dl 
LDL cholesterol 128 mg/dl 
HDL cholesterol 42 mg/dl 

Which of the following should prompt the personal trainer to refer this client to a physician?




24

A client has indicated that she has experienced large and recurrent weight fluctuations over the past two years. Her dieting often leads to binge-eating episodes followed by rigorous exercise and fasting. Which of the following disorders are these symptoms indicative of?




25

A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A food record reveals an average daily intake of the following: 

Protein: 100 g
Carbohydrate: 450 g
Fat: 40 g

What is the client's current caloric intake?




26

A man is preparing for his first 100 mile (161 km) bike ride. He has been following a regular cycling program for a year before coming to see a personal trainer. His initial fitness evaluation reveals these results:

Height 5-ft, 10-in. (178 cm) 
Weight 175 lb (79.5 kg) 
Resting heart rate 70 bpm
Blood pressure 134/76 mmHg 
Body fat 15%

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?




27

A client weighs 110 lb (50 kg) and exercises frequently. His approximate basal metabolic rate is 2200 calories per day. A food record reveals an average daily intake of the following:

Protein 88 g
Carbohydrate 500 g
Fat 22 g

What is the client's caloric intake?




28

A personal trainer performed a three-site skinfold measurement on a 20 year-old college student to estimate her percent body fat as 18%. The body composition of the client is best described as




29

A client weighs 250 lb (113.5 kg). He wants to lose weight. Before starting a weight loss plan the client completes a food record of his average daily intake:

Protein 100 g
Carbohydrate 450 g
Fat 40 g

Upon conducting a dietary review, which of the following statements should be made to the client?




30

A client states that her primary goal is to lose weight. The personal trainer suspects she may be underweight. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the personal trainer?




31

Which of the following should be completed after the initial interview?




32

Which of the following should be performed first when determining trainer-client compatibility?




33

A family physician occasionally refers clients to a personal trainer to begin an exercise program. The personal trainer is interested in increasing the number of client referrals from the doctor. With clients' permission, which of the following documents would be most appropriate to share with the physician?




34

A personal trainer wants to assess a client's muscular strength, muscular power, and aerobic endurance. Which of the following assessments are most appropriate?




35

A female client with which of the following criteria would be defined as having metabolic syndrome?




36

When a personal trainer is performing a fitness assessment with several tests during one session, which of the following is the recommended order that the tests should be performed?




37

Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure?




38

Which of the following is an assessment of local muscular endurance?




39

Which of the following is the most accurate indicator of a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness in a 40-year-old man?




40

A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg, she is a habitual smoker and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for the personal trainer to take?




41

Which of the following is a common skinfold assessment site to use for a male client?




42

Which of the following statements is the most accurate regarding the different methods for estimating a client's energy requirements?




1

Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?



2

Which of the following will improve the accuracy of this test?

Watch the Video



3

Which of the following will improve the validity of this test?

Watch Video



4

Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 max?




5

When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client?




6

What is the purpose of the PAR-Q?




7

A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to have medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2max) aerobic exercise program?




8

Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?




9

Which of the following fitness assessments is most appropriate for determining a client's relative upper body strength?




10

A dietary review reveals that a female client, who wants to lose weight, typically has a breakfast consisting of a jelly donut and a soft drink. Which of the following recommendation should a personal trainer make?




11

When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement?




12

A 40-year-old male hires a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluations are as follows:

Height 5-ft, 10-in. (178 cm) 
Weight 175 lb (79.5 kg) 
Resting heart rate 80 bpm
Blood pressure  143/96 mmHg 
Body fat 15%
12-minute run 1.6 miles (2.6 km) 
Push-ups   (maximum) 25
Sit-and-reach test 6.7 in. (17 cm) 

Which of the following needs improvement?




13

A female client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled Type I diabetes and she has been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing hypoglycemia during the race?




14

A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness evaluation is as follows:

Resting heart rate: 80 bpm
Blood pressure: 143/78 mmHg

The client's blood pressure should be categorized as which of the following?




15

A 33-year-old, 5-ft, 1-in. (155-cm), female client has been working with a personal trainer for the last six months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and jogging. The results of her body composition tests are as follows:

  Month 1   Month 6  
Body weight  130 lb (59 kg)  124 lb (56.5 kg) 
Body fat  30% 25%

Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation?




16

Which of the following symptoms differentiates anorexia nervosa from bulimia?




17

Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client?




18

When should the client fill out the medical history form?




19

When exercising outdoors, which of the following affects post-exercise fluid replacement needs most?




20

A 22-year-old female recently hired a personal trainer. The client indicates that she was a competitive ice skater in grade school; however, she is not currently exercising. Her fitness evaluation indicated the following information:

Height 66 in. (168 cm) 
Weight 154 lb (70 kg) 
Percent body fat 32%
Resting heart rate 72 bpm
Resting blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg 
Fasting glucose 97 mg/dl 
LDL cholesterol 128 mg/dl 
HDL cholesterol 38 mg/dl 
VOmax 32 ml/kg/min 
1RM bench press 100 lb (45.5 kg) 
1RM leg press 250 lb (113.5 kg) 
Sit-up test (1 min) 44 repetitions 

How many coronary artery disease risk factors does the client have?




21

A young female wants to become a gymnast; however, she is not currently exercising. Her fitness evaluation indicates the following information:

Height  62 in. (152.4 cm) 
Weight 115 lb (52.5 kg) 
Percent body fat 20%
VO2 max 32 ml/kg/min 
1RM bench press 100 lb (45.5 kg) 
1RM leg press 250 lb (113.5 kg) 
Sit-up test (1 min) 44 repetitions 

Which of the following needs the most improvement?




22

A 5 foot 6 inch, 22-year-old female is training for a marathon. She is currently focusing on a plan for weight loss to improve her running. She weighs 154 lbs (70 kg), and has a body fat percentage of 25%. Her blood pressure is 116/72 mmHg. What is this client's approximate lean body mass?




23

A 52-year-old novice male weightlifter is focusing on improving his strength with a personal trainer. His fitness evaluation indicated the following information:

Height 68 in (176 cm)
Weight 162 lbs (73.5 kg)
Percent body fat       23%
Resting heart rate 69 bpm
Resting blood pressure 120/76 mm Hg 
Fasting glucose 97 mg/dl 
LDL cholesterol 128 mg/dl 
HDL cholesterol 42 mg/dl 

Which of the following should prompt the personal trainer to refer this client to a physician?




24

A client has indicated that she has experienced large and recurrent weight fluctuations over the past two years. Her dieting often leads to binge-eating episodes followed by rigorous exercise and fasting. Which of the following disorders are these symptoms indicative of?




25

A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A food record reveals an average daily intake of the following: 

Protein: 100 g
Carbohydrate: 450 g
Fat: 40 g

What is the client's current caloric intake?




26

A man is preparing for his first 100 mile (161 km) bike ride. He has been following a regular cycling program for a year before coming to see a personal trainer. His initial fitness evaluation reveals these results:

Height 5-ft, 10-in. (178 cm) 
Weight 175 lb (79.5 kg) 
Resting heart rate 70 bpm
Blood pressure 134/76 mmHg 
Body fat 15%

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?




27

A client weighs 110 lb (50 kg) and exercises frequently. His approximate basal metabolic rate is 2200 calories per day. A food record reveals an average daily intake of the following:

Protein 88 g
Carbohydrate 500 g
Fat 22 g

What is the client's caloric intake?




28

A personal trainer performed a three-site skinfold measurement on a 20 year-old college student to estimate her percent body fat as 18%. The body composition of the client is best described as




29

A client weighs 250 lb (113.5 kg). He wants to lose weight. Before starting a weight loss plan the client completes a food record of his average daily intake:

Protein 100 g
Carbohydrate 450 g
Fat 40 g

Upon conducting a dietary review, which of the following statements should be made to the client?




30

A client states that her primary goal is to lose weight. The personal trainer suspects she may be underweight. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the personal trainer?




31

Which of the following should be completed after the initial interview?




32

Which of the following should be performed first when determining trainer-client compatibility?




33

A family physician occasionally refers clients to a personal trainer to begin an exercise program. The personal trainer is interested in increasing the number of client referrals from the doctor. With clients' permission, which of the following documents would be most appropriate to share with the physician?




34

A personal trainer wants to assess a client's muscular strength, muscular power, and aerobic endurance. Which of the following assessments are most appropriate?




35

A female client with which of the following criteria would be defined as having metabolic syndrome?




36

When a personal trainer is performing a fitness assessment with several tests during one session, which of the following is the recommended order that the tests should be performed?




37

Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure?




38

Which of the following is an assessment of local muscular endurance?




39

Which of the following is the most accurate indicator of a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness in a 40-year-old man?




40

A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg, she is a habitual smoker and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for the personal trainer to take?




41

Which of the following is a common skinfold assessment site to use for a male client?




42

Which of the following statements is the most accurate regarding the different methods for estimating a client's energy requirements?




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