ACSM-EP Exercise Prescription

Question 1

A 70-kg adult walks on a treadmill at 3.0 mph and 5% grade. Using the ACSM walking equation, what is the estimated VO2?

Accepted Answer

18.8 mL/kg/min

Answer

3.0 mph = 80.4 m/min, so VO2 = 0.1(80.4) + 1.8(80.4)(0.05) + 3.5 = 18.8 mL/kg/min.

Question 2

A client has a measured HRmax of 180 bpm and a resting HR of 60 bpm. Using the heart rate reserve (Karvonen) method, what is the target heart rate at 60% intensity?

Accepted Answer

132 bpm

Answer

Target HR = 0.60 x (180 - 60) + 60 = 132 bpm.

Question 3

A 70-kg client cycles on a leg ergometer at 100 W. Using the ACSM leg cycling equation, what is the estimated VO2? (1 W = 6 kg-m/min)

Accepted Answer

22.4 mL/kg/min

Answer

WR = 100 x 6 = 600 kg-m/min; VO2 = 1.8(600)/70 + 7 = 22.4 mL/kg/min.

Question 4

Which resistance training prescription is consistent with ACSM recommendations for a novice adult aiming to improve muscular fitness?

Accepted Answer

One to three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions at 60 to 70% 1RM, 2 to 3 nonconsecutive days per week

Answer

For novices ACSM recommends 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions at 60 to 70% 1RM, training each major muscle group 2 to 3 nonconsecutive days per week.

Question 5

A 80-kg client exercises at 6 METs for 40 minutes. Approximately how many kilocalories are expended?

Accepted Answer

336 kcal

Answer

kcal/min = 6 x 3.5 x 80 / 200 = 8.4; 8.4 x 40 = 336 kcal.

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ACSM-EP Exercise Prescription