CPT Flashcards
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Which assessment is most appropriate for measuring a client's muscular endurance of the core?
Answer: McGill Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery
The McGill Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery (trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral endurance tests) specifically measures core muscular endurance.
A client wants to lose body fat. Which macronutrient strategy is most supported by ACSM evidence for preserving lean mass during a caloric deficit?
Answer: High protein intake (1.6–2.4 g/kg body weight)
Higher protein intakes (1.6–2.4 g/kg) during caloric restriction help preserve lean muscle mass while promoting fat loss.
What does RPE stand for, and what scale is most commonly used?
Answer: Rating of Perceived Exertion, Borg 6–20 scale
RPE stands for Rating of Perceived Exertion; the Borg 6–20 scale is the original and most widely used version in clinical and fitness settings.
During aerobic exercise, cardiac output increases primarily through increases in which variable?
Answer: Heart rate and stroke volume
Cardiac output = heart rate × stroke volume; both increase during aerobic exercise to meet elevated oxygen demand.
Which of the following stretching techniques involves alternating contraction and relaxation to improve flexibility via autogenic inhibition?
Answer: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
PNF techniques (e.g., contract-relax) use muscle contraction followed by relaxation to exploit autogenic inhibition for greater flexibility gains.
A new client's PAR-Q response is positive (answered 'yes' to one question). What is the ACSM-recommended next step?
Answer: Obtain medical clearance before beginning an exercise program
A positive PAR-Q indicates the client should obtain written medical clearance from a physician before starting or changing their exercise program.
Which of the following best describes periodization in program design?
Answer: Systematically varying training variables over planned time cycles to optimize performance and recovery
Periodization involves planned variation of volume, intensity, and exercise selection across micro-, meso-, and macrocycles to maximize adaptation and prevent overtraining.