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Exercise Prescription Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the principle of specificity in exercise prescription?

    Answer: Adaptations are specific to the type of exercise performed

    The principle of specificity states that physiological adaptations are specific to the type, intensity, and mode of exercise performed.

  2. A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed aerobic exercise. ACSM recommends they avoid gaps in training longer than how many consecutive days to maintain insulin sensitivity?

    Answer: 2 consecutive days

    ACSM recommends that individuals with type 2 diabetes exercise on no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise to sustain insulin sensitivity benefits.

  3. What is the recommended static stretch hold duration according to ACSM guidelines for most adults?

    Answer: 10-30 seconds

    ACSM recommends holding static stretches for 10-30 seconds per repetition for most adults to effectively improve flexibility.

  4. For a client with obesity (BMI 35), ACSM recommends an initial aerobic exercise goal of approximately how many MET-minutes per week?

    Answer: ≥1,000 MET-min/week

    ACSM recommends that individuals with obesity target at least 1,000 MET-min/week to support weight management.

  5. Which component of the warm-up is most critical for preparing the cardiovascular system before vigorous aerobic exercise?

    Answer: Gradual intensity increase in the target exercise mode

    A gradual increase in exercise intensity using the same mode as the main workout optimally prepares the cardiovascular system.

  6. An athlete's 1-RM bench press is 200 lbs. To prescribe hypertrophy-focused training, ACSM recommends a load of approximately:

    Answer: 130-160 lbs (65-80% 1-RM)

    Hypertrophy training targets 65-80% of 1-RM, corresponding to roughly 130-160 lbs on a 200-lb 1-RM.

  7. What does ACSM identify as the most important factor for long-term exercise adherence in the general population?

    Answer: Enjoyment and social support

    ACSM identifies enjoyment of the activity and social support as the strongest predictors of long-term exercise adherence.