ACSM ACSM Certified Personal Trainer: Client Assessment

Question 1

Which component is part of the ACSM preparticipation health screening process?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular disease risk stratification

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Genetic testing

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Bone density scan

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Hormonal panel

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a fitness assessment for a new client?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline and design an individualized program

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To compare the client to elite athletes

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To determine insurance eligibility

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To satisfy legal documentation requirements only

Question 3

The PAR-Q+ is used to:

Accepted Answer

Screen clients for exercise readiness and potential contraindications

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Measure cardiovascular endurance

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Assess body composition

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Calculate target heart rate zones

Question 4

Which skinfold site is used in the three-site skinfold measurement for women according to ACSM?

Accepted Answer

Triceps, suprailiac, thigh

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Chest, abdomen, thigh

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Biceps, waist, calf

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Shoulder, hip, forearm

Question 5

A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) above what value is considered high risk for women?

Accepted Answer

0.86

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0.95

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0.75

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1.00

Question 6

The YMCA submaximal cycle ergometer test estimates:

Accepted Answer

VO2max

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1-repetition maximum

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Flexibility

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Body composition

Question 7

Which body mass index (BMI) range is classified as 'obese' by ACSM?

Accepted Answer

≥30 kg/m²

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25–29.9 kg/m²

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18.5–24.9 kg/m²

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≥35 kg/m²

Question 8

During the push-up test, what constitutes a failed repetition?

Accepted Answer

Failure to maintain a rigid plank position or fully extend the elbows

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Performing the movement too slowly

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Using a wide hand placement

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Breathing loudly during exertion

Question 9

What does the sit-and-reach test primarily assess?

Accepted Answer

Lower back and hamstring flexibility

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Hip flexor strength

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Thoracic spine mobility

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Ankle dorsiflexion range

Question 10

Which resting heart rate (RHR) measurement provides the most accurate baseline?

Accepted Answer

First thing in the morning before rising from bed

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Immediately after light activity

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30 minutes after eating a meal

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In the middle of a workday