ACSM ACSM Certified Personal Trainer: Client Assessment 2

Question 1

A client's resting blood pressure reading is 142/91 mmHg on two separate occasions. How should the ACSM-CPT classify this?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 Hypertension

Answer

ACSM classifies blood pressure of 130–139/80–89 mmHg as Stage 1 and ≥140/90 mmHg as Stage 2 Hypertension.

Question 2

When measuring skinfold thickness, which site is pinched vertically on the right side of the body for women in the three-site protocol?

Accepted Answer

Triceps

Answer

The triceps skinfold is measured as a vertical fold on the posterior midline of the upper arm and is included in the female three-site protocol.

Question 3

What does a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score of 14 or below suggest about a client?

Accepted Answer

Elevated injury risk

Answer

An FMS composite score ≤14 has been associated with a significantly higher risk of musculoskeletal injury.

Question 4

A client completes a 1-mile walk test in 16 minutes with a heart rate of 122 bpm at completion. This protocol primarily estimates which fitness component?

Accepted Answer

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer

The Rockport 1-Mile Walk Test uses time and heart rate to estimate maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Question 5

Which PAR-Q+ response would require a client to obtain medical clearance BEFORE beginning a vigorous exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A 'Yes' answer to any question

Answer

Any 'Yes' response on the PAR-Q+ triggers follow-up questions and may require physician clearance before vigorous exercise participation.

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ACSM ACSM Certified Personal Trainer: Client Assessment 2