ACSM CPT 4

Question 1

Which assessment is most appropriate for measuring a client's muscular endurance of the core?

Accepted Answer

McGill Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery

Answer

The McGill Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery (trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral endurance tests) specifically measures core muscular endurance.

Question 2

A client wants to lose body fat. Which macronutrient strategy is most supported by ACSM evidence for preserving lean mass during a caloric deficit?

Accepted Answer

High protein intake (1.6–2.4 g/kg body weight)

Answer

Higher protein intakes (1.6–2.4 g/kg) during caloric restriction help preserve lean muscle mass while promoting fat loss.

Question 3

What does RPE stand for, and what scale is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Rating of Perceived Exertion, Borg 6–20 scale

Answer

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.

Question 4

During aerobic exercise, cardiac output increases primarily through increases in which variable?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate and stroke volume

Answer

Cardiac output = heart rate × stroke volume; both increase during aerobic exercise to meet elevated oxygen demand.

Question 5

Which of the following stretching techniques involves alternating contraction and relaxation to improve flexibility via autogenic inhibition?

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

Answer

PNF techniques (e.g., contract-relax) use muscle contraction followed by relaxation to exploit autogenic inhibition for greater flexibility gains.

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