ACSM Technical Skills & Application 4

Question 1

The metabolic equivalent (MET) value of 1.0 represents:

Accepted Answer

Resting oxygen consumption of approximately 3.5 mL/kg/min

Answer

1 MET equals the resting metabolic rate, standardized at 3.5 mL O2/kg/min.

Question 2

A client's DEXA scan reports a body fat of 32% with a body weight of 180 lbs. What is the client's fat-free mass?

Accepted Answer

122.4 lbs

Answer

Fat mass = 32% × 180 = 57.6 lbs; fat-free mass = 180 − 57.6 = 122.4 lbs.

Question 3

When using the ACSM leg press VO2 equation, which of the following represents the external work component?

Accepted Answer

Resistance (kgm/min) × 1.8 / body mass

Answer

For cycle ergometry, the VO2 equation uses resistance work component = (kgm/min × 1.8) / body mass in kg.

Question 4

Which skinfold measurement site uses a DIAGONAL fold taken just below the inferior angle of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

Subscapular

Answer

The subscapular skinfold is taken at a 45-degree diagonal angle just below the inferior angle of the scapula.

Question 5

A client has a resting HR of 60 bpm and a maximal HR of 185 bpm. Using the Karvonen method, what is the target HR for 70% intensity?

Accepted Answer

147.5 bpm

Answer

HRR = 185 − 60 = 125; target HR = (125 × 0.70) + 60 = 87.5 + 60 = 147.5 bpm.

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