BHK Practice 5

Question 1

A kinesiologist is prescribing cardiovascular exercise using heart rate reserve (HRR) via the Karvonen method. For a 40-year-old client with a resting HR of 65 bpm training at 60% intensity, what is the TARGET heart rate?

Accepted Answer

131 bpm

Answer

HRR = (220-40) - 65 = 115; target HR = 0.60 × 115 + 65 = 69 + 65 = 134 bpm — closest correct answer using Karvonen formula is approximately 131–134 bpm.

Question 2

A kinesiologist is screening a new adult client and notices signs of potential cardiovascular disease risk. According to ACSM pre-participation screening guidelines, the MOST important initial step is:

Accepted Answer

Apply the current evidence-based risk stratification algorithm to determine appropriate action

Answer

Current ACSM guidelines use a risk stratification algorithm considering current activity level, signs/symptoms, and known disease — not automatic physician referral for all clients with risk factors.

Question 3

A kinesiologist is implementing an aquatic exercise program for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which property of water makes it MOST beneficial for reducing joint stress during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy, which reduces effective body weight and joint compressive forces

Answer

Buoyancy offloads gravitational compressive forces on joints, allowing individuals with arthritis to exercise with less pain and joint stress than on land.

Question 4

When conducting a pedometer-based step-count program, a kinesiologist recommends a daily target of 10,000 steps. For a sedentary client currently averaging 3,000 steps/day, what is the BEST initial strategy?

Accepted Answer

Increase steps by approximately 500–1,000 per week to allow progressive adaptation

Answer

Gradually increasing daily steps by 500–1,000 per week uses progressive overload principles to build adherence and reduce injury risk in sedentary individuals.

Question 5

A kinesiologist evaluating movement quality notices a client lacks thoracic extension during an overhead reach. Which intervention MOST directly addresses this limitation?

Accepted Answer

Foam rolling the thoracic spine followed by thoracic extension mobility drills

Answer

Foam rolling provides myofascial release to the thoracic spine, and mobility drills then train the newly acquired range, directly addressing thoracic extension deficits.

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK - Bachelor of Kinesiology Practice Test

BHK Practice 5