Free ACSM CPT Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following increases before a workout session?
- pH of muscle tissue
- Relative contribution of aerobic metabolism
- Oxygen deficit (Correct answer)
- Post-exercise oxygen consumption
Correct answer: Oxygen deficit
The oxygen deficit occurs at the beginning of exercise when the body's immediate demand for oxygen exceeds the oxygen supply from the respiratory and circulatory systems. Before a workout session, as exercise intensity increases, the body's energy production relies more on anaerobic pathways until aerobic metabolism can catch up, thus creating an oxygen deficit.
Question 2: Which of the following risk factors will resistance training most likely exacerbate acutely?
- Obesity
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension (Correct answer)
- Dyslipidemia
Correct answer: Hypertension
Resistance training acutely increases blood pressure due to muscle contractions compressing blood vessels and the Valsalva maneuver (holding breath during exertion). For individuals with pre-existing hypertension, this acute rise in blood pressure can be significant and potentially risky, making hypertension the risk factor most likely to be acutely exacerbated.
Question 3: What muscle does the dorsiflexion of the foot?
- Soleus
- Tibialis anterior (Correct answer)
- Plantaris
- Gastrocnemius
Correct answer: Tibialis anterior
The tibialis anterior muscle is the primary muscle responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot. Dorsiflexion is the action of lifting the foot upwards towards the shin. The other options, gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, are primarily involved in plantarflexion (pointing the foot downwards).
Question 4: At what BMI is a lady with a waist circumference of 90 cm deemed to be at a high risk of disease?
- Between 35 and 39.99
- Between 30 and 34.99
- Greater than 40
- Between 25 and 29.99 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Between 25 and 29.99
According to ACSM guidelines, a BMI between 25 and 29.9 kg/m² is classified as overweight. For women, a waist circumference greater than 88 cm (90 cm in this case) indicates a very high risk of disease. When an overweight BMI is combined with a very high waist circumference, the overall risk of disease is elevated to a high or very high category.
Question 5: What are the two most popular methods for evaluating agility?
- T-test and pro-agility test (Correct answer)
- Pro-agility test and 40-yd dash
- T-test and vertical jump test
- T-test and 40-yd dash
Correct answer: T-test and pro-agility test
The T-test and the Pro-Agility Test (also known as the 5-10-5 shuttle run) are two of the most widely recognized and commonly used field tests for evaluating agility. Both tests involve rapid changes of direction, acceleration, and deceleration, making them effective measures of an individual's ability to quickly and efficiently alter their body position.
Question 6: Which Transtheoretical Model stage is marked by a shift anticipated to occur within the following six months?
- Pre-contemplation
- Maintenance
- Contemplation (Correct answer)
- Preparation
Correct answer: Contemplation
In the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), the Contemplation stage is characterized by individuals intending to change their behavior within the next six months. They are aware of the problem and are seriously considering taking action, weighing the pros and cons, but have not yet committed to a specific plan or initiated changes.
Question 7: All of the following influence the relative contribution of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism during exercise:
- Ventilation
- Cardiovascular function
- Muscular extraction
- Hydration (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Hydration
Ventilation, cardiovascular function, and muscular extraction are all direct physiological factors that determine the supply and utilization of oxygen, thereby directly influencing the balance between aerobic and anaerobic energy production during exercise. Hydration, while critical for overall physiological function and performance, does not directly dictate the *relative contribution* of these metabolic pathways in the same immediate way that oxygen delivery and utilization mechanisms do. Therefore, it is the exception among the choices.
Free ACSM CPT Questions and Answers
Which of the following increases before a workout session?