Free ACSM CPT Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following increases before a workout session?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen deficit

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Between 25 and 29.99

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

T-test and pro-agility test

Answer

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.

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