IAHC Exercise and Physical Activity 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary benefit of resistance (strength) training for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Improved muscle mass, strength, and reduced fall risk

Answer

Resistance training helps older adults preserve and build muscle mass, strengthen bones, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls and fractures.

Question 2

The Stages of Change (Transtheoretical) Model applied to exercise would classify a person who has been exercising consistently for 8 months and is no longer at risk of reverting as being in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

The Maintenance stage describes individuals who have been consistently engaged in the new behavior for more than 6 months and are working to prevent relapse.

Question 3

A health coach wants to help a client overcome barriers to physical activity. Which strategy aligns best with a motivational interviewing approach?

Accepted Answer

Asking open-ended questions to explore the client's own reasons for change

Answer

Motivational interviewing uses open-ended questions to elicit the client's own intrinsic motivation and explore ambivalence, fostering autonomous decision-making.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'exercise snacking' as a physical activity strategy?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating several short bouts of physical activity throughout the day

Answer

Exercise snacking refers to breaking up physical activity into multiple short sessions (e.g., 5–10 minutes) distributed throughout the day, which has been shown to provide cardiovascular and metabolic benefits.

Question 5

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which statement about muscle-strengthening activities is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Adults should engage in muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week

Answer

The guidelines recommend that adults include muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups on 2 or more days per week, in addition to aerobic activity.

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC Exercise and Physical Activity 3