Pre Participation Screening
What is the primary purpose of preparticipation health screening?
A. Determine an athlete’s VO₂max
B. Identify whether medical clearance may be needed before exercise
C. Determine body-fat percentage
D. Prescribe a resistance-training program
B. Identify whether medical clearance may be needed before exercise
What should generally occur BEFORE fitness testing begins?
A. Informed consent
B. Maximal exercise testing
C. Stretching assessment
D. Exercise prescription
A. Informed consent
BMI is calculated using:
A. Weight ÷ age
B. Weight in kilograms ÷ height in meters squared
C. Height ÷ weight squared
D. Body fat ÷ lean body mass
B. Weight in kilograms ÷ height in meters squared
During which type of muscle contraction does the muscle shorten?
A. Isometric
B. Concentric
C. Eccentric
D. Static
B. Concentric
What is considered the gold-standard indicator of aerobic fitness?
A. Resting heart rate
B. VO₂max
C. Blood pressure
D. BMI
B. VO₂max
According to the screening criteria in class, someone is considered regularly physically active if they exercise at least:
A. 20 min, 2 days/week, for 1 month
B. 30 min, 3 days/week, for 3 months
C. 60 min, 5 days/week, for 6 months
D. 150 min every day for 1 month
B. 30 min, 3 days/week, for 3 months
For a minor participating in testing, which combination is appropriate?
A. Only informed consent from the minor
B. Assent from the minor and consent from a parent/legal guardian
C. No paperwork is required
D. Consent from another student
B. Assent from the minor and consent from a parent/legal guardian
Which type of fat is located deep within the body and around the organs?
A. Subcutaneous fat
B. Essential fat
C. Visceral fat
D. Intramuscular fat
C. Visceral fat
Muscular strength is best defined as:
A. The ability to repeatedly produce force
B. The maximal force a muscle can produce in a single effort
C. The ability to maintain balance
D. Force multiplied by time
B. The maximal force a muscle can produce in a single effort
Relative VO₂ is expressed in which units?
A. L/min
B. kg/min
C. mL/kg/min
D. kcal/min
C. mL/kg/min
Which of the following is considered a sign or symptom suggestive of cardiovascular disease?
A. BMI of 31 kg/m²
B. HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dL
C. Chest discomfort with exertion
D. Age 50 in a male
C. Chest discomfort with exertion
When manually measuring blood pressure, systolic blood pressure is identified by:
A. The last Korotkoff sound
B. The first Korotkoff sound
C. The loudest Korotkoff sound
D. The disappearance of the radial pulse
B. The first Korotkoff sound
What is a major limitation of BMI?
A. It requires expensive equipment
B. It cannot differentiate fat mass from muscle mass
C. It can only be used in children
D. It directly measures visceral fat
B. It cannot differentiate fat mass from muscle mass
Which equation best describes muscular power?
A. Force × velocity
B. Force ÷ velocity
C. Mass × time
D. Work ÷ distance
A. Force × velocity
According to the Fick equation, cardiac output equals:
A. HR × stroke volume
B. HR × blood pressure
C. VO₂ × body mass
D. Stroke volume × respiratory rate
A. HR × stroke volume
Which of the following diseases is specifically considered in the ACSM preparticipation screening decision process?
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Metabolic disease
C. Renal disease
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to exercise testing?
A. Severe hypertension
B. Electrolyte abnormalities
C. Unstable angina
D. Musculoskeletal disorder
C. Unstable angina
Which assessment method uses X-rays to estimate body fat, bone density, and other fat-free tissue?
A. BIA
B. Skinfolds
C. DEXA
D. BMI
C. DEXA
Which muscle fiber type is most associated with muscular endurance?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
A. Type I
Which of the following is an indicator that maximal effort may have been achieved during a VO₂max test?
A. RER ≥1.10
B. RER ≤0.70
C. RPE of 6
D. Decreasing workload
A. RER ≥1.10
Which of the following is a NEGATIVE cardiovascular disease risk factor in your screening material?
A. BMI ≥30 kg/m²
B. HDL ≥60 mg/dL
C. LDL ≥130 mg/dL
D. Current smoking
B. HDL ≥60 mg/dL
Which instruction should be given to a client before a fitness assessment?
A. Perform a hard workout the night before
B. Consume caffeine immediately before testing
C. Avoid significant exertion for 24 hours beforehand
D. Restrict fluids for 24 hours
C. Avoid significant exertion for 24 hours beforehand
A person weighs 180 lb and is 32% body fat. Approximately how many pounds of fat mass do they have?
A. 32.0 lb
B. 45.0 lb
C. 57.6 lb
D. 122.4 lb
C. 57.6 lb
According to the 1-RM protocol in your course, how much should the load typically increase between attempts for LOWER-body exercises?
A. 1–5%
B. 5–10%
C. 10–20%
D. 25–30%
C. 10–20%
Why are VO₂max values generally higher during treadmill testing than cycle ergometry?
A. Treadmills measure oxygen differently
B. Treadmill exercise generally involves a larger active muscle mass
C. Cycling produces a higher cardiac output
D. Running requires less energy
B. Treadmill exercise generally involves a larger active muscle mass