010-111 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?

A. One intensive day followed by three easy days.

B. One long day followed by three shorter duration days.

C. Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.

D. A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.

Which muscle is an antagonist of the hamstrings?

A. Gastrocnemius

B. Iliopsoas

C. Gracilis

D. Sartorius

The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?

A. lat pulldown

B. flat bench press

C. lateral raise

D. incline bench press

A 50 year old client has a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. Calculate the exercise heart rate for this client using 50% of heart rate reserve.

A. 85 beats per minute

B. 100 beats per minute

C. 110 beats per minute

D. 120 beats per minute

Using the Heart Rate Reserve method, what is the target heart rate for a 40 year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats/min, exercising at an intensity of 65%?

A. 110 beats/min

B. 129 beats/min

C. 142 beats/min

D. 180 beats/min

Which of the following circumference sites are used to compute a waist-to-hip ratio?

A. Abdomen, suprailiac

B. Midaxillary, hips/thigh

C. Waist, buttocks/hips

D. Midaxillary, suprailiac

A certified Personal Trainer fails to properly spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the client injures himself. This is an example of what type of negligence?

A. Casual

B. Serious

C. Omission

D. Commission

Which recommendation is most appropriate for the hypertensive individual training to improve cardio respiratory endurance?

A. walking at 35% VO2 reserve

B. interval training at 95% HR reserve

C. swimming at 65% VO2 reserve

D. circuit weight training at 55% of HR reserve

When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim ______ days per week at a ______ intensity.

A. > 3, low

B. > 3, high

C. < 3, low

D. < 3, high

Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?

A. Purkinje Fibers

B. Foramen Ovale

C. Papillary muscle

D. Cardiac myocyte

Cardiovascular adaptations to chronic endurance training include a(n)________ at a given fixed submaximal exercise intensity.

A. decrease in stroke volume and heart rate

B. increase in stroke volume and heart rate

C. increase in stroke volume and a decrease in heart rate

D. decrease in stroke volume and increase in heart rate

What muscle extends the elbow?

A. Supinator teres

B. Pronator teres

C. Biceps brachii

D. Triceps brachii

What behavioral strategy are you employing when you plan an outdoor exercise program for your client during his upcoming three-week vacation?

A. Decisional balance

B. Stimulus control

C. Relapse prevention

D. Self-monitoring

What motivational strategy is used to help an individual change negative statements into positive statements?

A. Goal setting

B. Social reinforcement

C. Self-monitoring

D. Cognitive restructuring

Which blood lipid is influenced more by physical activity than by nutrition modification?

A. LDL

B. HDL

C. VLDL

D. Total cholesterol