Question 1

What strategy is least likely to increase adherance in a new client?

Options :

A : Keep exercise instensity high to expedite improvements.

B : Minimize muscle soreness and injury.

C : Individualize exercise goals and objectives.

D : Use step counters to assess outcome measures.

Answer: A

Question 2

A routine pattern of adhering to and documenting compliance with fitness industry guidelines is often an effective guard against ________.

Options :

A : Breach of contract

B : Malfeasance

C : Negligence

D : Malpractice

Answer: C

Question 3

According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

Options :

A : people over the age of 50 better absorb vitamin B12 in comparison to children and other adults

B : non-heme (plant) sources of iron are richer than heme (animal) sources of iron for women of childbearing age

C :

women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant require a higher daily intake of folic acid than the pregnant female

D :

the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations

Answer: D

Question 4

Immediately following a chest and shoulder workout a 55-year-old male executive complains of a “dull ache” in the left side of the chest that is aggravated by respiration. What would you consider is the source of the pain?

Options :

A : Cardiac

B : Muscular

C : Respiratory

D : Soreness

Answer: B

Question 5

What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

Options :

A : 3-5% for males; 6-8% for females

B : 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females

C : 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females

D : 13-18% for males; 20-35% for females

Answer: B