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(1)	During the upward movement phase of the squat exercise, the muscles of the quadriceps are contracted ___________________.
			Isometrically
			Eccentrically
			Concentrically
			Isokinetically

 

(2)	Which of the following physical adaptations will occur within the trained muscle tissue of an individual engaging in regular moderate intensity cardiovascular endurance training?
			Increase in the number of capillaries
			Increase in the number of mitochondria
			Increase in aerobic enzyme concentrations
			All of the above

 

(3)	Initial strength gains seen during the first few weeks of a resistance-training program are primarily attributed to:
			Increases in the cross sectional size of the muscle
			Neural adaptations
			Changes in Type I muscle fiber to Type II muscle fibers
			Increases in the number of muscle fibers

 

(4)	Upon reviewing a client's responses on a Health Status Questionnaire, you identify that they are taking a blood pressure medication. What is the correct course of action?
			Check the client's blood pressure - If it is within normal ranges continue on to exercise testing
			Limit the activities they engage in to those which elicit a limited blood pressure response
			Refer the client to their physician for clearance before having them engage in exercise testing or physical activity
			Have them perform an aerobic fitness assessment while measuring blood pressure reactions to the exercise

 

(5)	The Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion scale is used to:
			Quantify the subjects feeling of physical effort
			Evaluate and monitor a subject's blood pressure
			Evaluate and monitor a subject's heart rate
			Determine VO2 max
			All of the above

 

(6)	Protein may contribute as much as _______% of the body's total energy demand during exercise.
			5
			15
			25
			40

 

(7)	A food source with 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates contains how many calories?
			35 calories
			190 calories
			240 calories
			165 calories

 

(8)	You measure your client's body composition, and estimate his body fat to be 20%. If he currently weighs 200 pounds, what is his predicted total fat mass in pounds?
			20 lbs
			40 lbs
			60 lbs
			80 lbs

 

(9)	Of the movements listed below, which would a subject have the most difficulty performing if they experience range of motion deficiencies in the latissimus dorsi?
			Shoulder flexion
			Shoulder extension
			Shoulder horizontal abduction
			Shoulder adduction

 

(10)	What is the predicted maximum heart rate for a 40 year-old female with a resting heart rate of 72 beats • min-1?
			160 beats · min-1
			173 beats · min-1
			180 beats · min-1
			193 beats · min-1

 

(11)	Which of the following statements is correct regarding the proper execution of the Romanian Deadlift exercise?
			Relax the back extensors to allow the movement to be performed through a full range of motion
			Lock the knees to increases the resistance applied to the hip extensors
			Flex the neck to reduce cervical stress
			Isometrically contract the core musculature to maintain a flat back position throughout the movement performance

 

(12)	To avoid excessive increases in blood pressure during resistance training exercise it is recommended to use which of the following breathing techniques?
			Inhale during the eccentric portion of the movement and exhale during the concentric phase
			Increase breathing rate during each contraction
			Inhale during the concentric portion of the movement and exhale during the eccentric phase
			Inhale during the eccentric phase and hold your breath during the concentric phase releasing it at the end of the movement

 

(13)	Which of the following exercises can be used as an effective dynamic stretch for the iliopsoas muscle group?
			Upright row
			Leg extension
			Forward lunge
			Seated row
			Back squats

 

(14)	Which repetition range will elicit the greatest increases in absolute strength when training to repetition maximum?
			3-5 repetitions
			8-10 repetitions
			12-15 repetitions
			>16 repetitions

 

(15)	Which of the following situations should be avoided when programming resistance training for children?
			Lifting resistance loads greater than 10RM
			Utilizing free weights for resistance
			Performing overhead lifting activities
			Performing squatting exercises
			All of the above