Prep-U ACSM EP-C Exam Questions and
Answers 2022
The frequency of breathing multiplied by the volume of air moved per breath, per
minute, is known as: -Answer- Pulmonary ventilation.
What is the recommended work-to-r
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Prep-U ACSM EP-C Exam Questions and
Answers 2022
The frequency of breathing multiplied by the volume of air moved per breath, per
minute, is known as: -Answer- Pulmonary ventilation.
What is the recommended work-to-rest ratio when performing depth jumps? -Answer-
1:10
Energy balance is important for body weight and body composition goals. In addition to
performing exercises that will enlarge muscle mass, clients seeking to increase muscle
mass should slightly increase daily energy intake by: -Answer- 300 to 400 kcal.
You are working with a patient with coronary artery disease who wants to start training
but who has not been able to undergo a graded exercise test. You should: -AnswerBegin at a low intensity with a slow progression and monitor closely.
According to the CDC, what percentage of adults are more likely to respond to physical
activity marketing? -Answer- 75%
For all facility personnel, which of the following is the skill set that is MOST important? -
Answer- Screening potential members for health and fitness factors
Which of the following should be avoided in hypertensive clients? -Answer- Isometric
muscle contractions
What type of blood pressure response to acute exercise is seen in children that is
different when compared with adults? -Answer- SBP decreases and DBP decreases.
Which muscle is responsible for protraction of the scapula? -Answer- Serratus anterior
When creating or adopting an informed consent document, the EP-C should always: -
Answer- Obtain appropriate legal counsel.
The Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study has demonstrated that more physically fit
individuals have reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and: -Answer- Mortality.
Syncope during exercise may result from cardiac disorders that prevent the normal rise
in: -Answer- Cardiac output.
Which of the following is considered a gliding joint? -Answer- Sacroiliac
Which of the following assesses anaerobic capacity? -Answer- 300-yard shuttle runAt what age are children physically and mentally ready for resistance training exercise?
-Answer- 7 to 8
The exercise impact of the use of digitalis by clients with congestive heart failure is: -
Answer- Increased exercise capacity.
The client screening process can be broken down into three phases comprising risk
classification, health history evaluation and related assessments, and: -Answer- Medical
clearance or referral.
During the initial adjustment period to high altitude, what physiological change occurs
during exercise? -Answer- Stroke volume decreases
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of pulmonary disease? -Answer- Shortness
of breath at mild exertion
What is the maximum percentage of 1-RM that should be used to improve muscular
power in older adults? -Answer- 60%
The posterior deltoid performs ________ of the shoulder joint at approximately
________. -Answer- Extension; 40-60 degrees
Which of the following is a local stabilizer of the core musculature? -Answer- Transverse
Abdominis
Which of the following phases in plyometric training must be as short as possible to
maximize training adaptations? -Answer- Amortization
For all facility personnel, which of the following is the skill set that is MOST important? -
Answer- Screening potential members for health and fitness factors
A new, sedentary client has come to you and wants to lose weight. Which type of
periodization is MOST appropriate to use? -Answer- Flexible nonlinear
Which of the following is recommended for teaching clients proper for form for an
exercise? -Answer- Using a set-up phase prior to the exercise.
As it relates to behavior modification, which of the following does NOT require a client to
be committed to behavior change? -Answer- Transtheoretical model of change
Which of the following is a positive risk factor? -Answer- Regular exposure to tobacco
smoke
Which of the following muscles functions as an agonist during shoulder flexion? -
Answer- Long head of the biceps brachii
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