ACSM CPT Questions and Answers
Rated A
5 Health related fitness components Correct Answer-Cardiorespiratory endurance
Body Composition
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
ACSM-AHA Primary physical act
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ACSM CPT Questions and Answers
Rated A
5 Health related fitness components Correct Answer-Cardiorespiratory endurance
Body Composition
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
ACSM-AHA Primary physical activity recommendations Correct Answer-minimum
3-5 days of
30-60min of moderate and vigorous exercise
including minimum of 2 days muscular strength and endurance
ACSM-AHA recommendations for moderate exercise Correct Answer-minimum 5 days/ week 30min/ day
ACSM-AHA recommendations for vigorous exercise Correct Answer-minimum 3 days/ week 20/day
Define Moderate Exercise Correct Answer-40-60% vo2r; 3 - < 6 METS
Define Vigorous Exercise Correct Answer->/= to 60% vo2r; >/= 6 METS
CVD RF for age Correct Answer-Men >/= 45
Women >/= 55
CVD RF for family history Correct Answer-Myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, sudden death
before age 55 (father) or 65 (mother) or 1st degree relative.
CVD RF for cigarette smoking Correct Answer-Current or quit within last 6 months (or exposure
environmentally)CVD RF for sedentary lifestyle Correct Answer-Not participating in minimum requirements of physical
activity in last 3 months (30 min/ 3 days/ week)
CVD RF for obesity Correct Answer-BMI >/= 30 orWaist girth
>102cm (Males)
>88cm (Females)
CVD RF for Hypertension Correct Answer-Systolic Blood Pressure >/= 140 OR
Diastolic Blood Pressure >/= 90
OR Taking hypertensive medications
(Tested on 2 separate occasions)
CVD RF for Dyslipidemia Correct Answer-Low Density Lypoprotiens (LDL) >/= 130
High Density Lypoproteins (HDL) < 40
CVD RF for prediabetes Correct Answer-Impaired Fasting Glucose >/=100
CVD Negative Risk Factor Correct Answer-HDL >/=60
Low Risk for CVD and Risk Stratification Correct Answer-Asymptomatic
< 2 RF
No Doctor recommendation needed for moderate or vigorous exercise/ Testing
Moderate Risk for CVD and Risk Stratification Correct Answer-Asymptomatic
>/= 2 RF
Doctor recommendation needed for vigorous exercise
High Risk for CVD and Risk Stratification Correct Answer-Symptomatic or
Know CVD
MD recommendation needed for Moderate and Vigorous exercise/ testingAnatomical Planes of the Body Correct Answer-Sagittal- Divides into Left/ Right (nose)
Transverse- Divides into Superior/ Inferior
Frontal- Divides Anterior/ Posterior
RICE Protocol for acute injuries Correct Answer-Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Trans-theoretical Model for Change (TTM) Correct Answer-Change is based on ones readiness to change
PT should base process on clients current stage
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance >6 months
Health Belief Model (HBM) Correct Answer-Change is predicated on ones feeling of susceptibility to health
consequences, the perceived seriousness, and the belief that making changes will reduce risk
Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) Correct Answer-Behavior changes result in health change
Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Correct Answer-Reinforcements, self-efficacy, coping skills, thoughts and
feelings important for change
Goal Setting Theory (GST) Correct Answer-SMART goals time specific. Feedback and reward at goals key
to sucess
Percent maximum recommended for warm-up/ cool-down Correct Answer-50%
Relative Strength Correct Answer-Strength compared to body weight
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