What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?

A. Shortens while contracting

B. Shortens while relaxing

C. Lengthens while relaxing

D. Lengthens while contracting

When discussing strategies for changing physical activity habits with clients, it is usually best to:

A. give strong and clear advice about what works based on your professional experience.

B. assist clients to formulate their own behavior change strategies based on what has worked for them before.

C. refer clients to a behavioral psychologist for expert advice.

D. emphasize knowledge of the health benefits of exercise.

What is the correct hand placement when spotting the dumbbell fly exercise?

A. Close to your clients biceps without touching them.

B. Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

C. Maintaining contact behind your clients elbows on the descent of the dumbbells.

D. Hands held at your sides in a ready position, with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

A. Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.

B. Elevation and heat.

C. Compression and heat.

D. Compression and cold.

A client who reports a decreased Rating of Perceived Exertion at a given treadmill running speed after taking albuterol, likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

A. Depression

B. Asthma

C. Bradycardia

D. Claudication

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 90 mg/dL. She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

If this client wanted to initiate a regular MODERATE intensity exercise routine, what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine prior to her participating in exercise?

A. A medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary.

B. A maximal exercise test only is necessary.

C. A submaximal exercise test only is necessary.

D. Neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary.

Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?

A. Abduction

B. Extension

C. Internal rotation

D. External rotation

Procuring general liability insurance and ______ provides legal protection for a personal trainer who has been accused of negligence.

A. professional liability insurance

B. third party insurance

C. worker's compensation

D. employment practices liability insurance

A client at your fitness center who has just completed a vigorous bout of exercise complains of fatigue, lightheadedness and shakiness. You know from his health history that he has type II diabetes. Which do you administer after you call for medical assistance?

A. Insulin

B. Orange juice

C. Salt tablet

D. Nothing

Your client reports ankle swelling. What is another term for this?

A. Analgia

B. Atrophy

C. Edema

D. Erythroma