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ACSM-GEI Exam Questions

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101.

When describing anatomical position, how would you describe the orientation of the hands?

  • Palms facing anteriorly, fingers extended, and thumbs facing laterally

  • Palms facing medially, fingers extended, and thumbs facing anteriorly

  • Palms facing posteriorly, fingers extended, and thumbs facing medially

  • Palms facing superiorly, fingers extended, and thumbs facing posteriorly

Correct answer: Palms facing anteriorly, fingers extended, and thumbs facing laterally

Anatomical position describes the specific orientation of the body when standing and is universally accepted. When describing the position of the hands, they are facing forward with the fingers outstretched and thumbs facing away from the midline of the body.

102.

Which joint motion refers to moving the arm forward, in the sagittal plane, until the fingers point upwards?

  • Flexion

  • Extension

  • Abduction

  • Adduction

Correct answer: Flexion

Shoulder flexion describes raising the arm overhead in the sagittal plane. 

Shoulder extension and flexion are often confused with one another. Shoulder extension also occurs in the sagittal plane, but in the opposite direction and with much less ROM. 

Abduction and adduction of the shoulder generally take place in the frontal plane, but they can also be in the transverse plane.

103.

From which section of the heart is blood ejected to pump to the rest of the body?

  • Left ventricle

  • Left atrium

  • Right ventricle

  • Right atrium

Correct answer: Left ventricle

The left ventricle is the strongest section of the heart, as it must pump blood to the rest of the body. 

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein and sends it on to the left ventricle. 

The right ventricle pumps blood, received from the right atria, to the pulmonary artery, through which the blood goes to the lungs to be oxygenated.

104.

Which of the following is an example of a closed chain exercise for the lower body?

  • Squats

  • Leg press (where the footplate moves, not the lifter's body)

  • Knee extensions

  • Hamstring curls

Correct answer: Squats

Squats are a classic closed chain movement for the lower body. During a squat, the distal end is fixed, while the proximal end moves.

In open chain movements, such as the other options described, the body and proximal joints are fixed while the distal end moves.

105.

Which of the following options most closely aligns with the ACSM recommendations for strength training exercise?

  • Individuals should perform at least 8 exercises for the main muscle groups of the body per session, 2 times per week

  • Individuals should participate in classes lasting longer than one hour, when available

  • Individuals should attempt to exercise on their own, whenever possible, to eliminate distractions

  • Individuals should attempt to push through pain on exercises and then, if symptoms don't improve, take a day off and try again the next

Correct answer: Individuals should perform at least 8 exercises for the main muscle groups of the body per session, 2 times per week

This is the basis of the ACSM recommendations for strength training. This volume appears to be minimally sufficient for achieving improvements in strength.

Classes lasting longer than an hour can lead to high drop off rates. Exercising with a partner or group can improve motivation and adherence. Pushing through pain is never a good idea. Individuals should work through a pain free range of motion and should not push through painful symptoms during exercise.

106.

What does "failure" mean in the context of performing an exercise?

  • The inability to complete any further reps due to complete muscular fatigue

  • Being unable to perform an exercise due to a lack of understanding

  • Being unable to perform an exercise due to low levels of coordination

  • Being unable to complete an exercise due to the extreme complexity of the movement

Correct answer: The inability to complete any further reps due to complete muscular fatigue

Failure, in this context, is generally seen as a good thing. In order for a muscle to grow in size and strength, there needs to be a sufficient stimulus. Generally, this stimulus needs to be great enough that the person fatigues or fails during the set.

107.

For a senior fitness class, which of the following music choices may be the best option to encourage participation and adherence?

  • Music from the eras encompassing the participants' formative years

  • Fast-paced top 40 hits of today

  • Interpretive jazz

  • No music should be used for senior fitness classes

Correct answer: Music from the eras encompassing the participants' formative years

Music from the time participants grew up tends to be the best option for attracting as many of said participants as possible. This will obviously vary with every generation, but should be considered with regard to class design.

108.

Which of the following describes the basics of rep ranges and resistance level used during most strength-based group fitness classes?

  • High reps, low resistance

  • High resistance, low reps

  • Medium reps, medium resistance

  • High resistance, high reps

Correct answer: High reps, low resistance

Most strength training group fitness classes feature exercises that utilize targeted movements with high reps and low resistance. This has been the case for many decades of group fitness, and continues to be the predominant style.

109.

A GEI explains to participants that they can work their hamstring muscles by performing hip extension exercises as well as knee flexion exercises. Which of the following options explains why this is the case?

  • The hamstrings are biarticular muscles

  • The hamstrings are monoarticular muscles

  • The hamstrings will stabilize during knee flexion movements; they aren't the prime mover

  • The hamstrings act as antagonists during hip extension

Correct answer: The hamstrings are biarticular muscles

Because the hamstrings cross both the hip and knee joints, they can perform various movements for the lower body. The hamstrings are known as biarticular muscles, as opposed to muscles that only cross one joint, which are known as monoarticular muscles.

110.

A group exercise participant tells the instructor that she has recently been experimenting with a "fruitarian" diet, in which she only consumes fruits and no other food products. Which of the following is true for this participant?

  • This participant is likely taking in more than enough vitamin C every day

  • This participant is likely not taking in enough fiber

  • This participant is probably lacking in vitamin C intake

  • This participant is not taking in any protein at all

Correct answer: This participant is likely taking in more than enough vitamin C every day

Many fruits, especially citrus fruits, contain plenty of vitamin C. Furthermore, fruits tend to be high in fiber, so it is unlikely that this participant is lacking in this nutrient. While most fruits are low in protein, there is some protein found in all food sources.

111.

A GEI wants to instruct participants on an exercise to increase serratus anterior strength. Which of the following movements would serve to improve the strength of this muscle? 

  • Push ups with scapular protraction at the top of the movement

  • Bent-over rows

  • Scapular retractions

  • Bicep curls

Correct answer: Push ups with scapular protraction at the top of the movement

The serratus anterior serves to protract the shoulder. Other actions include abduction and upward rotation of the shoulder blade. By performing a "push up plus," clients can significantly activate their serratus anterior muscles.

112.

A GEI is listening to a participant describe an issue he was having with another participant during class. The GEI listens to the participant's complaint then repeats the statements back in slightly different words. 

Which of the following techniques is the GEI using here?

  • Mirroring

  • Empathizing

  • Suggesting a solution

  • Identifying barriers

Correct answer: Mirroring

Mirroring is an active listening technique. By repeating back what a person says in a slightly different way, you demonstrate that you really hear and understand what they are telling you. This is a great way to both calm participants down and to show them that you are committed to helping them find a solution.

113.

Which of the following is true of the injury risks inherent in the group exercise profession?

  • Group exercise instructors are less likely to experience overuse injuries than their students

  • Group exercise instructors are more likely to suffer overuse injuries than their students

  • Group exercise instructors have roughly the same chance of developing an overuse injury as their students

  • Group exercise instructors have a low risk of developing overuse injuries, but a high risk of suffering a traumatic injury such as a concussion

Correct answer: Group exercise instructors are less likely to experience overuse injuries than their students

Early research showed that GEIs tended to have higher injury rates than their participants. However, new research shows just the opposite. Group exercise instructors tend to have a very high fitness level with better athletic and technical capabilities. This may be the reason for these findings.

114.

A GEI is instructing clients on exercises for increasing hip adductor strength. Which of the following muscles is a major hip adductor?

  • Gracilis

  • Tensor fasciae latae

  • Semitendinosis

  • Semimembranosus

Correct answer: Gracilis

The gracilis is part of the hip adductor group. These muscles serve to pull the leg back toward midline.

The tensor fasciae latae or TFL is a hip flexor and abductor. The semitendinosus and semimembranosus are two of the hamstring muscles.

115.

Which of the following is a major advantage of training with kettlebells?

  • Kettlebells provide a way to significantly increase metabolic demand during exercise

  • Kettlebell movements require little to no explanation or demonstration for participants to learn and master moves

  • Kettlebells provide variable resistance throughout the range of motion

  • Kettlebells pose no safety risk to participants

Correct answer: Kettlebells provide a way to significantly increase metabolic demand during exercise

Kettlebells are functional, unique pieces of equipment that place a heavy demand on the body's systems.

Kettlebells often require in-depth demonstrations and cueing for patients to be able to correctly and safely perform moves. Kettlebells provide consistent resistance against gravity throughout the range of motion.

116.

Which of the following would be a positive risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease in a client or group exercise participant?

  • A male over the age of 52

  • HDL levels greater than 70 mg/dL

  • BMI greater than 25 kg/m^2

  • A former smoker who quit 2 years ago

Correct answer: A male over the age of 52

Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 have a positive risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease.

HDL levels greater than 60 mg/dL are a negative risk factor. BMI greater than 30 kg/m^2 is a positive risk factor. Former smokers who quit within the past 6 months have a positive risk factor.

117.

Within the fitness community, which style of yoga is most popular?

  • Hatha yoga

  • Tantra yoga

  • Raja yoga

  • Karma yoga

Correct answer: Hatha yoga

Hatha yoga has been a popular style of yoga for many years. It is beginner friendly and provides a great workout; exactly what most yoga seekers are looking for. Hatha yoga incorporates mind-body elements, too.

118.

Which of the following is an example of using a stability ball as a prop?

  • Lying on the ball while performing a bench press with dumbbells

  • Throwing the ball back and forth with a partner

  • Bouncing the ball up and down to increase coordination

  • Lifting the ball in a PNF pattern

Correct answer: Lying on the ball while performing a bench press with dumbbells

In this example, the ball is used in order to provide an unstable surface to lie on, but it is not the primary piece of exercise equipment. A prop is something that is used as an accessory for an exercise.

Throwing, bouncing, and lifting the ball are examples of using a ball as a primary piece of exercise equipment.

119.

What has been shown to lessen the effects of DOMS?

  • Repeated-bout effect

  • Static stretching

  • Dynamic stretching

  • Stretch-shortening cycle

Correct answer: Repeated-bout effect

Of all of the options, the repeated-bout effect (RBE) has shown the most significant results in lessening the severity of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This is due in part to the muscles building up a tolerance to doing the same, or similar, exercises every week. While the other modalities and movements may help alleviate some of the symptoms of DOMS, RBE is a preventative measure that should keep soreness to a more tolerable level after cessation of intense bouts of exercise. 

The stretch-shortening cycle is not related to DOMS.

120.

How does water-based exercise affect HR?

  • Decrease

  • Increase

  • HR will decrease upon entering the water and then quickly increase above resting HR

  • Water does not have a significant effect on HR

Correct answer: Decrease

The two main reasons why HR is affected while exercising in water are hydrostatic pressure and water temperature. When submerged in water, the hydrostatic pressure pushes blood from the extremities to the trunk. This increases cardiac output and stroke volume which, in turn, lowers HR due to their inverse relationship. Water temperature has a major effect on HR, especially if it is much lower than body temperature.

HR will decrease upon entering the water but, on average, it stays ~20 bpm lower than when on land. Even if HR does increase, due to more intense exercise, it will still be lower than if the client is on land.  

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