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ACSM-GEI Exam Questions

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121.

Which of the following pieces of equipment would not significantly progress the difficulty of supine bridges?

  • Soft weighted fitness balls

  • Gliding discs

  • TRX

  • BOSU

Correct answer: Soft weighted fitness balls

Soft weighted fitness balls would likely not provide any significant challenge over just using one’s own body weight. 

Gliding discs, TRX, and BOSU all add another layer of challenge to the basic supine bridge.

122.

According to the guidelines set out by the ACSM and AHA from 2007, how frequently should adults complete muscular strength and muscular endurance exercises each week at a minimum?

  • 2 days per week incorporating exercises for the whole body

  • 150 total weekly minutes of moderate intensity resistance training exercise

  • 20 minutes of vigorous intensity resistance training exercise 3 days per week

  • 5 days per week, completing a split program

Correct answer: 2 days per week incorporating exercises for the whole body

According to the ACSM/AHA recommendations, healthy individuals should complete a minimum of 2 days a week of resistance training exercise, incorporating movements for the entire body.

150 weekly minutes of moderate intensity exercise and 20 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise 3 days a week are more appropriate recommendations with regard to cardiovascular exercise minimum recommendations for healthy adults.

123.

Which of the following is the best recommendation for avoiding liability as a group exercise instructor?

  • Maintaining current certifications and staying on top of new research

  • Helping participants with their health goals, no matter what they need

  • Teaching as many different classes as possible

  • Pushing participants to their limit both mentally and physically

Correct answer: Maintaining current certifications and staying on top of new research

By constantly looking to the new literature and keeping your certifications current, you are likely to be aware of any new changes in policies or procedures related to your field. Liability is a tricky issue in wellness and health fields, but doing everything you can to remain in good legal standing is important.

124.

For a group exercise participant who is currently in the associative stage of learning how to perform pushups, which of the following feedback  strategies by the GEI would be most appropriate?

  • Providing specific commentary on how to improve the finer points of the pushup, while still allowing the client room to learn on their own

  • Providing significant amounts of verbal, visual, and tactile cues for the movement

  • Not providing any specific feedback to the client, but occasionally demonstrating the movement for them to reference and model

  • Forcing the client to start over every time they make even a minor mistake during the pushup

Correct answer: Providing specific commentary on how to improve the finer points of the pushup, while still allowing the client room to learn on their own

In the associative stage of learning, clients have already thought through the movement sufficiently (cognitive stage) and now need time to practice and learn the finer points of the movement. 

Providing too much feedback could hinder the ability of the person to move from the associative stage to the autonomic stage. Providing too little feedback could also hinder the ability of the person to move to the autonomic stage.

125.

What plane of motion do jumping jacks move through?

  • Frontal

  • Sagittal

  • Transverse

  • Bilateral

Correct answer: Frontal

When applying planes of motion to exercise, we can use them to make sure programmed workouts are varied in the type of movements performed. To ensure clients are well balanced, it is important to include movements from each plane of motion in your programming. The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves. Therefore, jumping jacks are in the frontal plane.

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves and an example of an exercise that falls in line with that is walking lunges. The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior halves and rotational medicine ball throws fall under that category.

Bilateral is not a plane of motion. Rather, it describes something, potentially dumbbells, being on both sides of the body.

126.

A group exercise participant tells the GEI during class that she noticed a small tear in the band she is using. The GEI notices that there are no other replacement bands available. How should the GEI respond?

  • The GEI should instruct the participant to use dumbbells or some other implement for the remainder of the class and should demonstrate modifications for this equipment

  • The GEI should instruct the participant to continue using the band, as it is unlikely to snap until the tear is much larger

  • The GEI should apologize to the participant, but ask her to leave the class, as she will not be able to complete the remainder of the moves 

  • The GEI should print out the exercises for the participant so that she can do them later at home

Correct answer: The GEI should instruct the participant to use dumbbells or some other implement for the remainder of the class and should demonstrate modifications for this equipment

Sometimes, issues will develop quickly, and they will require quick solutions. In this example, it's important to keep the participant safe (by not continuing to use the band) and it is equally important that the participant be able to continue the class. Therefore, substituting another piece of exercise equipment is the best way for this participant to overcome the issue surrounding the band.

127.

Which of the following types of movements is least effective during a warm-up to achieve the desired physiologic effects of preparing the body for exercise?

  • Static stretching

  • Dynamic stretching

  • Activity-specific movements

  • Movements that increase heart rate and blood flow

Correct answer: Static stretching

Static stretching has, in recent years, been discouraged during warm-ups. These movements seem to weaken muscles for a transient period of time. Therefore, static stretching can be appropriate as part of a comprehensive exercise program, just not during the warm-up.

Dynamic stretching is one of the best types of movement to include in a warm-up. Activity-specific movements help to prepare the participants for the upcoming exercise session as they practice the motor patterns of the activity in question. Increasing heart rate and blood flow pre-emptively can improve performance and comfort during exercise sessions.

128.

Which of the following is true regarding mixed-impact classes?

  • Mixed impact classes should not include movements in which participants hop on one leg many times in a row

  • Mixed impact classes are primarily designed to improve muscular strength

  • Mixed impact classes are difficult to modify for participants of various ability levels

  • Mixed impact classes are typically set to a tempo of less than 100 beats per minute

Correct answer: Mixed impact classes should not include movements in which participants hop on one leg many times in a row

In order to avoid causing too much stress to the joints, hopping on one leg for many repetitions in a row should be discouraged during a mixed impact class.

Mixed impact classes are easy to modify for participants of various ability levels. Mixed impact classes are primarily intended to stress the cardiovascular system. Mixed impact classes are typically set to a tempo of 135 to 160 beats per minute.

129.

Which of the following is a major sign or symptom that could be indicative of serious disease pathology?

  • Syncope

  • A heart rate of 60-80 beats per minute at rest

  • Muscle soreness that occurs roughly 48 hours after an exercise session

  • Shortness of breath with maximal effort during cardiovascular exercise

Correct answer: Syncope

Syncope is often synonymous with "fainting" or a loss of consciousness. This usually occurs as a result of heart disease.

A heart rate of 60 to 80 beats per minute at rest is considered normal. Muscle soreness occurring 48 hours after activity is known as DOMS and is considered normal. Shortness of breath with maximal effort during cardiovascular exercise is a normal finding.

130.

A GEI is educating participants on proper hydration strategies. Which of the following is true of measuring hydration/dehydration?

  • Most well-hydrated individuals will urinate multiple times a day with pale yellow urine

  • Active individuals' hydration needs aren't much different than those of sedentary individuals

  • Water is the only acceptable drink that should be used during exercise

  • Group exercise participants should let thirst be their guide for how much fluid to drink during class

Correct answer: Most well-hydrated individuals will urinate multiple times a day with pale yellow urine

Urine examination is one of the best and easiest ways to determine hydration status. Active individuals should generally take in more fluids than those who are sedentary or not currently participating in exercise. 

Using thirst as a guide is often inadequate, as most people don't become thirsty until they've lost over 2 liters of water during the exercise session.

131.

A GEI is instructing her participants on how to properly perform a plank. Which area of fitness is most emphasized when a person holds a plank for one minute?

  • Muscular endurance

  • Muscular strength

  • Flexibility

  • Cardiovascular endurance

Correct answer: Muscular endurance

Muscular endurance is our ability to maintain (or repeatedly perform) a submaximal contraction without fatiguing. Types of exercise that increase muscular endurance include planks, submaximal lifts such as light bicep curls with high reps, etc.

Muscular strength is the capability to produce a maximal force against an object. Flexibility is the ability to take a joint through a range of motion. Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and vascular system to enable the body to perform large, repetitive movements for extended periods of time.

132.

Which of the following is the preferred tool for measuring intensity in an aquatic exercise setting?

  • RPE

  • 30-second heart rate measurement

  • 15-second heart rate measurement

  • 10-second heart rate measurement

Correct answer: RPE

Rating of perceived exertion, or RPE, is the best way to measure intensity in the pool. This is due to the fact that water has a blunting effect on heart rate, and heart rates can be significantly lower when participants exercise in the water compared to when they exercise on land.

133.

Which of the following is true regarding body composition testing?

  • Skinfold testing provides an estimate of an individual's body fat percentage

  • Body composition testing is important for goal setting, but the results of these tests are not correlated with any major diseases

  • Height and weight tables are widely considered to be the best method of measuring body composition

  • BMI is an excellent option for determining body composition, as it takes into account the differences between fat mass and fat free mass

Correct answer: Skinfold testing provides an estimate of an individual's body fat percentage

Skinfold testing is one of the many different body composition tests. This type of testing is preferred by many health facilities as it is a relatively inexpensive and reliable method for estimating body fat percentage.

Height and weight tables are rarely used today due to the many criticisms researchers and others have made regarding the testing over the years. Body composition is, in fact, correlated with various disease processes. BMI is a good, quick method for determining body composition and risk level, but it does not account for fat and fat free mass differences.

134.

Which two proteins create the cross-bridge formation in a muscle contraction?

  • Actin and myosin

  • Troponin and tropomyosin 

  • Isoleucine and leucine

  • Lysine and methionine

Correct answer: Actin and myosin

Actin and myosin connect to each other in order to create the cross-bridge formation. 

Troponin and tropomyosin help regulate the actin and myosin interaction, but do not form the cross-bridge.

Isoleucine, leucine, lysine, and methionine are essential amino acids, meaning they must be consumed and are not synthesized in the body. They are the building blocks of protein.

135.

A client, Jeff, tells you they have been suffering from an illness that directly affects their ability to workout at the same intensity as the rest of the class. After that exchange is over, a different client, Marcus, comes up to you and asks what your conversation was with the other person. 

As the GEI, what is the best response you can give?

  • Tell Marcus it was personal information. If they are more curious, they can ask Jeff themselves.

  • Tell Marcus what Jeff told you, but tell him not to mention it to anyone else

  • Tell Marcus what Jeff told you

  • Tell Marcus it’s none of his business

Correct answer: Tell Marcus it was personal information. If they are more curious, they can ask Jeff themselves.

The most appropriate answer, according to ACSM ethical guidelines, would be to not disclose someone else’s personal information. If another client is curious, they can ask themselves. If you are told something in confidence, especially when medical issues are involved, it is best to not say anything to others unless you are given direct permission to talk about it. 

136.

If someone wants to increase their strength in an effort to improve their long-distance running, what is the best class to take to support this goal?

  • Muscular endurance class

  • Step training

  • Indoor cycling

  • Yoga

Correct answer: Muscular endurance class

There is ample research to suggest resistance training is beneficial for long-distance runners. It is important to focus on muscular endurance as well as strength and hypertrophy when creating a resistance training program for runners.

Step training, while not bad for runners, does not help target specific muscle groups that could help improve running performance. If anything, it provides a low-impact alternative to long-distance running. Like step training, indoor cycling will help give a low-impact alternative to running. Yoga promotes increased mobility, which is important for running, but does not help muscular endurance through full ROM. Most positions involve isometric holds to improve core stability and balance.

137.

When teaching a class with multiple beginners, intermediate participants, and advanced participants, which of the following is the best way to organize the room setup?

  • A vertical layout in which advanced participants are on the left side of the room, beginners are on the right side, and intermediate participants are in the middle

  • A horizontal layout in which advanced participants are in front, intermediate participants are in the middle, and novices are in the back

  • A completely mixed class in which all participants are randomly spread out in the room, regardless of experience level

  • Beginners should be discouraged from attending a class with advanced participants and vice versa. These varied skill levels only create competition and can lead to conflict.

Correct answer: A vertical layout in which advanced participants are on the left side of the room, beginners are on the right side, and intermediate participants are in the middle

A vertical layout allows the instructor to see everyone and for everyone to easily see her as well. Plus, this type of setup allows for better group dynamics and more comfort from certain participants who may feel embarrassed by their skill level.

138.

If you are unsure about how to respond to or help a client with their health issues, what should you do?

  • Refer them to a health care provider who specializes in their specific needs

  • Search the internet for a solution that might help them

  • Tell them more exercise should help

  • Tell them you’ve dealt with that issue before and share with them what worked for you

Correct answer: Refer them to a health care provider who specializes in their specific needs

Health care is a very regulated sector and if you ever think something might be beyond your scope of practice, refer your client to their primary care physician or specialist. You could face legal trouble for practicing without a license and your client could become severely ill or even die if not given proper care. 

139.

Consider the structure of a sarcomere. What section is composed of thick and thin filaments?

  • A band

  • H zone

  • I band

  • M line

Correct answer: A band

The A band contains both thick and thin filaments; myosin and actin respectively.

140.

A client comes to you during a rest period and says body weight squats feel easy. Which of the following options will not progress the difficulty of the exercise?

  • Decrease ROM

  • Include a vertical jump after the squat

  • Increase ROM

  • Increase speed

Correct answer: Decrease ROM

Decreasing active ROM will generally decrease the difficulty of an exercise. 

Making the movement more explosive by progressing to a squat jump will quickly increase HR and require more energy. Increasing speed or ROM will both make the movement more challenging.

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