ACSM 010-111 Exam Questions

Question 6 of 346

The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____.

A.

Muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.

B.

Muscle fiber number.

C.

Connective tissue thickness.

D.

Hydration state of the muscle.

Question 7 of 346

Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?

A.

Hamstrings

B.

Gastrocnemius

C.

Brachioradialis

D.

Quadriceps femoris

Question 8 of 346

What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive individual?

A.

Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.

B.

Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.

C.

Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.

D.

Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.

Question 9 of 346

How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?

A.

Exponentially

B.

Linearly

C.

Curvilinearly

D.

Inversely

Question 10 of 346

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?

A.

One intensive day followed by three easy days.

B.

One long day followed by three shorter duration days.

C.

Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.

D.

A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.