Which of the following best describes the symptoms that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?
A. Delayed onset muscle strain.
B. Acute onset muscle strain.
C. Delayed onset muscle soreness.
D. Acute onset muscle soreness.
What of the following is the formula for calculating the heart rate reserve?
A. 220, minus the age of the client
B. 220, minus the resting heart rate
C. Client's maximum heart rate, minus their resting heart rate
D. Client's maximum heart rate, minus their age
An exercise prescription for your pregnant client should include _____.
A. exercise occurring no more than three times per week
B. avoidance of moderate intensity resistance training
C. dynamic, rhythmic activities that use the large muscle groups
D. team sports such as basketball, soccer, and racquet sports
Client pre-participation screening procedures should be _____.
A. valid and include fitness testing at the first meeting
B. pre-approved by a physician and cost effective
C. valid, cost effective and time efficient
D. pre-approved by a physician and include fitness testing at the first meeting
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
A. Blood profile analysis
B. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
C. Medical history
D. Informed consent
An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?
A. A conversion to fat and stored as triglyceride
B. Muscle hypertrophy
C. An increase in water retention
D. A conversion to carbohydrates and stored as glycogen
Which environmental trigger is NOT associated with exercise-induced asthma?
A. dry air
B. warm air
C. dusty air
D. pollutants
Which is most associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?
A. Breathing techniques
B. Stretching techniques
C. Resistance training
D. Cardiovascular exercise
Which has been substantiated in the scientific literature as a supplement that may be helpful for decreasing the duration of the common cold but has been shown to interact with drugs taken for anxiety and high serum cholesterol?
A. Echinacea
B. Ephedra
C. St. John's Wort
D. Kava kava
Atherosclerosis is primarily characterized by ______.
A. increased elasticity of blood vessels
B. reduced blood pressure
C. widening of the arteries
D. plaque development in the arteries