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010-111 ACSM certified Personal Trainer Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

Prepare effectively for your ACSM 010-111 ACSM certified Personal Trainer certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2025, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.

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What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell flat bench press?

A.

Keep your hands on the client's elbows.

B.

Keep both hands on the bar at all times.

C.

Keep your hands close to the bar without touching it.

D.

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

An athlete in heavy endurance training should maintain a daily carbohydrate intake that is approximately what percentage of his/her total energy intake?

A.

30%

B.

55%

C.

65%

D.

85%

Which of the following locations is most sensitive to the baroreceptor reflex , when palpating the pulse of an exercising client?

A.

Radial artery

B.

Carotid artery

C.

Brachial artery

D.

Femoral artery

The acronym IDEA includes which of the following steps to solve a problem?

A.

Identifying the client's response

B.

Developing a list of solutions

C.

Evaluating the client's response

D.

Analyzing the consequences

Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?

A.

Statement that the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about procedures

B.

Reminder that the client is free to stop the test at any point

C.

Warning that death could result from participation

D.

Identical language for both diagnostic and prescriptive tests

What motivational strategy is used to help an individual reframe negative statements into positive statements?

A.

Goal setting

B.

Social reinforcement

C.

Self-monitoring

D.

Cognitive restructuring

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

A.

Increase airway resistance

B.

Decrease airway resistance

C.

Decrease blood pressure

D.

Increase blood pressure

Your client is telling you about his progress during the past week. You do not quite understand what the client is trying to convey. You restate what the client just told you and ask him/her if that is correct. Which of the following terms define the communication strategy described in the above scenario?

A.

advising

B.

reflecting

C.

probing

D.

diverting

Which of the following modifiable risk factors is the most preventable cause of death in the United States today?

A.

Diabetes

B.

Hypertension

C.

Cigarette Smoking

D.

Hypercholesterolemia

What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell lunge?

A.

Keep hands close to client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

B.

Keep hands near the barbell.

C.

Place arms underneath your client's arms.

D.

Keep hands on client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

An individual participates regularly in his workplace fitness program because he earns a discount on his health insurance premium for doing so. For this individual, the discount is an example of ________ .

A.

Relapse prevention

B.

Intrinsic motivation

C.

Self-monitoring.

D.

Extrinsic motivation

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 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

A.

Family history, cigarette smoking

B.

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia

C.

Hypercholesterolemia, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, hypertension

D.

Family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, cigarette smoking

What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

A.

Sinoatrial node

B.

Left bundle branch

C.

Right bundle branch

D.

Atrioventricular node

What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test and mode?

A.

Age, health history, lifestyle

B.

Age, health history, gender

C.

Health history, lifestyle, occupation

D.

Health history, gender, lifestyle

When reading the label on a new "energy" bar, you notice that the bar is "sweetened with fructose". Based on this label, which of the following conclusions can you make about this product?

A.

The bar is sweetened with a disaccharide.

B.

Fructose in this bar would give it a high glycemic index.

C.

The bar is sweetened with a monosaccharide.

D.

Fructose is a type of organic micronutrient.

A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?

A.

350

B.

500

C.

750

D.

1000

Case Study: Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk. Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness. Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

A.

3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR

B.

3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR

C.

5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR

D.

5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50%

Which four extrinsic risk factors may be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury?

A.

Restricted range of motion, previous injury, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

B.

Adverse environmental conditions, muscle weakness and imbalance, body composition, faulty equipment

C.

Excessive Load on the body, training errors, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

D.

Bony alignment abnormalities, joint laxity, training errors, faulty equipment

Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?

A.

speed, height of the drill, and body weight

B.

speed, range of motion, and reaction time

C.

strength of the athlete, points of contact, and flexibility

D.

strength of the athlete, height of the drill, and reaction time

What is your best course of action when you have evidence that one of your clients has an eating disorder?

A.

Monitor the client's diet as needed

B.

Refer the client to a medical professional

C.

Perform regular weigh-ins to monitor weight as needed

D.

Offer nutritional and dietary education

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