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.
Of the nine possible skinfold sites, which three sites are measured on a diagonal fold?
Case study: After demonstrating a variety of weight training exercises to a new client, you ask if she has any questions. The client does not have any questions even though you observe her performing an exercise with improper form.
After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order to __________________________.
Mr. Smith wishes to enroll in your exercise program. Preliminary evaluation revealed the following information:
Age = 50 years Resting heart rate = 78 beats/min
Weight = 198 lb (90 kg) Resting blood pressure = 162/94 mm Hg
Height = 70 inches (178 cm) Body fat = 30%
Blood chemistry:
Total cholesterol = 240 mg/dl (6.21 mmol/L)
HDL cholesterol = 34 mg/dl (0.88 mmol/L)
Triglycerides = 180 mg/dl (2.03 mmol/L)
Glucose = 98 mg/dl (5.55 mmol/L)
Family history and current habits:
Father died of heart attack at 90 years of age
Hypertensive mother died at age 84
Smokes a pipe after dinner each evening
Smokes cigarettes (25-30 per day)
Reports too much work and is struggling to meet deadlines
Currently doing moderate exercise
No medications at present
According to ACSM stratification guidelines, Mr. Smith has which of the following coronary artery disease risk factors?
What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindication?
An exercise prescription for your pregnant client should include _____.
What is the standard site for the measurement of the subscapular skinfold?
What are the most commonly used modes for cardiovascular exercise testing?
What is the correct order of an effective program planning model?
Case Study: A female client expresses an interest in joining a recreational crew team. She hires you to train her to withstand the demands of the sport. You design a resistance training program that includes low reps, 4-6 sets of high intensity squats and seated row within a comprehensive resistance training program. You gradually increase her sets and load/intensity. In addition, you have included sprints and long distance swimming in her overall program plan. Which of the following training principles have you incorporated?
What is the equivalent of 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) of body fat in kilocalories?
Case study: A new client who has been resistance training for 6 months, comes to you with a goal of increasing muscular size. Following health appraisal and fitness testing including a modified 1 RM test, you design a program to meet the client's goal. Which of the following regimens best defines an appropriate plan to achieve this client's goal?
You are working as a certified Personal Trainer, and have a client who recently confided to you that she is getting divorced. She admits to you that her exercise routine has suffered as a result of the increased stress. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for you to take?
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____.
Why is a cool-down period important?
What resistance training method is described by a light to heavy or heavy to light progression of sets?
An appropriate exercise to develop muscle endurance for the ________ is ________ .
What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?
If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?
Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?
Which of the following is a result of chronic aerobic training?
