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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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As the percentage of 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) resistance increases:

A.

the amount of rest you should allow between training days should increase.

B.

the number of sets performed should increase.

C.

the number of repetitions until fatigue decreases.

D.

the amount of rest you should allow between sets should decrease.

The ACSM recommended exercise prescription for developing and maintaining muscular strength and endurance for health and fitness includes a minimum of:

A.

1 set of 8-12 repetitions using 8-10 exercises that train the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body.

B.

2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions using 80% of the 1 repetition maximum (RM) for exercises that train the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body.

C.

2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions alternating days between upper and lower body exercises.

D.

1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions using 50-85% of the 1 repetition maximum (RM) for exercises that train the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body.

Which of the following is characterized as a plane (uniaxial) joint?

A.

Coxal (hip)

B.

Atlantooccipital

C.

Radiocarpal (wrist)

D.

Sacroiliac

What two muscles, along with the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, make up the rotator cuff?

A.

Teres minor and scalenus

B.

Teres minor and subscapularis

C.

Teres major and scalenus

D.

Teres major and subscapularis

Typical movements in the weight room such as a biceps curl using free weights and leg press actions using a machine are best described as ____________ muscle actions.

A.

plyometric

B.

isokinetic

C.

ballistic

D.

isotonic

What feature is unique to skeletal muscle as compared to cardiac muscle?

A.

Absence of striations

B.

Presence of branching

C.

Requires nervous system stimulation

D.

Presence of intercalated disks

What is a function of the hamstring muscles?

A.

Hip flexors

B.

Hip extensors

C.

Plantar flexors

D.

Knee extensors

Approximately how long is the initial conditioning phase of a cardiovascular training program?

A.

Four weeks

B.

Eight weeks

C.

Twelve weeks

D.

Sixteen weeks

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

A.

It acts as a pacemaker.

B.

To pump blood through the heart.

C.

Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium.

D.

Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.

What is the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendation regarding frequency to increase cardiorespiratory fitness?

A.

One to two days per week

B.

Two to three days per week

C.

Three to five days per week

D.

Four to six days per week

Which rotator cuff muscle abducts the arm?

A.

Infraspinatus

B.

Supraspinatus

C.

Subscapularis

D.

Medial deltoid

Which of the following describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?

A.

a normal part of the concentric phase of the exercise.

B.

inspiration of air through an open glottis.

C.

a normal part of the eccentric phase of the exercise.

D.

expiration of air against a closed glottis.

What action is involved in the concentric phase of the biceps curl?

A.

Flexion at the elbow.

B.

Extension at the elbow.

C.

Pronation of the forearm.

D.

Supination of the forearm.

Type II muscle fibers:

A.

Have a high capacity to generate energy through the electron transport system.

B.

Have a high capacity to generate energy from fat.

C.

Are recruited at a higher percentage of maximum force than Type I fibers.

D.

Have high endurance capabilities.

Which of the following correctly describes the technique used in PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)?

A.

Passively moving the muscle in dynamic motion to increase flexibility.

B.

A contract-relax sequence to relax the muscle stretch reflex mechanism.

C.

Using muscle contraction of the extensors followed by muscle contraction of the flexors.

D.

The required period of exercise for eliciting adaptation.

What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?

A.

Shortens while contracting

B.

Shortens while relaxing

C.

Lengthens while relaxing

D.

Lengthens while contracting

When performing neck flexion in the sagittal plane, which of the following exercises best mimics that movement?

A.

Cartwheel

B.

Somersault

C.

Bicep curl

D.

Leg curl

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

A.

Right ventricle

B.

Left ventricle

C.

Right atrium

D.

Left atrium

What health-related physical fitness component is primarily emphasized in a circuit training program that has 30 stations, 60 seconds per station, at 25% of one repetition maximum?

A.

Muscular Strength

B.

Muscular Flexibility

C.

Muscular Endurance

D.

Muscular Power

Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?

A.

Pyruvic Acid

B.

Phosphoric Acid

C.

Citric Acid

D.

Lactic Acid

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