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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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One example of a high cost/high impact marketing technique is ______.

A.

a television commercial depicting the facility and its employees

B.

an ad placed on an internet search engine

C.

services bartered with a complimentary local business

D.

an employee meeting with a current member to discuss program and services available

What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease?

A.

Gender, family history, dyslipidemia

B.

Family history, obesity, diabetes mellitus

C.

Advanced age, gender, family history

D.

Post-menopausal status, excessive alcohol consumption, advanced age

When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.

A.

it may take about a week to fully acclimate to the altitude

B.

it may take up to two weeks to overcome decreased exercise performance

C.

submaximal heart rate would be lower during the exercise session

D.

aerobic capacity is reduced due to higher partial pressures of oxygen

What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?

A.

Increase in heart rate, decrease in stroke volume

B.

Increase in stroke volume, decrease in systolic blood pressure

C.

Increase in cardiac output, and arteriovenous oxygen difference

D.

Increase in diastolic blood pressure and heart rate

Adenosine triphosphate production via glycolysis during maximal effort exercise of 10-30 seconds results in the formation of what by-product?

A.

Pyruvic Acid

B.

Phosphoric Acid

C.

Citric Acid

D.

Lactic Acid

An appropriate exercise movement to develop the ________ is a ________ .

A.

quadriceps; knee flexion

B.

triceps; arm curl

C.

wrist flexors; wrist curl

D.

hip abductors; half-squat

Which occurs when running up an incline?

A.

A greater range of motion occurs in the ankle joint.

B.

A reduced range of motion occurs in the ankle joint.

C.

Reduced force of action of the knee extensors.

D.

Greater viscosity of the knee joint synovial fluid.

What is an action of the hamstring muscles?

A.

Hip flexion

B.

Hip extension

C.

Plantar flexion

D.

Knee extension

What is the order of "normal" electrical conduction of the heart?

A.

SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

B.

AV Node, SA Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

C.

AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers, SA Node

D.

SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Purkinje Fibers, Bundle Branches

Which 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 pressure against a closed glottis.

Compared to adults, children are at a higher risk of ______ when exercising in a hot/humid environment.

A.

elevated blood pressure

B.

anemia

C.

hypothermia

D.

muscular fatigue

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

What is the leading cause of non-cardiovascular death in young athletes?

A.

Contact Sports Injuries

B.

Anemia

C.

Hypothermia

D.

Overheating

What risk stratification category would require physician supervision during exercise testing?

A.

Low risk, submaximal testing

B.

Low risk, maximal testing

C.

Moderate risk, submaximal testing

D.

Moderate risk, maximal testing

What tends to cause the symptoms of soreness that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?

A.

Lactic acid buildup

B.

Glycogen depletion

C.

Muscle fiber damage

D.

Excessive cortisol secretion

What is most likely the cause of light-headedness and dizziness experienced by an older adult who moves from a lying to a standing position?

A.

Decreased venous return

B.

Increased blood pressure

C.

Increased stroke volume

D.

Decreased heart rate

Where does ambivalence fall in the “Stages of Change” behavior model?

A.

Preparation

B.

Contemplation

C.

Pre-contemplation

D.

Action

What is defined as the ability to move a joint through its normal range of motion?

A.

Agility

B.

Stability

C.

Flexibility

D.

Hypomobility

Which of the following practices are NOT recommended for persons with asthma who desire to participate in a strenuous aerobic exercise program?

A.

Exercise in an environment with warm, moist air.

B.

Self-administer prescribed medication as directed prior to or during the exercise session.

C.

Use a short, intense warm-up.

D.

Use a scarf or surgical mask in front of the mouth if exercising in cold weather.

Doris is an 80 year-old client who is beginning an exercise program. What is recommended when providing initial stability ball training?

A.

Teach center of gravity awareness after demonstrating rotation movements.

B.

Place the ball close to a wall during the first few sessions

C.

Use smooth floor surfaces as opposed to carpet.

D.

Bounce gently on the ball to improve cardiorespiratory endurance.

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