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19 Cards in this Set
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During the investigation stage, which of the following statements best pertains to effective listening? |
Asking the client questions and responding to answers with encouraging words and further open-ended questions |
A. Asking the client closed-ended questions to encourage him or her to share relevant information B. Listening carefully to the client while reconstructing the information based on the listener's own beliefs C. Asking the client questions and responding to answers with encouraging words and further open-ended questions D. Recording detailed notes while the client is speaking |
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A client who is beginning to perform basic body-weight squats with fairly decent form is now ready for more specific feedback to help refine her squatting technique. Which of the following stages of learning is best represented in this scenario? |
Associative |
A. Associate B. Cognitive C. Autonomous D. Independent |
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During the initial client investigation stage, which of the following questions is Least important to ask? |
"What kind of learner are you----visual, kinesthetic, or auditory?" |
A. "Can you describe your previous experiences with physical activity?" B. "What forms of activity do you like and dislike?" C. "Why did you stop exercising in the past?" D. "What kind of learner are you----visual, kinesthetic, or auditory?" |
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A client mentions that he prefers tactile feedback and spotting while exercising. This strategy is most likely indicative of which learning style? |
Kinesthetic |
A. Visual B. Associative C. Kinesthetic D. Cognitive |
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Which of the following strategies is not a recommended method for practicing motivational interviewing with a client? |
Build dependence between trainer and client |
A. Ask probing questions B. Build dependence between trainer and client C. Keep the conversation friendly D. Encourage clients to generate ideas |
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Which of the following strategies is best for personal trainers to implement to enhance the likelihood that a client will continue working with them? |
Encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation |
A. Designing the program so the client can work out without having to think much about the exercises B. Motivating the client through extrinsic motivators to enhance self-efficacy C. Encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation D. Creating an exercise coaching style based primarily on direction rather than education |
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The sinoatrial node (SA node), which is sometimes called the pacemaker of the heart, is located in which chamber of the heart? |
Right atrium |
A. Left ventricle B. Right atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left atrium |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of regular physical activity? |
Increased diastolic blood pressure |
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At what stage of an exercise bout are phosphagen stories being replenished, remaining lactate being removed from the blood, and the metabolic rate decreasing? |
After the cessation of exercise |
The energy produced after the cessation of exercise is used to replenish the depleted phosphagens |
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Which of the following is an adaptation specifically seen with regular weightbearing exercise? |
Increase in bone density |
Studies have shown that weightbearing exercise promotes improved bone density, which is a key factor in the prevention of osteoporosis, particularly in women |
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Which of the following is not a method the body uses to preserve blood volume during steady-state exercise? |
Increasing stroke volume |
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Minute ventilation decreases after an exerciser crosses the second ventilatory threshold (VT2) |
False |
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Which is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from chronic cardiorespiratory exercise? |
Enhanced oxygen delivery to working muscles |
A physical-performance advantage of reduced blood viscosity, which is a direct result of the increased blood volume |
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Joseph is a 55 year old CEO of a large company. He has a difficult time managing the stress of this job and is looking for a way to reduce this stress. Which fitness component would most likely need to be improved to help this client? |
Mind/Body vitality |
Mind-body vitality is considered by many to the fifth essential component of physical fitness. |
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Arlene has gained 65 pounds in the past two years as a result of poor nutritional choices. Her doctor has just informed her that she is prediabetic. Which fitness component would most likely need to be improved to help this client? |
Body composition |
Excess body fat storage is referred to as overweight or obesity and has been associated with a wide variety of health disorders, including type 2 diabetes |
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During exercise, there is an increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure |
False |
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If there is a decrease in parasympathetic activity, the heart rate will decrease |
False |
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Which slow-acting hormone stimulates the mobilization of free fatty acids from adipose tissue, mobilizes glucose synthesis in the liver, and decreases the rate of glucose utilization in the cells? |
Cortisol |
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid released from the adrenal cortex that stimulates free fatty acid mobilization from adipose tissue, mobilizes glucose synthesis in the liver, and decreases the rate of glucose utilization by the cells. |
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What hormone dilates the respiratory passages and reduces digestive activity and bladder emptying during physical activity? |
Epinephrine |
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