Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include.

A. Continuous cycling activity at 70% ofVo

B. Use of dyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction.

C. Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest).

D. Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold.

During the cool-down phase of an exercise session, clients should be encouraged to:

A. Rehydrate.

B. Decrease the intensity of activity quickly to decrease cardiac afterload.

C. Limit the cool-down period to 5 minutes.

D. Increase the number of isometric activities.

Transitional care exercise and rehabilitation programs are NOT appropriate for:

A. Clients with functionally limiting chronicdisease.

B. Clients with comorbid disease states.

C. Asymptomatic clients with a functional capacity of 10 MET.

D. Clients at 1 week after CABG surgery.

Which of the following statements regarding exercise for the elderly is FALSE?

A. A decrease in maximal HR is responsible for reductions in the maximal oxygen consumption as we age.

B. A loss of fat-free mass is responsible for the decrease in muscular strength as we age.

C. The ACSM recommends a cardiorespiratory training intensity of 50% to 70% of HRR for older adults.

D. Resistance exercise training is not recommended for older adults.

All of the following are helpful suggestions for an athlete trying to gain weight EXCEPT:

A. Increase portion sizes at meals.

B. Eat more high-calorie foods (e.g., candy bars, soft drinks).

C. Eat one extra meal per day.

D. Snack on energy- and nutrient-dense foods (e.g., fig bars, nuts and dried fruit).

Which of the following is a fixed expense?

A. Office supplies.

B. Salaries.

C. Utilities (e.g., telephone).

D. Laboratory charge backs for blood work.

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a systematic process of program evaluation that involves all of the following steps EXCEPT:

A. Data analysis.

B. Goals assessment.

C. Outcomes assessment.

D. Budget assessment.

Policies and procedures are important in a fitness center, because they:

A. Explain how to use the fitness equipment properly.

B. Clarify the rights of and risks in being a fitness member.

C. Are general guidelines for operating a fitness program or department.

D. Explain the employee insurance plans and how to use them.

A 70-kg client is running on a treadmill at 5 mph and a 5% grade. What is his caloric expenditure rate?

A. B. C. D.

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. How much weight will she lose weekly if she exercises for a duration of 45 minutes per session, with a frequency of three sessions per week?

A. 1.5 kg.

B. 2.07 kg.

C. 0.25 pounds.

D. 0.45 pounds.