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Exercise Science & Application Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'muscle balance' as it relates to joint health?

    Answer: Appropriate strength and flexibility ratios between agonist and antagonist muscles

    Muscle balance refers to proper strength and flexibility relationships between opposing muscle groups, which supports optimal joint alignment and reduces injury risk.

  2. According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) Model, Phase 3 of resistance training focuses on:

    Answer: Hypertrophy with moderate loads and volume

    Phase 3 of the ACE IFT resistance training model targets hypertrophy using moderate intensity (67–85% 1RM), higher volume, and moderate rest periods.

  3. A client has a waist circumference of 36 inches. According to ACE and ACSM guidelines, this value places an adult male at:

    Answer: Increased disease risk — at the borderline threshold

    For men, a waist circumference above 40 inches (102 cm) indicates high risk; 36 inches is below threshold but is approaching a range where monitoring is appropriate.

  4. During aerobic exercise, which physiological change occurs in skeletal muscle blood flow?

    Answer: Vasodilation driven by local metabolites to increase oxygen delivery

    Local metabolites (CO2, lactic acid, adenosine) cause arteriolar vasodilation in active muscles, dramatically increasing capillary perfusion and oxygen delivery.

  5. Which of the following scenarios represents an example of functional training for an older adult client?

    Answer: Single-leg Romanian deadlift with light dumbbells

    A single-leg Romanian deadlift trains hip hinge mechanics, balance, and unilateral strength simultaneously — directly transferable to functional daily tasks like picking objects off the floor.

  6. The primary purpose of the warm-up in an exercise session is to:

    Answer: Increase core temperature and blood flow to prepare the body for higher intensity

    A warm-up elevates core and muscle temperature, increases enzyme activity, and enhances cardiovascular and neuromuscular readiness for the upcoming workout.

  7. A client performs a push-up. Which muscle group acts as the PRIMARY mover (agonist) during the upward phase?

    Answer: Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid

    The pectoralis major and anterior deltoid are the primary agonists during the pushing (upward) phase of a push-up, with triceps acting as a synergist.