ACSM 030-444 Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Exam Code/Number: 030-444
Exam Name/Title: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Certification Provider: ACSM
Corresponding Certification: ACSM-CEP

Exam Questions: 162
Updated On: May 30, 2026

Question #45

In a budget for a clinical exercise rehabilitation program, all of the following are examples of variable expenses EXCEPT

A. Rental fees for the facility space.

B. ECG electrodes.

C. Consultant fees.

D. Temporary wages.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #46

The exercise leader or health/fitness instructor should modify exercise sessions for participants with hypertension by

A. Eliminating resistance training completely.

B. Prolonging the cool-down.

C. Shortening the cool-down to less than 5 minutes.

D. Implementing high-intensity (>85% of HRR), short-duration intervals.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #47

Controlling pool water temperature (83-88°F), avoiding jarring and weight- bearing activities, and avoiding movement in swollen, inflamed joints are special considerations for exercise in

A. Clients after atherectomy.

B. Clients with osteoporosis.

C. Clients with arthritis.

D. Clients with angina.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #48

What is the MET equivalent to level walking on a treadmill at 3.0 mph?

A. 2.30 MET.

B. 3.30 MET.

C. 3.02 MET.

D. 5.59 MET.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #49

Diets high in saturated fat can lead to elevations in blood ______ concentration, which may increase risk of heart disease. Optimal concentrations of this blood lipoprotein are___

A. Very LDL-C, <120 mg/dL.

B. HDL-C, >30 mg/dL.

C. LDL-C, <125 mg/dL.

D. LDL-C, <100 mg/dL.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #50

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be

A. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week.

B. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

C. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week

D. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #51

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

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

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

C. Continuous cycling activity at 70% of Vo2 max for 30 minutes.

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

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #52

A 55-kilogram woman trains on a cycle ergometer by pedaling at 60 rpm against a resistance of 1.5 kiloponds.
What is her absolute Yo2?

A. 2.47 L . min-1

B. 1.36 L . min-1

C. 3.62 L . min-1

D. 3600 mL . min-1

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #53

A target HR equivalent to 85% of HRR for a 25year-old male with a resting HR of 75 bpm would be equal to

A. 195 bpm.

B. 102 bpm.

C. 177 bpm.

D. 166 bpm.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #54

An ideal weight-loss program should set a goal of _ pounds per week, with an energy intake of not less than _ kcal/day.

A. 10, 1,600.

B. 1-2, 1,200.

C. None of the above.

D. 3-5, 1,500.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #55

What is an appropriate initial weight loss goal for an obese individual desiring weight reduction?

A. 10%initial body weight in first 6 months.

B. 20 pounds in 2 months.

C. BMI of less than 18.5.

D. 5 pounds per week for the first 6 weeks, then weight maintenance.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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