What is the range of essential body fat in men?

• A.4-7%
• B.1-3%
• C.6-8%
• D.2-5%

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained
extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing
education?

• A.They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and
  contraindications.
• B.They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their
  effects.
• C.They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.
• D.They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.

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During the initial interview, a client expresses concern about a weight loss goal. As the evening manager of a
fast food restaurant, the client works long hours and eats fast food throughout each shift. The clients spouse
has encouraged the client to hire a personal trainer. The personal trainer decides to use a written agreement to
do which of the following?

• A.Outline the schedule for training sessions and cancellation policies.
• B.Review the professional's approach to personal training and client expectations.
• C.Outline the specific expectations of the client and the personal trainer.
• D.Review the goals of the client and match them to the program design.

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Your 50-year-old male client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is unsure about how and
when to exercise in order to manage his blood sugar. Which of the following recommendations would you
give the client?

• A.Encourage your client to exercise at the same time each day for better control and to avoid exercising
  during periods of peak insulin activity.
• B.Explain that exercise should be curtailed if pre-exercise blood glucose is greater than 200 mg/dL or
  greater than 240 mg/dL with urinary ketone bodies.
• C.Encourage your client to train with endurance activities, such as walking, swimming, and cycling, at an
  intensity of 85% of cardiac reserve for long duration three days per week.
• D.Recommend that he inject insulin into the primary muscle groups that will be used during exercise
  because the insulin will be absorbed quickly, resulting in a better blood sugar balance.

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A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes. Which
of the following is the BEST recommendation?

• A."In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.''
• B."To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."
• C."To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."
• D."Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."

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