ACSM
010-111 · Question #91
010-111 Question #91: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Sedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise.. Physician clearance is specifically required for sedentary individuals intending to perform vigorous exercise, not universally for all new exercisers.
Question
Who should obtain a physician's clearance before starting an exercise program?
Options
- AEvery individual who is beginning an exercise program.
- BSedentary individuals who are going to perform vigorous exercise.
- CThose who are considered low risk and perform only moderate exercise.
- DMen who are younger than 45 years of age and women who are younger than 55 years of age.
Explanation
Physician clearance is specifically required for sedentary individuals intending to perform vigorous exercise, not universally for all new exercisers.
Common mistakes.
- A. ACSM guidelines use a stratified, risk-based approach to clearance; requiring every new exerciser to obtain physician clearance is not supported and creates unnecessary barriers to physical activity.
- C. Low risk individuals beginning moderate exercise are generally not required to obtain physician clearance under ACSM pre-participation screening recommendations.
- D. Age thresholds such as men under 45 or women under 55 are components within risk factor counting, not standalone criteria that independently determine physician clearance requirements.
Concept tested. Pre-exercise physician clearance criteria based on risk and exercise intensity
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