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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides






2. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel






3. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






4. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






5. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy in the body. fats help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy. they also serve as energy stores for the body in food. there are two types of fats - saturated and unsaturated.






6. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.






7. The rate at which the heart pumps






8. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






9. Hamstring complex






10. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






11. How often do i need to recertify?






12. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.






13. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force






14. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






15. Trunk rotation






16. Transportation mechanism of the blood






17. Organic compounds of carbon - hydrogen - and oxygen - which include starches - cellulose - and sugars - and are an important source of energy. all carbs are eventually broken down in the body to glucose - a simple sugar.






18. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)






19. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






20. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






21. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






22. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month






23. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






24. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






25. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...






26. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






27. Product - price - place - promotion

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28. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






29. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






30. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her






31. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






32. Low loads - high reps






33. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






34. Summaries are a series of reflections






35. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints






36. High risk total cholesterol level






37. Borderline high total cholesterol level






38. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






39. You should maintain accurate financial - contract - appt - and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of?






40. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






41. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






42. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






43. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.






44. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






45. The amount charged for a product or service






46. Example of irregular bones






47. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






48. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






49. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






50. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12