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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
obesity
capillaries
muscle imbalance
70 percent
2. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.
Vertebral Column
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
beta blockers
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
3. The functional unit of the nervous system
four years
neuron
inspiration
the relationship between summarizing and reflecting (in effective communication)
4. Latissimus dorsi
Peripheral Nervous System
promote
agonist - row
beta blockers
5. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually
antidepressants
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
example of nonsynovial joint
80 thou to 100 thou
6. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months
antagonist - overhead press
venules
example of second class lever
contemplation
7. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation
Remodeling
stabilizer - squat
example of gliding joint
exercise metabolism
8. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
preparation
Neural Activation
contemplation
metabolism
9. Performing shoulder abduction
respiratory system
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
Diaphysis
fat
10. Of the leading causes of death in the US - what percentage were caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer
57 percent
Ligament
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
11. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.
human movement system
Depressions
bronchodilators
triglycerides
12. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems
Synovial Joints
Appendicular Skeleton
expiration
human movement system
13. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
preparation
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
14. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
muscle spindles
expiration
cardiac output
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
15. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her
Epimysium
active listening
nitrates
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
16. Psoas (deep hip flexor)
blood
Osteoclassts
arteries
antagonist - squat
17. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.
Remodeling
Sarcomere
obesity
Synovial Joints
18. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal
example of saddle joint
Periosteum
ventricles
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
19. High risk total cholesterol level
Diaphysis
example of condyloid joint
Muscular System
more than 240 mg/dl
20. # of Americans that are obese
Endomysium
respiratory system
72 million
blood lipids
21. The region of long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs.
beta blockers
proprioception
the difference between affirmations and compliments
Epiphyseal Plate
22. Percentage of adults with low back pain
72 million
nitrates
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
80 percent
23. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream
Osteoclassts
heart rate (hr)
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
respiratory system
24. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body
five
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
overweight
inspiration
25. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris
every 2 years
obesity
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
26. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.
precontemplation
agonist - chest press
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
Epimysium
27. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
muscle imbalance
preparation
example of saddle joint
capillaries
28. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods
human movement system
sinoatrial (sa) node
autonomic nervous system
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
29. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
antagonist - squat
heart
cardiorespiratory system
agonist - squat
30. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
Epimysium
neuron
Bones
blood lipids
31. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart
veins
respiratory pump
joint receptors
example of hinge joint
32. Summaries are a series of reflections
the relationship between summarizing and reflecting (in effective communication)
heart rate (hr)
maintenance
mediastinum
33. The specific product or service offered
product
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
promote
the relationship between summarizing and reflecting (in effective communication)
34. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint
66 percent
example of pivot joint
more than 240 mg/dl
force-couple
35. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane
type 2 diabetes
Central Nervous System
stabilization endurance phase - stabilization level training strategy
example of condyloid joint
36. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
Perimysium
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
Peripheral Nervous System
Central Nervous System
37. Healthy total cholesterol level
Central Nervous System
Endomysium
less than 200 mg/dl
antidepressants
38. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp
blood vessels
adenosine diphosphate
nitrates
maintenance
39. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over
more than 240 mg/dl
agonist - squat
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
50 percent
40. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs
respiratory pump
70 percent
mediastinum
cardiorespiratory system
41. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids
gluconeogenesis
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
blood lipids
34 percent
42. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues
Sarcomere
mechanoreceptors
example of nonsynovial joint
capillaries
43. Hamstring complex
sinoatrial (sa) node
synergist - squat
Muscular System
nitrates
44. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints
Skeletal System
movement created by internal and external obliques
example of synovial joint
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
45. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
venules
neuron
Neurotransmitters
46. Full-body pushup calf raise -- resistance is in the middle with the fulcrum and effort on either side (wheelbarrow-like) -- ball of foot is the fulcrum - the body weight is the resistance - and the effort is applied by the calf musculature
antagonist - overhead press
bioenergetics
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
example of second class lever
47. Examples of short bones
Depressions
example of second class lever
7-12-5
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
48. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion
Appendicular Skeleton
golgi tendon organs
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
49. 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.
80 percent
antagonist - overhead press
metabolism
Skeletal System
50. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.
antagonist - overhead press
beta blockers
Periosteum
maintenance