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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. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






2. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






3. Pectoralis major






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






5. The shaft portion of the long bone.






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






7. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?






8. Protection mechanism of the blood






9. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






10. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration






11. Posterior deltoid






12. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems






13. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session






14. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






15. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs






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






17. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






18. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream






19. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement






20. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






21. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






22. The process of resorption and formation of bone






23. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems






24. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






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






26. 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.






27. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement






28. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






29. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp






30. Radioulnar joint - moves in one plane of motion (transverse)






31. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






32. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






33. 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.






34. Latissimus dorsi






35. 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.






36. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else






37. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






38. 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






39. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






40. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






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






42. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






43. Example of irregular bones






44. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.






45. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp






46. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






47. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.






48. The amount charged for a product or service






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






50. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.