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






2. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response






3. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






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






5. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






6. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles






7. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






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






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






11. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl






12. 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






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






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






15. 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






16. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






17. 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.






18. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






19. 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.






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






21. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






22. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






23. regulation mechanism of the blood






24. 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.






25. Deltoid






26. How often do i need to recertify?






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






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






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






30. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






31. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months






32. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






33. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






34. Examples of short bones






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






36. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






38. Example of flat bones






39. The shaft portion of the long bone.






40. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






41. The complex carb molecule used to store carbs in the liver and muscle cells. when carb energy is needed - glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells






42. The process of resorption and formation of bone






43. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body






44. Latissimus dorsi






45. Healthy total cholesterol level






46. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






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






48. A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation






49. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body






50. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese