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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. Supplies neural input to the involuntary systems (heart - digestive systems - and endocrine glands) of the body






2. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






3. 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






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






5. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal






6. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp






7. Triceps






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






9. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






10. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column






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






12. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






13. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






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






15. Performing shoulder abduction






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






17. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






18. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






20. The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment






21. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






22. Examples of short bones






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






24. High risk total cholesterol level






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






26. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion






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






28. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues






29. Rotator cuff






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






31. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months






32. Example of flat bones






33. Of the leading causes of death in the US - what percentage were caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer






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






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






36. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






37. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for






38. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






39. Posterior deltoid - biceps






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






41. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






42. 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






43. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






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






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






46. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






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






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






49. 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






50. Pectoralis major