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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. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






2. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






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






4. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.






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






6. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






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






9. The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body






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






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






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






13. The study of energy in the human body






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






15. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






16. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.






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






18. Triceps






19. Examples of short bones






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






21. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






22. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






24. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






26. Anterior deltoid - triceps






27. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






28. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The end of long bones - which is mainly composed of cancellous bone - and house much of the red marrow involves in red blood cell production. They are also one of the primary sites for bone growth.






36. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






37. regulation mechanism of the blood






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






39. 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






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






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






42. Example of irregular bones






43. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries






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






45. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






46. Pectoralis major






47. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






48. Joint motion






49. 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.






50. Posterior deltoid