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






2. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






3. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.






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






5. # of Americans that are obese






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






7. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






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






9. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response






10. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






12. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






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






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






15. Pectoralis major






16. Deltoid






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






18. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






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






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






21. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






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






23. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...






24. 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






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






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






27. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






28. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides






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






30. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






31. How often do i need to recertify?






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






33. Latissimus dorsi






34. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






35. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






36. Latissimus dorsi






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes bc symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood as a result of the pancreas not producing insulin






45. 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






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






47. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






49. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






50. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae