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






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






3. The functional unit of the nervous system






4. Latissimus dorsi






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






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






7. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






8. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






9. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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






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






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






14. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites






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






16. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






17. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.






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






19. High risk total cholesterol level






20. # of Americans that are obese






21. 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.






22. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






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






25. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






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






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






29. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






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






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






32. Summaries are a series of reflections






33. The specific product or service offered






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






35. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






36. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






37. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






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






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






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






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






43. Hamstring complex






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






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






46. 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






47. Examples of short bones






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






49. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






50. 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.