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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 specific product or service offered






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






3. 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.






4. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






5. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






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






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






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






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






19. Hamstring complex






20. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






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






22. Organic compounds of carbon - hydrogen - and oxygen - which include starches - cellulose - and sugars - and are an important source of energy. all carbs are eventually broken down in the body to glucose - a simple sugar.






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






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






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






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






27. Latissimus dorsi






28. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






30. High risk total cholesterol level






31. Posterior deltoid






32. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






34. 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






35. Triceps






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






37. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement






38. The process of resorption and formation of bone






39. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






40. The shaft portion of the long bone.






41. Pectoralis major






42. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






44. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






45. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






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






47. Performing shoulder abduction






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






49. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






50. Percentage of adults with low back pain