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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. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






2. Healthy total cholesterol level






3. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






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






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






7. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






10. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl






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






12. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






13. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






14. Anterior deltoid - triceps






15. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






16. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?






17. 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






18. Fluid that circulates in the heart - arteries - capillaries - and veins - carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body - and also rids the body of waste products






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






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






21. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement






22. Pectoralis major






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






24. Posterior deltoid






25. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






26. Latissimus dorsi






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






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






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






30. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






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






32. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






33. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






34. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure - peripheral edema - will maintain heart rate - and maintain or lower bp






35. Example of flat bones






36. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






38. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






39. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...






40. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






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






43. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






44. Performing shoulder abduction






45. Hamstring complex






46. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






47. The study of energy in the human body






48. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






49. Rotator cuff






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