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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. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






2. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






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






4. regulation mechanism of the blood






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






6. 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...






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






8. The functional unit of the nervous system






9. 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






10. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






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






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






13. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






19. Performing shoulder abduction






20. Deltoid






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






22. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






24. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






25. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration






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






27. The rate at which the heart pumps






28. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






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






30. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






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






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






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






34. Supplies neural input to the involuntary systems (heart - digestive systems - and endocrine glands) of the body






35. How often do i need to recertify?






36. Trunk rotation






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






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






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






40. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






41. Latissimus dorsi






42. Triceps






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






44. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






45. Hamstring complex






46. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






47. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel






48. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






49. Upward rotation of the scapula






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