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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. 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






2. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






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






5. 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.






6. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






7. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






8. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






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






10. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






11. 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.






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






13. Example of irregular bones






14. Pectoralis major






15. A specialized area of cardiac tissue located in the right atrium of the heart - which initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate; often termed the pacemaker for the heart






16. Transportation mechanism of the blood






17. Performing shoulder abduction






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






19. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






21. The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body






22. Protection mechanism of the blood






23. The shaft portion of the long bone.






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






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






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






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






28. How often do i need to recertify?






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






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






31. 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






32. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






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






35. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






37. The specific product or service offered






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






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






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






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






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






43. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






45. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






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






47. Hamstring complex






48. Examples of short bones






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






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