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






2. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






3. The rate at which the heart pumps






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






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






6. Posterior deltoid






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






8. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






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






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






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






12. Example of flat bones






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






14. 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






15. Product - price - place - promotion

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16. The shaft portion of the long bone.






17. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






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






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






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






22. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months






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






24. How often do i need to recertify?






25. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






27. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp






28. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






29. Anterior deltoid - triceps






30. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






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






32. Joint motion






33. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






34. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.






35. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






36. Trunk rotation






37. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






38. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






39. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






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






42. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.






43. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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