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






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






3. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






4. # of Americans that are obese






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






6. Hamstring complex






7. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






8. Trunk rotation






9. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






10. 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






11. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






12. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






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






17. Pectoralis major






18. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






19. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.






20. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






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






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






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






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






25. Joint motion






26. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.






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






28. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






29. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






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






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






32. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






33. 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.






34. Anterior deltoid - triceps






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






36. Pectoralis major






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






38. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






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






41. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






42. How often do i need to recertify?






43. Transportation mechanism of the blood






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






45. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






46. Triceps






47. Upward rotation of the scapula






48. The shaft portion of the long bone.






49. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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