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






2. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






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






4. The functional unit of the nervous system






5. 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...






6. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






7. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. Example of flat bones






13. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.






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






15. Posterior deltoid - biceps






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






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






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






19. You should maintain accurate financial - contract - appt - and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of?






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






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






22. Protection mechanism of the blood






23. Posterior deltoid






24. The rate at which the heart pumps






25. Trunk rotation






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






27. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






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






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






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






31. Healthy total cholesterol level






32. The amount charged for a product or service






33. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






34. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






35. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






37. 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.






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






39. Borderline high total cholesterol level






40. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






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






42. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






43. Latissimus dorsi






44. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






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






46. The shaft portion of the long bone.






47. Percentage of adults with low back pain






48. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp






49. Knee






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