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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. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






2. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






3. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






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






5. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates.






6. Example of flat bones






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






8. The complex carb molecule used to store carbs in the liver and muscle cells. when carb energy is needed - glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells






9. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






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






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






12. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






14. The amount charged for a product or service






15. The study of energy in the human body






16. 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






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






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






19. Transportation mechanism of the blood






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






21. Posterior deltoid - biceps






22. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






23. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






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






25. 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.






26. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles






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






28. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






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






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






31. How often do i need to recertify?






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






38. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






39. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






41. Joint motion






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






43. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






45. Summaries are a series of reflections






46. Protection mechanism of the blood






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






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






49. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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