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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. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






2. Supplies neural input to the involuntary systems (heart - digestive systems - and endocrine glands) of the body






3. Product - price - place - promotion

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






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






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






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






8. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






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






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






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






13. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues






14. 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






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






16. The shaft portion of the long bone.






17. Summaries are a series of reflections






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






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






20. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






21. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






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






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






24. # of Americans that are obese






25. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






28. 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






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






30. 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.






31. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






32. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






33. 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.






34. Transportation mechanism of the blood






35. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






36. How often do i need to recertify?






37. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)






38. Example of flat bones






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






40. Fluid that circulates in the heart - arteries - capillaries - and veins - carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body - and also rids the body of waste products






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






42. Trunk rotation






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






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






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






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






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






48. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






49. regulation mechanism of the blood






50. Healthy total cholesterol level