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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






2. Example of flat bones






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






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






5. regulation mechanism of the blood






6. Transversus abdominis






7. 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






8. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration






9. # of Americans that are obese






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






16. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






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






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






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






20. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






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






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






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






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






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






26. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






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






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






29. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






30. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






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






39. Low loads - high reps






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






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






42. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy in the body. fats help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy. they also serve as energy stores for the body in food. there are two types of fats - saturated and unsaturated.






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






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






45. The process of resorption and formation of bone






46. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






47. Latissimus dorsi






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






49. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






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