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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. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






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






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






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. Protection mechanism of the blood






6. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






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






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






9. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides






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






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






12. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






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






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






15. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites






16. # of Americans that are obese






17. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure - peripheral edema - will maintain heart rate - and maintain or lower bp






18. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






19. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






20. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






21. Examples of short bones






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






23. Hamstring complex






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






25. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






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






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






28. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






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






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






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






32. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






33. 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.






34. Trunk rotation






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






36. regulation mechanism of the blood






37. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






39. Triceps






40. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






41. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






48. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






49. The specific product or service offered






50. 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