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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. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






2. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






4. How often do i need to recertify?






5. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






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






8. The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment






9. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






12. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






13. Hamstring complex






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. The amount charged for a product or service






20. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






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






23. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






24. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






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






27. Anterior deltoid - triceps






28. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






30. Triceps






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






32. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






34. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






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






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






37. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






38. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






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






40. Borderline high total cholesterol level






41. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Upward rotation of the scapula






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