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






2. 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






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






4. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






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






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






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






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






10. You should maintain accurate financial - contract - appt - and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of?






11. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






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






13. The region of long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs.






14. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






15. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






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






19. Trunk rotation






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






21. Triceps






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






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






24. 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






25. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






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






27. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






28. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






30. Posterior deltoid - biceps






31. Upward rotation of the scapula






32. Posterior deltoid






33. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.






34. Rotator cuff






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






36. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






37. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






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






40. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






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






42. The specific product or service offered






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






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






49. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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