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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






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






3. Anterior deltoid - triceps






4. 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






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






6. regulation mechanism of the blood






7. The rate at which the heart pumps






8. Healthy total cholesterol level






9. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






11. Product - price - place - promotion

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12. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body






13. 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






14. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...






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






16. Posterior deltoid - biceps






17. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. # of Americans that are obese






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






34. 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






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






36. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






37. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. The specific product or service offered






43. Transportation mechanism of the blood






44. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Triceps






50. 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