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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. Examples of short bones






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






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






4. 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.






5. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






7. The functional unit of the nervous system






8. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






9. 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...






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






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






12. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






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






14. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






16. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. Posterior deltoid - biceps






23. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






25. 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.






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






27. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.






28. The study of energy in the human body






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






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






31. # of Americans that are obese






32. Latissimus dorsi






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






34. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






37. How often do i need to recertify?






38. Transportation mechanism of the blood






39. The specific product or service offered






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






41. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






42. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






43. The process of resorption and formation of bone






44. Latissimus dorsi






45. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






46. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






47. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






48. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement






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






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