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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The functional unit of the nervous system
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
neuron
adenosine diphosphate
example of pivot joint
2. 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.
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
synergist - squat
fat
venules
3. 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
example of synovial joint
7-12-5
respiratory pump
example of nonsynovial joint
4. Deltoid
Peripheral Nervous System
agonist - overhead press
uncompromising customer service
synergist - chest press
5. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
human movement system
Axial Skeleton
venules
atrium
6. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
heart
75 percent
fat
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
7. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs
57 percent
example of hinge joint
mediastinum
Epiphysis
8. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)
beta blockers
precontemplation
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
agonist - chest press
9. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
atrioventricular (av) node
Neural Activation
fat
Epiphysis
10. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
stroke volume
obesity
vertebrae
the four p's of marketing
11. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else
Neurotransmitters
Bones
70 percent
uncompromising customer service
12. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds
protein
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
motor function
Sarcomere
13. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal
active listening
Bones
example of saddle joint
heart rate (hr)
14. Radioulnar joint - moves in one plane of motion (transverse)
atrium
motor function
example of pivot joint
Neural Activation
15. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.
Muscular System
exercise metabolism
force-couple
Epimysium
16. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement
Motor Unit
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
somatic nervous system
17. Anterior deltoid - triceps
example of third class lever
Osteoblasts
synergist - chest press
protein
18. A specialized area of cardiac tissue located in the right atrium of the heart - which initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate; often termed the pacemaker for the heart
sinoatrial (sa) node
blood lipids
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
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.
Periosteum
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
66 percent
Osteoblasts
20. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.
80 thou to 100 thou
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
Processes
Nonsynovial Joints
21. 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.
carbohydrates
blood lipids
synergist - chest press
Perimysium
22. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts
bioenergetics
substrate
the difference between affirmations and compliments
proprioception
23. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
obesity
adenosine diphosphate
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
preparation
24. Psoas (deep hip flexor)
antagonist - squat
Periosteum
Osteoblasts
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
25. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion
less than 200 mg/dl
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
example of ball-and-socket joint
34 percent
26. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
ventricles
golgi tendon organs
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
27. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise
muscle spindles
Osteoblasts
exercise metabolism
70 percent
28. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex
example of synovial joint
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
example of nonsynovial joint
29. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint
example of hinge joint
Synovial Joints
diffusion
cardiorespiratory system
30. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.
stages of change
metabolism
Beta-oxidation
integrative function
31. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight
action
example of ball-and-socket joint
synergist - row
66 percent
32. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Interneurons
integrative function
72 million
obesity
33. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...
50 percent
type 2 diabetes
the difference between affirmations and compliments
stages of verbal communication
34. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Tendsons
promote
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
place
35. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response
atrioventricular (av) node
promote
substrate
Sarcomere
36. 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
Perimysium
Remodeling
blood
glucose
37. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese
34 percent
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
type 2 diabetes
80 percent
38. The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment
80 percent
sensory function
Ligament
golgi tendon organs
39. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
40. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp
protein
blood lipids
nitrates
mechanoreceptors
41. Examples of short bones
Bones
Central Nervous System
Tendsons
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
42. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance
stages of change
human movement system
diffusion
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
43. The rate at which the heart pumps
Nonsynovial Joints
Perimysium
heart rate (hr)
vasodilators
44. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body
blood vessels
vasodilators
stabilizer - squat
example of condyloid joint
45. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp
Epiphysis
diffusion
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
antidepressants
46. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
autonomic nervous system
70 percent
47. Performing shoulder abduction
Vertebral Column
bioenergetics
five
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
48. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
neuron
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
70 percent
49. Low loads - high reps
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
calcium-channel blockers
human movement system
stabilization endurance phase - stabilization level training strategy
50. Percentage of adults with low back pain
heart
Bones
80 percent
example of gliding joint