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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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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. The amount charged for a product or service
price
stages of change
stroke volume
muscle imbalance
2. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds
diffusion
synergist - chest press
protein
Periosteum
3. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
obesity
example of condyloid joint
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
capillaries
4. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...
the difference between affirmations and compliments
Peripheral Nervous System
every 2 years
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
5. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
the difference between affirmations and compliments
example of first class lever
Nonsynovial Joints
6. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
contemplation
beta blockers
glucose
muscle imbalance
7. The study of energy in the human body
overweight
bioenergetics
capillaries
57 percent
8. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine
antagonist - squat
7-12-5
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
somatic nervous system
9. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
antidepressants
Processes
diffusion
type 2 diabetes
10. The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
Neurotransmitters
adenosine diphosphate
sensory function
11. Latissimus dorsi
atrium
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
antagonist - overhead press
joint receptors
12. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint
nervous system
example of hinge joint
joint receptors
heart
13. The functional unit of the nervous system
neuron
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
Ligament
inspiration
14. The end of long bones - which is mainly composed of cancellous bone - and house much of the red marrow involves in red blood cell production. They are also one of the primary sites for bone growth.
example of saddle joint
34 percent
Central Nervous System
Epiphysis
15. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
human movement system
Arthrokinematics
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
Central Nervous System
16. Transversus abdominis
stabilizer - squat
action
precontemplation
example of ball-and-socket joint
17. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
action
stages of change
Central Nervous System
18. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
uncompromising customer service
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
promote
19. 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...
antagonist - squat
beta blockers
80 percent
example of third class lever
20. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response
72 million
promote
agonist - chest press
venules
21. 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
Osteoclassts
Motor Unit
Bones
type 1 diabetes
22. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Tendsons
Sarcomere
golgi tendon organs
arteries
23. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.
Joints
muscle imbalance
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
Ligament
24. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
metabolism
vertebrae
antagonist - chest press
25. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session
synergist - squat
integrative function
stages of change
communication
26. # of Americans that are obese
nervous system
example of hinge joint
exercise metabolism
72 million
27. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.
movement created by gluteus maximus - quadriceps and calf muscles
ventricles
Central Nervous System
Muscular System
28. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp
bronchodilators
calcium-channel blockers
antagonist - row
Osteoblasts
29. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
blood
Endomysium
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
Ligament
30. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
type 1 diabetes
Depressions
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
31. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
communication
the difference between affirmations and compliments
golgi tendon organs
blood
32. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides
Axial Skeleton
motor function
less than 200 mg/dl
blood lipids
33. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate
Epiphysis
vasodilators
exercise metabolism
force-couple
34. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?
five
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
70 percent
atrium
35. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually
fat
80 thou to 100 thou
adenosine diphosphate
cardiorespiratory system
36. 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.
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
Epiphyseal Plate
Processes
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
37. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.
inspiration
Processes
mechanoreceptors
obesity
38. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column
heart rate (hr)
veins
blood lipids
Axial Skeleton
39. Upward rotation of the scapula
movement created by internal and external obliques
Sarcomere
Depressions
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
40. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?
80 percent
arterioles
price
70 percent
41. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for
five
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
stabilizer - squat
Depressions
42. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
muscle imbalance
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
Central Nervous System
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
43. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
34 percent
adenosine diphosphate
44. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique
exercise metabolism
Endomysium
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
atrioventricular (av) node
45. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae
movement created by internal and external obliques
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
example of nonsynovial joint
46. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
72 million
Neural Activation
heart
antagonist - squat
47. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems
every 2 years
human movement system
heart
synergist - overhead press
48. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.
rate of force production
synergist - overhead press
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
Ligament
49. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
stages of change
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
50. 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.
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
example of pivot joint
fat