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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. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






2. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






4. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






6. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






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






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






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






11. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






12. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






13. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






15. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






16. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






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






18. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






19. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






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






21. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






22. Examples of short bones






23. 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...






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






25. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






26. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints






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






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






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






30. 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






31. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






33. Pectoralis major






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






35. Anterior deltoid - triceps






36. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






37. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






38. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






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






40. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.






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






42. 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






43. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






44. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months






45. The amount charged for a product or service






46. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






47. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






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






49. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months






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