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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

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






2. Posterior deltoid - biceps






3. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






5. 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






6. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






8. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column






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






10. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






11. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






12. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






13. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






14. 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.






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






16. The study of energy in the human body






17. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






18. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles






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






20. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






21. Rotator cuff






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






23. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






24. Triceps






25. The specific product or service offered






26. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






27. Pectoralis major






28. 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.






29. Low loads - high reps






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






31. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






32. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






33. Example of irregular bones






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






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






36. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






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






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






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






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






41. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






43. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






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






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






47. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






48. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems






49. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session






50. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact







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