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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. The amount charged for a product or service






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






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






4. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...






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






6. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






7. The study of energy in the human body






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






9. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






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






11. Latissimus dorsi






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






13. The functional unit of the nervous system






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.






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






16. Transversus abdominis






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






18. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else






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...






20. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response






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






22. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force






23. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.






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






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






26. # of Americans that are obese






27. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






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






29. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






30. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






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






33. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






34. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






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






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.






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






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






39. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






41. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for






42. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






44. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






45. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






46. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






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






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






49. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






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.