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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. Rotator cuff






2. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






3. Borderline high total cholesterol level






4. 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






5. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






6. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






7. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






8. 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.






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






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






11. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






12. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






13. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp






14. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






15. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






16. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems






17. Performing shoulder abduction






18. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






19. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






20. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






21. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






22. How often do i need to recertify?






23. Knee






24. Pectoralis major






25. Posterior deltoid






26. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.






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






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






29. Radioulnar joint - moves in one plane of motion (transverse)






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






31. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.






32. 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






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






34. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






35. 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






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






37. Latissimus dorsi






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






39. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






40. 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.






41. Percentage of adults with low back pain






42. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






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






44. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






45. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






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






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






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






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






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