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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. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel






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






3. Percentage of adults with low back pain






4. Performing shoulder abduction






5. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.






6. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






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






8. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






11. 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






12. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.






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






14. The rate at which the heart pumps






15. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






16. Example of irregular bones






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






18. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






19. Transversus abdominis






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






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. 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.






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






24. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






27. Posterior deltoid






28. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






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






31. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






32. 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.






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






34. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






35. 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






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






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






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






39. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)






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






41. Healthy total cholesterol level






42. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12






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






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






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






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






47. Anterior deltoid - triceps






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






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






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