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Fitness Instructor Training

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. How often ACSM recommends that someone works out






2. The volume of air that can forcibly be ejected from the lungs in a single expiration






3. Ex of this joint: thumb






4. Ex of this joint: shoulder and hips






5. The maximal volume of oxygen consumption per unit of time. measured in terms of ml/kg^-1*min^-1






6. What does FITT stand for?






7. The easy of movement through a full range of motion.






8. Runs down - left and right. activity- running






9. Face up






10. Less than 60% 1RM; 20-25 reps; 3-6 sets; 1-2 mins recovery






11. Less than 60% 1RM; 20-25 reps; 3-6 sets; 1-2 mins recovery






12. The maximal volume of oxygen consumption per unit of time. measured in terms of ml/kg^-1*min^-1






13. Stress body more than it's used to in order for it to change






14. Performing dynamic - sustained activities that use large muscle groups such as running - cycling - walking - group exercise classes...






15. Increasing joint angle ie point the toes






16. Overweight body fat % for women ages 20-29






17. Increases muscle strength






18. Consists of controlled leg and arm swings that take you gently to the limits of your range of motion






19. Relative ratio between fat and fat-free mass.






20. How often stretches should be done.






21. Lower






22. Produces force - yet no change in the muscle length occurs ie pushing against immovable objects






23. Carries blood away from the heart






24. Towards the body's midline






25. Superior movement at the scapula






26. Refers to listening and responding to internal cues






27. How much cardio fitness daily by ACSM






28. All exercises should be performed in a _____ fashion in which the _______ is controlled at a moderate pace






29. Aerobic that has a duration of over 5 mins






30. Movement matches this during the activity or sport






31. 2-3 days/week to mild discomfort and hold for 30 secs






32. Ex of this joint: knuckles






33. Aerobic that has a duration of over 5 mins






34. Carries blood to the heart






35. Without oxygen






36. Rotation around axis






37. Ex of this joint: wrists






38. Use the joint full range of motion while maintaining a soft bend in both elbows and knees to protect against hyperextension; the key to effectively working the muscle group desired






39. How often stretches should be done.






40. Both the agonist and antagonist must be worked equally to avoid muscle imbalances. Muscle imbalances may lead to an increased risk of injury






41. Decreasing joint angle






42. 360˚ rotation






43. All exercises should be performed in a _____ fashion in which the _______ is controlled at a moderate pace






44. Opposite triceps






45. Opposite latissimus dorsi






46. Upper






47. Overweight BMI






48. Normal BMI






49. Average body fat % for women ages 20-29






50. Opposite hamstrings