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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. Training for a specific task- training muscles in the same for that they will be used for






2. Opposite latissimus dorsi






3. You are who you are






4. Close to the body's surface






5. Lower






6. Bouncy - uncontrolled stretches; not recommended for individuals who are not involved in a sport






7. Refers to a person's ability o efficiently perform dynamic - moderate-to-high intensity exercises for prolonged periods.






8. Primary muscle mover






9. The movement involved in resistance training mimic those motions in everyday real life. Each exercise is a _______ movement that the body would perform in a daily task.






10. Turning foot inward






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






12. Fat loss






13. Movement towards midline






14. Both side






15. 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






16. Ex of this joint: thumb






17. Primary muscle mover






18. Works by exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen in the lungs and delivering blood containing oxygen to the working muscles






19. Carries blood away from the heart






20. How often AFAA recommends that someone works out






21. The muscle's ability to exert maximal force- developed by 6-10 reps






22. Bouncy - uncontrolled stretches; not recommended for individuals who are not involved in a sport






23. Opposite gastrocnemius






24. Increasing joint angle






25. Produces force while the joint moves through a full range of motion ie bicep curls






26. Inferior movement at the scapula






27. Opposite hamstrings






28. Opposite erector spinae group






29. Turning the foot outward






30. Opposite hamstrings






31. Decreasing joint angle ie foot towards shin






32. Increases muscle strength






33. The position of an individual's spine where every joint is held in an optimal position to allow an equal distribution of force through the entire structure






34. Where carbon dioxide rich blood goes once it is depleted of oxygen and has gone through the body






35. Rotation around axis






36. How often stretches should be done.






37. Underweight BMI






38. How often resistance training should be completed






39. You are who you are






40. Face up






41. 60-80% 1RM; 8-12 reps; 3-6 sets; 2-3 mins recovery






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






43. Movement towards midline






44. 2-3 days/week to mild discomfort and hold for 30 secs






45. Opposite gluteus medius






46. Obese BMI






47. Underweight body fat % for women ages 20-29






48. With oxygen






49. 360˚ rotation






50. How much cardio fitness daily by ACSM