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Personal Training Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. What is it called when the foot is inward when walking?






2. Is a lunge closed or open kinetic chain workout?






3. What is it called when a test is repeated with the same people within 1-3 days unless it requires maximal effort then it is 7 days?






4. How do you add up volume when doing plyometrics?






5. These type of observations are seen during the workout and it is when the client is making gains - better energy - better techniques and comments on body language?






6. Are leg raise and curls open or closed kinetic chain workouts?






7. What is tinea pedis?






8. What type of lipids carry large amounts of cholesterol and deposit around the body?






9. These type of observations are seen during the workout and it is when the client is making gains - better energy - better techniques and comments on body language?






10. What doesn't the norm referenced percentile scoring system not show?






11. What joint has the greatest range of motion?






12. What is considered hypoglycemia?






13. What is a procedure that is required for administering a reliable test?






14. How many calories is a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)?






15. How many cups of water should you have a day?






16. What is it called when a measurement of the same trait under the same conditions yields the same results from one trial to another?






17. What does a 1RM test for?






18. How should you test a pregnant woman's intensity?






19. How should you test a pregnant woman's intensity?






20. What is it called when a test tests What is supposed to be tested?






21. What type of scores show the best - worst and inbetween scores of the participants by rankings?






22. What is a rockport test?






23. Is multi joint exercises closed or open kinetic chain workouts?






24. What is a normal BMI?






25. What are general warm ups?






26. How long should you hold static stretches for?






27. How many calories should you drop a day to loose 1-2 pounds a week?






28. What is considered hypoglycemia?






29. What muscles does the bent over row underhand supinated grip isolate?






30. What is a test that can differientiate the fit and non fit clients?






31. This evaluation happens before or during a workout with the client?






32. What type of flexability is the knee and elbow joints?






33. Which hand position should a spotter hold the bar in a lying tricep extension?






34. What is the difference between a persons observed score and the persons true score






35. Where is the superiliac?






36. What age must family member die of heart attack to make it a positive risk factor?






37. What is a normal MET rating?






38. What is the best type of training for diabetics?






39. Where is the superiliac?






40. What is an obese BMI?






41. How many calories should you drop a day to loose 1-2 pounds a week?






42. How much room between machines?






43. What is a cerebrovascular accident?






44. What system are the lungs in?






45. What is the 3rd health appraisal test?






46. What is speed strength training?






47. How high should mirrors be placed above floor?






48. What intensity should you work pregnant woman out at?






49. What does the gluteus medius do for the hips?






50. Does exercise increase or decrease insulin sensitivity?