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Personal Training Basics

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. How does a trainer place his hands when spotting a flat bench press?






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






3. What is a legal doctrine by which employers can be found vigorously liable for the negligent acts of their employees?






4. What is a normal MET rating?






5. What is the Karnonen Formula?






6. Which energy system makes the most ATP?






7. What movement do injuries happen most?






8. What does it mean when a test measures what it claims to be?






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






10. Where is the superiliac?






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






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






13. A trainer does a test and gets the same results 2 days later this test is?






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






15. What is spondylolysis?






16. Where is gynoid obesity targeted at?






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






18. How do you figure out 8 rep max?






19. How long should you rest inbetween plyometric workouts?






20. What system are the lungs in?






21. How much room between machines?






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






23. What is a rockport test?






24. What is the functional unit of a neuromuscular system?






25. What is the Karnonen Formula?






26. What is the synchronization of motor units?






27. How many exercises should you give a beginning client?






28. What is the 3rd health appraisal test?






29. What does a 1RM test for?






30. What do you use to test muscular strength?






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






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






33. What does it mean when a test measures what it claims to be?






34. When does HDL become a risk factor?






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






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






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






38. What is a good RPE to work old people out at?






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






40. What type of fast twitch fiber deals with anaerobic activity?






41. What is speed strength training?






42. What is the communication between 2 nerves?






43. Where is android obesity most targeted at?






44. What is a specific minimal standard that trainers can use on clients to let them know whether their score was average enough to be considered healthy?






45. What puts the curve into the lumbar and pulls the spine into position?






46. How many sets should you do for a hypertrophy goal?






47. How many months should you loose 10% of your weight?






48. Does exercise increase or decrease insulin sensitivity?






49. What is the first health appraisal test?






50. What 4 things do you need to prove when sueing trainer?