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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. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






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






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






4. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






5. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






6. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






7. Fluid that circulates in the heart - arteries - capillaries - and veins - carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body - and also rids the body of waste products






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






9. Summaries are a series of reflections






10. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






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






12. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






13. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her






14. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






15. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






16. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






17. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






18. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






19. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






20. Upward rotation of the scapula






21. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






22. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means






23. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






24. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?






25. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






26. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






27. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






28. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






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






30. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months






31. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.






32. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






33. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs






34. Borderline high total cholesterol level






35. The process of resorption and formation of bone






36. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement






37. 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.






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






39. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






40. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.






41. Rotator cuff






42. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






43. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






44. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






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






46. 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






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






48. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






49. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






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