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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
Processes
muscle imbalance
2. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
example of hinge joint
heart
BMI
example of third class lever
3. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
preparation
inspiration
Skeletal System
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
4. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?
rate of force production
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
movement created by internal and external obliques
sinoatrial (sa) node
5. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate
type 1 diabetes
80 percent
sternum
vasodilators
6. Pectoralis major
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
agonist - chest press
diuretics
Interneurons
7. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
integrative function
somatic nervous system
atrium
antagonist - squat
8. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her
rate of force production
active listening
type 2 diabetes
example of first class lever
9. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.
Synovial Joints
Diaphysis
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
agonist - chest press
10. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session
example of pivot joint
communication
sensory function
Remodeling
11. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts
substrate
autonomic nervous system
stabilizer - squat
7-12-5
12. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
obesity
example of nonsynovial joint
Arthrokinematics
13. Joint motion
four years
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
Arthrokinematics
agonist - overhead press
14. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl
Medullar Cavity
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
80 percent
Periosteum
15. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
66 percent
sensory function
atrioventricular (av) node
16. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.
golgi tendon organs
Nonsynovial Joints
antagonist - row
arteries
17. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...
human movement system
the difference between affirmations and compliments
protein
example of gliding joint
18. Trunk rotation
Beta-oxidation
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
movement created by internal and external obliques
synergist - overhead press
19. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
obesity
antagonist - row
veins
20. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities
substrate
Appendicular Skeleton
Synovial Joints
stages of change
21. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint
example of third class lever
example of hinge joint
gluconeogenesis
protein
22. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
protein
agonist - row
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
70 percent
23. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
80 thou to 100 thou
80 percent
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
24. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart
Neurotransmitters
protein
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
veins
25. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
example of gliding joint
stages of verbal communication
mechanoreceptors
muscle imbalance
26. 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.
Central Nervous System
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
atrium
Beta-oxidation
27. Internal intercoastals - abdominals
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - expiration)
exercise metabolism
Periosteum
28. Somatic and automatic nervous systems
protein
example of first class lever
Synovial Joints
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
29. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure - peripheral edema - will maintain heart rate - and maintain or lower bp
diuretics
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
Epiphysis
promote
30. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
venules
arteries
Ligament
31. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
maintenance
nitrates
Neurotransmitters
32. Knee
Ligament
example of synovial joint
synergist - row
movement created by internal and external obliques
33. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp
antidepressants
contemplation
the four p's of marketing
stages of change
34. Hamstring complex
agonist - chest press
force-couple
synergist - squat
muscle imbalance
35. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.
70 percent
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
Depressions
example of second class lever
36. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries
ventricles
obesity
blood vessels
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
37. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response
integrative function
inspiration
expiration
respiratory pump
38. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise
70 percent
example of nonsynovial joint
bronchodilators
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
39. The process of resorption and formation of bone
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
Epimysium
arteries
Remodeling
40. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique
exercise metabolism
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
70 percent
movement created by internal and external obliques
41. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body
calcium-channel blockers
80 percent
diffusion
rate of force production
42. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact
diffusion
70 percent
contemplation
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
43. Example of irregular bones
Central Nervous System
uncompromising customer service
80 percent
vertebrae
44. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?
70 percent
vertebrae
antagonist - chest press
Periosteum
45. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...
example of third class lever
less than 200 mg/dl
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
46. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.
Sarcomere
metabolism
Medullar Cavity
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
47. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Skeletal System
Epiphysis
Interneurons
mechanoreceptors
48. Example of flat bones
sternum
respiratory system
agonist - row
Muscular System
49. Supplies neural input to the involuntary systems (heart - digestive systems - and endocrine glands) of the body
more than 240 mg/dl
expiration
Nonsynovial Joints
autonomic nervous system
50. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas
agonist - chest press
expiration
agonist - row
BMI