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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. The end of long bones - which is mainly composed of cancellous bone - and house much of the red marrow involves in red blood cell production. They are also one of the primary sites for bone growth.






2. Posterior deltoid - biceps






3. The complex carb molecule used to store carbs in the liver and muscle cells. when carb energy is needed - glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells






4. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






5. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column






6. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp






7. Triceps






8. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






9. Product - price - place - promotion

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10. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






11. Pectoralis major






12. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






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






14. The rate at which the heart pumps






15. The shaft portion of the long bone.






16. Of the leading causes of death in the US - what percentage were caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer






17. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites






18. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






19. A specialized area of cardiac tissue located in the right atrium of the heart - which initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate; often termed the pacemaker for the heart






20. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp






21. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






22. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






23. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






24. Knee






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






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






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






28. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






29. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides






30. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






31. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






32. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






33. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force






34. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion






35. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






36. Low loads - high reps






37. The process of resorption and formation of bone






38. Examples of short bones






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






40. Transportation mechanism of the blood






41. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






42. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl






43. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






44. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






45. Latissimus dorsi






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






47. The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment






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






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






50. Summaries are a series of reflections