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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. Borderline high total cholesterol level






2. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






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






5. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






6. Deltoid






7. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.






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






9. Posterior deltoid






10. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






11. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






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






13. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






14. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






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






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






17. Organic compounds of carbon - hydrogen - and oxygen - which include starches - cellulose - and sugars - and are an important source of energy. all carbs are eventually broken down in the body to glucose - a simple sugar.






18. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






19. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






20. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body






21. Hamstring complex






22. Pectoralis major






23. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






24. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






25. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






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






27. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






28. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.






29. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






30. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






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






32. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body






33. Rotator cuff






34. 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






35. Healthy total cholesterol level






36. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






37. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






38. Example of flat bones






39. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure - peripheral edema - will maintain heart rate - and maintain or lower bp






40. 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.






41. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






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






43. Triceps






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






45. Transportation mechanism of the blood






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






47. Example of irregular bones






48. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






49. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






50. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy in the body. fats help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy. they also serve as energy stores for the body in food. there are two types of fats - saturated and unsaturated.