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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. Summaries are a series of reflections






2. Borderline high total cholesterol level






3. 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...






4. 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.






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






6. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response






7. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






9. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






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






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






12. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.






13. 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






14. Anterior deltoid - triceps






15. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






16. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






17. Example of irregular bones






18. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






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






20. The specific product or service offered






21. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






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






23. # of Americans that are obese






24. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries






25. Deltoid






26. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream






27. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






28. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session






29. The shaft portion of the long bone.






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






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






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






33. Hamstring complex






34. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






35. 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.






36. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






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






39. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






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






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






42. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






44. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






45. Supplies neural input to the involuntary systems (heart - digestive systems - and endocrine glands) of the body






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






47. Transportation mechanism of the blood






48. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






50. The process of resorption and formation of bone