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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. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






2. 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






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






4. The region of long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs.






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






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






7. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






9. 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.






10. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






11. The rate at which the heart pumps






12. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else






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






14. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






16. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for






17. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






19. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






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






21. 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






22. The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body






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






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






25. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






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






27. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






28. The process of resorption and formation of bone






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






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






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






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






33. Radioulnar joint - moves in one plane of motion (transverse)






34. Posterior deltoid






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






36. 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.






37. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






39. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.






40. How often do i need to recertify?






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






42. Full-body pushup calf raise -- resistance is in the middle with the fulcrum and effort on either side (wheelbarrow-like) -- ball of foot is the fulcrum - the body weight is the resistance - and the effort is applied by the calf musculature






43. Deltoid






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






45. 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






46. 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.






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






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






49. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






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