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






2. Posterior deltoid - biceps






3. Knee






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






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






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






7. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






8. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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






11. # of Americans that are obese






12. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






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






14. High risk total cholesterol level






15. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






16. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






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






18. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means






19. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






20. Rotator cuff






21. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






24. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






25. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.






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






27. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






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






29. Product - price - place - promotion

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






31. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






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






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






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






35. Summaries are a series of reflections






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






37. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response






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






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






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






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






42. Triceps






43. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12






44. 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.






45. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






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






47. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.






48. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






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






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