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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. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






2. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






3. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






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






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






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






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






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






9. A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation






10. Anterior deltoid - triceps






11. The specific product or service offered






12. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






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






15. Hamstring complex






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






17. Pectoralis major






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






19. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.






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






21. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






23. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






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






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






26. The amount charged for a product or service






27. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






28. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






29. Knee






30. 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.






31. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






32. High risk total cholesterol level






33. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






34. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes bc symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood as a result of the pancreas not producing insulin






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






36. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






37. Low loads - high reps






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






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






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






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






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






43. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






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






45. Deltoid






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






47. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






48. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






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