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






2. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






3. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






4. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






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






6. Example of flat bones






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






8. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






9. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration






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






11. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






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






13. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






15. Pectoralis major






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






17. Joint motion






18. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?






19. Example of irregular bones






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






21. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. Posterior deltoid






27. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






28. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






29. The rate at which the heart pumps






30. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month






31. How often do i need to recertify?






32. Transversus abdominis






33. Low loads - high reps






34. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






35. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






36. Triceps






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






38. The process of resorption and formation of bone






39. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






41. Percentage of adults with low back pain






42. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






43. Trunk rotation






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






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






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






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






48. Latissimus dorsi






49. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






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