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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






2. Knee






3. The shaft portion of the long bone.






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






5. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






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






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






8. The study of energy in the human body






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






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






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






12. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






13. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints






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






15. 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






16. Protection mechanism of the blood






17. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






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






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






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






21. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






23. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






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






27. High risk total cholesterol level






28. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






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






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






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






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






34. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel






35. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






36. The specific product or service offered






37. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs






38. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






40. Posterior deltoid






41. 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






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






43. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






44. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






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






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






47. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






48. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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