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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 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






2. Pectoralis major






3. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






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






5. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






6. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






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






8. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






9. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






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






11. Example of flat bones






12. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles






13. 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






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






15. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates.






16. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






23. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






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






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






26. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months






27. Latissimus dorsi






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






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






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. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.






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






33. 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






34. 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.






35. Trunk rotation






36. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






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






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






40. The rate at which the heart pumps






41. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






43. The amount charged for a product or service






44. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






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






47. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






48. 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






49. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






50. The study of energy in the human body