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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. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






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






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






4. Example of flat bones






5. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






8. 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.






9. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






10. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






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






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






13. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






15. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






17. Protection mechanism of the blood






18. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






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






20. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






21. The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body






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






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






24. The amount charged for a product or service






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






26. Full-body pushup calf raise -- resistance is in the middle with the fulcrum and effort on either side (wheelbarrow-like) -- ball of foot is the fulcrum - the body weight is the resistance - and the effort is applied by the calf musculature






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






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






29. Examples of short bones






30. The study of energy in the human body






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






32. Anterior deltoid - triceps






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






34. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






35. Knee






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






37. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






38. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy in the body. fats help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy. they also serve as energy stores for the body in food. there are two types of fats - saturated and unsaturated.






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






40. 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.






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. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






43. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






44. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






45. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






48. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






49. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






50. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement