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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. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






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






3. 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.






4. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal






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






6. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.






7. 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






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






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






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






11. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






13. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






14. Trunk rotation






15. Latissimus dorsi






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






17. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.






18. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






20. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.






21. Transversus abdominis






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






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






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






25. Example of irregular bones






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






27. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






28. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






29. Percentage of adults with low back pain






30. Protection mechanism of the blood






31. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






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






33. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






35. Knee






36. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






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






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






39. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






40. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






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






42. The study of energy in the human body






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






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






45. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






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






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






48. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






49. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






50. 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.