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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 neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






3. 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






4. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






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






6. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






7. Examples of short bones






8. # of Americans that are obese






9. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.






10. Latissimus dorsi






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






12. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






13. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






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






15. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






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






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






18. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






19. 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






20. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






21. 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.






22. The amount charged for a product or service






23. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






24. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl






25. 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.






26. 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






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






28. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






29. Example of flat bones






30. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






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






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






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






35. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






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






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






38. Low loads - high reps






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






40. Hamstring complex






41. Triceps






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






43. High risk total cholesterol level






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






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






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






47. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






48. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






50. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?