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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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1. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion






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






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






4. The process of resorption and formation of bone






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






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






7. Performing shoulder abduction






8. Deltoid






9. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






10. Example of flat bones






11. The specific product or service offered






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






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






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






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






16. Healthy total cholesterol level






17. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






18. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. Trunk rotation






26. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.






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






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






29. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues






30. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






31. Low loads - high reps






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






33. How often do i need to recertify?






34. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






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






37. 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.






38. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






40. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






41. 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.






42. Product - price - place - promotion

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






44. Transportation mechanism of the blood






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






46. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






47. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






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






50. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation