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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Latissimus dorsi






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






11. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body






12. Example of irregular bones






13. 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






14. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






15. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session






16. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp






17. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






20. 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






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






22. The rate at which the heart pumps






23. 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






24. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






25. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






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






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






28. Deltoid






29. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






30. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






31. Posterior deltoid - biceps






32. Performing shoulder abduction






33. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






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. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






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






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






38. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else






39. Summaries are a series of reflections






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






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






42. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






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






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






45. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






46. Knee






47. 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






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






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






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







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