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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 portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






2. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. Examples of short bones






10. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






11. Borderline high total cholesterol level






12. Low loads - high reps






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






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






15. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






24. The functional unit of the nervous system






25. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






26. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.






27. Healthy total cholesterol level






28. 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.






29. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






30. How often do i need to recertify?






31. regulation mechanism of the blood






32. Pectoralis major






33. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems






34. Latissimus dorsi






35. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






36. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






37. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






38. Pectoralis major






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






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






41. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






43. Anterior deltoid - triceps






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






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






46. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






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






48. Posterior deltoid






49. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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