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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. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






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






3. 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






4. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






5. 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






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






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






8. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






10. Latissimus dorsi






11. 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






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






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






14. The rate at which the heart pumps






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






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






17. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






18. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries






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






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






21. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






22. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means






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






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






25. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






27. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month






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






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






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






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






32. High risk total cholesterol level






33. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






34. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force






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






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






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






38. Pectoralis major






39. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






40. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






41. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response






42. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






43. Product - price - place - promotion

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






45. Transversus abdominis






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






47. A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation






48. The study of energy in the human body






49. Summaries are a series of reflections






50. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular