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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. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






2. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






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






8. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






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. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






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






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






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






15. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






16. 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.






17. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?






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






19. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles






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






21. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






22. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






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






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






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






28. Healthy total cholesterol level






29. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.






30. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






31. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






32. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






33. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






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






36. How often do i need to recertify?






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






38. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






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






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






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






42. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Example of irregular bones






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