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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. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






3. The study of energy in the human body






4. 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






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






6. How often do i need to recertify?






7. 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.






8. # of Americans that are obese






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






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






11. Knee






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






13. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.






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






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






16. Rotator cuff






17. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






18. Product - price - place - promotion


19. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






20. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






21. High risk total cholesterol level






22. 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.






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






24. 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






25. Examples of short bones






26. Anterior deltoid - triceps






27. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






28. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






29. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.






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






31. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






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






34. 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






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






36. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






38. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






40. The process of resorption and formation of bone






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






46. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






47. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






49. Posterior deltoid - biceps






50. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese