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






2. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






10. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






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






12. The amount charged for a product or service






13. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






14. You should maintain accurate financial - contract - appt - and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of?






15. Trunk rotation






16. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






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






18. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






19. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






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






21. High risk total cholesterol level






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






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






24. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






26. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






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






28. Latissimus dorsi






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






30. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






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






33. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






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. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






36. Posterior deltoid






37. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure - peripheral edema - will maintain heart rate - and maintain or lower bp






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. Performing shoulder abduction






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






43. 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.






44. Anterior deltoid - triceps






45. 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






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






47. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






48. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites






49. The functional unit of the nervous system






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