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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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1. 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.






2. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






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






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






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






6. Example of flat bones






7. Product - price - place - promotion

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






9. Protection mechanism of the blood






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






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






12. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






14. 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






15. Hamstring complex






16. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






18. Example of irregular bones






19. Posterior deltoid






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






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






22. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






23. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






24. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






26. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






27. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






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






29. Trunk rotation






30. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






31. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






33. Performing shoulder abduction






34. Latissimus dorsi






35. Low loads - high reps






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






37. 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






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






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






40. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






41. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






43. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






44. The shaft portion of the long bone.






45. How often do i need to recertify?






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






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






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






49. Upward rotation of the scapula






50. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement