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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. 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






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






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






4. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






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






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






7. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






8. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






9. Pectoralis major






10. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






12. Posterior deltoid






13. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






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






16. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






23. # of Americans that are obese






24. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






25. High risk total cholesterol level






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






27. Deltoid






28. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.






29. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






30. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






31. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






32. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






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






35. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...






36. Examples of short bones






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






38. Knee






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






40. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






41. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






42. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






43. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates.






44. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






45. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response






46. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






47. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






48. Hamstring complex






49. 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






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