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






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






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






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






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






6. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column






7. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






8. 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.






9. Low loads - high reps






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






11. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






12. Hamstring complex






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






14. Posterior deltoid - biceps






15. 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.






16. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal






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






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






19. Posterior deltoid






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






21. Transversus abdominis






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






23. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






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






25. Summaries are a series of reflections






26. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...






27. Triceps






28. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






29. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






31. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






32. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






33. regulation mechanism of the blood






34. Anterior deltoid - triceps






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






36. A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation






37. 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.






38. The specific product or service offered






39. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.






40. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for






41. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp






42. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






43. 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.






44. 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






45. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






46. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






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






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






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






50. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.