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






2. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






3. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






4. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






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






7. # of Americans that are obese






8. 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






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






10. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






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






13. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






15. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






16. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






18. regulation mechanism of the blood






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






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






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






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






23. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






25. Pectoralis major






26. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






27. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






28. Trunk rotation






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. The specific product or service offered






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






38. Protection mechanism of the blood






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






40. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






41. 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






42. 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.






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






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






45. Transversus abdominis






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






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






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






49. 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.






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