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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. regulation mechanism of the blood






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






3. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body






8. The region of long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs.






9. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






10. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






11. The process of resorption and formation of bone






12. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






13. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






15. Joint motion






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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






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






23. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement






24. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






25. Pectoralis major






26. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






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






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






29. Example of flat bones






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






31. The specific product or service offered






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






33. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






34. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






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






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






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






38. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






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






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






41. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream






42. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl






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






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






45. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






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






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






48. Upward rotation of the scapula






49. Protection mechanism of the blood






50. High risk total cholesterol level