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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 connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






3. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






6. Transportation mechanism of the blood






7. Latissimus dorsi






8. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






17. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






18. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






20. Pectoralis major






21. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






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






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






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






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






26. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






27. 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.






28. Summaries are a series of reflections






29. Protection mechanism of the blood






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






31. 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






32. Anterior deltoid - triceps






33. Posterior deltoid - biceps






34. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?






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






36. How often do i need to recertify?






37. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp






38. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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






43. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






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






45. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






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






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






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






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






50. The study of energy in the human body