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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. Summaries are a series of reflections






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






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






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






5. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






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






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






8. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






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






10. Transversus abdominis






11. 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.






12. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






13. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else






14. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






15. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






16. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






17. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






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






19. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






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






22. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






23. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






24. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






25. Pectoralis major






26. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






27. The shaft portion of the long bone.






28. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact






29. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






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






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






38. The specific product or service offered






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






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






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






42. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






43. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






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






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






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






47. Pectoralis major






48. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12






49. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






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