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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response






2. 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.






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






4. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






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






6. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






7. Performing shoulder abduction






8. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






9. Protection mechanism of the blood






10. Upward rotation of the scapula






11. Transversus abdominis






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






13. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






14. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






16. Examples of short bones






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






18. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






19. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement






20. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel






21. Example of flat bones






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






23. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






25. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






26. The specific product or service offered






27. Low loads - high reps






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






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






30. Hamstring complex






31. Pectoralis major






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






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






34. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






41. Example of irregular bones






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.






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






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






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






50. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...






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