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






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






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






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






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






6. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






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






8. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






9. # of Americans that are obese






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






11. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






12. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






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






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






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






17. Knee






18. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body






19. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






21. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






22. Examples of short bones






23. 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.






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






25. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






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






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






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






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






30. Borderline high total cholesterol level






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






32. High risk total cholesterol level






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






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






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






36. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






37. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






39. Latissimus dorsi






40. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






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






43. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means






44. Healthy total cholesterol level






45. Triceps






46. Joint motion






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






48. Anterior deltoid - triceps






49. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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