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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






13. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






14. 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.






15. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs






16. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






18. 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.






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






20. Low loads - high reps






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






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






23. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






24. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






25. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






27. The rate at which the heart pumps






28. regulation mechanism of the blood






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






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






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






32. The study of energy in the human body






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change






39. High risk total cholesterol level






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






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






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






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






50. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months