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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. 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






2. Of the leading causes of death in the US - what percentage were caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer






3. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint






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






5. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries






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






7. Knee






8. People in this stage are active but have not yet maintained this behavior for 6 months






9. Protection mechanism of the blood






10. regulation mechanism of the blood






11. Anterior deltoid - triceps






12. The study of energy in the human body






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






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






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






16. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






17. How often do i need to recertify?






18. Trunk rotation






19. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






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






21. Transportation mechanism of the blood






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






23. The complex carb molecule used to store carbs in the liver and muscle cells. when carb energy is needed - glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells






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






25. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






27. 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.






28. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






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






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






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






33. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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






36. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






37. Posterior deltoid - biceps






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






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






40. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?






41. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






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






43. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes bc symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood as a result of the pancreas not producing insulin






44. Example of flat bones






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






46. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






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






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






49. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






50. Low loads - high reps