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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The shaft portion of the long bone.
Diaphysis
heart
blood vessels
rate of force production
2. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
Appendicular Skeleton
Processes
Bones
agonist - overhead press
3. Performing shoulder abduction
gluconeogenesis
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
less than 200 mg/dl
glucose
4. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
sinoatrial (sa) node
stages of change
proprioception
80 percent
5. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint
Depressions
force-couple
bioenergetics
inspiration
6. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
synergist - overhead press
precontemplation
vasodilators
7. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
Tendsons
atrium
Osteoclassts
blood lipids
8. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.
adenosine diphosphate
place
triglycerides
Appendicular Skeleton
9. 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.
autonomic nervous system
sinoatrial (sa) node
carbohydrates
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
10. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
joint receptors
stages of verbal communication
obesity
diuretics
11. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
muscle imbalance
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
Vertebral Column
Axial Skeleton
12. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
respiratory system
example of nonsynovial joint
agonist - chest press
13. regulation mechanism of the blood
respiratory pump
Epiphysis
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
uncompromising customer service
14. Anterior deltoid - triceps
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
synergist - chest press
Medullar Cavity
example of gliding joint
15. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)
Neurotransmitters
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
7-12-5
example of first class lever
16. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
Periosteum
human movement system
mechanoreceptors
maintenance
17. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
type 2 diabetes
Epimysium
neuron
18. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?
venules
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
80 percent
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
19. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
example of first class lever
four years
synergist - squat
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
20. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise
exercise metabolism
antagonist - row
golgi tendon organs
type 1 diabetes
21. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more
maintenance
heart rate (hr)
synergist - overhead press
contemplation
22. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
Processes
Osteoclassts
Endomysium
23. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
vertebrae
neuron
Tendsons
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
24. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries
Arthrokinematics
active listening
Joints
arterioles
25. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration
uncompromising customer service
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
respiratory pump
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
26. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
preparation
heart
obesity
antidepressants
27. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - expiration)
blood lipids
obesity
Skeletal System
28. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.
57 percent
agonist - squat
example of third class lever
Muscular System
29. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
uncompromising customer service
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
70 percent
30. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
precontemplation
example of condyloid joint
example of third class lever
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
31. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
glucose
cardiorespiratory system
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
32. Pectoralis major
antagonist - row
the relationship between summarizing and reflecting (in effective communication)
four years
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
33. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.
Perimysium
antagonist - squat
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
34 percent
34. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
glycogen
Central Nervous System
glucose
sinoatrial (sa) node
35. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance
Skeletal System
stages of change
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
36. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise
heart
Diaphysis
agonist - overhead press
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
37. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually
80 thou to 100 thou
sternum
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
example of first class lever
38. 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
Arthrokinematics
blood
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
adenosine diphosphate
39. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp
ventricles
80 thou to 100 thou
antidepressants
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
40. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
Muscular System
Arthrokinematics
human movement system
41. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
capillaries
promote
preparation
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
42. Knee
sinoatrial (sa) node
antagonist - chest press
example of condyloid joint
example of synovial joint
43. The functional unit of the nervous system
neuron
joint receptors
example of nonsynovial joint
Perimysium
44. Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
golgi tendon organs
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - expiration)
agonist - overhead press
integrative function
45. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
Beta-oxidation
80 percent
Osteoclassts
Periosteum
46. 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...
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
muscle spindles
example of third class lever
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
47. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.
example of synovial joint
Depressions
70 percent
example of second class lever
48. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement
expiration
blood vessels
type 1 diabetes
somatic nervous system
49. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs
the difference between affirmations and compliments
blood
bronchodilators
mediastinum
50. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
nervous system
Diaphysis
Joints
obesity