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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. How often do i need to recertify?






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






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






5. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






6. Healthy total cholesterol level






7. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.






8. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






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






10. Example of irregular bones






11. Pectoralis major






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






13. Performing shoulder abduction






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






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






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






17. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






18. Transversus abdominis






19. The specific product or service offered






20. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






21. A specialized area of cardiac tissue located in the right atrium of the heart - which initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate; often termed the pacemaker for the heart






22. The process of resorption and formation of bone






23. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






24. Low loads - high reps






25. Latissimus dorsi






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






27. 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






28. Full-body pushup calf raise -- resistance is in the middle with the fulcrum and effort on either side (wheelbarrow-like) -- ball of foot is the fulcrum - the body weight is the resistance - and the effort is applied by the calf musculature






29. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






30. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






31. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session






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






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






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






35. regulation mechanism of the blood






36. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






37. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information






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






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






40. Upward rotation of the scapula






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






42. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






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






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






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






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






47. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






48. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






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






50. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response