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






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






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






4. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.






5. The functional unit of the nervous system






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






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






8. 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






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






10. Transversus abdominis






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






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






13. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?






14. Hamstring complex






15. 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.






16. The rate at which the heart pumps






17. Rotator cuff






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






19. Latissimus dorsi






20. 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.






21. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






22. Example of flat bones






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






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






25. The end of long bones - which is mainly composed of cancellous bone - and house much of the red marrow involves in red blood cell production. They are also one of the primary sites for bone growth.






26. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






27. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






28. 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.






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






30. Examples of short bones






31. Upward rotation of the scapula






32. Posterior deltoid






33. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts






34. Deltoid






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






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






37. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






38. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






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






40. The process of resorption and formation of bone






41. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.






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






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






44. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates.






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






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






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






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






49. Anterior deltoid - triceps






50. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body