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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 superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






2. regulation mechanism of the blood






3. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






4. Transversus abdominis






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






6. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex






7. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






8. 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.






9. 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






10. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...






11. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






12. Rotator cuff






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






14. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body






15. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






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






17. 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






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






19. 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.






20. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






21. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






22. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






24. Posterior deltoid - biceps






25. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)






26. Summaries are a series of reflections






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






28. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream






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






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






31. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






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






33. 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






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






35. 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.






36. Joints that do not have a joint cavity - connective tissue - or cartilage.






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






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






39. Posterior deltoid






40. Example of irregular bones






41. The specific product or service offered






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






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






44. Prescribed for hypertension - congestive heart failure -- can either maintain or increase heart....either maintains or lowers bp






45. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






46. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






48. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






49. Upward rotation of the scapula






50. Latissimus dorsi