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Fitness Professional

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. By making some simple changes - everyone can include
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
More physical activity in daily life.
Diaphysis - or shaft; the epiphyses or expanded ends; the periosteum - which covers the bone except at the articulating surfaces; and the articular cartilage - which covers the articulating surfaces to provide a frictionless and helps absorb shock.

2. Abduction is...
Moderate risk participants
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.
Flexion - Extension - Hyperextension - Radial flexion and ulnar flexion.
The movement of a bone from an anatomical position

3. The 'Hip Joint ROM test' is performed to...
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Measure the hip flexor tightness
Fitness assessment
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint

4. At the same work rate or Vo2 women respond with a higher HR to compensate
Moderate risk participants
For a lower SV.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.

5. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Bouts of exercise.

6. The functions of fats are to...
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
Rotates.

7. Vertebral Column movements are...
Flexion - extension - Hyperextension - Lateral flexion and rotation. Movements of the trunk-flexion - extension - hyperextension - lateral flexion and rotation occur at all joints of the vertebral column.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.
Moderate risk participants

8. Type 1 fibers are...
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
Handshake up

9. Adduction is...
Temporary or chronic conditions that alter a participant's health status and warrant medical clearance - additional supervision or changes in exercise recommendations. These conditions can be identified with periodic re-administration of the HSQ and
A muscle to use fat as fuel and to spare carbohydrate - the time it takes to achieve a steady state during sub-maximal work - The size of the ventricle - The Vo2 max by increasing SV oxygen extraction.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
The return back from toward the anatomical position

10. The structure of a long bone include the
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
Diaphysis - or shaft; the epiphyses or expanded ends; the periosteum - which covers the bone except at the articulating surfaces; and the articular cartilage - which covers the articulating surfaces to provide a frictionless and helps absorb shock.
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.

11. Flexion is...
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
Bringing two bones together
Endurance training.

12. Force arm (FA) is...
High altitudes
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.

13. Exercise recommendations for the general public emphasize
Before - during and after extended bouts of exercise.
More physical activity in daily life.
Low intensity and regular participation.
Bouts of exercise.

14. People who are training intensely should consume
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.

15. At the same work rate or Vo2 women respond with a higher HR to compensate
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
For a lower SV.

16. When lactic acid increases in the blood during heavy exercise
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.
Rotates.
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.

17. evaporation is the primary mechanism of
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
Mitochondria increase - Decrease time taken to achieve steady state in sub maximal exercise - Maximal Exercise - Increases the volume of the ventricle - Increase Maximal Aerobic power.
Essential to performance.
Responses that occur only after weeks of training

18. It takes lesser exercise to...
Measure the low back flexibility.
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve
A ATP is split to form a high energy myosin-ATP cross bridge - the myosin-ATP cross bridge binds to actin and releases energy - the cross bridge moves and pulls actin toward the center of the sarcomere - and finally ATP binds to and releases the cros

19. People who are training intensely should consume
From the most to the least oxidative.
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
The interaction of the intensity - frequency - duration and type of exercise
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.

20. Physical activity influences quality of life because
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
Low intensity and regular participation.
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.

21. Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is linked with the development of
25%
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.

22. The information from the first three sections of the HSQ - coupled with the participants desired activity level will determine
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
The oxygen consumption or uptake
Sub-maximal exercise.
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.

23. Regular physical activity helps
Striving for the highest level of existence - including mental - psychological - social - spiritual - and physical components. It is dynamic and multi-dimensional and is related to heredity - environment and individual interests.
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.

24. 2 things that affect O2 uptake are...
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
Physician consent.
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.

25. For stability when standing
Gains made continuously over time.
The knees should be flexed to lower the center of gravity - the feet should be apart in the direction of an oncoming force to increase the distance between the line of gravity and the outer limits of the upsetting force - and weight of the body (Line
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
Moderate risk participants

26. The structures associated with muscle include
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
A muscle to use fat as fuel and to spare carbohydrate - the time it takes to achieve a steady state during sub-maximal work - The size of the ventricle - The Vo2 max by increasing SV oxygen extraction.
Fitness assessment

27. Exercise prescription must consider
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
The front of the touchdown foot

28. Maximal oxygen uptake can be maintained by...
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.
Responses that occur with one or several exercise bouts but do not improve further.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
Organic substances that are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Although Vitamins do not contain energy for the body - they are essential in the metabolism of fat - carbohydrate and protein.

29. Evaluation of a pre-participation health screening questionnaire helps the fitness professional determine
Health Status Questionnaire
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.

30. Light to moderate exercise uses
The muscle used - Reduced SX and Vo2 max
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Relevant medical conditions - risk factors for CHD. Lifestyle behaviors and medications that will assist in the determination of the necessity of a physicians consent before beginning an exercise program.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.

31. Creeping obesity is...
A ATP is split to form a high energy myosin-ATP cross bridge - the myosin-ATP cross bridge binds to actin and releases energy - the cross bridge moves and pulls actin toward the center of the sarcomere - and finally ATP binds to and releases the cros
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
Fuel use during steady state exercise.

32. Myocardial infraction
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Type 1 muscle fibers -

33. Evaluation of a pre-participation health screening questionnaire helps the fitness professional determine
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
88% of the sea level value

34. Four things that you can not change are...
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function

35. In conditions of heat and humidity - the exerciser should...
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
The knees should be flexed to lower the center of gravity - the feet should be apart in the direction of an oncoming force to increase the distance between the line of gravity and the outer limits of the upsetting force - and weight of the body (Line
Decrease the work rate to stay in the THR zone.

36. Lumbosacral Joint Movements are...
Flexion - extension - Hyperextension - Lateral flexion and rotation. Movements of the trunk-flexion - extension - hyperextension - lateral flexion and rotation occur at all joints of the vertebral column.
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
The replacement of cartilage with bone.

37. Type 2a fibers are...
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
Temporary or chronic conditions that alter a participant's health status and warrant medical clearance - additional supervision or changes in exercise recommendations. These conditions can be identified with periodic re-administration of the HSQ and
Eversion and Inversion
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.

38. Maximal oxygen uptake - Vo2 max is...
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.

39. The participant's physician or appropriate medical personnel should be contacted immediately when
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
Bouts of exercise.
Measure the low back flexibility.

40. The Passive straight leg test' is performed to...
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.

41. Vitamins are...
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.
Organic substances that are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Although Vitamins do not contain energy for the body - they are essential in the metabolism of fat - carbohydrate and protein.
Endurance exercise.

42. Vertebral Column movements are...
Eversion and Inversion
Flexion - extension - hyperextension; abduction - adduction; medial rotation - lateral rotation
Flexion - extension - Hyperextension - Lateral flexion and rotation. Movements of the trunk-flexion - extension - hyperextension - lateral flexion and rotation occur at all joints of the vertebral column.
Diaphysis - or shaft; the epiphyses or expanded ends; the periosteum - which covers the bone except at the articulating surfaces; and the articular cartilage - which covers the articulating surfaces to provide a frictionless and helps absorb shock.

43. Stability in humans is directly proportional to...
It creates a more rapid increase of Vo2 at the onset of work - allowing the steady-state of oxygen requirement to be reached more quickly.
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
Measure the low back flexibility.
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt

44. Body temperature increases proportionally during
Premature health problems (Such as cardiovascular disease and low back problems) and death.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
Sub-maximal exercise.

45. Regular physical activity helps
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
More physical activity in daily life.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.

46. Eccentric Action (Lowering) occurs when
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force
Vigorous exercise lasts 60 minutes or more.
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.
Effect joint movement in the opposite direction of another force - such as gravity as well as rapid joint movement regardless of the direction of any other force. An isometric action which does not change the length of a muscle prevents movement.

47. The participant's physician or appropriate medical personnel should be contacted immediately when
Heredity and training
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.

48. The two primary health goals are...
When less energy is consumed then is expended - which decreases body weight.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Effect joint movement in the opposite direction of another force - such as gravity as well as rapid joint movement regardless of the direction of any other force. An isometric action which does not change the length of a muscle prevents movement.
To delay death and avoid disease.

49. Vitamins - Minerals and Water do NOT provide
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
The number of calories needed to sustain the body under normal resting conditions.

50. The 'Spine ROM Passive back test' is performed to...
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.