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Personal Training Basics

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 do you figure out 8 rep max?






2. What is a normal MET rating?






3. What is MET?






4. What is the synchronization of motor units?






5. What is autonomic dysreflexia?






6. What is a good RPE to work old people out at?






7. What is the communication between 2 nerves?






8. What is a resting heart rate of or more than 100 beats per minute?






9. What does the gluteus medius do for the hips?






10. What is the synthesis of a larger molecule from a smaller molecule?






11. When does HDL become a risk factor?






12. What is a legal doctrine by which employers can be found vigorously liable for the negligent acts of their employees?






13. What kind of fibers show better gains in hypertrophy?






14. What does a 1RM test for?






15. What part of the shoulder is targeted during seated front press?






16. What is a negative risk factor?






17. What muscle works the most during abduction movements?






18. What is a cerebrovascular accident?






19. How does a trainer place his hands when spotting a flat bench press?






20. What replenishes ATP?






21. What is a cerebrovascular accident?






22. What puts the curve into the lumbar and pulls the spine into position?






23. Where do sprains happen?






24. How many sets should you do for a hypertrophy goal?






25. What is the 4th health appraisal test?






26. Which energy system makes the most ATP?






27. What is the synchronization of motor units?






28. Where are ganglion cysts normally found?






29. What 4 things do you need to prove when sueing trainer?






30. What is the functional unit of a neuromuscular system?






31. What type of lipids carry large amounts of cholesterol and deposit around the body?






32. What is a test that can differientiate the fit and non fit clients?






33. How high should mirrors be placed above floor?






34. How many sets should you do for a hypertrophy goal?






35. What joint has the greatest range of motion?






36. What does a non fatigue test test?






37. What is hypoglycemia?






38. This evaluation happens before or during a workout with the client?






39. What is tinea pedis?






40. What tell body What is going on when not looking?






41. Where is gynoid obesity targeted at?






42. This evaluation happens before or during a workout with the client?






43. What is it called when a measurement of the same trait under the same conditions yields the same results from one trial to another?






44. How much is resting metabolic rate use energy per day?






45. What is hyperpnea?






46. How does a trainer place his hands when spotting a flat bench press?






47. How many inches is a risk factor for male waists?






48. What is it called when you eat a lot then do a lot to loose the weight?






49. What is it called when a test tests What is supposed to be tested?






50. What is a stretch followed by an explosive movement?