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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. What is hyperpnea?






2. Which energy system makes the most ATP?






3. What joint has the greatest range of motion?






4. What is a normal LDL?






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






6. What are used to compare the preformance of an individual against another person in a like category?






7. What do you use to test a sub maximal aerobic capacity?






8. What is it called when a test is repeated with the same people within 1-3 days unless it requires maximal effort then it is 7 days?






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






10. What are used to compare the preformance of an individual against another person in a like category?






11. What does RPE stand for?






12. What is a rockport test?






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






14. What is a specific minimal standard that trainers can use on clients to let them know whether their score was average enough to be considered healthy?






15. What is a procedure that is required for administering a reliable test?






16. What is the best type of training for diabetics?






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






18. What is the first health appraisal test?






19. These type of observations are seen during the workout and it is when the client is making gains - better energy - better techniques and comments on body language?






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






21. With a disc problem should you do squats or deadlifts?






22. Is multi joint exercises closed or open kinetic chain workouts?






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






24. How long should you rest inbetween plyometric workouts?






25. What is the communication between 2 nerves?






26. When does HDL become a risk factor?






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






28. How do you increase stride frequency?


29. What is the best type of training for diabetics?






30. Is a lunge closed or open kinetic chain workout?






31. Where are ganglion cysts normally found?






32. What kind of test can be repeated with accuracy?






33. How many months of strength training should you do before doing plyometrics?






34. How do you add up volume when doing plyometrics?






35. What do you use to test a sub maximal aerobic capacity?






36. What muscle works the most during abduction movements?






37. How many calories is a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)?






38. How do you add up volume when doing plyometrics?






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






40. What part of the shoulder is blown during arm raises?






41. What is hypoglycemia?






42. How many cups of water should you have a day?






43. What do you use to test muscular strength?






44. What is the 3rd health appraisal test?






45. How do you increase stride frequency?


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






47. What is a bad waist to hip circumference for woman?






48. What is the formula for a target heart rate?






49. How many inches is a risk factor for a woman's waist?






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