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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 it called when you eat a lot then do a lot to loose the weight?






2. 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?






3. When does HDL become a risk factor?






4. What does a 1RM test for?






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






6. What 3 assesments shouldn't you have old people do?






7. What is speed strength training?






8. What is it called when the foot is inward when walking?






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






10. How long should you rest inbetween plyometric workouts?






11. What is the difference between a persons observed score and the persons true score






12. What is a normal LDL?






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






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






15. 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?






16. What is the tendacy of a muscle to assume a new and greater length after a passive stretch and after the load is removed?






17. How do you figure out 8 rep max?






18. What are general warm ups?






19. What is the correct age for people to do plyometrics?






20. What is hyperpnea?






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






22. How high should mirrors be placed above floor?






23. What is a rockport test?






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






25. What is a cerebrovascular accident?






26. What is a normal MET rating?






27. How should you test a pregnant woman's intensity?






28. What does RPE stand for?






29. What is amenorrhea?






30. Which hand position should a spotter hold the bar in a lying tricep extension?






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






32. What muscles does the bent over row underhand supinated grip isolate?






33. What intensity should you work pregnant woman out at?






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






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






36. What system are the lungs in?






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






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






39. Where is the superiliac?






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






41. What do you use to test an agility test?






42. What is a negative risk factor?






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






44. What doesn't the norm referenced percentile scoring system not show?






45. How many months should you loose 10% of your weight?






46. What is the primary reason for strength gains in pre-adolescent?






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






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






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






50. What do you use to test an anaerobic capacity test?