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Personal Training Vocab

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 forward curving of the spine at the neck and lower back.






2. The level of physiological stress on the body during exercise.






3. An injury involving connective tissue.






4. Inflammation of the joints.






5. The structural unit of the lung; tiny air sacs where exchange of respiratory gases with the capillaries takes place.






6. A principle artery in both sides of the neck.






7. A condition where by the risks of exercise outweigh the benefits.






8. A chronic elevation of arterial blood pressure which is a primary risk factor for CAD and stroke; any resting value consistently greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive value. (Hypertension)






9. The forward curving of the spine at the neck and lower back.






10. The workload at which lactic acid values begin to rise exponentially.






11. The capacity or ability to perform work.






12. A tough band of connective tissue that binds muscle to bone.






13. Failing to do something that should have been done.






14. A subjective rating of intensity/effort by the exercise participant.






15. The end product of protein metabolism.






16. The muscle in opposition to the agonist.






17. A type of fat found both in the bloodstream and in adipose tissue - elevated triglycerides are a secondary risk factor for CHD.






18. Staying with a prescribed program.






19. The protein 'shell' which surrounds the lipoprotein.






20. Inactive.






21. Sole of the foot turned outward - lifting its lateral border.






22. Long term physical training.






23. Heart attack; death of a portion of the heart muscle due to lack of oxygen supply.






24. An increase in size.






25. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






26. Lack of activity.






27. Any substance that improves or is thought to improve athletic performance.






28. Lack of activity.






29. The muscle most involved in producing a movement.






30. Identifying the specific type of customer that will want your services.






31. A muscular contraction during which the muscle lengthens as it generates force.






32. A serious heat related disorder characterized by high core body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction.






33. A fatty - waxy substance that is needed by the body for a variety of functions. Abnormal blood cholesterol is a primary risk factor for CAD.






34. A behavior or attribute that is a predictor of increased risk of disease - sometimes referred to as major risk factor.






35. A resting heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.






36. A tiny blood vessel where exchange of nutrients and wastes occurs between the bloodstream and the tissues.






37. The body's gradual adaptation to a changed environment - such as heat - cold - or altitude.






38. The study of structure.






39. A condition in normal healthy individuals where the blood glucose level falls below 70 mg/dl. Can also occur in diabetics as a result of injecting too much insulin or not eating. (Hypoglycemia)






40. The amount of air remaining in the lungs following a maximal exhalation.






41. American College of Sports Medicine.






42. Any activity which requires large amounts of oxygen - uses large muscle groups - is rhythmic and can be sustained over time.






43. A chronic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels; can be type 1 or type 2






44. The difference in the amount of oxygen between the arteries and the veins. Represents how much O2 has been used by the tissue.






45. A molecule that is a combination of protein and lipid; are the transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream.






46. Movement of a limb away from the mid-line of the body. For the shoulder joint - the arm continues to the vertical.






47. The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to contract repeatedly over time.






48. The heart rate in beats per minute when the body is at complete rest.






49. Decrease in a joint angle.






50. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.