April 22 Flashcards
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the eccentric muscle action performed?
4
In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?
The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.
What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?
Femur parallel to ground
Which of the following types of balance occurs when an individual seeks to maintain the center of mass over an ever-changing limit of stability?
Dynamic balance
Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?
latissimus dorsi
Circuit training is best described as what?
A full-body program that incorporates high-intensity aerobic conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance training movements
Which of the following effects may be experienced with overtraining?
High levels of cortisol, which lead to a catabolic environment
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
What is the physical action in the body during the eccentric phase of the stretch-shortening cycle?
Stretching of the agonist muscle
What term is used to describe the premise that increased ventricular filling improves contractile force of the heart as a result of greater stretch of cardiac fibers?
Frank Starling Law of the Heart
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygenated blood throughout the body?
Red blood cells
A client with osteoporosis has been medically cleared to perform exercise. Which form of training can have the most impact on increasing the client’s bone mineral density?
Walking
What are the three movements performed during the ball combo II exercise?
Row, shoulder external rotation, and shoulder press
What type of vessel is responsible for carrying blood back to the heart?
veins
You have a client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills?
3-4 SETS
If a muscle is stretched too quickly, the muscle responds with an immediate contraction to stop the stretch. What is this specific action called?
stretch reflex
What BMI score is considered within normal limits?
18.5-24.9
What is the name of the stored form of glucose?
glycogen
What causes coronary heart disease?
Atherosclerosis
Which type of muscle fiber has a large number of capillaries?
type 1
What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?
Archimedes’ principle
Maintaining one’s balance while standing still on a single foot in contact with a firm surface can best be described as what type of balance?
Static Balance
Which of the following would occur during intermittent exercise?
All three energy systems would be used at some point during the activity.
What is the high-energy compound used by the body to do work?
ATP
