CPT Ch 1: Health, Fitness, and Personal Training

Question 1

The study of the mechanical laws governing movement of living organisms.

Answer 1

Biomechanics

Question 2

Conditions lasting a year or more that limits daily activities and/or require ongoing medical attention.

Answer 2

Chronic Diseases

Question 3

The body’s adaption to the learned and expected stress imposed by physical activity.

Answer 3

Training Effect

Question 4

The measure of heart rate when completely at rest.

Answer 4

Resting Heart Rate (RHR)

Question 5

The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during the two phases of the cardiac cycle.

Answer 5

Blood Pressure

Question 6

High blood pressure measuring more than 140/90 mm Hg.

Answer 6

Hypertension

Question 7

Variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection.

Answer 7

Risk factors

Question 8

An abnormal or excessive accumulation of bodyfat that may cause additional health risks.

Answer 8

Obesity

Question 9

An articulation between two bones in the body.

Answer 9

Joint

Question 10

Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects joints and structural components of the body.

Answer 10

Cartilage

Question 11

Strong, fibrous cords made of collage that attach muscle to bone.

Answer 11

Tendons

Question 12

A term used to describe several different heart conditions

Answer 12

Heart disease

Question 13

Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a joint

Answer 13

Ligaments

Question 14

An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and, often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an individual in cardiac arrest.

Answer 14

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Question 15

A portable electronic device that can identify and electrically correct heart arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia.

Answer 15

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)