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Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

A

The approximate midpoint of the body

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What is the anatomical term that describes something positioned on the opposite side of the body?

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Contralateral

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Which of the following is a component of quickness training?

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Assessment of visual stimuli

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Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?

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Medicine ball

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Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

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Pro shuttle

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Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane?

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Gluteus medius

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Which of the following phases does not reflect the traditional components of cardiorespiratory training?

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Interval phase

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Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins?

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Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.

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If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production during this activity?
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Glycolysis

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A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by which statement?

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Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.

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What is atherosclerosis?

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The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow

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Horizontal adduction is most common during what type of movement?

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Pushing

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What statement best describes the category of simple sugars?

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Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body

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During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?

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Hip extension

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What are the three movements performed during the ball combo I exercise?

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Scaption, shoulder abduction, and cobra

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Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during an eccentric muscle action?

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As the contraction velocity increases, the ability to develop force also increases.

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Shorter reaction times during amortization may help reduce which of the following?

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Tissue overload

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What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?

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Fascia

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What is the name for projections protruding from the bone to which tendons and ligaments attach?

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Processes

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Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes of motion?

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Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.

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Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens?

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When goals are not adjusted

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A client who has been training consistently for over a year has indicated that he wants to find more efficient ways to exercise at home. Which type of social support does he need?

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Informational support

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23
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Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?

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Thoracic and sacral

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24
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In what training zone are you exercising at a challenging to hard intensity, where continual talking would become challenging?

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Zone 2

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Which of the following is characterized as a global muscle of the core on the posterior aspect of the body?

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Erector spinae

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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?

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Static balance

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27
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What are triglycerides?

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The stored form of fat

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What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?

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Diastolic blood pressure

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Which exercise is a total-body power-focused movement?

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Two-arm push press

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30
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Which of the following exercises provides the most challenge for the antirotational stabilizing muscles?

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Kettlebell RDL

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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes planus distortion syndrome?

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Anterior and posterior tibialis, and gluteus maximus and medius

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32
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Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?

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. It causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently.

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33
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What anatomical heart structure is referred to as “the pacemaker of the heart”?

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Sinoatrial node

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34
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What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex?

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Altered reciprocal inhibition Correct

35
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What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?

A

15 to 60 seconds

36
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Selectorized machines provide all the following benefits except for which one?

A

Provide an increased range of motion Correct

37
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If someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person will produce higher levels of maximal strength. What is this an example of?

A

SAID principle

38
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Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat?

A

Gluteus maximus and medius

39
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You are working with an intermediate client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best choice for drills per session?

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6 to 8 drills

40
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Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the core?

A

Transverse abdominis

41
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What three joint actions comprise triple flexion?

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Dorsiflexion, knee flexion, and hip flexion

42
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Which of the following terms can be used in place of repetition tempo?

A

Speed

43
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Which of the following effects may occur if the amortization phase of a plyometric exercise is prolonged?

A

Stored energy will dissipate, and the unloading phase will be less powerful.

44
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

A

Lower trapezius

45
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Which type of exercise accommodates effort whereby the harder the individual pushes or pulls, the more resistance they feel, despite the movement speed remaining constant?

A

Isokinetic

46
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What is the proper lower-body progression for balance training when starting with a new client?

A

Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable

47
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Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?

A

Adductor complex

48
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Apart from energy intake and physical activity, which of the following factors also influence weight management?

A

Hormones and medications

49
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Which concept should be used to describe the functioning of the serratus anterior as it assists the anterior deltoid during shoulder flexion?

A

Synergist

50
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Individuals in this stage of change may sporadically engage in physical activity but without any form, structure, or consistency.

A

Preparation

51
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Why is nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) important?

A

NEAT can be protective against obesity

52
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What are the two primary actions of the Golgi tendon organ?

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Sense change in muscle-tendon tension and speed of tension change

53
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How many repetitions of each SAQ drill is appropriate for youth athletes?

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3 to 5 rep

54
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Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance training that uses dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of motion?

A

Single-leg squat

55
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What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?

A

Thumbs pointing up Correct

56
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What scientific term is used to describe the concept whereby a loaded eccentric contraction prepares the muscles for a rapid concentric contraction?

A

Stretch-shortening cycle

57
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In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases?

A

Zone 3

58
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Which of the following modalities was designed to be carried, lifted, thrown, and pulled as a functional training tool?

A

Sandbags

59
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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

A

Upper trapezius

60
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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

A

. Upper trapezius

61
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Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?

A

Gluteus maximus and medius

62
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What is an example of the role of the Certified Personal Trainer in working on balance training with a client?

A

Prescribing progressive, appropriate balance training exercises with knowledge/awareness of the client’s medical history

63
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Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs?

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Right ventricle

64
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According to the “iceberg effect,” which of the following training adaptations are considered “surface level”?

A

Endurance

65
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Which vitamin is the most transient?

A

Vitamin C

66
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What is the name of the stored form of glucose?

A

Glycogen

67
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What does the eccentric phase of a plyometric movement accomplish?

A

Deceleration

68
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If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine?

A

Sternocleidomastoid

69
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What stage of change is a person in if they are planning to begin exercising soon and have taken steps toward it?

A

Preparation

70
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Which of the following would be the recommended source of hydration after 40 to 45 minutes of exercise with minimal perspiration?

A

Water

71
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Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is incorrect?

A

Measuring intensity by one’s “effort” (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of intensity.

72
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Proper extensibility of which of these global core muscles is important prior to performing the medicine ball pullover throw?

A

Latissimus dorsi

73
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Which of the following statements is considered to be most accurate?

A

An individual’s cardiorespiratory fitness level is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality.

74
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Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?

A

Validity

75
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A client is taking prescription beta-blockers for hypertension. Which exercise is the safest for him to perform?

A

Standing cobra

76
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Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein source?

A

Dairy foods

77
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What term is used to describe muscle tension that is created without a change in muscle length and no visible movement of the joint?

A

Isometric

78
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What is one advantage of using the Karvonen method (heart rate reserve or HRR) to calculate training heart rates, versus percentage of maximal heart rate (HRmax)?

A

It accommodates for discrepancies in resting heart rate.

79
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The posterior oblique system includes which of the following muscle groups?

A

Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus

80
Q

The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term?

A

Synergistic dominance

81
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The posterior oblique system includes which of the following muscle groups?

A

Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus

82
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What are the three movements performed during the ball combo II exercise?

A

Row, shoulder external rotation, and shoulder press

83
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How is an isokinetic muscle contraction best described?

A

A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force exerted

84
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Which option is a common power-focused resistance training exercise?

A

Medicine ball soccer throw

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