Practice Exam Questions Flashcards
Which of these is one of the major curvatures of the spine?
a. Anterior cervical curve
b. Posterior thoracic curve
c. Anterior lumbar curve
d. Posterior lumbar curve
D. Posterior lumbar curve
AKA Lumbar Lordosis
Define the center of gravity of the body
The approximate midpoint of the body
What weekly progression rate in exercise volume is the maximum recommended for cardiorespiratory training?
a. 20% per week
b. 10% per week
c. 25% per week
d. <15% per week
b. 10% per week
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing the spine?
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Multifidus
c. Iliopsoas
d. Erector spinae Incorrect
b. Multifidus
Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes of motion?
a. Multiplanar training eliminates the risk for injury.
b. Most injuries occur in the sagittal plane.
c. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.
d. Athletic performance is a universal goal.
c. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of? Select one: a. Mechanical specificity b. Posture specificity c. Neuromuscular specificity d. Metabolic specificity
a. Mechanical specificity
What concept allows a person to jump higher during plyometric exercises?
Eccentric loading
Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training? Select one: a. Change of direction b. Power c. Speed d. Strength
a. Change of direction
The risk of which lower-extremity injury was decreased in female basketball athletes who participated in a 5-week balance training program that improved landing movement mechanics? Select one: a. Foot injury b. Anterior cruciate ligament injury c. Shoulder injury d. Patellar fracture
b. Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is comprised of water? Select one: a. 0.8 b. 0.5 c. 0.6 d. 0.4
c. 0.6
Which of the following is not considered a component of fitness? Select one: a. Power b. Flexibility c. Aerobic fitness d. Muscular strength
a. Power
Which of the following statements describes the abdominal skinfold location?
Select one:
a. A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)
b. A vertical skinfold taken on the mid-axillary line at the level of the xiphoid process (which is typically just below the nipple line)
c. A horizontal skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)
d. A diagonal fold taken immediately superior to and in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest (top portion of the hip bone), aligned with the anterior axillary line
a. A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)
Which of the following force couples is accurately linked to the movement created by their combined action?
Select one:
a. Upper trapezius and serratus anterior functioning to create downward rotation of the scapula
b. Deltoid and rotator cuff functioning to create shoulder adduction
c. Internal and external obliques functioning to create trunk rotation
d. The gastrocnemius and soleus functioning to create ankle dorsiflexion
c. Internal and external obliques functioning to create trunk rotation
What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex? Select one: a. Synergistic dominance b. Altered reciprocal inhibition c. Altered length-tension relationship d. Reciprocal inhibition
b. Altered reciprocal inhibition
In what plane of movement do shoulder horizontal adduction and abduction occur? Select one: a. Frontal b. Dorsal c. Transverse d. Sagittal
c. Transverse
During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what?
Select one:
a. Pull the shoulders into flexion and scapular protraction
b. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction
c. Resist shoulder extension and scapular retraction
d. Pull the elbows into extension
b. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction
For an individual training in stage 1, what training volume and frequency would qualify that person to progress to stage 2?
Ability to maintain zone 1 intensity for at least 30 minutes, 3 times per week
Which component of SAQ involves the ability to react to a stimulus (i.e., reaction time) and appropriately change the motion of the body in response to that stimulus (such as hitting a baseball)?
a. Agility
b. Quickness
c. Speed
d. Stride rate
b. Quickness
What is best defined as the action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
What term is used to describe muscle tension that is created without a change in muscle length and no visible movement of the joint? Select one: a. Concentric b. Isometric c. Eccentric d. Isokinetic
b. Isometric
ATP-PC vs. Glycolysis
ATP-PC system is predominantly used during maximum intensity activities lasting no longer than 10 seconds.
Anaerobic Glycolysis system is predominantly used for high intensity activities lasting approximately 1 minute.
extra fact: Aerobic system (oxidative phosphorylation) is predominantly used during medium to low intensity activity.
You are training a youth client. What is the best choice for number of SAQ drills per workout for this athlete? Select one: a. 1 or 2 drills per workout b. 9 or 10 drills per workout c. 4 to 8 drills per workout d. 2 or 3 drills per workout
c. 4 to 8 drills per workout
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 measurement is dependent upon the length of the lever arm and the angle between the force application and the lever arm? Select one: a. Arthrokinematics b. Force velocity c. Torque d. Force
c. Torque
3 Types of Levers and examples in the body.
First class lever – the fulcrum is in the middle of the effort and the load. Head nod Second class lever – the load is in the middle between the fulcrum and the effort. Calf raise Third class lever – the effort is in the middle between the fulcrum and the load. Bicep curl
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane? Select one: a. Medial pelvic tilt b. Anterior pelvic tilt c. Posterior pelvic tilt d. Lateral pelvic tilt
c. Posterior pelvic tilt
Heart Anatomy and flow!
Superior Vena Cava = De-O2 Blood from Body R. Atrium R. Ventricle Pulmonary Artery = O2 Blood L. Atrium L. Ventricle Aorta = OUT to Body
SAID Principle
Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
Asserts that the human body adapts specifically to imposed demands
Vestibular
Receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining angular accelerations of the head while bending over to pick something up off the ground.
Superficial/Global Core Muscles
Deep/Local Core Muscles
GLOBAL: erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, obliques, and rectus abdominis
LOCAL: The transversus abdominis (TA) and multifidi
Pes planus distortion syndrome
Flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips
Anterior vs Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Anterior Tilt = Duck butt; Lumbar Lordosis; Tight hip Flexors and Erector Spinae
Posterior Tilt = Tuck butt; Lumbar Kyphosis; Tight Hamstring and Abs
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Which of the following muscles is primarily targeted when performing a biceps curl exercise with the thumb up? Select one: a. Biceps brachii b. Brachialis c. Triceps brachii d. Brachioradialis
d. Brachioradialis
External/top of forarm
5 Stages of Change
Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance.
