Practice Exam Questions I Got Wrong Flashcards
Eating disorders in athletes should be evaluated and treated by:
A. A clinical sport psychologist
B. A social worker
C. An educational counseling pscyhologist
D. An educational sport psychologist
A. A clinical sport psychologist
All of these guidelines to follow for Exercise Instruction, except:
A. Goal
B. Starting position
C. Motion
D. Coordination
D. Coordination
Which artery can most easily and safely be used to accurately measure an individual’s heart rate?
A. Coronary
B. Femoral
C. Radial
D. Brachial
C. Radial
The quadriceps contain all of the following muscles EXCEPT:
A. Rectus Femoris
B. Vastus Medialis
C. Vastus Lateralis
B. Biceps Femoris
D. It makes sure each muscle fiber fires separately.
E. It keeps muscle fibers from interfering with one another curing eccentric and concentric action.
F. It enables the separate innervation of muscle fibers within a muscle in accordance with the size principle of recruitment.
B. Biceps femoris
Blood pressure is the product of ______ and the total peripheral resistance.
A. Stroke Volume
B. Cardiac Output
C. Heart Rate
D. Vital Capacity
B. Cardiac Output
How many minutes is a general or sport-specific warm-up recommended?
A. 2-3
B. 4-7
C. 5-10
D. 10-15
C. 10-15
When performing loaded horizontal adduction of the shoulder, what is the pectoralis major’s primary function?
A. Agonist
B. Antagonist
C. Stabilizer
D. None of the above
A. Agonist
On a supine static stretch of the hamstrings, which thigh muscles are NOT being stretched?
A. Vastus Intermedius
B. Rectus Femoris
C. Iliopsoas
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The first level of fitness is the stage in which there is coordination established between
A. Hypertrophy system and musculoskeletal system.
B. Nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
C. Nervous system and the strength system.
D. Power system and muscular endurance.
B. Nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
Triglycerides are
A. Sterols that have carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms arranged in rings.
B. The primary storage of fat.
C. Composed of six fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol backbone.
D. All of the above.
B. The primary storage of fat.
What needs to remain straight and in a solid position throughout the tricep pushdown?
A. Wrists
B. Knees
C. Elbows
D. Ankles
A. Wrists
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ROM at the iliofemoral joint?
A. Tight hamstrings can cause anterior (forward) tilt of the pelvis.
B. Ideally, the pelvis should be in a neutral position; too much or too little pelvic tilt can be detrimental to low-back function.
C. When a person has a strong rectus abdominis and strong back extensor muscles, tightness of the hip flexors should not be consequential or detrimental to low-back function.
D. A and B.
B. Ideally, the pelvis should be in a neutral position; too much or too little pelvic tilt can be detrimental to low-back function.
Which type of cholesterol is considered “bad” cholesterol?
A. HDL
B. LDL
C. Both are considered bad
D. Both are actually considered good.
B. LDL
Which form of stretching requires a partner and extensive knowledge to safely perform?
A. Advanced ballistic stretching
B. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
C. Proprioceptive nervous fascia
D. SMFR
B.
During the initial assessment, which exercise is best for assessing lower body strength?
A. Leg press
B. Deadlift
C. Bodyweight lunge
D. Barbell squat
A. Leg press
Other than educational levels, what is a crucial differentiating factor between Professional Personal Fitness Trainers and Personal Trainers?
A. Desire and drive
B. Dedication
C. Articulation
D. Business and sales
D. Business and sales
What is the range of motion for hip flexion?
A. 0-125 degrees
B. 0-90 degrees
C. 25-100 degrees
D. 25-145 degrees
A. 0-125 degrees
Allowing a body to adapt to a new stimulus before moving onto the next level of fitness training requires approximately
A. 2-4 weeks
B. 4-8 weeks
C. 10-12 weeks
D. 12-15 weeks
B. 4-8 weeks
How long should the cool down be?
A. 10-15 minutes
B. 5-10 minutes
C. 1-2 minutes
D. 15-20 minutes
A. 10-15 minutes
The division of muscle through three layers of fascia (endomysium, perimysium and epimysium) during muscle contraction is significant because:
A. it prevents a signal from reaching the motor plate.
B. it makes sure each muscle fiber fires separately.
C. it keeps muscle fibers from interfering with one another during concentric and eccentric muscle action.
D. it enables the separate innervation of muscle fibers within a muscle in accordance with the size principle of recruitment.
D. it enables the separate innerveration of muscle fibers within a muscle in accordance with the size principle of recruitment.
Symptoms of excessive thirst, excessive sweating, and cold clammy skin can be indications of
A. Heat exhaustion
B. Heatstroke
C. Hypothermia
D. Muscle cramps
A. Heat exhaustion
Exercise physiology is
A. The physical forces acting upon the body during movement.
B. A story of the structure of the body and its parts.
C. A study of the cellular reactions within the body during and after exercise.
D. A study of the behavior, mental processes, and well-being of individuals in sport.
C. A study of the cellular reactions within the body during and after exercise.
On a single-joint Selectorized piece of equipement (such as leg extension) , the axis of the machine should line up with
A. the client’s eye
B. the client’s lumbar vertibrae
C. the joint that is moving.
D. none of the above
C. the joint that is moving
Symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness, followed by fainting is known as
A. Syncope
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Chronic fatigue
A. Syncope
In an overhead lateral reaching stretch, which of the following muscles are being stretched?
A. Erector Spinae
B. Iliopsoas
C. External Obliques
D. Gluteus Medius
C. External Obliques
An example of a structural exercise would be a
A. Seated row
B. Barbell squat
C. Calf raise
D. Biceps concentration curl
B. Barbell squat
When planting the foot and pushing off, what is an acceptable range of plantar flexion?
A. 5 degrees or less
B. 10-20 degrees
C. 35 degrees
D. 45 degrees or more
D. 45 degrees or more
When instructing a client on how to perform a bodyweight squat, the instructor should:
A. always have the client go as deep as possible
B. always have the clients keep their feet parallel.
C. always take into account the client’s current capabilities.
D. All of the above
C. Always take into account the client’s current capabilities.
The leg extension is an example of what type of exercise?
A. Multi-joint
B. Closed chain
C. Open chain
D. Free-weight
C. Open chain
The sensory receptor responsible for preventing overstretching is _______ and for preventing over contracting is ______
A. Golgi Tendon Organ, Muscle Spindle
B. Muscle Spindle, Golgi Tendon Organ
C. Muscle Spindle, Kinetic Chain
D. Kinetic Chain, Golgi Tendon Organ
B. Muscle Spindle, Golgi Tendon Organ
The prime mover for hip flexion is
A. The iliacus
B. The gluteus maximus
C. The sartorius
D. The gluteus medius
A. The Iliacus
Time for the Golgi Tendon Organ to gradually override the Muscle Spindle during which type of stretching?
A. Static
B. PNF
C. Dynamic
D. Ballistic
A. Static
The sagittal planes divide the body between
A. Anterior and posterior
B. Left and right halves
C. Medial and lateral
D. Supine and prone
B. Left and right halves
When planting the foot and pushing off, what is the acceptable range of plantar flexion?
A. 5 degrees or less
B. 10-20 degrees
C. 35 degrees
D. 45 degrees or more
D. 45 degrees or more
All of the following stabilize the pelvis except:
A. Serratus anterior
B. External oblique
C. Quadratus lumborum
D. All of the above
A. Serratus anterior
A flexibility specialist who applies gentle pressure into a joint to perform a specific muscle stretch, is performing what type of range of motion?
A. Active
B. Full
C. Passive
D. Resisted
C. Passive
The lever arm responsible for the movement of a load or work is referred to as the
A. Work arm
B. Resistance arm
C. Fulcrum
D. Effort arm
D. Effort arm
A client who has a significant increase in thirst could be showing early signs of
A. Hypertension
B. Diabetes
C. Coronary artery disease
D. Asthma
B. Diabetes
What type of injury is caused by trauma to a muscle or tendon?
A. Contusion
B. Confusion
C. Strain
D. Sprain
C. Strain
This stretch is best post-exercise because it allows for better blood flow and circulation.
A. Dynamic
B. PNF
C. SMFR
D. Static
D. Static
Which of the following is not true regarding plyometrics?
A. Examples of this type of training include skipping, hopping, depth jumping, and throwing.
B. A hallmark of this type of training is rapid eccentric muscle action followed by by rapid concentric muscle action.
C. The risks of this type of exercise may outweigh the benefits for untrained or overweight individuals.
D. This type of training emphasizes strength over power.
D. This type of training emphasizes strength over power.
The prime mover for arm flexion is
A. The latissimus dorsi
B. The pectoralis minor
C. The anterior deltoid
D. The coracobrachialis
D. The anterior deltoid
