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1
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What is Muscular Atrophy?

A. An increase in number of muscle cells
B. An increase in the size of muscle cells
C. Decrease in the size of the muscle cells
D. Increase of the length of the muscle cells

A

B. An increase in the size of muscle cells

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Which assessment is used to determine upper body strength?

A. Bench press test
B. Push Up Test
C. Vertical jump test
D. Barbell squat test

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A. Bench press test

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What muscular action occurs as a limb is pulled toward the midline of the body?

A. Abduction
B. Extension
C. Pronation
D. Adduction

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D. Adduction

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An olympic weightlifter who attempts a single repetition of an exercise for competition would benefit most from having which type of muscle?

A. Type IIA
B. Type I
C. Slow Twitch
D. Type IIB

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D. Type IIB

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Muscular atrophy occurs as a result of

A. Performing the same exercises every workout
B. Lack of exercise or injury
C. Progressively overloading the muscles with a well developed exercise program
D. Cardiovascular training

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B. Lack of exercise or injury

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Deficiencies of which vitamins or minerals can cause megaloblastic anemia

A. Thiamine
B. Folate and Vitamin B-12
C. Iron
D. Copper

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B. Folate and Vitamin B-12

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What is the difference between a macromineral and a micromineral?

A. Macrominerals are larger than microminerals
B. Macrominerals are required in the diet in larger quantities than microminerals.
C. Macrominerals bind together to form large complexes.
D. Microminerals are derived from microbial organisms in the gut

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B. Macrominerals are required in the diet in larger quantities than microminerals.

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During a gait assessment the personal trainer should use the lateral view to check which kinetic chain checkpoint?

A. Lumbo/Pelvic/Hip Complex
B. Head, Low Back, and Shoulders
C. Knees
D. Ankles/Feet

A

B. Head, Low Back, and Shoulders

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High blood LDL Cholesterol is detrimental to cardiovascular health; soluble fiber can lower LDL cholesterol levels. Which of the following foods contain soluble fiber?

A. Oatmeal, Fruits, and Beans
B. Meat and Dairy Products
C. Whole Wheat, Brown Rice, and Seeds
D. Vegetable Oils

A

A. Oatmeal, Fruits, and Beans

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Which joint allows for most freedom of movement

A. Ball and Socket
B. HInge
C. Saddle
D. Uniaxial

A

A. Ball and Socket

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How much time should an adult commit exercise each week?

A. 6.5 Hrs
B. 4.5 Hrs
C. 2.5 Hrs
D. 1.5 Hrs

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C. 2.5 Hrs

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What is the single leg squat used to assess?

A. Muscular Endurance
B. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
C. Single Leg Functional Strength
D. Bilateral Lower Body Strength

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C. Single Leg Functional Strength

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Which of the following assessments measures muscular endurance?

A. Push Up Test
B. 3 Minute Step Test
C. Overhead Squat
D. Barbell Squat Test

A

A. Push Up Test

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To ensure accuracy of the results the resting heart rate should be taken at what time of the day?

A. Before a workout
B. At the end of the work day
C. Upon rising in the morning
D. While resting during a workout

A

C. Upon rising in the morning

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Which of the following techniques is NOT used to assess body compositions?

A. Body Mass Index (BMI)
B. The Margaria Kalamen Test
C. Bioelectrical Impedence
D. Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)

A

B. The Margaria Kalamen Test

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What term describes the reason somebody does something

A. Motivation
B. Locus of control
C. Objective
D. Joy

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A. Motivation

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What happens to a person’s base of support when the feet are spread apart further?

A. The base of support decreases
B. The base of support stays the same
C. Base of support is not related to a person’s stance
D. The base of support increases

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D. The base of support increases

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18
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Which of the following is generally NOT part of a fitness assessment?

A. Flexibility assessment
B. Static Posture Asessment
C. Daily Caloric Intake Assessment
D. Cardiorespiratory Capacity Assessment

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C. Daily Caloric Intake Assessment

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Which of the following components of fitness assessment is the best predictor of mortality?

A. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
B. Flexibility
C. Muscular Power
D. Static Posture

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A. Cardiorespiratory Fitness

20
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Unless given permission a trainer should not post ____ or ____ ______ on social media sites.

A. Contracts, Medical Disclosures
B. Pictures, Client Reviews
C. Client Reviews, PAR-Q Forms
D. Info about friends and family members

A

B. Pictures, Client Reviews

21
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When taking a circumference measurement of the thigh, where should the tape measure be positioned?

A. Directly above the patella
B. 8 inches above the patella
C. 10 inches above the patella
D. Smallest point of the upper leg

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C. 10 inches above the patella

22
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Which of the following is the strangest indicator of how a client’s cardiorespiratory system is responding and adapting to exercise?

A. Resting heart rate
B. 1.5 mile run
C. Body Composition
D. Muscular strength test

A

A. Resting heart rate

23
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Which exercise can improve bone mineral density?

A. Ion-impact exercise
B. Swimming
C. Axial loading of the skeleton through weightlifting
D. Walking outside

A

C. Axial loading of the skeleton through weightlifting

24
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Which questionnaire identifies injury or previous surgery?

A. Lifestyle
B. PAR-Q
C. Medical History
D. General Health History

A

C. Medical History

25
Q

During exercise that lasts over one hr how much fluid intake is recommended to maintain hydration.

A. 20-36 OZ per hr
B. 8-12 OZ per hr
C. 10-15 OZ per hr
D. 40-45 OZ per hr

A

A. 20-36 OZ per hr

26
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What is the strongest predictor of exercise program adherence?

A. Goals
B. Body composition
C. Previous injury history
D. Exercise history

A

D. Exercise history

27
Q

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

A. A disease associated with memory loss and dementia that occurs later in life
B. A disease affecting bone mineral density
C. A disease that affects the myelin sheaths that surround the axons on a neuron
D. A disease that damages the nucleus of neurons

A

C. A disease that affects the myelin sheaths that surround the axons on a neuron

28
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Body composition in relation to a healthy weight

A. Is a measure of the relative proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, fat and water in the body
B. Is the percentage of fat free mass versus fat mass in the body
C. Is the percentage of bone versus soft tissue in the body
D. Is the percentage of dry mass versus water in the body

A

B. Is the percentage of fat free mass versus fat mass in the body

29
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Which macronutrients are the major fuels for exercise

A. Carbohydrates and fats
B. Protein and carbohydrates
C. Proteins and fats
D. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins

A

A. Carbohydrates and fats

30
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During the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes flattening of the feet. Which of the following terms describes what the personal trainer is observing.

A. Posterior pelvic tilt’
B. Lower crossed syndrome
C. Pronation distortion syndrome
D. Upper crossed syndrome

A

C. Pronation distortion syndrome

31
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How long should the rest period be between sets of deadlifts at 5 repetitions and heavy loads\

A. One minute
B. Less than 30 seconds
C. 3 minutes
D. 6 minutes

A

C. 3 minutes

32
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise training.

A. Assessing physical work capacity
B. Assessing movement capabilities
C. Determining if a medical referral will be needed prior to exercise
D. Determining acute variables for a exercise program

A

B. Assessing movement capabilities

33
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For a test to be valid it must be
A. Reliable
B. Helpful
C. Difficult
D. Easy
A

A. Reliable

34
Q

What type of training uses controlled instability to increase proprioception

A. Plyometrics
B. Cardio training
C. Free weight training
D. Core training

A

D. Core training

35
Q

A lifestyle questionnaire should NOT include questions which pertain to which of the following

A. Sleep
B. Stress
C. Friends
D. Smoking

A

C. Friends

36
Q

Which of the following will give the personal trainer a general idea of an individual’s movement foundation?

A. Dynamic Movement
B. Flexibility
C. Static Posture
D. Proprioception

A

C. Static Posture

37
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A static postural assessment will provide info on the following EXCEPT

A. Proper Cardiovascular Function
B. Joint Misalignment
C. Proper Muscle Length
D. Possible Muscular Dysfunction

A

A. Proper Cardiovascular Function

38
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Which postural misalignment is characterized by rounded shoulders and a forward head position?

A. Lower crossed syndrome
B. Upper crossed syndrome
C. Pronation Distortion
D. Knee valgus

A

B. Upper crossed syndrome

39
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Which of the following refers to the degree to which a test or test item measures what is supposed to be measured?

A. Relativity
B. Honesty
C. Validity
D. Strength

A

C. Validity

40
Q

Which of the following tests is used to estimate aerobic capacity (VO2 max)

A. 3 minute step
B. Margaria Kalamen
C. Rockport Walk
D. 300 yard shuffle

A

C. Rockport Walk

41
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Proper breathing technique controls

A. Power, Stabilization, and strength
B. Core activation, Repetition tempo and Range of motion
C. Caloric expenditure, power and range of motion
D. Core activation, power, and mind

A

B. Core activation, Repetition tempo and Range of motion

42
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During the 3 minute step test, the metronome should be set to how many beats per minute?

A. 90
B. 82
C. 96
D. 106

A

C. 96

43
Q

A foam roller is used for what type of training?

A. PNF stretching
B. Active stretching
C. Power training
D. Self-myofascial release

A

D. Self-myofascial release

44
Q

Advanced lifters who are lifting heavy loads adopt which type of breathing technique?

A. Valsalva breathing manuever
B. Pierogi breath training
C. Concentric/Eccentric breathing technique
D. Power and stability breathing manuever

A

A. Valsalva breathing manuever

45
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Ligaments adhere

A. Bone to Bone
B. Bone to Muscle
C. Muscle to Muscle
D. Cartilage to Bone

A

A. Bone to Bone

46
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Which test is most suitable to assess lower body strength?

A. Long jumo
B. Barbell squat
C. Overhead squat
D. Hexagon

A

B. Barbell squat

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