Practice Test Flashcards
Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function?
It stimulates actin and myosin activity.
Which of the following is not an appropriate expectation for a CPT?
Prescribing a supplement
What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of change?
Provide them with education and knowledge
Which sense provides information about changes in pressure on the skin, muscle length, and joint angles?
Somatosensory system
In which phase of training would a person want to spend more time if they were looking to become better at beach volleyball and already has adequate leg strength?
Power Training
Which exercise is a total-body power-focused movement?
Two-arm push press
Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?
Reciprocal inhibition
Susan’s quadriceps have been identified as overactive. What type of flexibility training should be used first to help improve this muscle imbalance?
SMR and static stretching of the quadriceps
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the concentric muscle contraction performed?
2 seconds
What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable?
Arteriosclerosis
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis?
1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
What exercise equipment should clients always use when performing plyometric training, due to its high-impact nature?
Supportive shoes
When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct?
Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.
Which structures of the body does osteoporosis commonly affect?
Neck of the femur and the lumbar (low-back) vertebrae
Asking a client to close their eyes during a balance exercise would challenge which system?
Visual system
