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1
Q

Which muscle functions in a feed-forward mechanism in anticipation of limb movements?

A

Multifidus

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What is reached when a talk test during exercise reveals a client to be working at ventilatory threshold 2?

A

The level at which the body can work at its highest sustainable steady-state intensity for only few seconds

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3
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Which of the following global muscles’ primary action is hip flexion?

A

d. Rectus abdominis

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4
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What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?

A

. Infraspinatus and teres minor

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5
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What is a characteristic of a type II muscle fiber?

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Short-term contractions

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6
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What is explained by the sliding filament theory?

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The shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle contraction

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What term best describes the amount of mineral content, such as calcium and phosphorous, in a segment of bone?

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Bone density

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8
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According to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese?

A

0.72

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9
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What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power step-up exercise?

A

Ice skaters

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10
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What is a kilocalorie (kcal)

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The amount of energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius. It is also the same thing as 1 food calorie.

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Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

A

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

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12
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Local muscles typically consist of which type of muscle fibers?

A

Type I

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13
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Mobility is a combination of which two musculoskeletal components?

A

Flexibility and joint ROM

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What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) internal rotation exercise primarily target?

A

Subscapularis

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What plyometric term relates to a rapid eccentric motion followed by an explosive concentric motion?

A

Stretch-shortening cycle

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16
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What differentiates change of direction from agility?

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Reaction to a signal

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17
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Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy metabolism?

A

B vitamins

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What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?

A

Unique selling proposition (USP)

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Which type of muscle fiber has a large number of capillaries?

A

Type I

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20
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Core and balance exercises are a component of which part of an OPT workout?

A

Activation

21
Q

What statement best describes the category of simple sugars?

A

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

22
Q

What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?

A

1 or 2 sessions per week

23
Q

Which of the following is considered a component of NEAT?

A

Walking

24
Q

How should the amortization phase of the stretch-shortening cycle be described?

A

The transition from eccentric loading to concentric unloading

25
Q

What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus?

A

The knees collapsing inward

26
Q

What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with osteoporosis?

A

Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial rolling.

27
Q

Why is the hurdler’s stretch considered to be a controversial lower-body stretch?

A

The stretch provides excessive stress to the inside of the knee.

28
Q

Which statement is an accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to cancer?

A

Self-myofascial techniques are not recommended for clients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

29
Q

What is the primary adaptation for the Muscular Development phase of the OPT model?

A

Hypertrophy

30
Q

What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable?

A

Arteriosclerosis

31
Q

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

A

Zone 2

32
Q

When performing a floor bridge exercise, why should you not raise the hips too far off the floor?

A

It may place excessive stress on the lumbar spine through hyperextension.

33
Q

During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned with increasing the speed (repetition tempo) of exercises?

A

Phase 5 Power

34
Q

What population is the VT2 talk test appropriate for?

A

Individuals with performance goals

35
Q

What mechanism is responsible for increasing the rate of heart conduction?

A

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system

36
Q

What is the RDA for protein?

A

0.8 g/kg of body weight

37
Q

Which of the following is an appropriate assessment for a senior client who is sedentary?

A

Pushing test

38
Q

In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?

A

b. The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.

39
Q

Vitamin K supplements should be avoided by those taking which type of medication?

A

Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)

40
Q

What are nonessential amino acids?

A

Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body if overall nutrition intake is adequate

41
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Why is a jump-down exercise considered more advanced than a jump-up exercise?

A

Jumping down challenges landing mechanics.

42
Q

What does optimal reactive performance of any activity depend on?

A

Speed of force generation

43
Q

Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is comprised of water?

A

0.6

44
Q

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?

A

Peripheral vasodilation

45
Q

Initially, how many sets of SAQ drills are recommended for older adults?

A

1 or 2 sets

46
Q

What is the corresponding heart rate for an intensity scored as 14 on the original Borg 6 to 20 scale of exertion?

A

140 beats per minute

47
Q

The intensity and direction of someone’s effort describes which of the following?

A

Motivation

48
Q

What are triglycerides?

A

The stored form of fat

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