PTB Final Exam Flashcards
What is the concept of “Steady State”?
It is best to be avoided during a warm-up
It is when oxygen supply meets oxygen demand
It is when the body is creating lactic acid for energy production
It refers to increasing the intensity of an aerobic exercise at a steady, gradual pace
It is when oxygen supply meets oxygen demand
Effective listening allows personal trainers to do which of the following?
Record detailed notes about the client’s exercise history and preferences
Plan out the client’s initial exercise program while expressing genuineness
Formulate responses and counter points to the client’s beliefs and concerns
Gain a better understanding of the client to facilitate rapport and program design
Gain a better understanding of the client to facilitate rapport and program design
All of the following are true when performing the High Bar Back Squat EXCEPT:
The bar should rest just above the 7th cervical vertebrae
The head should be in neutral alignment (that is, “not looking up”)
The knees pushing past the toes may cause injury and pain
Thighs parallel to the floor at the bottom of the eccentric phase may not be appropriate for all fitness levels
The bar should rest just above the 7th cervical vertebrae
Which of the following must be included as part of every client’s pre-participation screening?
Body composition analysis
Functional movement analysis
Health-risk appraisal
Calculation of aerobic target training zone
Health-risk appraisal
Which exercise/technique is now considered to be a major contributor to the weakening and over-stretching of the anterior capsule of the Gleno-Humeral joint in most people?
Bench Press, humerus drops below parallel to the floor
Bench Press, humerus drops to, but does not pass, parallel to the floor
Behind the Neck Barbell Shoulder Press, bar drops to just below the 7th cervical vertebra
a and c.
a and c.
“I will perform a full-body resistance-training workout twice a week for the next four weeks” is an example of which type of goal?
SMART goal
Specific goal
Product goal
Time-bound goal
SMART goal
When working with a client new to exercise, which of the following back exercises would be most appropriate?
Back extensions on a back extension bench
Back extension on a stability ball or Bosu with feet anchored against a wall for stability
Back extensions into forced hyperextension
Deadlifts with a weight that is equal to one’s own body weight
Back extension on a stability ball or Bosu with feet anchored against a wall for stability
Aerobic training zones that focus on the lower zones may see adaptation to all of the following EXCEPT:
Increased myoglobin
Increased capillary density
Adaptation to Type IIb muscle fibres
An increase in mitochondrial density and size
Adaptation to Type IIb muscle fibres
What are the primary muscles involved at the shoulder and elbow during the Seated Cable Row?
Anterior Deltoid and Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps Brachii
Posterior Deltoid and Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi and Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
Trapezius, Posterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, and Triceps Brachii
Posterior Deltoid and Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
To obtain the optimal benefits, at low risk for injury, a Static Passive stretch should be held for:
For as long as you can
30 seconds to 3 minutes
60 seconds to 10 minutes
20 seconds to 60 seconds
20 seconds to 60 seconds
A client has reached her VT1 when you see which of the following?
When the client begins to sweat
When the client falls off the treadmill
When the client begins to speak in broken sentences
When the client has reached 60% of Maximum Heart Rate
When the client begins to speak in broken sentences
If Cindy wants to “get toned” and “not big” what resistance training discipline would you follow?
Muscular Power
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Hypertrophy
Muscular Endurance
Which of the following best describes the rapport stage of the client-trainer relationship?
Setting goals with a client
Establishing understanding and trust
Learning about a client’s personality
Gathering personal information from a client
Establishing understanding and trust
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of practice for personal trainers?
Assisting clients in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals
Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs
Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
Empowering clients to begin and stick with their exercise programs using support, motivation, guidance and effective feedback
Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs
An individual cycling 5 times per week at a rating of perceived exertion of 4 would be classified in which phase of cardiorespiratory training component of the ACE IFT model?
Phase 1 - Aerobic Base
Phase 2 - Fitness Training
Phase 3 - Performance Training
Phase 4 - Anaerobic Power Training
Phase 1 - Aerobic Base
A client’s resistance training regimen includes performing four sets of four repetitions each to fatigue. What is this client most likely training to improve?
Muscle tone
Muscular power
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Which of the following is TRUE regarding aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
Aerobic exercise produces lactic acid
Aerobic exercise can use both glucose and fat as a fuel source
Anaerobic exercise utilizes fat as its predominant fuel source
Anaerobic exercise produces water and carbon dioxide as its by-products
Aerobic exercise can use both glucose and fat as a fuel source
What are the primary muscles involved at the hip and ankle during the Leg Press?
Hamstrings, Iliopsoas, Tibialis Anterior
Hamstrings, Iliopsoas, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Tibialis Anterior
Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
Which of the following is not considered an environmental factor influencing exercise adherence?
Time
Injury
Facility access
Social support
Injury
Which of the following exercises is the most functional to daily living?
Squats
Leg curls
Leg extension
Hip Abduction machine
Squats
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the purpose of a warm-up?
It stimulates the release of synovial fluid lubricating the joint
It gradually increases body temperature to assist with increased ROM
It gradually raises one’s heart rate in preparation for greater training intensities
It decreases neuromuscular coordination
It decreases neuromuscular coordination
What is the PRIMARY reason for having all clients perform an adequate cool-down?
To prevent delayed onset muscle soreness
To enhance static stretching for enhanced flexibility
To maintain increased caloric expenditures to enhance weight loss
To enhance venous return to prevent blood pooling in the extremities
To enhance venous return to prevent blood pooling in the extremities
