sample test nccpt

Question 1

what is the prime mover, antagonist, and stabilizers for the bench press?

Answer 1

pectoralis major, rhomboids, trapezius, posterior deltoid, rotator cuff musculature.

Question 2

describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure.

Answer 2

systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during the ventricle contraction. diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventrical filling.

Question 3

explain the difference between concentric and eccentric in resistance training.

Answer 3

concentric is the shortening of the muscle fibers. eccentric is the lengthening of the muscle fibers.

Question 4

what is the definition of OBLA?

Answer 4

onset of blood lactate accumulation

Question 5

what is the valsalva maneuver?

Answer 5

exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed

Question 6

with exercise lasting longer then 10 seconds what system kicks in to provide ATP?

Answer 6

glycolytic system

Question 7

how long does glycolysis last?

Answer 7

10 seconds to 3 minutes

Question 8

define reciprocal inhibition?

Answer 8

when agonist or prime mover is called upon to perform a desired motion, the antagonist are neurologically inhibited.

Question 9

what is co-contraction?

Answer 9

when agonist and antagonist contract simultaneously.

Question 10

what is a spurt muscle?

Answer 10

muscles that have their distal tendon close to the joint axis. biceps brachii

Question 11

what is a double jointed muscle?

Answer 11

a muscle in the body that crosses 2 joints and is able to produce motion at more then 1 joint.

Question 12

what is a motor unit?

Answer 12

a single a-motor neuron and all the corresponding muscle fibers it innervates.

Question 13

what body type is characterized by a muscular build?

Answer 13

mesomorph

Question 14

the fascia that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers is called?

Answer 14

fasiculi

Question 15

define visceral or smooth muscles

Answer 15

they operate blood vessles and tubular organs such as the stomach, and uterus. has no striations and doesnt require concious thought

Question 16

define origin of a muscle

Answer 16

attachment nearest the midline of the body and or the end attached to the least moveable bone.

Question 17

what is the ACSM recommended intake of carbs, proteins, and fats?

Answer 17

58% carb 30% protein 12% fat

Question 18

how much water should a person drink daily

Answer 18

64 ounces

Question 19

define basal metabolic rare

Answer 19

amount of energy expended to support the ongoing metabolic work of the bodys cells at rest.

Question 20

what is the institute of medicines recommended intake of carbs, proteins, and fats?

Answer 20

45-65%carbs 10-35%proteins 20-35%fats

Question 21

give an example of saturated fat

Answer 21

any fat that is solid at room temperature. palm oil or coconut oil

Question 22

which types of vitamins may have a risk for toxicities?

Answer 22

fat soluble vitamins

Question 23

give examples of disaccharides

Answer 23

maltose, lactose, sucrose

Question 24

name the essential fats

Answer 24

linolenic, linoleic

Question 25

list some benefits of vitamin c

Answer 25

helps maintain collagen, can reduce histimines, and is an antioxident

Question 26

the recommended intake for dietary fiber is?

Answer 26

25-30g

Question 27

8 grams per kilogram is the rda recommendation for healthy adults for which micronutrient?

Answer 27

protein

Question 28

galactose and glucose make up the disaccharide?

Answer 28

lactose

Question 29

while the body is at rest, what percentage of fat is utilized for fuel?

Answer 29

60%

Question 30

glucose sucrose and fructose are examples of what?

Answer 30

monosaccharides

Question 31

define golgi tendon organ

Answer 31

a sensory organ situated at the musculotendinous junction

Question 32

what is a dynamic stretch?

Answer 32

the bodys own movement causes the stretch

Question 33

what are the dangers of hyper flexibility?

Answer 33

joint instability

Question 34

what sensory receptor activates the stretch reflex mechanism?

Answer 34

muscle spindle

Question 35

what can you do to increase the efficiency in the process of reciprocal innervation?

Answer 35

a good warm up

Question 36

flexibility around a joint is affected by..

Answer 36

bone structure, ligaments, elasticity of the skin, muscles, tendons, and fascia

Question 37

tendons a resistant to what kind of force?

Answer 37

tensile force

Question 38

what % of body fat for men and women is considered obese?

Answer 38

men 25% women 32%

Question 39

what is a form of treatment for osteoarthritis?

Answer 39

a non steroidal anti inflammatory or some form of analegesic

Question 40

name 2 things a trainer should pay attention to if working with someone with hypertension

Answer 40

never do exercises with head below the heart and should avoid lifting heavy weights over their head

Question 41

how many tender points must a person have to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Answer 41

11 out of 18 for 3 months or longer

Question 42

what is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia?

Answer 42

muscle soreness

Question 43

what problems can multiple sclerosis cause?

Answer 43

muscle controll, strength, vision, balance, sensation, and mental functions

Question 44

what considerations should you take when training someone with cancer?

Answer 44

avoid high impact aerobics due to risk of bone fractures. avoid pressure or friction on skin because it can cause bruising

Question 45

what are some recommendations you might make to a client with osteoporosis?

Answer 45

avoid high impact aerobic activity, uncontrolled spinal flexion, decrease caffeine, increase weight bearing activities, and take adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D

Question 46

define diastasis

Answer 46

it is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle

Question 47

what are some considerations when training someone with cancer?

Answer 47

general weakness, neausua, risk of bone fractures, and bruising

Question 48

define the term supination

Answer 48

movement in which the palms face forward in anatomical position

Question 49

define external

Answer 49

refers to a segment rotating around a vertical axis so that the anterior surface of the segment moves away from midline of the body

Question 50

what is circumduction?

Answer 50

a combination of 4 movements: flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction

Question 51

define cephalic

Answer 51

pertaining to the head

Question 52

define caudal

Answer 52

pertaining to the tail end

Question 53

the pes anserinus consists of?

Answer 53

the insertion of the gracilis, semitendinosus, and the sartorius

Question 54

what muscle plantar flexes the foot?

Answer 54

gastrocnemius

Question 55

what muscle dorsi flexs the ankle?

Answer 55

tibialis anterior

Question 56

what type of joint allows flexion and extension?

Answer 56

ball and socket, or hinge joint

Question 57

give an example of a fusiform muscle

Answer 57

biceps brachii, sartorious, brachialis, rectus femoris, and rector abdominis

Question 58

what makes up the shoulder girdle?

Answer 58

clavicle, and scapula

Question 59

what does the triceps surae consist of?

Answer 59

the 2 heads of the gastrocnemius and soleus

Question 60

name the muscles of the quadraceps

Answer 60

vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus inermedius, and rectus femoris

Question 61

what is the longest muscle in the body?

Answer 61

sartorius

Question 62

define sesamoid bone

Answer 62

this bone is a short bone embedded within a tendon or joint capsule

Question 63

what are the three basic body types in samatotyping?

Answer 63

ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph

Question 64

what types of muscles maintain a joint in a static position?

Answer 64

stabilizers

Question 65

name the 3 heads of the triceps brachii

Answer 65

long, medial, and lateral

Question 66

how many vertebrae are found in the cervical region of the spine?

Answer 66

7

Question 67

the deltoids and the gluteus maximus are examples of :

Answer 67

penniform muscles

Question 68

give an example of a class 2 lever system

Answer 68

wheel barrow, can opener, or the MTP joint in plantar flexion

Question 69

what motions are performed by the iliopsoas?

Answer 69

hip flexion, external rotation concentrically, hip extension and internal rotation eccentrically

Question 70

movement from the extremities originate and emanate from?

Answer 70

the core

Question 71

how should a client position themselves for a supine pelvic hold level 1?

Answer 71

lying on back arched naturally, feet positioned close to butt as possible

Question 72

what % of adult population will experience low back pain?

Answer 72

80%

Question 73

what is considered to be normal ROM in horizontal abduction?

Answer 73

30 to 40 degrees

Question 74

what is the motion in a seated cable row? direction of resistance?

Answer 74

shoulder extension concentrically. outward

Question 75

how can you make the dumbbell pullover a safer exercise?

Answer 75

decline bench

Question 76

what is a Q angle?

Answer 76

is formed by the longitudinal axis of the femur and the line of pull of the patellar ligament

Question 77

an individuals mechanic ability to perform multiple joint movements simultaniously under load is primarily based upon what?

Answer 77

the length of the levers or segments connecting these joints

Question 78

list 2 machines that train the latissimus dorsi?

Answer 78

pull up bar, lat pull down machine, or a row machine

Question 79

what is a carrying angle?

Answer 79

the angle between the humerus and the forearm

Question 80

what are the prime movers in a squat?

Answer 80

quadraceps at the knee, and gluteus maximus at the hip

Question 81

what muscles are antagonists at the hip in hip extension?

Answer 81

hip flexors

Question 82

what are some of the risks when performing an upright row?

Answer 82

excessive internal rotation during abduction

Question 83

when a multi-joint compound exercise is executed immediately after a single joint exercise, what type of training is this an example of?

Answer 83

pre-exhaustion

Question 84

what muscles must be stretched when a client has a protracted shoulder girdle?

Answer 84

pectorolis major, pectorolis minor, subscapularis, and anterior deltoid

Question 85

a squat, bench press, barbell curl, and a leg press are examples of?

Answer 85

closed kinetic chain exercises

Question 86

what are the prime movers in a leg press?

Answer 86

vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris

Question 87

when working with loads under 60% of maximum how long should the rest periods be?

Answer 87

45 seconds to 2 minutes

Question 88

what is the double double training technique?

Answer 88

the user performs 2 different double jointed exercises for the same muscle group back to back

Question 89

what are the 4 components of a fitness routine?

Answer 89

flexibility, balance/stabilization, strength/hypertrophy, cardiovascular

Question 90

for hypertrophy effect to occur the repetition range should be?

Answer 90

6-12 reps per set

Question 91

normal resting heart rates are?

Answer 91

60-80 bpm

Question 92

force times distance divided by time =?

Answer 92

power

Question 93

the stretch shortening cycle is the sequence of?

Answer 93

eccentric action, followed by concentric action

Question 94

normal range of motion for hip extension is

Answer 94

15-30 degrees

Question 95

how do you treat heat cramps?

Answer 95

rest, gentle stretches, ice, rehydrate

Question 96

what are symptoms of a sprain?

Answer 96

swelling, limited ROM, discoloration, soreness

Question 97

what are symptom of cardiac arrest?

Answer 97

heart stops beating, no pulse, no breathing, ischemia(lack of oxygen to the heart)

Question 98

how much does a cybex hack squat carriage weigh?

Answer 98

65 pounds

Question 99

what is the weight of a 7 foot olympic bar weigh?

Answer 99

45 pounds

Question 100

what is the weight of an E-Z curl bar?

Answer 100

25 pounds

Question 101

how many deaths in th US per year are attributed to lack of physical exercise?

Answer 101

250,000

Question 102

of people age 55 and older what % report essentially sedentary lifestyles?

Answer 102

38%