Comprehensive Test 1 Flashcards
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true or false a failure to screen or even preform screening which results in client injury may actually increase the likelihood of legal claims and suits based upon negligence
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true
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what are the greatest legal concerns for personal trainers
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pre-activity health screening of clients, interpreting the results, the development of physical activity recommendations and parameters for training, the instruction and supervision of physical activity, emergency preparations and timely fulfillment of such services
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true or false employers may not be responsible for the actions of their employees
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false
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true or false it is not recommended to obtain liability insurance when working as an independent contractor
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false
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true or false it is recommended to utilize applicable protective documents such as waivers releases and informed consents to meet their legal duties
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true
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true or false professionalism has nothing to do with punctuality appearance presentation knowledge or hygiene
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false
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true or false the client complains about back pain you should tell them to take NSAID S and rest
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false
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true or false a client told you they’re thinking about refinancing their home you should tell them to rere-modify their loan
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false
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true or false a client tells you they are concerned about their child who is taking drugs you should return the focus back to the workout
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true
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true or false a client make sexual innuendo towards you you should either report them to your manager or inform them you feel uncomfortable with sexual comments
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true
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name the four chambers of the heart
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left and right ventricles left and right atriums
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name the three energy systems
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ATP/creatine phosphate glycolysis aerobic oxidation
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what is the prime mover antagonist and stabilizers for the bench press
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Pectoralis major middle and upper fibers emphasized rhomboids trapezius posterior deltoid rotator cuff musculature supraspinatus infraspinatus teres minor subscapularis
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what causes post exercise soreness and what do you do about it
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Microtrauma to the muscle tissue PRICE light stretching or active rest and hydrate
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describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure what is considered a normal reading
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systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular contraction diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular filling 120/80 is considered a normal reading
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what is the difference between slow and fast twitch muscle
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slow twitch muscle fibers have slow shortening velocities are red endurance and resistant to fatigue large mitochondria high myoglobin rich capillary supply primarily postural tonic fast twitch muscle fibers have high shortening velocities fatigue rapidly have large numbers of actin and myosin filaments which are larger in diameter are white prime mover/strength/power phasic musculature easily inhibited
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what might be the fat burning target heart range for a 45-year-old individual with a resting heart rate 60 bpm
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using the Karvonen formula and calculating the training heart rate based on zone one 40 to 65% the answer is 220-45-60x .4+60 = 106 bpm and 220-45-60×.60 5+60 = 135 beats for minute or 106–1 35 bpm
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what is the all or none theory
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when a myofibril is innervated by a nerve cell it contracts totally or not at all
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explain the difference between concentric and eccentric in resistance training
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A concentric contraction is the shortening of the muscle fibers and eccentric contraction is the lengthening of the muscle fibers
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name two functions of blood
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transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removes wastes and carbon dioxide from the cell
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what is the definition of OBLA
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on set of blood lactate accumulation
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how could you determine maximum heart rate and training heart rate when designing a cardiovascular workout for a client
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VO2 Max test
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discuss the concept of periodicity
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The gradual cycling of specificity intensity volume duration and frequency to achieve a specific goal
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what is the Valsalva maneuver
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exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed
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what does the abbreviation ATP mean
adenosine triphosphate
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with exercise lasting longer than 10 seconds what system kicks in to provide ATP
glycolytic System
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how long does glycolysis last
from 10 seconds to three minutes
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define reciprocal inhibition
when an agonist or prime mover is called upon to perform a desired motion the antagonist are neurologically inhibited
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what is a co-contraction
when the agonist and antagonist contract simultaneously
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what is a spurt muscle give an example
muscles that have their distal tendon close to the joint axis biceps brachii
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what is a double jointed muscle
A muscle in the body that crosses two joints and is able to produce motion at more than one joint
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define the term reversibility
A major decrease in strength in aerobic capacity are apparent after two weeks without exercise and a major decrease in aerobic after three weeks without exercise
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what would afferent information be
afferent information is nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the center nervous system
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what is a motor unit
A single alpha motor neuron and all the corresponding muscle fibers it innervates
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Janda suggested there is a group postural muscles involved in static tasks such as standing or sitting that have a tendency to become over active the muscles are referred to as
tonic musculature
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what body type is characterized by a muscular build
mesomorph
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when a client has a decrease in appetite inability to sleep and elevated rate heart they may be
overtraining
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The fascia that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers is called
fasiculi
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which contraction is the strongest concentric eccentric or iso metric
eccentric
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define visceral or smooth muscles
visceral or smooth muscles operate blood vessels and tubular organs such as the stomach and uterus smooth muscle gets its name because there are no striations visible in them smooth muscle is an autonomous or doesn't require conscious thought to be stimulated
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defined the origin of a muscle
is the attachment nearest the midline of the body and/or the end attached to the least movable bone
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List three reasons why eating 5 to 6 meals a day is more effective
thermogenic effect of food steady supply of nutrients and smaller amounts do not encourage fat storage
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what is the ACSM recommended intake of carbohydrates proteins and fats for health
58% carbohydrates 30% or less than 30% fat and 12% protein
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what are vitamins
vitamins are organic food substances found only in living things such as plants and animals are required by the body in minute amounts for physiological maintenance and growth
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how much water should a person drink a day
125 ounces for men 91 ounces for women
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how many calories are in 1 g of fat 1 g of carbohydrate 1 g of protein 1 g of vitamins
9 fat 4 carbohydrate 4 protein 0 vitamins
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The essential amino acids
Phenylalaine, Valine, threonine, methionine, tryptophan, histidine, Isoleucine, leucine, lysine
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define basal metabolic rate
BMR is the amount of energy expended to support the ongoing metabolic work of the body's cells at rest
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what major role does potassium play in the body
production of energy muscle contraction beating of the heart synthesis of protein nerve tranquilization and kidney function
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what is the Institute of medicine's recommended intake of carbohydrates protein and fats
45 to 65% carbohydrates 10 to 35% protein 20 to 35% fat
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what hormone does the pancreas release in response to high concentration of blood sugar
insulin
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what macronutrient provides the majority of the energy used by muscles in the first three minutes of activity
carbohydrate
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give an example of a saturated fat
any fat that is solid at room temperature and or palm and coconut oil
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according to the food guide pyramid which category of foods offer high-quality protein
meats
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which type of vitamins may have a risk for toxicities
fat soluble vitamins
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according to the American dietetic Association a person should drink ______ 8 ounces glasses of water
eight
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what is the acronym RDA stand for
recommended dietary allowance
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give examples of a disaccharide
Maltose lactose or sucrose
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name the essential fats
Linolenic and linoleic acids
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List some of the benefits of vitamin C
helps maintain collagen can reduce histamines and is an antioxidant
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what vitamin is most affected by the industrialization of our food supply
B vitamins
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how many calories are in a food that contains 20 g of carbohydrates 42 g of protein and 12 g of fat
356 cal
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The recommended intake for dietary fiber
25 to 30 grams
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8 g Per kilogram of body weight is the RDA recommendation for healthy adults for which macronutrient
protein
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galactose and glucose make up the disaccharide
lactose
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while the body is at rest what percentage of fat is utilized for fuel
60%
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glucose and fructose are examples of
monosaccharides
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which vitamin helps maintain collagen
vitamin C
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what is collagen
The most abundant protein in the body
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defined the term golgi tendon organ
A sensory organ situated at the Musculotendinous junction
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what is a dynamic stretch
The bodies own movement causes the stretch
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what is ballistic stretching
uncontrolled bouncing jerking bobbing or pulsing to achieve greater range of motion
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what are the dangers of hyperflexibility
May cause joint instability and precautions during pregnancy would include moderate stretching
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what sensory receptor activates the stretch reflex mechanism
muscle spindle
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what can you do to increase the efficiency in the process of reciprocal innervation
A good warm-up
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flexibility around a joint is affected by
bone structure ligaments elasticity of skin muscles tendons and Fascia
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tendons are resistant to what kind of force
tensile forces
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define the term elastic
The ability to return back to their original
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The ability to return to its original shape is the definition of
elastic
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The sensory receptor involved in the stretch reflex mechanism is called
muscle spindle
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what percent of body fat for men and women is considered obese
men 25% and women 32%
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what is a form of treatment for osteoarthritis
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or some form of analgesic
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what is rheumatoid arthritis
and autoimmune process resulting in inflammation of the synovial fluid contained in the burs sacks of the joint surfaces
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what is hypertension
high blood pressure
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name two things a trainer should pay attention to if working with someone with hypertension
The client should never do exercises with their head below the level of their heart and they should avoid lifting heavy weights over their heads
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what should a trainer pay attention to when working with a pregnant client in the first trimester
heart rate core temperature and making sure the client is not exercised to exhaustion
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how many tender points must a person have to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia
11 out of the 18 tender points for three months or longer
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how often should a pregnant woman consume water when exercising how much water should be consumed in an hour long training session
at least every 10 minutes 16 to 32 ounces during an hour long session
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what is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia
muscle soreness
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what problems can multiple sclerosis
muscle control strength vision balance sensation and mental functions
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what causes multiple sclerosis
multiple sclerosis is the process of demyelination and subsequence disruption of the nerve impulse flow
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what should be avoided in an exercise program for someone with multiple sclerosis
exercise programs should be designed to avoid overheating
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what response during exercise can you suspect from a client who is taking a beta blocker
A client taking beta blockers can have a decreased exercise heart rate
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what response during submaximal testing can you suspect from a client who is taking a calcium channel blocker
A client taking a calcium channel blocker can have a lower blood pressure when performing a submaximal exercise test
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what considerations should you take one training someone with cancer
avoid high impact aerobic activity due to risk of bone fractures and avoid pressure or friction on the skin during exercise because bruising could easily occur
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what are some recommendation you might make to a client with osteoporosis
avoid high impact aerobics uncontrolled spinal flexion decreased caffeine intake increase weight-bearing activities and ensure an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
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When training a client with AIDS/HIV and why is it important to wash your hands
to protect them from being exposed to other infections
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are sit ups a recommended exercise for pregnant woman in her second trimester
no
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what can cause exercise-induced asthma
Cold air and specific intensities and durations going too hard too fast
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define diastasis
Diastasis is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle
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what are some of the considerations when training someone with cancer
General weakness nausea risk of bone fractures and bruising from pressure or friction on the skin
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when training a client with osteoporosis is it better to perform weight bearing or non-weight-bearing exercise
weight bearing exercise
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considerations when training someone with AIDS/HIV include
washing your hands to protect the client from exposure to other infections
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What is an anatomical position
in this position the body is in an erect stance facing forward arms at the side of the trunk with palms facing forward and the legs together with the feet pointing forward all joints are in anatomical neutral with the exception of full supination at the radio-ulnar joint
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define the term supination
movement in which the palms face forward in anatomical position
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define the term external
refers to a segment rotating around a vertical axis so that the anterior surface of the segment moves away from the midline of the body
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what is circumduction
an imaginary O actually a combination of four movements flexion adduction extension and abduction
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define the term cephalic
pertaining towards the head
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what is Caudal
pertaining to the tail end
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true or false the term bilateral refers to both sides
true
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true or false the term posterior/dorsal both refer to the back of the body
true
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what means do the anatomical planes provide
they are means of communication or describing motion
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define the term flexion give one example
flexion occurs when the joint motion is moving away from neutral in the sagittal plane or if past neutral in a position of extension is moving back to neutral elbow flexion curl
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define the term extension give one example
extension occurs when the joint motion is moving from a position of flexion back to work past anatomical neutral in the sagittal plane elbow extension/triceps push down
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name the three planes of motion
sagittal or median frontal or coronal horizontal or transverse planes of motion
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Which muscles flex the elbow joint
biceps brachii brachialis and brachioradialis
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the pes anserinus consists of
Latin for gooses foot the insertion of the Gracilis semitendinous and the sartorius
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an example of a closed kinematic exercise chain exercise would be
The bench press
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Name the four muscles of the rotator cuff
S I T S
| SUPRaspinatus INFRASPINATUS Teres minor and subscapularis
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what are the five Main spinal regions
cervical thoracic lumbar sacral coccyx
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name the origin and insertion of the rectus abdominis muscle what action does it accomplish
origin pubic crest or pubic synthesis insertion xiphoid process and the costal cartilages of the fifth through seventh ribs compresses the abdominopelvic pelvic cavity and flexes the vertebral column
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what muscle plantar flexes the foot
Gastrocnemius
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what muscles dorsi flexes the ankle
tibialis anterior
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what type of joint allows flexion and extension
A ball and socket or a hinge joint
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give an example of a fusiform muscle
biceps brachii sartorious brachialis rectus femoris rectus abdominis
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what makes up the shoulder girdle
The clavicle and the scapula
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what does the tricep surac consist of
The two heads of the gastrocnemius and the soleus
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name the muscles of the quadriceps
vastus lateralis vastus medialis vastus inermedius and rectus femoris
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what is the longest muscle in the body
Sartorius
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what is the longest bone in your body
femur
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define a sesamoid bone
A short bone embedded within a tendon or joint capsule an example would be the bones found in the base of the first meta-tarsal in the foot or of course the largest example would be the Patella
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what are the three basic body types in somatotyping
ectomorph mesomorph and endomorph
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what types of muscles maintain a joint in a static position
stabilizers
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name the three heads of the tricep brachii
Long lateral and medial
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how many vertebrae are found in the cervical region of the spine
seven
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what is the origin and insertion of the pectoralis major
origin medial half of the clavicle the sternum and the costal cartilage is of the upper six ribs in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle insertion greater tubercle of the humorous
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The deltoids and the glutes maximus are examples of
penniform muscles
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give an example of a class two lever system
The wheel barrow can opener or the MTP joint in plantar flexion
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what motions are performed by the iliopsoas
hip flexion and external rotation concentrically hip extension and internal rotation eccentrically
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which muscle dorsi flexes the ankle
tiabialis anterior
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what are the names of the three heads of the tricep brachii
Long lateral and medial
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what are the six questions you should address to determine the effectiveness of any exercise
determine the motion determine the direction of resistance determine the starting position monitor joint position stabilization continually monitor the path of motion continually determine and monitor the range of motion
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what do the trunk muscles consist if
back extensors that bend the trunk backward lateral flexors at bend it sideways and anterior abdominals that bended forward
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movement from the extremities originate and emanate from
The core
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how should a client position themselves for the supine pelvic hold level one
lying with back arched naturally feet portioned as close to
| buttocks as possible
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what percentage of the adult population will experience low back pain
80%
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what is the starting position for the back extension machine
seated in ideal alignment with arms crossed line up hip joint with axis of machine
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what are the mechanical points for the reverse crunch
do not throw the legs placing arms above head will help with balance do not move legs past the point of full abdominal contraction as this strains the neck
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what is considered to be normal range of motion in a horizontal abduction
30 to 45°
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what is the motion in a seated cable row direction of resistance
shoulder extension concentrically outward
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how can you make the dumbbell pullover a safer exercise
decline bench makes a better shoulder position alter speed bend elbows or apply resistance via a cable crossover
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what is the risk/benefit of the butt blaster machine
risk bodyweight plus resistance is resting on one knee really tough to stabilize spine room and hip extension beyond neutral equals 10 to 30° limit range to work glutes benefit minimal gluteus stimulation
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what is a Q angle
is formed by the longitudinal axis of the femur in the line of pull of the patellar ligament
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and individuals mechanical ability to perform multiple joint movements simultaneously underload is primarily based upon what
The length of the levers or segments connecting these joints
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when performing a prone leg curl the pivot point of the machine should be lined up with the
axis of rotation of the knee
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List two machines that train latissimus dorsi
pull-up bar lat pulldown machine or a row machine
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what is a carrying angle
The angle formed between the humerus and the forearm
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what are the prime movers in a squat
quadriceps at the knee and gluteus maximus at the hip
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what muscles are antagonists at the hip in the hip extension
hip flexors
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what are the agonists in a preacher curl
biceps Brachii Brachioradialis Brachialis
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how much does the intradiscal pressure increase when we are in the seated flexed position
30 to 40%
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What is the normal range of motion in shoulder flexion
160 to 180°
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in a seated position intradiscal pressure increases
30 to 40%
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what are some of the risks when performing an upright row
excessive internal rotation during abduction
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when the multi joint compound exercise is executed immediately after a single joint exercise what type of training is this an example of
pre exhaustion
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what muscles must be stretched when a client has a protracted shoulder girdle
Pectoralis major pectoralis minor subscapularis and anterior deltoid
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squat bench press Barbell curl and a leg press are examples of
A closed kinetic chain exercises
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what are the prime movers in a leg press
vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus intermedius and rectus femoris
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what is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance
muscular strength is the ability of a muscle to exert a force muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle to exert a force over a period of time
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if you train the benchpress and the triceps push down which would usually be trained first
The benchpress
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define the term volume
volume can be measured by the total amount of work performed in a training session this can be measured by the amount of repetitions completed or the total amount of weight lifted this can be measured by each set workout day week month etc.
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define the term intensity
intensity is the measure of one's applied strength relative to their current level of maximum strength intensity is most easily represented as a percentage of one's repetition maximum
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when do type 2a muscle fibers fatigue
begin at six seconds and fully fatigue at 30 to 120 seconds
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how much time under tension is needed to receive an aerobic muscular endurance training effect
greater than 70 seconds
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what is absolute strength
The maximum amount of force an individual can produce respective of body weight and time of force development this type of strength is important for shot-putters and football lineman wear body weight has a correlation to an increase in performance
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when working with loads under 60% of maximum how long should the rest periods be
approximately 45 seconds to two minutes
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what is the double double training technique
in this technique the user performs two different double jointed exercises for the same muscle group back to back
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what are the four components of a fitness routine
flexibility stabilization balance strength hypertrophy cardiovascular
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define unilateral training
training one side of the body at a time
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for a hypertrophic effect to occur the repetition range should be
6 to 12 repetitions per set
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using the Karvonen formula calculate the training heart rate of 70% for a 40-year-old male with a resting heart rate of 30 bpm do it again for a 40-year-old male with the same percentage but a resting heart rate of 72
for the 40-year-old with a resting heart rate 30 bpm a training heart rate of 70% equals 135 bpm for the 40 year old with a resting heart rate of 72 bpm a target heart rate of 70% equals 148 bpm
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normal resting heart rates are
60 to 100 bpm
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A normal blood pressure reading is
120/80 mm/HG
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dividing the body weight in kilograms by the height in meters squared equals
BMI
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force times distance divided by time equals
Power
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The stretch shortening cycle is the sequence of
eccentric action followed by a concentric action
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for how long should you take someone's pulse after the step test
one minute
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what are two purposes of fitness testing
to provide information that is helpful in prescribing and exercise program educating participants about physical fitness and individual fitness status list any from page 102
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what are two reasons an accurate resting heart rate measurement is important
it is used for the calculation of exercise target heart rate exercise test and exercise prescription it provides baseline information for comparison as cardiovascular fitness levels improve list any of the four found on page 103
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what is considered to be an optimal blood pressure reading
120 systolic and 80 diastolic
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how long does the push up test
until the client can no longer complete another repetition or correct alignment can no longer be maintained
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what are the standard sites for women from the three site skinfold formula
triceps brachii suprailliac and thigh
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what does the acronym BMI stand for
body mass index
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A BMI measurement of 32 maybe considered
class one obesity
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what is the metronome setting for the three minute step test
96 bpm
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what fitness assessment measures the endurance capabilities of the rectus Abdominis internal and external obliques
The sit up test
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what is Uppercross syndrome
forward head posture or muscles short and facilitated Neck extensors upper trapezius sternocleidomastoid and Pectoralis major and minor muscles elongated and inhibited deep neck flexor's lower middle trapezius rhomboid Serratus anterior and rectus abdominal
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normal range of motion for hip extension is
15 to 30°
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Uppercross syndrome is characterized by
short cervical extensors and pectoralis major long rhomboids mid trapezius and cervical flexors
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which method of assessing body fat has a lower estimated accuracy range Hydro static waiting or bio impotence analysis
hydrostatic weighing is plus or minus 2.5% and BIA is plus or minus 4%
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how many beats per minute should you set the metronome at for the YMCA three-minute step test
96 bpm
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normal range of motion for shoulder flexion is
160 to 180°
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subcutaneous fat levels in individuals are affected by
gender body type and activity levels
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in the treatment for common injuries what does the acronym PRICE mean
protect rest ice compression elevation
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List two reasons why you should call 911
if the victim is unconscious is bleeding severely any from the list on page 112
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how do you treat heat cramps
rest gentle stretches ice rehydrate
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what are the symptoms of a sprain
swelling limitations of range of motion discoloration soreness
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how do you treat a contusion
apply ice
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how do you treat a blister
if punctured cleanse blister protect with pad and dressing
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what are the symptoms of cardiac arrest
heart stops beating no pulse no breathing ischemia(lack of oxygen to the heart)
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what are the symptoms of fainting
light headedness dizziness paleness light sweating
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what is the treatment for heat stroke
call 911 and try to cool the person down
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what is the treatment for an epileptic seizure
remove objects that might injure them protect their head do not place your finger and or hard object between their teeth don't restrain slap or douse them with water once the seizure has ended move them to a comfortable place
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what are signs of heat exhaustion
pale clammy skin rapid weak pulse weakness headache or nausea
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true or false when someone suffers from an epileptic seizure you should place a hard object between the persons teeth
false
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what are some signs of hypoglycemia
excessive hunger dizziness or weakness
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explain the difference between using free weights and selectorized equipment
free weights are functional real life easy to transport and require technique Machines require less technique and less stabilize Asian from the user because of the guided path of motion and the outside support mechanisms or the machine more weight may be lifted however machines might not fit everyone
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what are the concerns to be aware of when using free weights
awkwardness potential danger to the body from lack of control skill needed momentum
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how much does a Cybex hack squat carriage weigh
65 pounds
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what is the weight of a 7 foot Olympic bar
45 pounds
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what is the weight of an easy curl bar
25 pounds
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true or false lack of physical activity is a risk factor for heart disease
true
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how many deaths in the US per year are attributed to lack of physical fitness
250,000
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of people age 55 and older what percentage report essentially sedentary lifestyle
38%
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how many minutes should you arrive before your training appointment
10 to 15 minutes
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what are the five most important points to look for on a client profile
goals experience medical history career or job and signature
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what are the four key points of a sale
acknowledge isolate overcome close
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after performing an intro what should you do with the clients workout card and their client profile
keep the signed client profile sheet and give them their workout card
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how often should you call back your intros
at Least one
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what are the three means of communication
Visual auditory and kinesthetic
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true or false it is important for clients to use the mirrors to monitor technique
true
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what two subjects should you refrain from speaking with your clients
religion and politics
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A claims made policy is an example of what kind of insurance
liability insurance
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what is the most important aspect to focus on when trying to sell services to a potential client
their goals
