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Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

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The approximate midpoint of the body

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What is the anatomical term that describes something positioned on the opposite side of the body?

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Contralateral

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Which of the following is a component of quickness training?

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Assessment of visual stimuli

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Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?

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Medicine ball

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Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

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Pro shuttle

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Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane?

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Gluteus medius

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Which of the following phases does not reflect the traditional components of cardiorespiratory training?

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Interval phase

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Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins?

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Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.

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If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production during this activity?
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Glycolysis

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A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by which statement?

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Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.

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What is atherosclerosis?

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The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow

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Horizontal adduction is most common during what type of movement?

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Pushing

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What statement best describes the category of simple sugars?

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

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During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?

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Hip extension

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What are the three movements performed during the ball combo I exercise?

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Scaption, shoulder abduction, and cobra

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Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during an eccentric muscle action?

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As the contraction velocity increases, the ability to develop force also increases.

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Shorter reaction times during amortization may help reduce which of the following?

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Tissue overload

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What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?

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Fascia

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What is the name for projections protruding from the bone to which tendons and ligaments attach?

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Processes

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Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes of motion?

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Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.

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Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens?

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When goals are not adjusted

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A client who has been training consistently for over a year has indicated that he wants to find more efficient ways to exercise at home. Which type of social support does he need?

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Informational support

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Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?

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Thoracic and sacral

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

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Zone 2

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Which of the following is characterized as a global muscle of the core on the posterior aspect of the body?
Erector spinae
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Maintaining one's balance while standing still on a single foot in contact with a firm surface can best be described as what type of balance?
Static balance
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What are triglycerides?
The stored form of fat
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What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?
Diastolic blood pressure
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Which exercise is a total-body power-focused movement?
Two-arm push press
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Which of the following exercises provides the most challenge for the antirotational stabilizing muscles?
Kettlebell RDL
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes planus distortion syndrome?
Anterior and posterior tibialis, and gluteus maximus and medius
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Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?
. It causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently.
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What anatomical heart structure is referred to as "the pacemaker of the heart"?
Sinoatrial node
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What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex?
Altered reciprocal inhibition Correct
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What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?
15 to 60 seconds
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Selectorized machines provide all the following benefits except for which one?
Provide an increased range of motion Correct
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If someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person will produce higher levels of maximal strength. What is this an example of?
SAID principle
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Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat?
Gluteus maximus and medius
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You are working with an intermediate client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best choice for drills per session?
6 to 8 drills
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Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the core?
Transverse abdominis
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What three joint actions comprise triple flexion?
Dorsiflexion, knee flexion, and hip flexion
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Which of the following terms can be used in place of repetition tempo?
Speed
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Which of the following effects may occur if the amortization phase of a plyometric exercise is prolonged?
Stored energy will dissipate, and the unloading phase will be less powerful.
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?
Lower trapezius
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Which type of exercise accommodates effort whereby the harder the individual pushes or pulls, the more resistance they feel, despite the movement speed remaining constant?
Isokinetic
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What is the proper lower-body progression for balance training when starting with a new client?
Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable
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Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Adductor complex
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Apart from energy intake and physical activity, which of the following factors also influence weight management?
Hormones and medications
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Which concept should be used to describe the functioning of the serratus anterior as it assists the anterior deltoid during shoulder flexion?
Synergist
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Individuals in this stage of change may sporadically engage in physical activity but without any form, structure, or consistency.
Preparation
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Why is nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) important?
NEAT can be protective against obesity
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What are the two primary actions of the Golgi tendon organ?
Sense change in muscle-tendon tension and speed of tension change
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How many repetitions of each SAQ drill is appropriate for youth athletes?
3 to 5 rep
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Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance training that uses dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of motion?
Single-leg squat
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What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?
Thumbs pointing up Correct
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What scientific term is used to describe the concept whereby a loaded eccentric contraction prepares the muscles for a rapid concentric contraction?
Stretch-shortening cycle
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In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases?
Zone 3
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Which of the following modalities was designed to be carried, lifted, thrown, and pulled as a functional training tool?
Sandbags
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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
Upper trapezius
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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
. Upper trapezius
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Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Gluteus maximus and medius
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What is an example of the role of the Certified Personal Trainer in working on balance training with a client?
Prescribing progressive, appropriate balance training exercises with knowledge/awareness of the client's medical history
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Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs?
Right ventricle
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According to the “iceberg effect,” which of the following training adaptations are considered “surface level”?
Endurance
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Which vitamin is the most transient?
Vitamin C
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What is the name of the stored form of glucose?
Glycogen
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What does the eccentric phase of a plyometric movement accomplish?
Deceleration
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If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine?
Sternocleidomastoid
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What stage of change is a person in if they are planning to begin exercising soon and have taken steps toward it?
Preparation
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Which of the following would be the recommended source of hydration after 40 to 45 minutes of exercise with minimal perspiration?
Water
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Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is incorrect?
Measuring intensity by one's “effort” (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of intensity.
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Proper extensibility of which of these global core muscles is important prior to performing the medicine ball pullover throw?
Latissimus dorsi
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Which of the following statements is considered to be most accurate?
An individual’s cardiorespiratory fitness level is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality.
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Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
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A client is taking prescription beta-blockers for hypertension. Which exercise is the safest for him to perform?
Standing cobra
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Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein source?
Dairy foods
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What term is used to describe muscle tension that is created without a change in muscle length and no visible movement of the joint?
Isometric
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What is one advantage of using the Karvonen method (heart rate reserve or HRR) to calculate training heart rates, versus percentage of maximal heart rate (HRmax)?
It accommodates for discrepancies in resting heart rate.
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The posterior oblique system includes which of the following muscle groups?
Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus
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The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term?
Synergistic dominance
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The posterior oblique system includes which of the following muscle groups?
Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus
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What are the three movements performed during the ball combo II exercise?
Row, shoulder external rotation, and shoulder press
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How is an isokinetic muscle contraction best described?
A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force exerted
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Which option is a common power-focused resistance training exercise?
Medicine ball soccer throw

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