CPT Exam
What is the corresponding heart rate for and intensity scored as 14 on the original Borg 6 to 20 intensity scale? -140 beats per minute -120 beats per minute -Unable to estimate because Borg 6 to 20 scale only applies to vigorous activity -Unable to estimate because RPE does not correlate with heart rate
140 beats per minute
From the choices provided, what would be most recommended for SAQ drills per session with beginner clients? -9 or 10 drills -7 to 9 drills -4 to 6 drills 1 or 2 drills
4 to 6 drills
What is osteoporosis? -Chronic inflammation of the joints -A disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced, causing bones to become weak and fragile -A age related loss of muscle mass resulting in weakness and frailty in older adults -Lower than normal bone density
A disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced, causing bones to become weak and fragile
Before carbohydrates, fats, or proteins can enter the citric acid cycle (CAC), they need to be converted to what common molecule? -ATP -Amino acids -Acetyl CoA -Pyruvate
Acetyl CoA
Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single leg squat? -Adductor complex -Hip flexors -Upper trapezius -Gluteus maximus and medius
Adductor complex
What are the three stages of general adaptation syndrome? -Alarm reaction, resistance development, and exhaustion -Acute damage, repair, and tissue growth -Stabilization, strength, and power -Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain
Alarm reaction, resistance development, and exhaustion
When observing sprint mechanics, which joint action should you see occurring in the rear leg if proper form is used? -Ankle plantar flexion -Ankle dorsiflexion -Hip abduction -Knee flexion
Ankle plantar flexion
Which of the following is a component of quickness training? -Acceleration -Speed -Assessment of visual stimuli -Stride rate
Assessment of visual stimuli
Which of the following had been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance? -Stable floor environment -Aqua therapy -Weight training -Biomechanical ankle platform system
Biomechanical ankle platform system
For which population is the 1.5 mile run test considered most valid? -Individuals recovering from an injury -Older adults -Deconditioned individuals -College aged athletes
College aged athletes
What type of muscle action would expend the highest amount of energy at a fixed level over a comparable duration? -Concentric -Eccentric -Isotonic -Isometric
Concentric
According to the "iceberg effect," which of the following training adaptations are considered "surface level"? -Endurance -Proper movement -Stability -Mobility
Endurance
What breathing change occurs at the second ventilatory threshold (VT2)? -Inspiration is prolonged -Expiration becomes more forceful -Breathing settles into a more consistent rhythm -Breathing becomes more shallow
Expiration becomes more forceful
Which of the following would make a person better at oxidizing fat? -Having more glycogen stored in their muscles -Having more fat stored on their body -Having more mitochondria in their muscles -Having less oxygen delivery to the muscle
Having more mitochondria in their muscles
What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power step up exercise? -Squat jumps -Depth jumps -Ice skaters -Proprioceptive plyometrics
Ice skaters
Improving this using balance training would most likely decrease the risk of injury. -Rehabilitation -Posture -Performance -Injury resistance
Injury resistance
A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting? -Inquire further above what their motives are for participating -Create a plan for overcoming barriers -Start establishing an emotional support system -Establish short and long term goals
Inquire further above what their motives are for participating
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when preforming leg related exercises. What is this an example of? -Neuromuscular specificity -Posture specificity -Metabolic specificity -Mechanical specificity
Mechanical specificity
What muscle function in a feed-forward mechanism in anticipation of limb movement? -Miltifidus -Rectus abdominis -Gluteus maximus -Erector spinae
Miltifidus
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? -Peripheral vasodilation -Blood pressure -Thermoregulation -Heart rate
Peripheral vasodilation
What is a characteristic of a type II muscle fiber? -Increased oxygen delivery -Short term contractions -Slow to fatigue -Smaller in size
Short term contractions
What subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior? -Sport and exercise psychology -Social psychology -Developmental psychology -Health psychology
Sport and exercise psychology
What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle action know as? -Loading phase -Stretch-shortening cycle -Amortization phase -Unloading phase
Stretch-shortening cycle
Performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell in the hand is an example of which type of lever? -First class -Second class -Third class -Fourth class
Third class
Iodine has a major role in which bodily process? -Kidney function -Thyroid function -Heart function -Liver function
Thyroid function
Social physique anxiety is best defined by which statement? -When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body -When someone has anxiety about how their physique looks in the mirror -When someone has anxiety about social situations -When someone has general anxiety about physical activity
When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body
In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases? -Zone 1 -Zone 2 -Zone 3 -Zone 4
Zone 3
