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When balancing, the knee of the balance leg should be in line with which structure? Select one: a. The toes of the leg on which the participant is balancing b. The head of the participant c. The midline of the pelvis of the participant d. An imaginary point 4 inches lateral to the hip of the participan
- ANSWER a. The toes of the leg on which the participant is balancing During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what? Select one: a. Resist shoulder extension and scapular retraction b. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction c. Pull the shoulders into flexion and scapular protraction d. Pull the elbows into extension
- ANSWER b. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction For the kinetic chain checkpoints during core exercises, what is the appropriate position of the shoulders? Select one: a. Elevated and slightly retracted
b. Elevated and slightly protracted c. Depressed and slightly retracted d. Depressed and slightly protracted
- ANSWER d. Depressed and slightly protracted Using battle ropes is considered which sort of exercise? Select one: a. Proprioceptive training b. Low-impact activity c. Steady-state aerobic training d. High-impact activity
- ANSWER b. Low-impact activity Which statement accurately describes the physical benefits of SAQ training? Select one: a. SAQ training decreases the risk of cancer. b. SAQ training increases LDL cholesterol. c. There is no evidence to support this adaptation. d. SAQ training decreases the risk of osteopenia.
- ANSWER d. SAQ training decreases the risk of osteopenia. How is ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) best defined? Select one: a. An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity, broken up by relatively short rest periods b. The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources c. An aerobic test that measures the participant's ability to talk or hold a conversation during an activity at various intensity levels
- ANSWER a. The shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle contraction Initially, how many sets of SAQ drills are recommended for older adults? Select one: a. 1 or 2 sets b. 3 or 4 sets c. 5 or 6 sets d. 6 to 8 sets - ANSWER a. 1 or 2 sets Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is looking to improve their physique in a way similar to that of a bodybuilder? Select one: a. Maximal Strength Training b. Muscular Development Training c. Stabilization Endurance Training d. Power Training
- ANSWER b. Muscular Development Training A hypertensive client is taking a beta-blocker medication. What is the most appropriate method to monitor exercise intensity? Select one: a. Haskell's 220-minus-age formula b. The talk test c. Metabolic Equivalent (MET) d. The Tanaka formula - ANSWER b. The talk test
Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes of motion? Select one: a. Most injuries occur in the sagittal plane. b. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally. c. Athletic performance is a universal goal. d. Multiplanar training eliminates the risk for injury.
- ANSWER b. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally. What term is used to describe the premise that increased ventricular filling improves contractile force of the heart as a result of greater stretch of cardiac fibers? Select one: a. Valsalva maneuver b. Peripheral resistance c. Frank Starling Law of the Heart d. Venous pooling
- ANSWER c. Frank Starling Law of the Heart Stored energy from an efficiently functioning stretch-shortening cycle is released during which muscle action? Select one: a. Isometric b. Concentric c. Isokinetic d. Eccentric Feedback
- ANSWER b. Concentric Which client position during exercise has been shown to lead to the highest core muscle activity during breathing exercises?
b. Limitations to hip flexion may reduce low-back extension which can decrease ventilation. c. Limitations to hip extension may require hyperextension in the low-back, placing increased stress on the low-back. d. Limitations to hip extension may reduce low-back extension which can decrease ventilation. - ANSWER a. Limitations to hip flexion may require hyperextension in the low-back, placing increased stress on the low-back. Which disease is caused by a degeneration of cartilage within joints? Select one: a. Rheumatoid arthritis b. Osteoarthritis c. Osteopenia d. Osteoporosis
- ANSWER osteoarthritis Which type of scoliosis is influenced by improper muscle balance? Select one: a. Bony scoliosis b. Permanent scoliosis c. Functional (nonstructural) scoliosis d. Structural (non-functional) scoliosi
- ANSWER c. Functional (nonstructural) scoliosis Receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining angular accelerations of the head while bending over to pick something up off the ground. Select one: a. Visual b. Somatosensory
c. Vestibular d. Sensorimotor function
- ANSWER c. Vestibular Which upper-body yoga stretch is considered controversial and may be a risk for injury? Select one: a. Bound angle pose b. Plow pose c. Downward dog pose d. Cat pose - ANSWER b. Plow pose Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat? Select one: a. Upper trapezius b. Gluteus maximus and medius c. Hip flexors d. Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex Feedback - ANSWER d. Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex What statement best describes a nonprofit health club? Select one: a. A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities like towels and complimentary personal hygiene products, cafes, pools, sports courts, and childcare services b. A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment c. A health club that offers complimentary memberships and free childcare services for lowincome families
d. It can produce superior results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time, but with a larger volume of work. - ANSWER b. It can produce comparable results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time with a smaller volume of work. Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system? Select one: a. Multifidus b. Erector spinae c. Transversus abdominis d. Internal oblique - ANSWER b. Erector spinae Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins? Select one: a. Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body. b. Fat-soluble vitamins accumulate in and deplete quickly from the body. c. Fat-soluble vitamins are not as healthy because fat is unhealthy. d. Fat-soluble vitamins are better for improving overall health. Feedback - ANSWER a. Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body. Which of the following is a component of agility training? Select one: a. Assessment of visual stimuli b. Reaction c. Deceleration d. Stride rate - ANSWER c. Deceleration What is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)?
Select one: a. The point at which the body switches to using carbohydrates to provide at least half the fuel for exercise b. The point at which a person can no longer talk during exercise c. The point at which the body uses mostly protein as fuel for exercise d. The point at which the body switches to using mostly fat as fuel for exercise Feedback - ANSWER a. The point at which the body switches to using carbohydrates to provide at least half the fuel for exercise What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for intermediate clients? Select one: a. 120 to 180 seconds b. 90 to 120 seconds c. 60 to 90 seconds d. 0 to 60 seconds - ANSWER d. 0 to 60 seconds Which exercise primarily targets the transverse abdominis? Select one: a. Medicine ball throw b. Bracing c. Drawing-in maneuver d. Back squat - ANSWER c. Drawing-in maneuver What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment? Select one: a. Full-depth squat b. Butt to heels c. Knees to 45 degrees
What is a client-centric coaching style that helps enhance their desire to change by resolving ambivalence? Select one: a. Collecting summaries b. Reflective listening c. Motivational interviewing d. Affirming Feedback - ANSWER c. Motivational interviewing Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat? Select one: a. Hip flexors b. Upper trapezius c. Gluteus maximus and medius d. Adductor complex - ANSWER d. Adductor complex What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD? Select one: a. Shoulder pain b. Leg pain c. Low-back pain d. Neck pain Feedback - ANSWER b. Leg pain The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility technique? Select one: a. Dynamic stretching
b. Ballistic stretching c. Active stretching d. Static stretching - ANSWER d. Static stretching Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT model? Select one: a. TRX Rip Trainer b. Cable machines c. Suspended bodyweight training d. Terra-Core - ANSWER b. Cable machines Which of the following best defines the base of support of the body? Select one: a. The location of where one foot touches the ground b. The area beneath a person that consists of all points of contact between the body and the support surface c. The area within which an individual can move their center of gravity without changing the base of support d. The approximate midpoint of the body Feedback - ANSWER b. The area beneath a person that consists of all points of contact between the body and the support surface Which type of training can be used to improve activation of core muscles compared to traditional core training? Select one: a. Marching on a stable surface b. Prone dead bugs on floor c. Instability training using a stability ball
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned with increasing the speed (repetition tempo) of exercises? Select one: a. Phase 4 Maximal Strength b. Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance c. Phase 3 Muscular Development d. Phase 5 Power - ANSWER d. Phase 5 Power Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them improve which of the following? Select one: a. Power development b. Core stability c. Force production d. Landing mechanics - ANSWER a. Power development The goal of the Certified Personal Trainer in utilizing machines in Phase 1 of the OPT model should be to do what? Select one: a. Prepare their clients to perform 1RM before moving on to dumbbells or other advanced modalities b. Regress their clients to less-challenging movements and utilize more dumbbells c. Increase muscle size before moving their clients to Phase 2 d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises - ANSWER d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome? Select one: a. The person is experiencing improvement in muscular strength.
b. The person has suffered an ACL sprain. c. The person is experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness. d. The person is experiencing an increase in muscular power. - ANSWER b. The person has suffered an ACL sprain. Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them improve which of the following? Select one: a. Power development b. Core stability c. Force production d. Landing mechanics - ANSWER d. Landing mechanics In which training stage would you utilize work intervals performed just above VT1 and recovery intervals performed below VT1? Select one: a. Stage 2 training b. Stage 1 training c. Stage 3 training d. Stage 4 training - ANSWER a. Stage 2 training What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in moderateintensity exercise like brisk walking? Select one: a. 4 times a week b. 3 times a week c. 6 times a week d. 5 times a week - ANSWER d. 5 times a week
b. Gluteus maximus c. Lumbar extensors d. Hip flexor complex Feedback - ANSWER b. Gluteus maximus 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? Select one: a. Rhomboids b. Diaphragm c. Upper trapezius d. Sternocleidomastoid - ANSWER d. Sternocleidomastoid Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the global muscles of the core? Select one: a. Plank b. Back extension c. Dead bug d. Medicine ball overhead throw - ANSWER b. Back extension Performing a hop-training program on a firm surface would be an example of which type of balance? Select one: a. Static balance b. Dynamic balance c. Semi-dynamic balance d. Stable balance - ANSWER c. Semi-dynamic balance
The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term? Select one: a. Reciprocal inhibition b. Altered length-tension relationship c. Altered reciprocal inhibition d. Synergistic dominance - ANSWER d. Synergistic dominance The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms? Select one: a. Group influence b. Societal influence c. Peer pressure d. Health influence - ANSWER a. Group influence Which statement best defines the concept of relative flexibility? Select one: a. Inability to stretch multiple muscles for long periods b. Altered movement patterns c. Ability to stretch only one muscle d. Ability to stretch in small increments - ANSWER b. Altered movement patterns What is the purpose of the intervertebral discs? Select one: a. They act as shock absorbers. b. They minimize movement of the spine. c. They support most of the body's weight and are attached to many back muscles.
