ACTION PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS100% (VERIFIED)
aspects of personal fitness that are included in program design - ANSWER--anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, basic nutrition and knowledge of training, special populations
balance - ANSWER--the body's ability to maintain equilibrium by controlling the body
center of gravity over its base support
best order for fitness assessments - ANSWER-1. non-fatiguing tests
2. agility tests
3. maximal strengthened power tests
4. sprint tests
5. muscular endurance tests
6. flexibility tests
biomechanics - ANSWER--use of engineering principles and applying them to biological
organisms (mechanics of tissues, joints, and human movement)
biomechanics and exercise: anatomy - ANSWER-1. muscles composed of millions of
fibers
2. these fibers are wrapped by fascia, or connective tissue, called endomysium
3. endomysium forms bundles that are surrounded by another layer of tissue called the
perimysium
4. perimysium covered by a fibrous facial layer called the epimysium
5. epimysium extends from the tendons that connect the bones to muscles
body mass index (BMI) - ANSWER-- weight (kg) / [height (m)]^2
- weight (lb) / [height (in)]^2 x 703
cardiorespiratory system - ANSWER--offer oxygen, protective agents, and nutrients to
the tissues of the kinetic chain (muscular, articular, neural systems)
cardiovascular system three compounds - ANSWER-1. heart
2. blood vessels carrying blood between heart and tissue
3. blood
central nervous system - ANSWER-brain and spinal cord
CNS: four major sections of the brain - ANSWER-1. cerebrum= largest part of the brain
(80%), left and right hemispheres
2. diencephalons= center part of the brain
3. cerebellum= rear part of the brain
4. brain stem= connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord
, coordination - ANSWER-- complex process in which motion of the body is conducted
through a combination of muscle groups working together with appropriate timing
cross-training - ANSWER--using a variety of modes of cardiovascular training
daily calories - ANSWER-- 40-60% carbohydrates
- 25-30% fats
exercise heart rate - ANSWER-resting heart rate + [0.6 x (maximum heart rate-resting
heart rate)]
five biomechanics benefits of warm-up - ANSWER-1. cardiorespiratory enhancements
2. prevents premature fatigue during workouts
3. heighten body temp
4. enhances motor skills and brain transitions for continuos activity
5. symtoms of pain, stress, or discomfort from the skeletal muscles or cardiovascular
systems are increased
five primary variables of kinematics - ANSWER-1. timing of movement
2. positioning
3. rearrangement
4. speed
5. acceleration
flexibility continuum - ANSWER--functional, active, corrective
four reasons to cool-down - ANSWER-1. delays the onset of muscle soreness after
activity by reducing lactic acid build up
2. if exercise is stopped abruptly, heart will not get enough oxygen and this can cause
dizziness or fainting
3. can keep muscle fibers warm for a lengthened amount of time
4. excess adrenaline released during exercise can be used up
glycemic index - ANSWER--ranking of carbohydrates based on their simplicity
heartbeats per minute (BPM) - ANSWER--count the number of heartbeats for 10
seconds then multiply by 6
how is exercise intensity measured? - ANSWER--by the amount of oxygen consumed
during exercise and the number of calories burned
initial client assessment - ANSWER-1. occupation
2. lifestyle
3. physical activities
4. hobbies
5. nutrition
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS100% (VERIFIED)
aspects of personal fitness that are included in program design - ANSWER--anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, basic nutrition and knowledge of training, special populations
balance - ANSWER--the body's ability to maintain equilibrium by controlling the body
center of gravity over its base support
best order for fitness assessments - ANSWER-1. non-fatiguing tests
2. agility tests
3. maximal strengthened power tests
4. sprint tests
5. muscular endurance tests
6. flexibility tests
biomechanics - ANSWER--use of engineering principles and applying them to biological
organisms (mechanics of tissues, joints, and human movement)
biomechanics and exercise: anatomy - ANSWER-1. muscles composed of millions of
fibers
2. these fibers are wrapped by fascia, or connective tissue, called endomysium
3. endomysium forms bundles that are surrounded by another layer of tissue called the
perimysium
4. perimysium covered by a fibrous facial layer called the epimysium
5. epimysium extends from the tendons that connect the bones to muscles
body mass index (BMI) - ANSWER-- weight (kg) / [height (m)]^2
- weight (lb) / [height (in)]^2 x 703
cardiorespiratory system - ANSWER--offer oxygen, protective agents, and nutrients to
the tissues of the kinetic chain (muscular, articular, neural systems)
cardiovascular system three compounds - ANSWER-1. heart
2. blood vessels carrying blood between heart and tissue
3. blood
central nervous system - ANSWER-brain and spinal cord
CNS: four major sections of the brain - ANSWER-1. cerebrum= largest part of the brain
(80%), left and right hemispheres
2. diencephalons= center part of the brain
3. cerebellum= rear part of the brain
4. brain stem= connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord
, coordination - ANSWER-- complex process in which motion of the body is conducted
through a combination of muscle groups working together with appropriate timing
cross-training - ANSWER--using a variety of modes of cardiovascular training
daily calories - ANSWER-- 40-60% carbohydrates
- 25-30% fats
exercise heart rate - ANSWER-resting heart rate + [0.6 x (maximum heart rate-resting
heart rate)]
five biomechanics benefits of warm-up - ANSWER-1. cardiorespiratory enhancements
2. prevents premature fatigue during workouts
3. heighten body temp
4. enhances motor skills and brain transitions for continuos activity
5. symtoms of pain, stress, or discomfort from the skeletal muscles or cardiovascular
systems are increased
five primary variables of kinematics - ANSWER-1. timing of movement
2. positioning
3. rearrangement
4. speed
5. acceleration
flexibility continuum - ANSWER--functional, active, corrective
four reasons to cool-down - ANSWER-1. delays the onset of muscle soreness after
activity by reducing lactic acid build up
2. if exercise is stopped abruptly, heart will not get enough oxygen and this can cause
dizziness or fainting
3. can keep muscle fibers warm for a lengthened amount of time
4. excess adrenaline released during exercise can be used up
glycemic index - ANSWER--ranking of carbohydrates based on their simplicity
heartbeats per minute (BPM) - ANSWER--count the number of heartbeats for 10
seconds then multiply by 6
how is exercise intensity measured? - ANSWER--by the amount of oxygen consumed
during exercise and the number of calories burned
initial client assessment - ANSWER-1. occupation
2. lifestyle
3. physical activities
4. hobbies
5. nutrition
