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The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it - ✔✔Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? - ✔✔Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? - ✔✔pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using...? - ✔✔reciprocal inhibition The oxidative system is primarily used when a client... - ✔✔jogs for 30 min What would aid the primary respiratory muscles in breathing after a set of maximum effort sprints? - ✔✔Scalenes When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? - ✔✔ATP-PC A client who is practicing repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique is exhibiting? - ✔✔motor learning What stimulates muscle fibers to go through a series of steps that initiate muscle contractions? - ✔✔acetylcholine What exercise uses a ball-and-socket joint as the primary mover? - ✔✔seated dumbbell lateral raise
The body's ability to differentiate between walking on concrete and walking on sand is an example of what function of the nervous system? - ✔✔sensory If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of...? - ✔✔synergistic dominance If a client squats with his feet excessively externally rotated, it is evidence of....? - ✔✔altered arthrokinematics What is considered the functional unit of muscle? - ✔✔sacromere Which structure of the skeletal muscle contains a combination of glycogen, fats, minerals, and oxygen- binding myoglobin? - ✔✔sacroplasm What is considered one method to estimate maximum heart rate of a client? - ✔✔subtract clients age from 220 After performing a 3-minute step test, it is determined that a client falls in the "below average" category for cardiovascular fitness. What is the appropriate starting zone for the client? - ✔✔zone one What muscle is probably under active if a client's support or standing leg falls inward during a single-leg squat assessment? - ✔✔Gluteus medius A trainer is working with a senior client. The trainer should be aware of what physiological characteristics? - ✔✔Decreased lean body mass A clients head protrudes during a pulling assessment. What muscle should be stretched? - ✔✔Sternocleimastoid What describes the purpose of the Davies test assessment? - ✔✔Assessing upper body agility and stabilization
What technique introduces greater risk than a benefit for a new senior client? - ✔✔Arching quadriceps stretch What statement is correct regarding poor spotting technique for a client using dumbbells? - ✔✔Spot at the clients wrists An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) should be advised to - ✔✔Strive for 20 to 30 min of continuous aerobic exercise daily An appropriate progression to a two-arm dumbbell chest press on a stability ball for a client training in a phase 1 opt program? - ✔✔Alternating arm dumbbell chest press on a stability ball For a client currently training in the hypertrophy phase of the opt model, which phase of the flexibility continuum would be most appropriate? - ✔✔Active A client is placing pressure on his calf musculature using a foam roll. What stretching technique is the client using? - ✔✔Self myofascial release A client indicates he is taking beta-blockers for hypertension. During phase 1 of the opt model, the trainer should...? - ✔✔Avoid prone position Which foam stretching should be used to decrease muscle spindle activity of a tight muscle before and after physical activity? - ✔✔Static stretching A personal trainer is working with a 65 year old client who is sedentary. What SAQ drill would be appropriate for this client? - ✔✔Stand Up to Figure 8 The prper balance progression to increase a clients proprioception is which of the following? - ✔✔Two- leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable What is the proper ending position of the back leg during a Cable Rotation? - ✔✔Triple extension
Which of the following is the correct kinetic chain checkpoint for the single-leg squat? Knee is in line with the second and third toe. Knee is in line with the medial border of the big toe. Knee is in line with teh fourth toe. Knee is in line with the lateral border of the fifth toe. - ✔✔Knee is in line with the second and third toe. Which of the following exercises is most appropriate for the goal of targeting the local core stabilizers? Incline reverse crunch Prone Iso-abs Overhead medicine ball throws Back exstention - ✔✔Prone iso abs Which of the follwing warm up srageties is most appropriate for a client in the stabilixation level of the opt model? Step 1. cardiorespiratory exercise, step 2. static stretching, step 3. self-myofascial release Step 1. active-isolated stretching, step 2. dynamic stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory exercise Step 1. static stretching, step 2. active isolated stretching, step 3. dynamic stretching Step 1. self-myofascial release, step 2. static stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory exercise - ✔✔Step 1. self-myofascial release, step 2. static stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory exercise Performing resistance training exercises in a circuit fashion in order to burn more calories is an example of which physiological parameter of the the princicles of specificity? - ✔✔Metabolic
Decreases high density lipoproteins Decreases glucoes tolerance Decreases resting heart rate Decreases oxidative capacity of muscle - ✔✔Decreases resting heart rate Which of the following supersets is appropriate for a client training in Phase 5 of the OPT model? Bench press superset with a ball dumbbell chest press Bench press superset with a stability ball push up Barbell squate superset with a squat jump Barbell squat superset with a single squat - ✔✔Barbell squate superset with a squat jump which of the following foods would be classified as a moderate glycemic carbohydrate source? Black beans with glycemic index score of 30 Apple juice with glycemic index score of 40 Raisins with a glycemic index score of 64 Instant rice with a clycemic index score of 87 - ✔✔Raisins with a glycemic index score of 64 Which of the following recommendations are most apporpriate for a client who desires to achieve lean body mass gain? Consume a diet consisting og 2.5 g of protein per pound of body weight. Make small decreases in food and beverage calories at each meal. Avoid spts drinks containing up to 8% carboydrates. Eat at least four meals each day. - ✔✔Eat at least four meals each day.
To enhance athletic ability for he endurance athlete, how much caboydydrtate intake is recommended six days before an event? - ✔✔4g/kg of body weight What is the approximate amount of water that a man who is sedentary should consume on a daily basis?
- ✔✔3 L A high-protein diet is commonly associated with - ✔✔a decrease in glycogen stores What is the purpose of asking clients open-ended questions? - ✔✔So the client can can provide more in- depth answers to invite discussion People most frequently cite what reason for not exercising? - ✔✔a lack of time which of the following statements refers to a SMART goal? "Staring on Monday, I will try a new group exercise class to maximize my results and meet new friends." "Staring next week, i will exercise three times a week to reduce my blood pressure and cholesterol by 5 points." "I will hire a friendly personal trainer with adequate credentials to help me achieve my ideal body and six-pack abs." "i will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per week and eating a 1600 per day calorie diet." - ✔✔"i will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per week and eating a 1600 per day calorie diet." What strategy can the trainer incoporate that may enhance the clients exercise adherence? - ✔✔SMART goals
What describes the alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows our center of gravity to be maintained over our base of support? - ✔✔structural efficiency when performing the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view, which areas should the fitness professional focus on? - ✔✔lumbo-pelvic hip complex what muscle concentrically accelerates ankle dorsiflexion? - ✔✔anterior tibialis What effect do beta-blockers have on a clients blood pressure? - ✔✔decrease What measurement needs to be taken after the conclusion of the ymca 3 minute step test to determine appropriate training intensities during cardiorespiratory exercise? - ✔✔max heart rate In a client with upper crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles is shortened? Upper trapezius Serratus anterior Teres minor Infraspinatus - ✔✔upper trapezius Which of the following is classifed as a speed, agility, and quckness (SAQ) drill? lunge jumps modified box drill ice skaters box jumps - ✔✔modified box drill The posterior fibers of the gluteus medius are responsible for....? - ✔✔Concentrically accelerating hip abduction and external rotation
The pectoralis major is responsible for concentrically accelerating which movement? - ✔✔shoulde rflexion, horizontal aduction, and internal rotation what are the two most important fuctions of the skeletal system? - ✔✔leverage and support According to the text, acute variables determine which of the following? - ✔✔the amount of stress placed on the body What is the best recommendation for protein intake for a client with the goal of increasing muscle mass?
- ✔✔0.5 to 0.8 g/lb A certifed personal trainer refers a client to a medical profession awhen..? - ✔✔the trainer becomes aware of undiagnosed hypertension Obesity related health problems increase when a person's BMI exceeds - ✔✔ 25 what muscle is shortened when the lower crossed syndrome is present? - ✔✔latissimus dorsi What muscle is shortened with the upper crossed dyndrome? - ✔✔scalenes Waht is a possible injury due to the lower corssed syndrome? - ✔✔hamstring complex strain Autogenic inhibition is created through self myofascial release by what? - ✔✔stimulating golgie tendon organ Balance exercises that involve dynamic eccentric and concentric movement of the balance leg are categorized as? - ✔✔Balance strength Muscular endurance is achieved by? - ✔✔ 12 - 20 repetitions at 50-70% of 1RM
What is primarily responsible for the initial rapid weight loss when consuming a low carboydrate diet? - ✔✔loss of water What nutrient is the primary aid in maintaining muscle mass? - ✔✔carbohydrates
