Term | Definition |
The greatest legal concerns for a personal trainer are: | Pre-activity health screening of clients, interpreting the results, the development of
physical activity recommendations and parameters for training, the instruction and
supervision of physical activity, emergency preparations and timely fulfillment |
(T/F) A failure to screen or even perform screening which results in client injury may
actually increase the likelihood of legal claims and suits based upon negligence. | True. |
(T/F) Employers may not be responsible for the actions of their employees. | False. |
(T/F) It is recommended to utilize applicable protective documents such as waivers,
releases and informed consents to meet their legal duties. | True. |
(T/F) It is not recommended to obtain liability insurance when working as an
independent contractor | False. |
(T/F) Professionalism has nothing to do with punctuality, appearance, presentation,
knowledge or hygiene. | False. |
(T/F) A client complains about back pain. You should tell them to take NSAIDS and
rest. | False. |
(T/F) A client tells you they're thinking about refinancing their home. You should tell
them to re-modify their loan. | False. |
(T/F) A client tells you they're concerned about their child who is taking drugs. You
should return the focus back to the workout. | True. |
T/F) A client makes a sexual innuendo towards you; you should either report them to
your manager or inform them you feel uncomfortable with sexual comments. | True. |
Name the four chambers of the heart. | Left and Right Ventricles, Left and Right Atriums. |
Name the three energy systems. | ATP/Creatine-Phosphate, Glycolysis, Aerobic Oxidation. |
What is the prime mover, antagonist and stabilizers for the bench press? | Pectoralis Major (middle and upper fibers emphasized). Rhomboids, Trapezius,
Posterior Deltoid. Rotator Cuff Musculature: Supraspinatus, Infaspinatus, Teres
Minor, Subscapularis. |
What causes post exercise soreness and what do you do about it? | Microtrauma to the muscle tissue. PRICE, light stretching or active rest and hydrate. |
Describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure. What
is considered a normal reading? | Systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular contraction. Diastolic
pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular filling. 120/80 is
considered a normal reading. |
What is the difference between slow and fast twitch muscle? | Slow twitch muscle fibers have slow shortening velocities, are red, endurance and resistant to fatigue, Fast twitch muscle fibers have high shortening velocities,fatigue rapidly, diameter, are white, prime mover/strength/power, , easily inhibited. |
What might be the fat burning target heart range for a 45-year old individual with a
resting heart rate of 60 bpm? | Using the Karvonen formula and calculating the training heart rate based on Zone 1
(40-65%), the answer is 220 – 45 - 60 x.4 + 60 =106 bpm and 220 – 45 - 60 x.65 + 60 =
135 bpm or 106 -135 bpm. |
What is the all or none theory? | When a myofiber is innervated by a nerve cell, it contracts totally or not at all. |
Explain the difference between concentric and eccentric in resistance training. | A concentric contraction is the shortening of the muscle fibers. An eccentric
contraction is the lengthening of the muscle fibers. |
Name two functions of blood. | Transport oxygen and nutrients to the cell and removes wastes and carbon dioxide
from the cell. |
What is the definition of OBLA? | Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation. |
How could you determine maximum heart rate and training heart rate when designing
a cardiovascular workout for a client? | VO2 Max test, 220 - age x % = THR, 220 - age - RHR x % + RHR = THR (Karvonen),
or 220 - age x % x 1.15 = THR. |
Discuss the concept of periodicity. | The gradual cycling of specificity, intensity, volume, duration, and frequency to
achieve a specific goal. |
What is the Valsalva Maneuver? | Exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed. |
What does the abbreviation ATP mean? | Adenosine Triphosphate. |
With exercise lasting longer than ten seconds what system kicks in to provide ATP? | Glycolytic System. |