NCEP CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE STUDY
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EDITION
‣ Define Passive Stretching. Give an example. I. Answer: Ability to
move a bone around an axis with help from an external force.
An example is using a belt when stretching.
‣ Define Static Stretching. Give an example.. Answer: Not continually
moving.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
‣ Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an example.. Answer: In constant
motion.
An example is standing upright and putting either leg on elevation to
front. Keep legs straight. With back straight bend over and
repeatedly reach forward and relax.
‣ What is blood pressure?. Answer: Amount of pressure placed on
the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and diastolic phases.
, ‣ What is the formula for training heart rate?. Answer: (220-age) x %
of max heart rate
‣ Define endurance. Answer: Submaximal force repeatedly over time
‣ Define strength. Answer: Maximum force produced in a specific
enviroment
‣ Define power. Answer: work over time
‣ What is your core?. Answer: Defined as the ability to stabilize your
spine and transfer load efficiently throughout the body
‣ List at least 5 cardiac risk factors. Answer: High blood pressure,
diabetes, cholesterol level, heart disease, smoking.
‣ List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease.
Answer: Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or accelerated
heart rate
‣ What are 3 risk stratifications. Answer: Apparently healthy (AH),
Increased Risk (IR), Known Disease (KD)
PAPER 100% CORRECT ANSWERS REVISED
EDITION
‣ Define Passive Stretching. Give an example. I. Answer: Ability to
move a bone around an axis with help from an external force.
An example is using a belt when stretching.
‣ Define Static Stretching. Give an example.. Answer: Not continually
moving.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
‣ Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an example.. Answer: In constant
motion.
An example is standing upright and putting either leg on elevation to
front. Keep legs straight. With back straight bend over and
repeatedly reach forward and relax.
‣ What is blood pressure?. Answer: Amount of pressure placed on
the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and diastolic phases.
, ‣ What is the formula for training heart rate?. Answer: (220-age) x %
of max heart rate
‣ Define endurance. Answer: Submaximal force repeatedly over time
‣ Define strength. Answer: Maximum force produced in a specific
enviroment
‣ Define power. Answer: work over time
‣ What is your core?. Answer: Defined as the ability to stabilize your
spine and transfer load efficiently throughout the body
‣ List at least 5 cardiac risk factors. Answer: High blood pressure,
diabetes, cholesterol level, heart disease, smoking.
‣ List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease.
Answer: Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or accelerated
heart rate
‣ What are 3 risk stratifications. Answer: Apparently healthy (AH),
Increased Risk (IR), Known Disease (KD)
