NFPT $ PRACTICE TEST 2-55 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What type of joint is the elbow considered? Pivot joint The type of joint that is found in both the elbow and knee is referred to as a Hinge joint Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:08 / 0:15 Full screen A one leg squat should focus mainly on activating and strengthening the: Gluteus Maximus This muscle fiber type contracts quickly (in short durations) and is associated with performance in an activity like basketball. Red fast twitch The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a synovial joint that occurs between the: Clavicle and the Sternum All exercise programs should be based on _______________. Client goals The initial aerobic conditioning phase includes low level activity for 10-15 minutes at 60-70% of MaxHR for approximately how long? 4-6 weeks The majority of energy used during aerobic exercise comes from: Fatty acids Where are the Oblique muscles located? Sides of abdomen A muscle tissue is specialized to produce tension solely by? Contraction Performing in rep ranges, at various levels of intensity, is consistent with the _______________ principle. Overtraining Myosin binds to what protein to create a muscle contraction? Actin A muscle strength test is generally preformed in which repetition range? 4-6 Which of the following assessments tests for cardiorespiratory condition? 3 minute step test With a proper diet, what amount of calories from glucose can liver stores provide? 300-400 What is the only form of energy muscles can use? ATP What determines the energy source your body uses to perform? Exercise intensity and duration A chemical compound stored in the muscles that aids in replenishing ATP after the initial stores are exhausted is: Creatine Phosphate The oxidative system is the main energy system during which type of activity? Half marathon Water absorption occurs in the: small intestine Adipose tissue is: fat tissue Identify major health risk factors using: CVD risk profile The following are all exercise recommendations for lean weight gain EXCEPT: taking shorter recover time between sets The majority of energy used during resistance exercise comes from _____________. energy inside the muscle When reaching VO2Max during bursts of maximum intensity, the activity does not need to be performed for longer than _____________. 1.5 - 3 minutes The standard method for determining exercise target heart rate at any intensity is: Karvonen Formula Maximum heart rate can also be referred to as: functional capacity Using the Modified RPE scale, the fat loss client should stay at a level of ______________ (plus or minus one level). 2 In the Improvement Conditioning Stage of aerobic progression, duration of the activity should be increased every: 2-3 weeks