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Which type of joints are the most moveable?
A) Synovial
B) Fibrous
C) Cartilaginous
D) They can all move equally well - ANSWER-A) Synovial
Pronation or supination of the forearm is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Gliding; minimal movement in one plane
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
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The thumb moving in various directions is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Saddle; movement in several directions
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-A) Saddle; movement in several directions
The knuckles in each finger and in the wrist and ankle is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Saddle; movement in several directions
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-D) Condyloid; movement in two directions
The shoulder and hip joints allowing circumduction is what type of joint?
A) Hinge
B) Condyloid;
C) Saddle
D) Ball and socket - ANSWER-D) Ball and socket
Describe how to conduct an overhead squat test. - ANSWER-Client stands with feet shoulder width apart
facing wall and grasping a dowel at arm's length over head, to the point at which client's lower back
begins to arch.
Client squat downs while attempting to hold dowel in same place, 3 parts:
A) Dowel under heels
B) Heels on floor
C) Dowel under toes
Describe how to conduct a seated spinal rotation test. - ANSWER-Client sits upright in arms-crossed,
legs-crossed position with dorsum of feet touching the base of a pole or doorjamb.
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Client holds and maintains contact of dowel against collarbones at shoulder level. Elbows and upper
arms should arm down in front of torso.
Rotate right or left shoulder to move dowel toward pole, note angle achieved.
see page 198.
What are the three categories of joints?
A) Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial
B) Fibrous, synovial ,and condyloid
C) Cartilaginous, synovial, and syndesmoses
D) Cartilaginous, synovial, and hinge - ANSWER-A) Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial
Which of the following energy systems is aerobic?
I. ATP-CP
II. Aerobic glycolysis
III. Anaerobic glycolysis
IV. Fatty acid oxidation
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I, II, and IV
D) II only - ANSWER-B) II and IV
Aerobic glycolysis & fatty acid oxidation
The ATP-CP (phosphagen) system produces _____ ATP per molecule of creatine phosphate.
A) 1 ATP per molecule of CP
B) 2 ATP per molecule of CP
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C) 20 ATP per molecule of CP
D) 3 ATP per molecule of CP - ANSWER-A) 1 ATP per molecule of CP
Which of the following is a hinge joint?
I. Hip
II. Elbow
III. Wrist
IV. Knee
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I and III
D) I, II ,and IV - ANSWER-B) II and IV
Which of the following is a gliding joint?
I. Wrist (carpal)
II. Elbow
III. Ankle (tarsal)
IV. Knee
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I and III
D) I, II ,and IV - ANSWER-C) I and III
Name an example of a fibrous joint. - ANSWER-Skull, pelvis.
Name an example of a cartilaginous joint. - ANSWER-Ribs, sternum.
CANFITPRO Final Exam 2025 — Updated Study Guide,
Practice Test Questions, and Tips to Pass the Personal
Training Certification
Prepare for the CANFITPRO Final Exam 2025 with the latest study guide, free practice test
questions, and exam tips. Learn how to pass your Personal Training Specialist (PTS) or
Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) certification on the first try.
• CANFITPRO final exam 2025
• CANFITPRO exam practice test
• CANFITPRO study guide 2025
• CANFITPRO personal training exam
Which type of joints are the most moveable?
A) Synovial
B) Fibrous
C) Cartilaginous
D) They can all move equally well - ANSWER-A) Synovial
Pronation or supination of the forearm is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Gliding; minimal movement in one plane
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
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The thumb moving in various directions is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Saddle; movement in several directions
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-A) Saddle; movement in several directions
The knuckles in each finger and in the wrist and ankle is what type of movement for what type of joint?
A) Saddle; movement in several directions
B) Pivot; rotation along long axis
C) Hinge; movement in one direction or plane of motion
D) Condyloid; movement in two directions - ANSWER-D) Condyloid; movement in two directions
The shoulder and hip joints allowing circumduction is what type of joint?
A) Hinge
B) Condyloid;
C) Saddle
D) Ball and socket - ANSWER-D) Ball and socket
Describe how to conduct an overhead squat test. - ANSWER-Client stands with feet shoulder width apart
facing wall and grasping a dowel at arm's length over head, to the point at which client's lower back
begins to arch.
Client squat downs while attempting to hold dowel in same place, 3 parts:
A) Dowel under heels
B) Heels on floor
C) Dowel under toes
Describe how to conduct a seated spinal rotation test. - ANSWER-Client sits upright in arms-crossed,
legs-crossed position with dorsum of feet touching the base of a pole or doorjamb.
,3|Page
Client holds and maintains contact of dowel against collarbones at shoulder level. Elbows and upper
arms should arm down in front of torso.
Rotate right or left shoulder to move dowel toward pole, note angle achieved.
see page 198.
What are the three categories of joints?
A) Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial
B) Fibrous, synovial ,and condyloid
C) Cartilaginous, synovial, and syndesmoses
D) Cartilaginous, synovial, and hinge - ANSWER-A) Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial
Which of the following energy systems is aerobic?
I. ATP-CP
II. Aerobic glycolysis
III. Anaerobic glycolysis
IV. Fatty acid oxidation
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I, II, and IV
D) II only - ANSWER-B) II and IV
Aerobic glycolysis & fatty acid oxidation
The ATP-CP (phosphagen) system produces _____ ATP per molecule of creatine phosphate.
A) 1 ATP per molecule of CP
B) 2 ATP per molecule of CP
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C) 20 ATP per molecule of CP
D) 3 ATP per molecule of CP - ANSWER-A) 1 ATP per molecule of CP
Which of the following is a hinge joint?
I. Hip
II. Elbow
III. Wrist
IV. Knee
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I and III
D) I, II ,and IV - ANSWER-B) II and IV
Which of the following is a gliding joint?
I. Wrist (carpal)
II. Elbow
III. Ankle (tarsal)
IV. Knee
A) I only
B) II and IV
C) I and III
D) I, II ,and IV - ANSWER-C) I and III
Name an example of a fibrous joint. - ANSWER-Skull, pelvis.
Name an example of a cartilaginous joint. - ANSWER-Ribs, sternum.
