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NCEP CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
7 primary movements - correct answer- push, pull, bend, twist,
squat, lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of exercise. - correct answer- Better
appearance, improved health, feeling better, performing better,
and stress reliever
What are the components of Fitness? - correct answer-
Nutritional Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM, Cardiovascular
Training, Resistance Training, and Attitude Training
What is a calorie? - correct answer- Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an example. - correct answer-
Ability to move a bone around an axis using An internal force.
An example is bringing your leg up high and then holding it
there w/o anything (other than your leg muscles themselves) to
keep the leg in an extended position.
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Define Passive Stretching. Give an example. I - correct 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. - correct answer-
Not continually moving.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an example. - correct 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? - correct answer- Amount of pressure
placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and
diastolic phases.
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What is the formula for training heart rate? - correct answer-
(220-age) x % of max heart rate
Define endurance - correct answer- Submaximal force
repeatedly over time
Define strength - correct answer- Maximum force produced in a
specific enviroment
Define power - correct answer- work over time
What is your core? - correct answer- Defined as the ability to
stabilize your spine and transfer load efficiently throughout the
body
List at least 5 cardiac risk factors - correct answer- High blood
pressure, diabetes, cholesterol level, heart disease, smoking.
List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease
- correct answer- Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or
accelerated heart rate
NCEP CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
7 primary movements - correct answer- push, pull, bend, twist,
squat, lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of exercise. - correct answer- Better
appearance, improved health, feeling better, performing better,
and stress reliever
What are the components of Fitness? - correct answer-
Nutritional Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM, Cardiovascular
Training, Resistance Training, and Attitude Training
What is a calorie? - correct answer- Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an example. - correct answer-
Ability to move a bone around an axis using An internal force.
An example is bringing your leg up high and then holding it
there w/o anything (other than your leg muscles themselves) to
keep the leg in an extended position.
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Define Passive Stretching. Give an example. I - correct 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. - correct answer-
Not continually moving.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an example. - correct 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? - correct answer- Amount of pressure
placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and
diastolic phases.
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What is the formula for training heart rate? - correct answer-
(220-age) x % of max heart rate
Define endurance - correct answer- Submaximal force
repeatedly over time
Define strength - correct answer- Maximum force produced in a
specific enviroment
Define power - correct answer- work over time
What is your core? - correct answer- Defined as the ability to
stabilize your spine and transfer load efficiently throughout the
body
List at least 5 cardiac risk factors - correct answer- High blood
pressure, diabetes, cholesterol level, heart disease, smoking.
List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease
- correct answer- Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or
accelerated heart rate
