EXPERTRATING PERSONAL TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Abduction - Correct Answers -Those bodily movements which involve actions that are
away from the midline of the body or one of the body parts
Abductor - Correct Answers -Muscle that causes abduction to occur
Adduction - Correct Answers -Involves movement towards the midline of the body
Adductor - Correct Answers -The muscle that causes adduction at a joint
Aerobic Fitness - Correct Answers -It is the ability of the body to perform exercise over
an extended period of time in the presence of oxygen e.g. cycling, marathon running.
Agility - Correct Answers -It is a component of fitness which enables a person to move,
change direction and position of the body quickly. This ability is inherent in the person
and cannot be improved to a large extent
Agonist - Correct Answers -The agonist is the muscle which is directly responsible for
the movement at a joint.
Anabolic Steroids - Correct Answers -Anabolic steroids are actually artificially produced
male hormones. They are used by athletes to boost power and performance. These
steroids can, however, lead to liver damage.
Anaerobic Activity - Correct Answers -Activities undertaken in the absence of oxygen
e.g. weight lifting and sprinting. Such activities cannot be undertaken for long periods of
time.
Anaerobic Capacity Test - Correct Answers -Used to measure the ability of the body to
undertake exercises of a short duration and of very high intensity.
Antagonist - Correct Answers -An antagonist is a muscle that has an action opposite to
that of the muscles directly responsible for the movement of a joint.
, Arterio-Venous Oxygen Difference (VO2difference) - Correct Answers -Measure of the
amount of oxygen consumed by the muscles. It is the difference between the oxygen
content of the blood in the arteries and in the veins. While only about 25% oxygen is
utilized when a person is resting, it can go up to about 80% during exercise.
Blood Pressure - Correct Answers -measure of the force of blood that is exerted against
the walls of the blood vessels
Systolic Pressure - Correct Answers -First Value, pressure exerted when heart is
pumping blood
Diastolic Pressure - Correct Answers -Second Value, pressure on the arteries when
heart is relaxed
Body Mass Index - Correct Answers -Dividing a person's body mass (in kilograms) by
the square of his/her height
Burnout - Correct Answers -The term burnout is used to refer to the loss of enthusiasm
and energy related to an activity due to excessive levels of a particular activity.
Carbohydrates - Correct Answers -Organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen. It is our body's usual source of energy for muscular work, body heat,
breathing, and other functions.
Cartilage - Correct Answers -Firm connective tissue that provides protection to the
bone, e.g. the knee joint, from wear and tear.
Concentric Muscle Contraction - Correct Answers -Muscle shortening while contracting
e.g. the biceps while lifting the weight during the bicep curl.
Cool-down - Correct Answers -Period of light activity following any exercise during
which the heart rate remains elevated. It helps to remove lactic acid from the body and
ensures quick recovery. This also helps in avoiding dizziness after exercise.
Eccentric Muscle Contraction - Correct Answers -The lengthening of a muscle during
movement e.g. the bicep while lowering the weight during the bicep curl.
Extension - Correct Answers -Any movement that involves an increase in the angle of
the articulating bones e.g. straightening a bent elbow.
Fast Twitch Muscle Fiber - Correct Answers -Type of muscle fiber that is suited for high
intensity exercise
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Abduction - Correct Answers -Those bodily movements which involve actions that are
away from the midline of the body or one of the body parts
Abductor - Correct Answers -Muscle that causes abduction to occur
Adduction - Correct Answers -Involves movement towards the midline of the body
Adductor - Correct Answers -The muscle that causes adduction at a joint
Aerobic Fitness - Correct Answers -It is the ability of the body to perform exercise over
an extended period of time in the presence of oxygen e.g. cycling, marathon running.
Agility - Correct Answers -It is a component of fitness which enables a person to move,
change direction and position of the body quickly. This ability is inherent in the person
and cannot be improved to a large extent
Agonist - Correct Answers -The agonist is the muscle which is directly responsible for
the movement at a joint.
Anabolic Steroids - Correct Answers -Anabolic steroids are actually artificially produced
male hormones. They are used by athletes to boost power and performance. These
steroids can, however, lead to liver damage.
Anaerobic Activity - Correct Answers -Activities undertaken in the absence of oxygen
e.g. weight lifting and sprinting. Such activities cannot be undertaken for long periods of
time.
Anaerobic Capacity Test - Correct Answers -Used to measure the ability of the body to
undertake exercises of a short duration and of very high intensity.
Antagonist - Correct Answers -An antagonist is a muscle that has an action opposite to
that of the muscles directly responsible for the movement of a joint.
, Arterio-Venous Oxygen Difference (VO2difference) - Correct Answers -Measure of the
amount of oxygen consumed by the muscles. It is the difference between the oxygen
content of the blood in the arteries and in the veins. While only about 25% oxygen is
utilized when a person is resting, it can go up to about 80% during exercise.
Blood Pressure - Correct Answers -measure of the force of blood that is exerted against
the walls of the blood vessels
Systolic Pressure - Correct Answers -First Value, pressure exerted when heart is
pumping blood
Diastolic Pressure - Correct Answers -Second Value, pressure on the arteries when
heart is relaxed
Body Mass Index - Correct Answers -Dividing a person's body mass (in kilograms) by
the square of his/her height
Burnout - Correct Answers -The term burnout is used to refer to the loss of enthusiasm
and energy related to an activity due to excessive levels of a particular activity.
Carbohydrates - Correct Answers -Organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen. It is our body's usual source of energy for muscular work, body heat,
breathing, and other functions.
Cartilage - Correct Answers -Firm connective tissue that provides protection to the
bone, e.g. the knee joint, from wear and tear.
Concentric Muscle Contraction - Correct Answers -Muscle shortening while contracting
e.g. the biceps while lifting the weight during the bicep curl.
Cool-down - Correct Answers -Period of light activity following any exercise during
which the heart rate remains elevated. It helps to remove lactic acid from the body and
ensures quick recovery. This also helps in avoiding dizziness after exercise.
Eccentric Muscle Contraction - Correct Answers -The lengthening of a muscle during
movement e.g. the bicep while lowering the weight during the bicep curl.
Extension - Correct Answers -Any movement that involves an increase in the angle of
the articulating bones e.g. straightening a bent elbow.
Fast Twitch Muscle Fiber - Correct Answers -Type of muscle fiber that is suited for high
intensity exercise
