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Which of the following structures are important to anterior/posterior postural observation and analysis?

A.

Vertebral column for scoliosis and scapula for balance

B.

Glenohumeral joint for balance and elbow/wrist for alignment

C.

Vertebral column for balance and elbow/wrist for rotation

D.

Glenohumeral joint for rotation and scapula for balance

What is the correct order of an effective program planning model?

A.

Needs assessment, program implementation, program planning, program evaluation

B.

Program assessment, needs planning, program implementation, program evaluation

C.

Program assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

D.

Needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

A sedentary 48 year old male with controlled hypertension has hired you to assist him with beginning a marathon training program. Which level of pre-participation screening must a certified Personal Trainer require?

A.

Medical health history questionnaire only.

B.

PAR-Q form would be adequate information to begin.

C.

No screening is needed as he is considered low risk due to his age.

D.

Medical examination performed by his physician before he begins.

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Four

D.

Five

An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?

A.

A conversion to fat and stored as triglyceride

B.

Muscle hypertrophy

C.

An increase in water retention

D.

A conversion to carbohydrates and stored as glycogen

What is the role of High Density Lipoprotein in the blood?

A.

Transports cholesterol

B.

Increases anaerobic enzymes

C.

Increases triglycerides

D.

Decreases total cholesterol

The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

A.

Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.

B.

Elevation and heat.

C.

Compression and heat.

D.

Compression and cold.

According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

A.

people over the age of 50 better absorb vitamin B12 in comparison to children and other adults

B.

non-heme (plant) sources of iron are richer than heme (animal) sources of iron for women of childbearing age

C.

women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant require a higher daily intake of folic acid than the pregnant female

D.

the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations

What risk stratification would physician supervision be recommended during exercise testing?

A.

Low risk, max testing

B.

Low risk, submax testing

C.

Moderate risk, submax testing

D.

High risk, submax testing

What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range?

A.

14.5 to 20.9 BMI

B.

18.5 to 24.9 BMI

C.

16.5 to 23.5 BMI

D.

19 to 27.5 BMI