Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

Lordosis curve

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Lordosis

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Poor balance

Foot pain

Knee pain

All of the above

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Poor alignment between muscles, joints and ligaments

Poor diet

Having a bad attitude

Getting old

True

False

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

Practice Exam

1. A flattened back is also called what kind of a curve?

2. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

3. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

4. A person with a sway back is also referred to as what other term?

5. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?

6. A person with elevated hips is likely to experience what issues?

7. When performing push ups and pull ups, what are you evaluating?

8. What is the main problem with poor posture?

9. Tonic muscles respond by shortening and tightening.

10. Some muscles are named after the function they perform in the body. As an example, forearm muscles are called flexors because they perform this action?