Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

Upper Trapezius

Pectoralis Major

Deep Abs

A and B only

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

Spine appears in good alignment

Hips are above the heels

Both A and B

Head is tilted to one side

Injuries

Poor form

Poor posture

All of the above

Lordosis

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

True

False

Poor alignment between muscles, joints and ligaments

Poor diet

Having a bad attitude

Getting old

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

Poor balance

Weight gain

Hip pain

Shoulder pain

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Moves the body toward the midline

Increases the angle at a joint

Practice Exam

1. Which of the following muscles typically tighten?

2. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

3. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

4. If your muscles are not in balance, you what is the potential outcome?

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

6. Muscular strength is typically measured through a one repetition maximum lift.

7. What is the main problem with poor posture?

8. Which describes the joint movement of the flexor muscles?

9. A person with a flattened back is likely to experience what issues?

10. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?