Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

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

Lordosis curve

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Upper back pain

Neck pain

Forward head jut

All of the above

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Practice Exam

1. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

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

3. Which muscle is the prime mover in spine/trunk flexion?

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. Which of the following tests measures aerobic capacity?

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

7. Which of the following tests measures flexibility?

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

9. A person with rounded shoulders is likely to experience what issues?

10. What is the role of an agonist muscle?