Practice Exam

1. 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?

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

2. The Anaerobic System must rely on carbohydrates for ATP production.

True

False

3. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

4. What is a supinated grip?

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

5. Why should you use a PAR-Q with your clients in the initial visit?

To see if the client needs to lose weight

To assess a client’s interest in working out

As a pre exercise screening tool to uncover any medical concerns

A PAR-Q is not required prior to working out

6. Training specificity explains what type of training?

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

7. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

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

8. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

9. How many muscles are in your body (roughly)?

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

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

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Grade Exam

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