Advanced Personal Training Practice Exam

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

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

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Upper back pain

Neck pain

Forward head jut

All of the above

Spine appears in good alignment

Hips are above the heels

Both A and B

Head is tilted to one side

Poor balance

Foot pain

Knee pain

All of the above

Lordosis curve

S curve

Kyphosis

None of the above

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Sit and Reach

Muscular strength

Muscular endurance

Cooper test

Poor balance

Weight gain

Hip pain

Shoulder pain

Practice Exam

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

2. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which of the following tests measures flexibility?

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

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