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A compilation of key concepts and exercises for ncep (national council on strength and fitness) certification test preparation. It covers various aspects of fitness training, including resistance training, cardiovascular training, flexibility, and nutrition. Definitions, formulas, and principles related to exercise physiology, biomechanics, and training methodologies. It also addresses risk factors, assessments, and components of healthy eating, making it a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the ncep certification exam. It offers a structured approach to understanding the core concepts and principles necessary for success in the fitness industry.
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Five components of training Correct Ans - Resistance, Nutritional, Cardiovascular Flexibility Attitude Five Benefits of exercise Correct Ans - Muscular Skin Posture coordination Sleep Body fat Slow down aging Calorie Correct Ans - Amount of energy needed to raise temperature 1 gram of water 1 degree C active stretching Correct Ans - a technique in which muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscles example is quad stretch passive stretching Correct Ans - a technique in which muscles are stretched by force applied by an outside source trained professional Massage or manipulation by pushing to an extreme static stretching Correct Ans - a technique in which a muscle is slowly and gently stretched and then held in the stretched position Overhead tricep stretch ballistic stretching Correct Ans - a series of quick, bouncing-type stretches Hip openers
blood pressure Correct Ans - the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels normal blood pressure Correct Ans - 120/ Top number for blood pressure Correct Ans - systolic bottom number of blood pressure Correct Ans - diastolic endurance Correct Ans - Max force over time repeated Formula for training heart rate Correct Ans - 220- age (40 )x .4 = 204 and .6 = 196 Define strength Correct Ans - ability to exert force produced Define power Correct Ans - the rate of doing work over time What is your Core Correct Ans - Core training is everything between your lower chest and pelvis. So it also includes the erector spinae. TVA Correct Ans - Transverse Abdominous Five Cardiac risk factors Correct Ans - Smoking Obesity Age Sedentary Blood pressure Three signs - Symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease Correct Ans - Dizzy Shortness Breath Chest Pain Heart Murmur
5 Components of healthy eating Correct Ans - 1) 5- Meals 2)Water 1/2 body weight in ounces 96 ounces 3)Supplements - Balanced Diet 4)Reduce Fat Intakes
Hydrostatic Bod Pod Most Accurate Bod Pod Least Accurate Skin caliper Most Common Hand held electro impedence Standard Error of Estimate for fat measurement Correct Ans - +- 2.7% 7 Primary movements Correct Ans - Push Pull Bend Twist Squat Lunge Gait NCEP Resistance training levels Correct Ans - Level 1 Develop neural pathways 30 Sec to 3 Mins Nit to exceed two sets Bodyweight light Rest Level 2 Endurance 50-70% 12-20 Reps 1-3 sets Rest 20-30 Secs Level 3 Hypertrophy Build Muscles 70-80% 6-12 reps 2-6 sets Rest 30-90 secs Level 4
Level Improvement Cardio Correct Ans - 3-7 days per week 50-85% max HR 20 min / session Interval - large muscle rhythmic 10% every other week progression Level 3 Maintanence Cardio Correct Ans - 3-5 Days week 70-85% max HR 20-30 minutes Large muscle group activity or interval 10% every other week progression Test phases Correct Ans - Talk Test Leveling Test levels off within heart range. Recovery Test 1-3 minutes after stopping exercise MAVA Correct Ans - Meditation Affirmation Visualization Anchoring TVA Correct Ans - Transverse abdominous Core Heart Age restrictions Correct Ans - Men over 45 Women over 55 Fossa Correct Ans - Shallow, basinlike depression in a bone, often serving as an articular surface Energy Systems Correct Ans - ATP-CTP Glycolosis Oxypho Name the shoulder joint muscles attaching on the posterior surface of the scapula. Correct Ans - glenohumeral joint
rotator cuff Correct Ans - group of muscles and their tendons that hold the head of the humerus securely in place as it rotates within the shoulder joint Sliding Filament History Correct Ans - Actin Myosin Tropomyosin (troponin and myosin) Sliding filament theory Correct Ans - theory on the mechanism for muscle contraction Electric Impulse from Brain Calcium ++ ions Troponin is pulled away Cross bridging occurs slow twitch Correct Ans - type of muscle that contracts slowly and is fatigue resistant fast twitch Correct Ans - muscle fibers that react quickly and fatigue quickly Intermediate fibres Correct Ans - give mechanical strength to cells cN be trained to help fast or slow twitch Three types of contractions Correct Ans - isometric, concentric, eccentric concentric action Correct Ans - occurs when a muscle is activated and shortens Push up isometric action Correct Ans - Actions are static and involve no movement Occurs during isometric exercise PlANK Eccentric actions occur when muscles lengthen under tension to control the joints moving with gravity or a resistance. Correct Ans - Eccentric movement
erector spinae Correct Ans - Sacrum to Vertebrae Shoulder Bones Correct Ans - Scapula Humerus Clavicle Joint Correct Ans - Gleno-humerol actions of shoulder joint Correct Ans - Flexion - Forward Anterior Deltoid - Muscles Scapula to Humerus Pectorals Sternum to Humerous Shoulder extension back Correct Ans - Latissimus Dorsi muscle Humerus to Vertebrae Posterior Deltoid muscle Scapula to Humerus Shoulder Satbilization Correct Ans - Rotator Cuff Not a joint Supports shoulder to stabilize Teres Minor, Supraspinatas,infraspinitus, subscapularis abduction of shoulder Correct Ans - deltoid Scapula to Humerus Shoulder Adduction Correct Ans - latissimus dorsi Humerus to Vertebrae Posterior Deltoids Scapula to Humerus Horizontal shoulder adduction (towards) Correct Ans - Anterior Deltoids scapula to Humerus Pectorals Sternum to Humerus
Horizontal shoulder Abduction Correct Ans - Latissimus Dorsi Humerus to Vertebrae Posterior Deltoids Scapula to Humerus Scapula adduction back Correct Ans - Rhomboids Scapula to Vertebrae Scapular Abduction back away Correct Ans - Serratus Anterior Ribs to Scapula Scapular Elevation - up Correct Ans - Upper Trapezius Back of head cranium to scapula Scapular depression down Correct Ans - Latissimus Dorsi Humerus to vertebrae ElbowFlexion Correct Ans - Biceps Radius to Humerus Elbow extension Correct Ans - Humerus to Radius Bones of the elbow Correct Ans - humerus, radius, ulna Radius - outside thumb Ulna - lnside pinky Hip Flexion - Forward Correct Ans - Illiopsoas muscle Pelvis to femur Rectus Femoris * Pelvis to Tibia Tensor Fascia Latae Pelvis to Femur rectus femoris * Correct Ans - Two joint Muscle extends knee and flexes thigh at hip pelvis to tibia
Ankle Dorsi Flexion Correct Ans - Toe Up Anterior Tibialos Tibia to top of foot Plantar Flexion Point Toe Correct Ans - Gastrocnemisus
shoulder complex bones Correct Ans - scapula, clavicle, humerus, Muscles that act as ligaments and hold gleno-humerol joint together Correct Ans - Susparanitus Infraspurinitus Teres minor Sub scapularis What muscle extends the knee Correct Ans - quadriceps femoris glutues maximus Correct Ans - muscle forms the buttocks extends the knee and flex hip Do before you move Correct Ans - Stretch Warm up AerobicAerobic Joint Actions of the hip, knee and ankle during the concentric phase of the squat Correct Ans - resting heart rate Correct Ans - the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active high blood pressure Correct Ans - 140/ Soleus Correct Ans - Tibia to Calcaneus Cardiovascular Training levels Correct Ans - Level 1 Testing Level 2 Improvement Phase Level 3 Maintanence phase endurance Correct Ans - Sub maximal force repeated over time Power Correct Ans - the rate at which work is done
concentric Correct Ans - Forced Production Essentric Correct Ans - Forced reduction Gleno humerol Correct Ans - Most universal joint in body Passive Stretching Correct Ans - External force