NCEP CERTIFICATION MAIN

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NCEP CERTIFICATION MAIN

EXAMINATION QUESTIONS WITH

ANSWERS GRADED A+

Question :What are the five components of fitness?

CORRECT ANSWER: ::Nutrition, flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training

Question :What is a calorie?

CORRECT ANSWER: ::unit of energy

Question :Define active stretching and give an example

CORRECT ANSWER: ::ability to move a bone around

an axis using only internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-

10 seconds with several repetitions

Question :Define passive stretching and give an example

CORRECT ANSWER: ::ability to move a bone around

an axis with help from an external force: hamstring

stretch with trained professional

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Question :Define static stretching and give an example

CORRECT ANSWER: ::not continually moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds

Question :Define ballistic stretching and give an example

CORRECT ANSWER: ::in constant motion: body weight squats

Question :What is blood pressure? High blood pressure?

CORRECT ANSWER :::amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and filling (diastolic) phases; high = 140/90 mmHg

Question :What is the formula for training heart rate?

CORRECT ANSWER: ::(220-age) x % max heart rate

Question :Define endurance.

CORRECT ANSWER: ::sub-maximal force repeated over time

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Question :Define strength.

CORRECT ANSWER: ::maximal force produced in a specific environment

Question :Define power.

CORRECT ANSWER: ::work/time

Question :What is your core?

CORRECT ANSWER: ::the stabilization of your spine and transfer of a load efficiently throughout the body

Question :List 5 cardiac risk factors.

CORRECT ANSWER: ::Age: men over 45 and women over 55

Diabetes: counts as known disease

Cholesterol level: 200 or greater

Smoking

Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease

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Question :List at least 3 signs and symptoms of

cardiopulmonary disease.CORRECT ANSWER: ::Chest pain Dizziness Shortness of breath

Question :What are the three risk stratifications?

CORRECT ANSWER: ::Apparently Healthy Increased Risk Known Disease

Question :What are the five components to a healthy

eating strategy?CORRECT ANSWER: ::1. Eat at least 5-6 small meals

per day: increases metabolism and regulates blood sugar

2. Do not eat refined foods, especially sugar: manages

insulin levels

3. Watch your fat intake: unsaturated fats = good! (like

Omega 3s and 6s in a 1:1 ratio)