ACE Personal Training Certification -
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Most health benefits occur with at least __________ a week of moderate-intensity
physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more
physical activity.
✓ :~~ 150 minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold
in the allied healthcare continuum?
✓ :~~ They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while
following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification?
✓ :~~ To protect the public from harm.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"?
✓ :~~ The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
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✓ :~~ FALSE
Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis and prescribing an exercise program to
treat it is within a personal trainer's scope of practice.
✓ :~~ FALSE
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must
complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a
current certificate in ________________ and, if living in North America, automated
external defibrillation.
✓ :~~ 20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without
them?
✓ :~~ Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being
sore following a weekend tennis tournament?
✓ :~~ Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to ___________________.
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