ACE PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION -
PRACTICE TEST
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. - Answers - 150 minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - Answers - They are able to show clients how to exercise
effectively while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - Answers - To protect the public
from harm.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - Answers -
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. - Answers -
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. - Answers - FALSE
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? - Answers
- Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of
practice? - Answers - Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal
planning recommendation by their physician.
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other
ACE Certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics? - Answers - While
registering for an ACE certification exam
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers __________________. - Answers - Stay current with the latest
exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health.
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
- Answers - Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful
foods so they can make better choices.
PRACTICE TEST
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. - Answers - 150 minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - Answers - They are able to show clients how to exercise
effectively while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - Answers - To protect the public
from harm.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - Answers -
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. - Answers -
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. - Answers - FALSE
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? - Answers
- Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of
practice? - Answers - Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal
planning recommendation by their physician.
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other
ACE Certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics? - Answers - While
registering for an ACE certification exam
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers __________________. - Answers - Stay current with the latest
exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health.
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
- Answers - Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful
foods so they can make better choices.
