ACE Personal Training Exam Questions
and Answers
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. - ANS-150 minutes
What accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied health
care continuum? - ANS-They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while
following physicians general recommendations.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANS-to protect the public from
harm.
T or F: According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - ANS-
False
As a rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time
to adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANS-3 - 4
months
T or F: Diagnosing the cause of a clients lordosis and prescribing an exercise program
to that it is within a personal trainers scope of practice. - ANS-False
to renew certification for a new 2 year cycle, ACE certified professionals must complete
a minimum of _______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current
certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external
defibrillation. - ANS-20
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his/her fitness goals can be met without them? -
ANS-refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
What is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANS-Discussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
, T or F: Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction
and purpose. - ANS-False, that is motivation
More than ______% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first 6
months. - ANS-50
What is not one of the three primary categories of potential determinants for physical
activity? - ANS-Physical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which population is MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANS-Men, they
have higher and ore consistent adherence
What is arguably the most important and influential attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANS-activity history
____________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for
dropping out of an exercise program. - ANS-perceived lack of time
What term is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANS-Self efficacy
When developing SMART goals, which types of goals should be avoided? - ANS-
Negative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? -
ANS-planning ahead and being prepared
What are the 4 stages of the client trainer relationship in proper order? - ANS-rapport,
investigation, planning, action
T or F: A loud, tense voice communicates confidence and professionalism when
speaking to a new client. - ANS-False
What body position may be interpreted by a client as aggressiveness on the part of the
trainer? - ANS-Standing with hands on hips
What behavior would MOST likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the
initial session? - ANS-Speaking in a firm voice with confidence; using fluid hand
gestures while speaking and quiet hands when listening.
A personal trainer who is seeking clarification from a client by trying to restate the main
points and feelings in a clients communication is using which method of effective
listening? - ANS-reflecting
and Answers
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. - ANS-150 minutes
What accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied health
care continuum? - ANS-They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while
following physicians general recommendations.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANS-to protect the public from
harm.
T or F: According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - ANS-
False
As a rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time
to adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANS-3 - 4
months
T or F: Diagnosing the cause of a clients lordosis and prescribing an exercise program
to that it is within a personal trainers scope of practice. - ANS-False
to renew certification for a new 2 year cycle, ACE certified professionals must complete
a minimum of _______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current
certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external
defibrillation. - ANS-20
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his/her fitness goals can be met without them? -
ANS-refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
What is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANS-Discussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
, T or F: Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction
and purpose. - ANS-False, that is motivation
More than ______% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first 6
months. - ANS-50
What is not one of the three primary categories of potential determinants for physical
activity? - ANS-Physical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which population is MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANS-Men, they
have higher and ore consistent adherence
What is arguably the most important and influential attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANS-activity history
____________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for
dropping out of an exercise program. - ANS-perceived lack of time
What term is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANS-Self efficacy
When developing SMART goals, which types of goals should be avoided? - ANS-
Negative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? -
ANS-planning ahead and being prepared
What are the 4 stages of the client trainer relationship in proper order? - ANS-rapport,
investigation, planning, action
T or F: A loud, tense voice communicates confidence and professionalism when
speaking to a new client. - ANS-False
What body position may be interpreted by a client as aggressiveness on the part of the
trainer? - ANS-Standing with hands on hips
What behavior would MOST likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the
initial session? - ANS-Speaking in a firm voice with confidence; using fluid hand
gestures while speaking and quiet hands when listening.
A personal trainer who is seeking clarification from a client by trying to restate the main
points and feelings in a clients communication is using which method of effective
listening? - ANS-reflecting
