ACE CERTIFICATION EXAM (PT. I)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what are the four Tenets of Lifestyle Medicine? - ANSWER-1. Healthy Nutrition
2. Physical Activity
3. Adequate Sleep
4. Stress Management
(HC have a strong understanding of behavior change, motivation
in a clients health network, Health Coaches become part of what? - ANSWER-HC
become an important individual in the HEALTHCARE CONTINUUM
list of possible career opportunities for HC (7)
(key component 4 of chapter one) - ANSWER-1. private, office based businesses or
online practices
2. fitness and wellness facilities
3. workplace wellness
4. health management systems
5. cities, towns, and other municipalities
6. non profit organizations
7. integrated clinical care team
what organization supports the framework of INTEGRATED client-centered health
services?
*results in shift of what? - ANSWER-"the WHO supports the framework of integrative
client-centered health services"
*this results in a fundamental shift in the way that health services are
1. funded
2. managed
3. delivered
what is Client Centered Care? - ANSWER-*client-centered care recognizes the WHOLE
individual- being the complexity of their lives, which impacts individuals health, well
being, and behavior change efforts
asks the client 'what matters to you?'
of the Client-Coach Partnership, explain both relating roles - ANSWER-*CLIENT =
individual who is whole, resourceful, and capable of change
**client is EMPOWERED to play ACTIVE ROLE in their own health + well being
*COACH = a non-judgmental supporter and partner through clients journey of change
,(C1 QQ) "for what percentage of global death is chronic disease responsible?" -
ANSWER-70%
(C1 QQ) "engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge mental faculties to enhance
one's mental fitness BEST describes which SAMHSA dimension of health?" -
ANSWER-Intellectual Wellness
(C1 QQ) "the term that most accurately reflects the approach to medicine that takes into
account all evidence-informed therapies that support physical, emotional, psychological,
and spiritual aspects of individuals is..." - ANSWER-Integrative Medicine
(C1 QQ) "which type of Coach is best suited for developing a client's capacity to deal
with change in their organization or career?"
+ what are the four types of coaches? - ANSWER-Executive Coach
(other options - wellness, life, or health)
(C1 QQ) "which of the following is included in the scope of practice of an ACE certified
health coach?" - ANSWER-*ask open ended questions
X provide guidance on choosing supps
X prescribe effective exercise regimens
X develop complete meal plans)
(C1 QQ) "which of the following best describes the field of coaching?" (what is the time
focus?) - ANSWER-X concerned with the past
* FUNCTIONS SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE PRESENT AND DESIRED FUTURE
X comes from a place of healing
X often leads to a diagnosis and treatment dysfunction
(C1 QQ) "which is the most accurate when working with a new client?" - ANSWER-
*Clients are the experts in their own lives
X health coaches should identify clients strengths for them
X clients use health coaches to fix problems
X health coaches should provide solutions for clients
(C1 QQ) "which best reflects the WHO belief on PERSON-CENTERED CARE?" -
ANSWER-focusing on what matters most to client
educating the patients and their families (M1 QQ)
(C1 QQ) "which professional in a referral network should be most appropriate to aid in
designing a fitness program for a client with osteoporosis?" - ANSWER-*medical
exercise specialist
, X group fitness instructor
X psychologist
X physician assistant
(C1 QQ) "incorporating creative and thought provoking activities into ones daily life
addresses which dimension of wellness?" - ANSWER-intellectual wellness
(KTA) "why does a collaborative/networking approach best serve your client?" -
ANSWER-health coaches are able to acknowledge that although they have knowledge
in regards to health, clients do have a diverse set of needs to which health coaches are
not professionally certified... leading HCs to work COLLABORATIVELY and create
REFERRAL NETWORKING TEAMS
*under this approach, clients are then able to receive their best care + support, resulting
in the most effective behavior change plan
what are some examples of when a health coach might seek referral team? - ANSWER-
when client might need/request...
-seeking specific meal plans
-exercise instruction and fitness programming
-mental health disorders
-sports nutrition
-eating disorders
-allergy testing
(T or F) having a clear understanding of each health professionals role is important in
creating a clients most accurate + efficient referral teams. - ANSWER-TRUE
(KTA) who are some top recruitment professionals in creating your client's referral
team? (8)
+ their relating job description - ANSWER-1. Certified Personal Trainer - have passed
certification exam and are proficient in planning/leading the implementation of
appropriate exercise programs (includes exercise physiologist/specialist)
2. Registered Dietician (RDs) - nutrition professional with degrees in dietetics or
nutrition science who have clinical training and have passed board certification // they
create specialized meal plans
3. Physical Therapist (PT) - degreed and licensed professionals trained to help
individuals recover from injury
4. Psychologist / Psychiatrists - hold advanced degrees focused on the treatment of
mental health (e.g. mental health disorders / eating disorders)
5. Nurses
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what are the four Tenets of Lifestyle Medicine? - ANSWER-1. Healthy Nutrition
2. Physical Activity
3. Adequate Sleep
4. Stress Management
(HC have a strong understanding of behavior change, motivation
in a clients health network, Health Coaches become part of what? - ANSWER-HC
become an important individual in the HEALTHCARE CONTINUUM
list of possible career opportunities for HC (7)
(key component 4 of chapter one) - ANSWER-1. private, office based businesses or
online practices
2. fitness and wellness facilities
3. workplace wellness
4. health management systems
5. cities, towns, and other municipalities
6. non profit organizations
7. integrated clinical care team
what organization supports the framework of INTEGRATED client-centered health
services?
*results in shift of what? - ANSWER-"the WHO supports the framework of integrative
client-centered health services"
*this results in a fundamental shift in the way that health services are
1. funded
2. managed
3. delivered
what is Client Centered Care? - ANSWER-*client-centered care recognizes the WHOLE
individual- being the complexity of their lives, which impacts individuals health, well
being, and behavior change efforts
asks the client 'what matters to you?'
of the Client-Coach Partnership, explain both relating roles - ANSWER-*CLIENT =
individual who is whole, resourceful, and capable of change
**client is EMPOWERED to play ACTIVE ROLE in their own health + well being
*COACH = a non-judgmental supporter and partner through clients journey of change
,(C1 QQ) "for what percentage of global death is chronic disease responsible?" -
ANSWER-70%
(C1 QQ) "engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge mental faculties to enhance
one's mental fitness BEST describes which SAMHSA dimension of health?" -
ANSWER-Intellectual Wellness
(C1 QQ) "the term that most accurately reflects the approach to medicine that takes into
account all evidence-informed therapies that support physical, emotional, psychological,
and spiritual aspects of individuals is..." - ANSWER-Integrative Medicine
(C1 QQ) "which type of Coach is best suited for developing a client's capacity to deal
with change in their organization or career?"
+ what are the four types of coaches? - ANSWER-Executive Coach
(other options - wellness, life, or health)
(C1 QQ) "which of the following is included in the scope of practice of an ACE certified
health coach?" - ANSWER-*ask open ended questions
X provide guidance on choosing supps
X prescribe effective exercise regimens
X develop complete meal plans)
(C1 QQ) "which of the following best describes the field of coaching?" (what is the time
focus?) - ANSWER-X concerned with the past
* FUNCTIONS SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE PRESENT AND DESIRED FUTURE
X comes from a place of healing
X often leads to a diagnosis and treatment dysfunction
(C1 QQ) "which is the most accurate when working with a new client?" - ANSWER-
*Clients are the experts in their own lives
X health coaches should identify clients strengths for them
X clients use health coaches to fix problems
X health coaches should provide solutions for clients
(C1 QQ) "which best reflects the WHO belief on PERSON-CENTERED CARE?" -
ANSWER-focusing on what matters most to client
educating the patients and their families (M1 QQ)
(C1 QQ) "which professional in a referral network should be most appropriate to aid in
designing a fitness program for a client with osteoporosis?" - ANSWER-*medical
exercise specialist
, X group fitness instructor
X psychologist
X physician assistant
(C1 QQ) "incorporating creative and thought provoking activities into ones daily life
addresses which dimension of wellness?" - ANSWER-intellectual wellness
(KTA) "why does a collaborative/networking approach best serve your client?" -
ANSWER-health coaches are able to acknowledge that although they have knowledge
in regards to health, clients do have a diverse set of needs to which health coaches are
not professionally certified... leading HCs to work COLLABORATIVELY and create
REFERRAL NETWORKING TEAMS
*under this approach, clients are then able to receive their best care + support, resulting
in the most effective behavior change plan
what are some examples of when a health coach might seek referral team? - ANSWER-
when client might need/request...
-seeking specific meal plans
-exercise instruction and fitness programming
-mental health disorders
-sports nutrition
-eating disorders
-allergy testing
(T or F) having a clear understanding of each health professionals role is important in
creating a clients most accurate + efficient referral teams. - ANSWER-TRUE
(KTA) who are some top recruitment professionals in creating your client's referral
team? (8)
+ their relating job description - ANSWER-1. Certified Personal Trainer - have passed
certification exam and are proficient in planning/leading the implementation of
appropriate exercise programs (includes exercise physiologist/specialist)
2. Registered Dietician (RDs) - nutrition professional with degrees in dietetics or
nutrition science who have clinical training and have passed board certification // they
create specialized meal plans
3. Physical Therapist (PT) - degreed and licensed professionals trained to help
individuals recover from injury
4. Psychologist / Psychiatrists - hold advanced degrees focused on the treatment of
mental health (e.g. mental health disorders / eating disorders)
5. Nurses
