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ACE Health Coach Exam study guide 2026-2027
COMPLETE 1200 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it is inherently
interesting or enjoyable
QUESTION: Promoting adherence to a weight-management program - ANSWER-Decreasing
intake by 250 kcal and increasing physical activity by increasing expenditure by 250 kcal
This will result in 0.5 to 1.0 loss of body weight per week.
QUESTION: Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A result of direct input from social contacts or other
environmental stimuli
Q; Act of Omission - ANSWER-Fails to Act
QUESTION: Act of Commission - ANSWER-Acts Inappropriately
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QUESTION: Kcal per gram:
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Alcohol - ANSWER-Carbs and Protein 4
Fat 9
Alcohol 7
QUESTION: Integrated Regulation - ANSWER-Behaviors and goals have become integrated into
a persons self-concept "I am a swimmer"
QUESTION: Identified Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it helps them
reach a personally meaningful goal, even though they may not actually enjoy the activity much
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QUESTION: Introjected Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because they think
they should, even though they really don't want to
QUESTION: External Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity solely from external
pressure to avoid punishment or gain rewards
QUESTION: Muscular endurance, as opposed to muscular strength, has been shown to be
protective against future back troubles. - ANSWER-Low-back exercises performed for
maintenance of health should emphasize muscular endurance through increased repetitions
instead of increased strength by lifting more weight. Muscular endurance also promotes spinal
stability, which is associated with improved motor control and reduced fatigue during lifting
movements.
QUESTION: Calories from Macro-nutrients - ANSWER-45 to 65% of calories from carbs
10 to 35% of calories from protein
20 to 35% of calories from fat
QUESTION: SOAP Note - ANSWER-Subjective Info: provided from the client (mood,feelings)
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Objective Info: Measurable (height, weight, BP)
Assessment: Assessment of S+O information gathered
Plan: S+O+A covers the plan for the client based on the coaches assessment of all other sections
QUESTION: OARS Model - ANSWER-O= Ask open ended questions: Goal is for the client to open
up and share thoughts/feelings "What do you believe are some good reasons to begin this
weight-loss and exercise program"
A= Affirm the clients thinking: Validate the clients desires, needs, and thinking "It makes sense
that you would feel the way you do given that ___"
R= Listen reflectively: Demonstrate to the client that the health coach hears and comprehends
what is being said by rephrasing or mirroring what the client says " Lets see if I get what you are
saying"
S= Summarize: The health coach restates what the client says and means "So in summary, I
hear you saying __"
QUESTION: Impact of obesity - ANSWER-A shorter step length
Lower cadence and velocity
A decreased duration of the single-support phase
ACE Health Coach Exam study guide 2026-2027
COMPLETE 1200 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it is inherently
interesting or enjoyable
QUESTION: Promoting adherence to a weight-management program - ANSWER-Decreasing
intake by 250 kcal and increasing physical activity by increasing expenditure by 250 kcal
This will result in 0.5 to 1.0 loss of body weight per week.
QUESTION: Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A result of direct input from social contacts or other
environmental stimuli
Q; Act of Omission - ANSWER-Fails to Act
QUESTION: Act of Commission - ANSWER-Acts Inappropriately
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QUESTION: Kcal per gram:
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Alcohol - ANSWER-Carbs and Protein 4
Fat 9
Alcohol 7
QUESTION: Integrated Regulation - ANSWER-Behaviors and goals have become integrated into
a persons self-concept "I am a swimmer"
QUESTION: Identified Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it helps them
reach a personally meaningful goal, even though they may not actually enjoy the activity much
,Page 3 of 602
QUESTION: Introjected Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because they think
they should, even though they really don't want to
QUESTION: External Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity solely from external
pressure to avoid punishment or gain rewards
QUESTION: Muscular endurance, as opposed to muscular strength, has been shown to be
protective against future back troubles. - ANSWER-Low-back exercises performed for
maintenance of health should emphasize muscular endurance through increased repetitions
instead of increased strength by lifting more weight. Muscular endurance also promotes spinal
stability, which is associated with improved motor control and reduced fatigue during lifting
movements.
QUESTION: Calories from Macro-nutrients - ANSWER-45 to 65% of calories from carbs
10 to 35% of calories from protein
20 to 35% of calories from fat
QUESTION: SOAP Note - ANSWER-Subjective Info: provided from the client (mood,feelings)
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Objective Info: Measurable (height, weight, BP)
Assessment: Assessment of S+O information gathered
Plan: S+O+A covers the plan for the client based on the coaches assessment of all other sections
QUESTION: OARS Model - ANSWER-O= Ask open ended questions: Goal is for the client to open
up and share thoughts/feelings "What do you believe are some good reasons to begin this
weight-loss and exercise program"
A= Affirm the clients thinking: Validate the clients desires, needs, and thinking "It makes sense
that you would feel the way you do given that ___"
R= Listen reflectively: Demonstrate to the client that the health coach hears and comprehends
what is being said by rephrasing or mirroring what the client says " Lets see if I get what you are
saying"
S= Summarize: The health coach restates what the client says and means "So in summary, I
hear you saying __"
QUESTION: Impact of obesity - ANSWER-A shorter step length
Lower cadence and velocity
A decreased duration of the single-support phase
