ACE Health Coach Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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ACE Health Coach Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The MOST effective way to develop the client's self-efficacy for physical activity and

promote exercise adherence is to implement a program with a series of short-term goals that

can be easily achieved. - ANSWER-Each time the client achieves a short-term goal, he or she will

feel more competent and motivated to achieve his or her next short-term goal.




QUESTION: Standard of Care - ANSWER-used by the legal system to determine if the care

provided by the health coach is met by comparison to the current professional standards and

guidelines.




QUESTION: Health coaches need to secure professional liability insurance that is specifically

designed to cover the health and fitness industry. - ANSWER-The selected liability insurance

policy should cover personal injuries (such as a mild heart attack) that can occur as a result of a

training session.




QUESTION: Appropriate Weight Gain During Pregnancy - ANSWER-o BMI <18.5-28 to 40 pounds


o BMI 18.5-24.9 25 to 35 pounds


o BMI 25-29.8 15 to 25 pounds


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o BMI >30 11 to 20 pounds




q; Act of Omission - ANSWER-Fails to Act




QUESTION: Act of Commission - ANSWER-Acts Inappropriately




QUESTION: Kcal per gram:


Carbs


Protein


Fat


Alcohol - ANSWER-Carbs and Protein 4


Fat 9


Alcohol 7




QUESTION: Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it is inherently

interesting or enjoyable




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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




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




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



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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)


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




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