ACE Personal Training Certification - Practice Test with
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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. ✔Correct Answer-150
minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied
healthcare continuum? ✔Correct Answer-They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively
while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? ✔Correct Answer-To protect the public from
harm.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? ✔Correct Answer-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. ✔Correct Answer-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. ✔Correct Answer-FALSE
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must complete a
minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a current certificate in
________________ and, if living in North America, automated external defibrillation. ✔Correct
Answer-20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements despite the
trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them? ✔Correct Answer-Refer
the client to a registered dietitian or physician
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? ✔Correct Answer-Discussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to ___________________. ✔Correct
Answer-Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum
competence.
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? ✔Correct Answer-
Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice? ✔Correct
Answer-Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommendation by
their physician.
all Correct & 100% Verified Answers |Already Graded
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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. ✔Correct Answer-150
minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied
healthcare continuum? ✔Correct Answer-They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively
while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? ✔Correct Answer-To protect the public from
harm.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? ✔Correct Answer-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. ✔Correct Answer-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. ✔Correct Answer-FALSE
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must complete a
minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a current certificate in
________________ and, if living in North America, automated external defibrillation. ✔Correct
Answer-20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements despite the
trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them? ✔Correct Answer-Refer
the client to a registered dietitian or physician
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? ✔Correct Answer-Discussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to ___________________. ✔Correct
Answer-Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum
competence.
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? ✔Correct Answer-
Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice? ✔Correct
Answer-Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommendation by
their physician.
