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PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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. - ANSWER ✔✔-150 mins
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied
healthcare continuum? - 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? - ANSWER ✔✔-To protect the public from harm
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - ANSWER ✔✔-The code of
ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
(T/F) According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers can
rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries - ANSWER ✔✔-False
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow ______ of study time to adequately prepare for
the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER ✔✔-3 to 4 months
(T/F) Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis posture and prescribing an exercise program to treat it is
within a personal trainer's scope of practice. - ANSWER ✔✔-False
To renew certification for a new two-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. - ANSWER ✔✔-20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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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? - ANSWER ✔✔-Refer the client to a
registered dietician or physician
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANSWER ✔✔-Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
(T/F) Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction and purpose. -
ANSWER ✔✔-False
More than ____ % of people who start a new program will droop out within the first six months. -
ANSWER ✔✔-50
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary categories of potential determinants for physical
activity? - ANSWER ✔✔-Physical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which of the following populations are MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANSWER ✔✔-Men
What is arguably the most important and influential personal attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANSWER ✔✔-Activity history
_______ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for dropping out of an exercise program. -
ANSWER ✔✔-Perceived lack of time
Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to adhere to a supervised physical activity program? -
ANSWER ✔✔-A middle-aged man who has prehypertension but believes he has personal control over
his health
Which of the following terms is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANSWER ✔✔-Self-efficacy
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When developing SMART goals, which of the following types of goals should be AVOIDED? - ANSWER
✔✔-Negative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Planning ahead and being prepared
When comparing the medial epicondyle of humerus to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which of
the following statements is correct? - ANSWER ✔✔-The medial epicondyle is more toward the midline of
the body than the lateral epicondyle
Which of the following is NOT one of four types of tissue found in the human body? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Vascular
(The four main types of tissue are muscular, nervous, connective, and epithelial)
Which of the four components of blood carries hormones, food materials, ions, and gases throughout the
body? - ANSWER ✔✔-Plasma
When blood is flowing through the heart, where does it go after passing through the tricuspid valve? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Right ventricle
The average person's breathing rate through the nose is equal to 20 to 30 liters per minute while at rest. -
ANSWER ✔✔--False (5-6 L/min)
-Increased to approximately 20-30 liters per min during exercise by breathing through the mouth
Which of the following movements takes place in the frontal plane? - ANSWER ✔✔-Depression of the
scapulae
Which of the following statements about flexibility is CORRECT? - ANSWER ✔✔-Collagen is made up of
proteins that limit motion and resist stretch.
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PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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. - ANSWER ✔✔-150 mins
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied
healthcare continuum? - 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? - ANSWER ✔✔-To protect the public from harm
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - ANSWER ✔✔-The code of
ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
(T/F) According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers can
rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries - ANSWER ✔✔-False
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow ______ of study time to adequately prepare for
the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER ✔✔-3 to 4 months
(T/F) Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis posture and prescribing an exercise program to treat it is
within a personal trainer's scope of practice. - ANSWER ✔✔-False
To renew certification for a new two-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. - ANSWER ✔✔-20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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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? - ANSWER ✔✔-Refer the client to a
registered dietician or physician
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANSWER ✔✔-Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
(T/F) Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction and purpose. -
ANSWER ✔✔-False
More than ____ % of people who start a new program will droop out within the first six months. -
ANSWER ✔✔-50
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary categories of potential determinants for physical
activity? - ANSWER ✔✔-Physical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which of the following populations are MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANSWER ✔✔-Men
What is arguably the most important and influential personal attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANSWER ✔✔-Activity history
_______ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for dropping out of an exercise program. -
ANSWER ✔✔-Perceived lack of time
Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to adhere to a supervised physical activity program? -
ANSWER ✔✔-A middle-aged man who has prehypertension but believes he has personal control over
his health
Which of the following terms is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANSWER ✔✔-Self-efficacy
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When developing SMART goals, which of the following types of goals should be AVOIDED? - ANSWER
✔✔-Negative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Planning ahead and being prepared
When comparing the medial epicondyle of humerus to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which of
the following statements is correct? - ANSWER ✔✔-The medial epicondyle is more toward the midline of
the body than the lateral epicondyle
Which of the following is NOT one of four types of tissue found in the human body? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Vascular
(The four main types of tissue are muscular, nervous, connective, and epithelial)
Which of the four components of blood carries hormones, food materials, ions, and gases throughout the
body? - ANSWER ✔✔-Plasma
When blood is flowing through the heart, where does it go after passing through the tricuspid valve? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Right ventricle
The average person's breathing rate through the nose is equal to 20 to 30 liters per minute while at rest. -
ANSWER ✔✔--False (5-6 L/min)
-Increased to approximately 20-30 liters per min during exercise by breathing through the mouth
Which of the following movements takes place in the frontal plane? - ANSWER ✔✔-Depression of the
scapulae
Which of the following statements about flexibility is CORRECT? - ANSWER ✔✔-Collagen is made up of
proteins that limit motion and resist stretch.
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