PERSONAL TRAINERS STUDY PROGRAM EXAM
PREPARATION AND PRACTICE TEST
When meeting with a client for an initial consultation which of the following personal
trainer behaviors with most likely communicate professionalism and increase the clients
confidence?
A. Using hand gestures that are firm, abrupt and direct
B.Placing the hands on her hips when meeting with client
C. Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
D. Speaking a loud and tense voice - Answers - C. Speaking with a voice that's firm and
confident
Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the primary
goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?
A. Exercise history and attitudes questionnaire B. Physical activity ready this
questionnaire for everyone par-Q+
C. Waiver
D. Informed consent - Answers - B. Physical activity ready this questionnaire for
everyone par-Q+
Chapter 10: Functional Assessment; Static Pastoral Assessment; Table 10-2: Muscle
Imbalances Associated with Kyphosis Posture Domain I. The muscles that will be
inhibited (lengthened) with a Kyphotic posture are the upper-back extensors, scapular
stabilizers and neck flexors. The latissimus dorsi, neck extensors, and anterior
chest/shoulders are shortened with a Kyphotic posture
Which of the following actions occurs in the sagittal plane?
A. Elevation
B. Supination
C. Flexion
D. Rotation - Answers - C. Flexion
Chapter 9: Anatomical Systems; Skeletal System; Movement of Synovial Joints; Table
9-3: Fundamental Movements (From Anatomical Position). Domain II.
Flexion and Extension occur in the Sagittal plane.
Elevation occurs in the Frontal plane.
While rotation and supination occur in the transverse plane.
Which of the following is MOST effective when setting goals with the client?
A. Incorporate cheat days in each weekly routine
B. Keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
C. Use extrinsic rewards when completing goals
D. Incorporate a punishment-style workout when goals are not met - Answers - B. Keep
the number of goals manageable and attainable
, An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who discloses the use of
nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should the personal trainer expect
when assessing the clients resting heart rate?
A. No significant change in resting heart rate B. A normal resting heart rate
C. An increase in resting heart rate
D. A decrease in resting heart rate - Answers - C. An increase in resting heart rate
After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, and Ace certified
personal trainer notes a client demonstrated deficiencies in the score functional
assessment. Which of the following types of exercises would have the most benefit?
A. Core endurance exercises
B.. Core stabilization exercises
C. Low-back stabilization exercises
D. Low-back flexibility exercises - Answers - C Low-back stabilization exercises
Chapter 10: Functional Assessment; McGill's Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery.
Domain II. When working with clients with low back dysfunction, it is prudent to include
daily stabilization exercises.
Which of the following exercises are MOST appropriate for a client whose goal is to
increase muscular strength and their erector spinae muscles?
A. Prone plank and abdominal bracing
B. Twisting bent-knee curl ups (rotation same side) and curl ups
C. Squat, dead lift, and prone back extension exercises
D. Bent-knee sit ups, partial curl-ups and pelvic tilt's - Answers - C. Squat, dead lift, and
prone back extension exercises
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has been training a client for six months. The client
wishes to increase muscle size and ask a personal trainer about recommended
supplements to take. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate?
A. Provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of
supplements
B. Ask the client to complete a three day food lock to review for what nutrients might be
missing
C. Recommend the supplements that are sold by the health club
D. Do not specifically tell the client want to take but rather show the client what
supplement the personal trainer uses uses - Answers - A. Provide the client with
evidence-based educational resources on the use of supplements
Anise certified personal trainer is working with a client who has recently transitioned into
the action stage. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the trainer to
use?
A. Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy and coping with
lapses
PREPARATION AND PRACTICE TEST
When meeting with a client for an initial consultation which of the following personal
trainer behaviors with most likely communicate professionalism and increase the clients
confidence?
A. Using hand gestures that are firm, abrupt and direct
B.Placing the hands on her hips when meeting with client
C. Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
D. Speaking a loud and tense voice - Answers - C. Speaking with a voice that's firm and
confident
Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the primary
goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?
A. Exercise history and attitudes questionnaire B. Physical activity ready this
questionnaire for everyone par-Q+
C. Waiver
D. Informed consent - Answers - B. Physical activity ready this questionnaire for
everyone par-Q+
Chapter 10: Functional Assessment; Static Pastoral Assessment; Table 10-2: Muscle
Imbalances Associated with Kyphosis Posture Domain I. The muscles that will be
inhibited (lengthened) with a Kyphotic posture are the upper-back extensors, scapular
stabilizers and neck flexors. The latissimus dorsi, neck extensors, and anterior
chest/shoulders are shortened with a Kyphotic posture
Which of the following actions occurs in the sagittal plane?
A. Elevation
B. Supination
C. Flexion
D. Rotation - Answers - C. Flexion
Chapter 9: Anatomical Systems; Skeletal System; Movement of Synovial Joints; Table
9-3: Fundamental Movements (From Anatomical Position). Domain II.
Flexion and Extension occur in the Sagittal plane.
Elevation occurs in the Frontal plane.
While rotation and supination occur in the transverse plane.
Which of the following is MOST effective when setting goals with the client?
A. Incorporate cheat days in each weekly routine
B. Keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
C. Use extrinsic rewards when completing goals
D. Incorporate a punishment-style workout when goals are not met - Answers - B. Keep
the number of goals manageable and attainable
, An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who discloses the use of
nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should the personal trainer expect
when assessing the clients resting heart rate?
A. No significant change in resting heart rate B. A normal resting heart rate
C. An increase in resting heart rate
D. A decrease in resting heart rate - Answers - C. An increase in resting heart rate
After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, and Ace certified
personal trainer notes a client demonstrated deficiencies in the score functional
assessment. Which of the following types of exercises would have the most benefit?
A. Core endurance exercises
B.. Core stabilization exercises
C. Low-back stabilization exercises
D. Low-back flexibility exercises - Answers - C Low-back stabilization exercises
Chapter 10: Functional Assessment; McGill's Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery.
Domain II. When working with clients with low back dysfunction, it is prudent to include
daily stabilization exercises.
Which of the following exercises are MOST appropriate for a client whose goal is to
increase muscular strength and their erector spinae muscles?
A. Prone plank and abdominal bracing
B. Twisting bent-knee curl ups (rotation same side) and curl ups
C. Squat, dead lift, and prone back extension exercises
D. Bent-knee sit ups, partial curl-ups and pelvic tilt's - Answers - C. Squat, dead lift, and
prone back extension exercises
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has been training a client for six months. The client
wishes to increase muscle size and ask a personal trainer about recommended
supplements to take. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate?
A. Provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of
supplements
B. Ask the client to complete a three day food lock to review for what nutrients might be
missing
C. Recommend the supplements that are sold by the health club
D. Do not specifically tell the client want to take but rather show the client what
supplement the personal trainer uses uses - Answers - A. Provide the client with
evidence-based educational resources on the use of supplements
Anise certified personal trainer is working with a client who has recently transitioned into
the action stage. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the trainer to
use?
A. Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy and coping with
lapses
