The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to? - 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? - 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? - Answer-Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal
planning recommended by their physician.
/.At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other
ACE certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics? - Answer-While registering
for an ACE certification exam.
/.ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certification. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers _______. - Answer-Stay current with the latest exercise science
research and guidelines for fitness and health.
/.Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of
practice? - Answer-Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and
healthful foods so they can make better choices.
/.A personal trainer who wants to provide massage to help clients who have tight or sore
muscles can do so ONLY if ______. - Answer-The personal trainer becomes a licensed
massage therapist.
/.What do most allied health certification programs, such as the credentials for
registered dietitians, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners, have in common
with certifications from the American Council on Exercise? - Answer-They are all
accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
/.Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending
supplements to their clients? - Answer-Unless the personal trainer has other credentials
such as an R.D. of M.D., he or she does not possess the qualifications to legally
recommend supplements.
/.ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and
abilities beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by
completing what type of continuing education? - Answer-An advanced fitness
certification that is NCCA-accredited.