ACE PERSONAL TRAINING
CERTIFICATION - PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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. - ANSWER150 minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - ANSWERThey are able to show clients how to exercise
effectively while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWERTo protect the public
from harm.
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. - ANSWERFALSE
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. - ANSWER20; 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? -
ANSWERRefer 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? - ANSWERDiscussing the proper technique for
icing the affected areas
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers __________________. - ANSWERStay 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?
- ANSWERHelping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful
foods so they can make better choices.
CERTIFICATION - PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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. - ANSWER150 minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - ANSWERThey are able to show clients how to exercise
effectively while following physicians' general recommendations
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWERTo protect the public
from harm.
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. - ANSWERFALSE
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. - ANSWER20; 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? -
ANSWERRefer 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? - ANSWERDiscussing the proper technique for
icing the affected areas
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers __________________. - ANSWERStay 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?
- ANSWERHelping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful
foods so they can make better choices.
