ACE Personal Trainer - Chapter 4 Exam-
Graded A
During an initial client interview, an ACE Certified Trainer "breaks the ice" by asking the
new client about how her day has been going. Which of the following best identifies this
stage of the client-personal trainer relationship? - ANSWER-Rapport
Active listening is MOST critical during which stage of the client-trainer relationship? -
ANSWER-Investigation
Which of the following BEST describes how an ACE Certified Personal Trainer can
develop cultural competence when working with a client from a different background? -
ANSWER-Learn about the client's lifestyle and culture
During a personal-training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer is continually
looking at his watch. Which of the following BEST describes the potential meaning of
the personal trainer's body language? - ANSWER-Anxious to leave
During a training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer excuses herself from the
session to take a personal phone call. Which of the following is being communicated to
the client? - ANSWER-Lack of Professionalism
During a training session, a client begins talking about intimate personal issues and
problems at home. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the ACE
Certified Personal Trainer to take? - ANSWER-Redirect the conversation
During a training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer asks the client to explain
what benefits might be gained by increasing her exercise frequency from 2 days/week
to 3 days/week. Which of the following BEST identifies the type of communication skill
used by the trainer? - ANSWER-Open-ended questioning
During a training session with a new client, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer states,
"You're worried that it is too difficult to lose weight." Which of the following BEST
identifies the type of communication skill used by the trainer? - ANSWER-Reflective
listening
During which stage of the client-personal trainer relationship is the ACE Certified
Personal Trainer MOST likely to use a give-and-take communication strategy? -
ANSWER-Planning stage
Graded A
During an initial client interview, an ACE Certified Trainer "breaks the ice" by asking the
new client about how her day has been going. Which of the following best identifies this
stage of the client-personal trainer relationship? - ANSWER-Rapport
Active listening is MOST critical during which stage of the client-trainer relationship? -
ANSWER-Investigation
Which of the following BEST describes how an ACE Certified Personal Trainer can
develop cultural competence when working with a client from a different background? -
ANSWER-Learn about the client's lifestyle and culture
During a personal-training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer is continually
looking at his watch. Which of the following BEST describes the potential meaning of
the personal trainer's body language? - ANSWER-Anxious to leave
During a training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer excuses herself from the
session to take a personal phone call. Which of the following is being communicated to
the client? - ANSWER-Lack of Professionalism
During a training session, a client begins talking about intimate personal issues and
problems at home. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the ACE
Certified Personal Trainer to take? - ANSWER-Redirect the conversation
During a training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer asks the client to explain
what benefits might be gained by increasing her exercise frequency from 2 days/week
to 3 days/week. Which of the following BEST identifies the type of communication skill
used by the trainer? - ANSWER-Open-ended questioning
During a training session with a new client, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer states,
"You're worried that it is too difficult to lose weight." Which of the following BEST
identifies the type of communication skill used by the trainer? - ANSWER-Reflective
listening
During which stage of the client-personal trainer relationship is the ACE Certified
Personal Trainer MOST likely to use a give-and-take communication strategy? -
ANSWER-Planning stage
