Ace personal trainer exam study
compainion
Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information
regarding clients? - ANS-At the front desk of the facility
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal? - ANS-120/90
mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to
improve static balance? - ANS-Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance, closing
eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal
Trainer measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the
workload is increased.What should the trainer do? - ANS-Nothing this is an expected
response to graded exercise
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight
loss? - ANS-14 lb (6 kg) in three monthscorrect
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for
migraine headaches.Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic
exercise intensity? - ANS-Heart rate monitor
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder
impingement injury.Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk
of injury? - ANS-Biceps curl
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up? -
ANS-Kyphosis
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg
Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified
Personal Trainer should encourage the client to: - ANS-Reduce the exercise Intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry
skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing.What Is the MOST likely cause
of these changes? - ANS-heat exhaustion
, Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is
an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport? - ANS-
Hurdle step
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the
movement? - ANS-Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body
weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior
toInitiating the lift? - ANS-Center the hips and laterally balance the load.
. During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the
client takes a common beta blocker.Which side effect of this type of medication should
the trainer be aware of? - ANS-Decreased sweat response
An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal
training. The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose
about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three
times this month but is ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a
week.What is this individual's current stage of change according to the transtheoretical
model of behavioral change? - ANS-precontemplation
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been
diagnosed with osteoporosis by their physician.What is the BEST exercise to
emphasize for the client? - ANS-Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing
aerobic activity such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of
vitamins and minerals? - ANS-Food nutrition label
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent
sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.These could
be symptoms of which of the following? - ANS-Poor program design
This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living? - ANS-Opening a heavy
door
How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60
minutes in a hot and humid environment? - ANS-Before, midway, and immediately
following the exercise session
A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given
clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at
which she should work and how she should measure It.Which of the following is the
BEST recommendation'? - ANS-She should exercise at an RPE of 4-5 on the 10-point
scale and use a heart rate monitor to ensure she does not overexert.
compainion
Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information
regarding clients? - ANS-At the front desk of the facility
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal? - ANS-120/90
mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to
improve static balance? - ANS-Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance, closing
eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal
Trainer measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the
workload is increased.What should the trainer do? - ANS-Nothing this is an expected
response to graded exercise
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight
loss? - ANS-14 lb (6 kg) in three monthscorrect
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for
migraine headaches.Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic
exercise intensity? - ANS-Heart rate monitor
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder
impingement injury.Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk
of injury? - ANS-Biceps curl
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up? -
ANS-Kyphosis
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg
Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified
Personal Trainer should encourage the client to: - ANS-Reduce the exercise Intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry
skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing.What Is the MOST likely cause
of these changes? - ANS-heat exhaustion
, Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is
an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport? - ANS-
Hurdle step
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the
movement? - ANS-Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body
weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior
toInitiating the lift? - ANS-Center the hips and laterally balance the load.
. During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the
client takes a common beta blocker.Which side effect of this type of medication should
the trainer be aware of? - ANS-Decreased sweat response
An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal
training. The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose
about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three
times this month but is ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a
week.What is this individual's current stage of change according to the transtheoretical
model of behavioral change? - ANS-precontemplation
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been
diagnosed with osteoporosis by their physician.What is the BEST exercise to
emphasize for the client? - ANS-Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing
aerobic activity such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of
vitamins and minerals? - ANS-Food nutrition label
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent
sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.These could
be symptoms of which of the following? - ANS-Poor program design
This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living? - ANS-Opening a heavy
door
How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60
minutes in a hot and humid environment? - ANS-Before, midway, and immediately
following the exercise session
A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given
clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at
which she should work and how she should measure It.Which of the following is the
BEST recommendation'? - ANS-She should exercise at an RPE of 4-5 on the 10-point
scale and use a heart rate monitor to ensure she does not overexert.
