ACE PT Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
Which exercise would most likely be included in the load/speed training phase?
Balance trainer single-leg balance
Medicine ball lunge with a rotation
Wall ball squat
Barbell bent-knee deadlift - ANS-b
Which of the following is best matched to this client's preferred kinesthetic learning
style? (Dumbbell press on a ball)
Instruct the client to brace the core and to place more of the upper back on the ball
Ask for permission to touch, then place hands near the client's wrists to spot
Demonstrate the exercise for the client to perform the exercise and provide feedback
Record the client performing the exercise, then show the video to the client - ANS-b
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for an ACE certified personal
trainer to take when enhancing rapport and helping a client adhere to exercise?
a. Introduce the client to other members before or after the exercise session
b. Invite the client to play racquet sports once per week
Ask the client to submit a weekly exercise and nutrition log
Allow the client to "train the trainer" after each goal is met - ANS-a
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has just been
cleared to return to exercise after an injury. The Personal Training senses the client's
distrust and skepticism. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
Shared educational and certification credentials and explain previous experience
working with post-injury clients
Reassure the client that they are in good hands and that the PT will take good care of
them
Recommend the client speak with another client to validate the PT 's excellence
Educate the client of the process of requesting a new PT and share empathy for client
fear of skepticism - ANS-a
According to proper assessment sequencing, which assessment would be most
appropriate immediately after collecting resting vital signs (i.e., heart rate, blood
pressure, height, and weight)
Core function
Static posture
Movement screens
, Flexibility - ANS-b
During the initial interview, a new client states that they want to begin an exercise
program due to a recent hypertension diagnosis. Which of the following health belief
model variables are most likely influencing this client's decision to begin exercise?
Perceived susceptibility and benefits
Perceived susceptibility and barriers
Perceived seriousness and barriers
Perceived seriousness and benefits - ANS-d
During the concentric phase of this exercise (push-up), which of the following best
identifies the joint action at the elbow?
Extension
Depression
Flexion
Elevation - ANS-a
A long-standing client whose goal is to increase power is unable to complete the hops
and bounds segment of their workout. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate regression?
Multidirectional jumps or hops
Single linear jumps or hops
Jumps in place
Depth jumps or hops - ANS-a
A new client has completed 66 total minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance training in
week 2 of their Base Training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate
duration for the third week of training?
66
72
80
88 - ANS-b
An ace Certified Personal Trainer has included the following guidelines for the chest
press exercise for their client.
First three weeks of a new program:
Mondays: 14- lb. (64kg) x 12 repetitions
Wednesdays 160 lb. (73kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 180 lb. (82kg) x 4 reps
Followed by three weeks of:
Mondays: 155 lb. (70kg) x 12 resp
Wednesdays: 175 lb. (79kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 195 lb. (89kg) x 4 reps
Which of the following best describes this program?
Solutions
Which exercise would most likely be included in the load/speed training phase?
Balance trainer single-leg balance
Medicine ball lunge with a rotation
Wall ball squat
Barbell bent-knee deadlift - ANS-b
Which of the following is best matched to this client's preferred kinesthetic learning
style? (Dumbbell press on a ball)
Instruct the client to brace the core and to place more of the upper back on the ball
Ask for permission to touch, then place hands near the client's wrists to spot
Demonstrate the exercise for the client to perform the exercise and provide feedback
Record the client performing the exercise, then show the video to the client - ANS-b
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for an ACE certified personal
trainer to take when enhancing rapport and helping a client adhere to exercise?
a. Introduce the client to other members before or after the exercise session
b. Invite the client to play racquet sports once per week
Ask the client to submit a weekly exercise and nutrition log
Allow the client to "train the trainer" after each goal is met - ANS-a
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has just been
cleared to return to exercise after an injury. The Personal Training senses the client's
distrust and skepticism. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
Shared educational and certification credentials and explain previous experience
working with post-injury clients
Reassure the client that they are in good hands and that the PT will take good care of
them
Recommend the client speak with another client to validate the PT 's excellence
Educate the client of the process of requesting a new PT and share empathy for client
fear of skepticism - ANS-a
According to proper assessment sequencing, which assessment would be most
appropriate immediately after collecting resting vital signs (i.e., heart rate, blood
pressure, height, and weight)
Core function
Static posture
Movement screens
, Flexibility - ANS-b
During the initial interview, a new client states that they want to begin an exercise
program due to a recent hypertension diagnosis. Which of the following health belief
model variables are most likely influencing this client's decision to begin exercise?
Perceived susceptibility and benefits
Perceived susceptibility and barriers
Perceived seriousness and barriers
Perceived seriousness and benefits - ANS-d
During the concentric phase of this exercise (push-up), which of the following best
identifies the joint action at the elbow?
Extension
Depression
Flexion
Elevation - ANS-a
A long-standing client whose goal is to increase power is unable to complete the hops
and bounds segment of their workout. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate regression?
Multidirectional jumps or hops
Single linear jumps or hops
Jumps in place
Depth jumps or hops - ANS-a
A new client has completed 66 total minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance training in
week 2 of their Base Training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate
duration for the third week of training?
66
72
80
88 - ANS-b
An ace Certified Personal Trainer has included the following guidelines for the chest
press exercise for their client.
First three weeks of a new program:
Mondays: 14- lb. (64kg) x 12 repetitions
Wednesdays 160 lb. (73kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 180 lb. (82kg) x 4 reps
Followed by three weeks of:
Mondays: 155 lb. (70kg) x 12 resp
Wednesdays: 175 lb. (79kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 195 lb. (89kg) x 4 reps
Which of the following best describes this program?
