Personal Training Exam Chapters 1-5
with Complete Solutions
1.5 mile run test - ANS-Running as fast as the person can to cover that distance- good
for individuals who are already well conditioned
40 yard dash - ANS-determine acceleration of speed
5 Common Postural deviations - ANS-1. foot pronation/supination
2. Hip abduction
3. Hip tilting
4. Shoulder position and the thoracic spine
5. head position
5 primary movements - ANS-1. bending/lifting/lowering
2. single leg movements
3. pushing
4. pulling
5. rotational
A client tells you that she used to run marathons for years before having children. When
she had children she became inactive although she wanted to keep running. Now that
her children are in daycare she is starting to walk everyday- stages of behavioral
change - ANS-1. Maintenance
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
A client tells you their friend became seriously ill, what should you say? - ANS-I'm so
sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you
A clients desire to exercise is based on poor results on a recent medical exam - ANS-
Perceived seriousness
A lack of hip mobility is most likely to lead to which of the following? - ANS-
Compromised stability of the knees and lumbar spine
A person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate regularly in an
exercise program most likely - ANS-Has a high self-efficacy related to exercise
A strong social support network can NOT provide an individual with - ANS-intrinsic
motivation
, Above VT1? - ANS-carbs become the sources of energy and the demand for CO2 is
met and the client will increase breathing rate, therefore the client will not be able to
speak as well
Absolute Strength - ANS-The greatest amount of strength that can be lifted at one time
(1-RM)
According to operant conditioning, which of the following consequences would be best
for a trainer to use to ensure that a desired client behavior will reoccur? - ANS-Positive
reinforcement- positive or healthy behaviors have good consequences that are going to
increase the likelihood of the behavior happening again
Action stage - ANS-Client is ready to exercise- this mostly includes with the trainer and
on their own as well
ADL - ANS-Activities of daily living- like putting a baby in a car seat
After one year of person training sessions your client wants to continue on her own and
reports that she loves going to the gym and feels great after her workouts, what did you
contribute to? - ANS-Intrinsic motivation
Age - ANS-Men older than 45 and women older than 55
Anaerobic capacity - ANS-the sustainability of power output for brief periods of time
Anaerobic power - ANS-the amount of work performed in a given unit of time, usually
represents one single explosive bout
Android - ANS-Apple shaped- carry excess fat in the stomach area
Anterior View - ANS-
Apley's shoulder test - ANS-The patient attempts to touch the opposite scapula to test
range of motion of the shoulder.
Associate stage of learning - ANS-Clients who are in this stage begin to master the
basics and are ready for more specific feedback to help them refine (adding weight to
someone who has mastered the body squat)
Associative stage of learning - ANS-Clients begin to master the basics and are ready for
more specific feedback
At what point does a candidate for the ACE personal trainer certification agree to uphold
the ACE code of ethics? - ANS-While registering for the ACE certification exam
with Complete Solutions
1.5 mile run test - ANS-Running as fast as the person can to cover that distance- good
for individuals who are already well conditioned
40 yard dash - ANS-determine acceleration of speed
5 Common Postural deviations - ANS-1. foot pronation/supination
2. Hip abduction
3. Hip tilting
4. Shoulder position and the thoracic spine
5. head position
5 primary movements - ANS-1. bending/lifting/lowering
2. single leg movements
3. pushing
4. pulling
5. rotational
A client tells you that she used to run marathons for years before having children. When
she had children she became inactive although she wanted to keep running. Now that
her children are in daycare she is starting to walk everyday- stages of behavioral
change - ANS-1. Maintenance
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
A client tells you their friend became seriously ill, what should you say? - ANS-I'm so
sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you
A clients desire to exercise is based on poor results on a recent medical exam - ANS-
Perceived seriousness
A lack of hip mobility is most likely to lead to which of the following? - ANS-
Compromised stability of the knees and lumbar spine
A person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate regularly in an
exercise program most likely - ANS-Has a high self-efficacy related to exercise
A strong social support network can NOT provide an individual with - ANS-intrinsic
motivation
, Above VT1? - ANS-carbs become the sources of energy and the demand for CO2 is
met and the client will increase breathing rate, therefore the client will not be able to
speak as well
Absolute Strength - ANS-The greatest amount of strength that can be lifted at one time
(1-RM)
According to operant conditioning, which of the following consequences would be best
for a trainer to use to ensure that a desired client behavior will reoccur? - ANS-Positive
reinforcement- positive or healthy behaviors have good consequences that are going to
increase the likelihood of the behavior happening again
Action stage - ANS-Client is ready to exercise- this mostly includes with the trainer and
on their own as well
ADL - ANS-Activities of daily living- like putting a baby in a car seat
After one year of person training sessions your client wants to continue on her own and
reports that she loves going to the gym and feels great after her workouts, what did you
contribute to? - ANS-Intrinsic motivation
Age - ANS-Men older than 45 and women older than 55
Anaerobic capacity - ANS-the sustainability of power output for brief periods of time
Anaerobic power - ANS-the amount of work performed in a given unit of time, usually
represents one single explosive bout
Android - ANS-Apple shaped- carry excess fat in the stomach area
Anterior View - ANS-
Apley's shoulder test - ANS-The patient attempts to touch the opposite scapula to test
range of motion of the shoulder.
Associate stage of learning - ANS-Clients who are in this stage begin to master the
basics and are ready for more specific feedback to help them refine (adding weight to
someone who has mastered the body squat)
Associative stage of learning - ANS-Clients begin to master the basics and are ready for
more specific feedback
At what point does a candidate for the ACE personal trainer certification agree to uphold
the ACE code of ethics? - ANS-While registering for the ACE certification exam
