ACE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /
ALREADY GRADED A+
professional cert -CORRECT ANSWER voluntary process that grants use of a
credential for a limited amt of time
certificates -CORRECT ANSWER training program that participants receive a cert for
completing
licensure -CORRECT ANSWER gov't agency grants time limited permission to engage
in an occupation
scope of practice -CORRECT ANSWER lead safe exercise classes, conduct pre class
assessments, contract classes, assist participants in achieving fitness goals, teach
exercise methods, instruct how to monitor exercise intensity
core communication skills (OARS) -CORRECT ANSWER open ended questions,
affirmation, reflective learning, summarizing
theoretical model of behavior change -CORRECT ANSWER precontemplation,
contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
self determination theory -CORRECT ANSWER autonomy, competence, relatedness
RRAMP -CORRECT ANSWER respect, recognition, alignment (cooperation), mistakes,
participant
SMART -CORRECT ANSWER specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound
mobility joints -CORRECT ANSWER glenohumeral, thoracic spine, hip, ankle
stability joints -CORRECT ANSWER scapulothoracic, lumbar spine, knee, foot
open kinetic chain exercises -CORRECT ANSWER bench, shoulder, end of the chain is
free to move
closed kinetic chain exercises -CORRECT ANSWER squats, end of chain is fixed
transverse plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides upper and lower body
frontal plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides front and back (anterior and posterior)
, sagital plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides left and right
spine -CORRECT ANSWER cerival (7 verts), thoarasic (12 verts), lumbar (5 verts),
sacrum (5 fused verts), coccyx (4 fused verts)
flexion -CORRECT ANSWER angle between two bones decreases
extension -CORRECT ANSWER angle between two bones increases
hyperflexion -CORRECT ANSWER limb is flexed beyond normal range of motion
hyperextension -CORRECT ANSWER limb is extended beyond normal range of motion
agonist -CORRECT ANSWER responsible for prime movement of the muscles
antagonist -CORRECT ANSWER opposes the agonist
flat back -CORRECT ANSWER posterior pelvic tilt
lordosis -CORRECT ANSWER anterior pelvic tilt
kyphosis -CORRECT ANSWER excess posterior curvature of the thoracic spine and
anterior pelvic tilt
swayback -CORRECT ANSWER increased rounding of the thoracic spine, forward
head position and rounded shoulders, posterior pelvic tilt
nutrition guidelines -CORRECT ANSWER follow a healthy dietary pattern at every
stage of life, customize and enjoy food and beverage choices to reflect personal
preferences, eat nutrient dense foods, limit foods higher in sugars, sat fat, sodium,
alcohol
limit sodium to -CORRECT ANSWER <2,300 mg per day
limit sat fats and sugars to to -CORRECT ANSWER <10% of calories
aerobic exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER frequency: 3 days/week, intensity:
moderate (40-50% HRR) and/or vigorous (60-89% HRR), time: 30-60 minutes per day
of moderate, 20-60 minutes/day of vigorous, type: continuous or intermittent
resistance exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER freq: 2 days/week, intensity: 60-70% 1
rep max, 8-12 reps, type: multipoint
flexibility exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER over 2-3 days/week, stretch to tightness,
hold static for 10-30 seconds
EXAM WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /
ALREADY GRADED A+
professional cert -CORRECT ANSWER voluntary process that grants use of a
credential for a limited amt of time
certificates -CORRECT ANSWER training program that participants receive a cert for
completing
licensure -CORRECT ANSWER gov't agency grants time limited permission to engage
in an occupation
scope of practice -CORRECT ANSWER lead safe exercise classes, conduct pre class
assessments, contract classes, assist participants in achieving fitness goals, teach
exercise methods, instruct how to monitor exercise intensity
core communication skills (OARS) -CORRECT ANSWER open ended questions,
affirmation, reflective learning, summarizing
theoretical model of behavior change -CORRECT ANSWER precontemplation,
contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
self determination theory -CORRECT ANSWER autonomy, competence, relatedness
RRAMP -CORRECT ANSWER respect, recognition, alignment (cooperation), mistakes,
participant
SMART -CORRECT ANSWER specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound
mobility joints -CORRECT ANSWER glenohumeral, thoracic spine, hip, ankle
stability joints -CORRECT ANSWER scapulothoracic, lumbar spine, knee, foot
open kinetic chain exercises -CORRECT ANSWER bench, shoulder, end of the chain is
free to move
closed kinetic chain exercises -CORRECT ANSWER squats, end of chain is fixed
transverse plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides upper and lower body
frontal plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides front and back (anterior and posterior)
, sagital plane -CORRECT ANSWER divides left and right
spine -CORRECT ANSWER cerival (7 verts), thoarasic (12 verts), lumbar (5 verts),
sacrum (5 fused verts), coccyx (4 fused verts)
flexion -CORRECT ANSWER angle between two bones decreases
extension -CORRECT ANSWER angle between two bones increases
hyperflexion -CORRECT ANSWER limb is flexed beyond normal range of motion
hyperextension -CORRECT ANSWER limb is extended beyond normal range of motion
agonist -CORRECT ANSWER responsible for prime movement of the muscles
antagonist -CORRECT ANSWER opposes the agonist
flat back -CORRECT ANSWER posterior pelvic tilt
lordosis -CORRECT ANSWER anterior pelvic tilt
kyphosis -CORRECT ANSWER excess posterior curvature of the thoracic spine and
anterior pelvic tilt
swayback -CORRECT ANSWER increased rounding of the thoracic spine, forward
head position and rounded shoulders, posterior pelvic tilt
nutrition guidelines -CORRECT ANSWER follow a healthy dietary pattern at every
stage of life, customize and enjoy food and beverage choices to reflect personal
preferences, eat nutrient dense foods, limit foods higher in sugars, sat fat, sodium,
alcohol
limit sodium to -CORRECT ANSWER <2,300 mg per day
limit sat fats and sugars to to -CORRECT ANSWER <10% of calories
aerobic exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER frequency: 3 days/week, intensity:
moderate (40-50% HRR) and/or vigorous (60-89% HRR), time: 30-60 minutes per day
of moderate, 20-60 minutes/day of vigorous, type: continuous or intermittent
resistance exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER freq: 2 days/week, intensity: 60-70% 1
rep max, 8-12 reps, type: multipoint
flexibility exercise recs -CORRECT ANSWER over 2-3 days/week, stretch to tightness,
hold static for 10-30 seconds
