ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is most accurate regarding personal trainers recommending
supplements to their clients?
A. The personal trainer should only recommend those supplements covered under his
or her professional liability insurance
B.unless the personal trainer has other credentials such as an RD or MD, he or she
does not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
C. The personal trainer should become educated about the specific supplements before
making any recommendations
D. Due to potential complications from taking supplements with other medications,
personal trainers should recommend only plant based supplements - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is NOT part of the knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed by
the ACE personal trainer certification exam?
A. Enhancing rapport
B. Establish goals
C. Building nutritional plans
D. Coaching behavior change - ANSWER-C
hyperlipidemia - ANSWER-An excess of lipids in the blood that could be primary, as in
disorders of lipid metabolism, or secondary, as in uncontrolled diabetes
Osteoporosis - ANSWER-A disorder, primarily affecting postmenopausal women, in
which bone density decreases and susceptibility to fractures increases.
extrinsic motivation - ANSWER-Motivation that comes form external rewards, such as
social rewards
intrinsic motivation - ANSWER-Motivation that comes from internal states, such as
enjoyment or personal satisfaction.
First Ventilatory Threshold (VT1) - ANSWER-Intensity of aerobic exercise at which
ventilation starts to increase in a non-linear fashion in response to an accumulation of
metabolic by-products in the blood.
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - ANSWER-A scale that provides a standard means
for evaluation of a participant's perception of exercise effort. The original scale ranged
from to 6 to 20; a revised category rating scale ranges from 0 to 10
Second Ventilatory Threshold (VT2) - ANSWER-A metabolic marker that represents the
point at which high-intensity exercise can no longer be sustained due to an
accumulation of lactate.
,Kinetic chain - ANSWER-The concept that joints and segments have an effect on one
another during movement.
What is the function-health-fitness-performance continuum - ANSWER-Based on the
premise that human movement and fitness can progress and regress along a spectrum
that starts developing or establishing basic functional movements and extends to
performing highly advanced and specialized motions and physical work seen in athletics
Discuss how lifecycle factors and lifestyle factors are interrelated - ANSWER-
Oftentimes lifestyle factors can affect/disrupt natural human development, resulting in
individuals regressing along the continuum to where they are less fit or at risk for health
problems
The ACE IFT model includes two training comments: - ANSWER-Cardio respiratory
training and muscular training
The greatest impact personal trainers can regularly have on the lives of their clients is
to: - ANSWER-Change health related behaviors and establish positive relationships with
exercise
How can personal trainers apply the ACE mover method? - ANSWER-By using the ABC
method: (A)sk open ended questions, (B)real down barriers, (C)ollaborate
Also remember that it is client focused, and clients are capable of change
Upon what foundational element is the ACE IFT model built?
A. Health improvement
B. Functional fitness
C. Developing rapport
D. Cardio respiratory fitness - ANSWER-C
What assessments are essential according to the ACE IFT model and should be
completed prior to a client beginning an exercise program?
A. Assessing posture, functional movement, and muscular strength and endurance
B. Collecting health-history data to identify limitations for exercise and the need for
referral
C. Assessing cardio respiratory fitness using the subliminal talk test to determine HR at
VT1
D. Measuring body composition and waist to hip ratio - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is MOST likely to create a barrier to fitness-related behavioral
change for some clients?
A. Identifying a clients readiness to change behavior
B. Creating early positive exercise experiences
C. Implementing strategies for working with clients based on their personality styles
, D. Conducting initial comprehensive assessments of fitness and body composition -
ANSWER-D
What five primary movements are the focus on the movement training phase? -
ANSWER-Bend-and-lift, single-leg, pushing, pulling and rotational movements
In what phase of the muscular training component of the ACE IFT model would a
person be categorized if he has lumbar lordosis and limited range of motion in the hips
and shoulders - ANSWER-Functional training
Strength training, body building and training for muscular endurance all fall under which
muscular training phase of the ACE IFT model? - ANSWER-Load/speed trianing
Load/speed training includes speed, agility, quickness, and power drills that would be
MOST appropriate for which client?
A. 45 year old male competitive tennis player
B. 33 year old female wanting to compete in her first marathon
C. 27 year old male body builder
D. 52 year old female recreational golfer - ANSWER-A
A regular group exercise participant who works at a moderate intensity for 20 to 30
minutes, three times per week and with no competitive goals is ready to progress to
which phase of the cardio respiratory training component of the ACE IFT model? -
ANSWER-Fitness training
During which phase of the cardio respiratory training component of the ACE IFT model
will intervals be introduced at intensities at and above the VT2 heart rate? - ANSWER-
Performance trianing
Cardiorespiratory exercise in the fitness training phase includes training at which
intensities? - ANSWER-Below, at, and above VT1 to just below VT2
Health Belief Model - ANSWER-A model to explain health-related behaviors that
suggests that an individual's decision to adopt healthy behaviors is based largely upon
his or her perception of susceptibility to an illness and the probable severity of the
illness. The person's view of the benefits and costs of the change also are considered.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ANSWER-A general term for any disease of the heart,
blood vessels, or circulation.
Health Equity - ANSWER-A fair and equal opportunity for every individual to attain their
highest level of health
Hypertension - ANSWER-High blood pressure, or the elevation of resting blood
pressure above 140/90 mmHg.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is most accurate regarding personal trainers recommending
supplements to their clients?
A. The personal trainer should only recommend those supplements covered under his
or her professional liability insurance
B.unless the personal trainer has other credentials such as an RD or MD, he or she
does not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
C. The personal trainer should become educated about the specific supplements before
making any recommendations
D. Due to potential complications from taking supplements with other medications,
personal trainers should recommend only plant based supplements - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is NOT part of the knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed by
the ACE personal trainer certification exam?
A. Enhancing rapport
B. Establish goals
C. Building nutritional plans
D. Coaching behavior change - ANSWER-C
hyperlipidemia - ANSWER-An excess of lipids in the blood that could be primary, as in
disorders of lipid metabolism, or secondary, as in uncontrolled diabetes
Osteoporosis - ANSWER-A disorder, primarily affecting postmenopausal women, in
which bone density decreases and susceptibility to fractures increases.
extrinsic motivation - ANSWER-Motivation that comes form external rewards, such as
social rewards
intrinsic motivation - ANSWER-Motivation that comes from internal states, such as
enjoyment or personal satisfaction.
First Ventilatory Threshold (VT1) - ANSWER-Intensity of aerobic exercise at which
ventilation starts to increase in a non-linear fashion in response to an accumulation of
metabolic by-products in the blood.
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - ANSWER-A scale that provides a standard means
for evaluation of a participant's perception of exercise effort. The original scale ranged
from to 6 to 20; a revised category rating scale ranges from 0 to 10
Second Ventilatory Threshold (VT2) - ANSWER-A metabolic marker that represents the
point at which high-intensity exercise can no longer be sustained due to an
accumulation of lactate.
,Kinetic chain - ANSWER-The concept that joints and segments have an effect on one
another during movement.
What is the function-health-fitness-performance continuum - ANSWER-Based on the
premise that human movement and fitness can progress and regress along a spectrum
that starts developing or establishing basic functional movements and extends to
performing highly advanced and specialized motions and physical work seen in athletics
Discuss how lifecycle factors and lifestyle factors are interrelated - ANSWER-
Oftentimes lifestyle factors can affect/disrupt natural human development, resulting in
individuals regressing along the continuum to where they are less fit or at risk for health
problems
The ACE IFT model includes two training comments: - ANSWER-Cardio respiratory
training and muscular training
The greatest impact personal trainers can regularly have on the lives of their clients is
to: - ANSWER-Change health related behaviors and establish positive relationships with
exercise
How can personal trainers apply the ACE mover method? - ANSWER-By using the ABC
method: (A)sk open ended questions, (B)real down barriers, (C)ollaborate
Also remember that it is client focused, and clients are capable of change
Upon what foundational element is the ACE IFT model built?
A. Health improvement
B. Functional fitness
C. Developing rapport
D. Cardio respiratory fitness - ANSWER-C
What assessments are essential according to the ACE IFT model and should be
completed prior to a client beginning an exercise program?
A. Assessing posture, functional movement, and muscular strength and endurance
B. Collecting health-history data to identify limitations for exercise and the need for
referral
C. Assessing cardio respiratory fitness using the subliminal talk test to determine HR at
VT1
D. Measuring body composition and waist to hip ratio - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is MOST likely to create a barrier to fitness-related behavioral
change for some clients?
A. Identifying a clients readiness to change behavior
B. Creating early positive exercise experiences
C. Implementing strategies for working with clients based on their personality styles
, D. Conducting initial comprehensive assessments of fitness and body composition -
ANSWER-D
What five primary movements are the focus on the movement training phase? -
ANSWER-Bend-and-lift, single-leg, pushing, pulling and rotational movements
In what phase of the muscular training component of the ACE IFT model would a
person be categorized if he has lumbar lordosis and limited range of motion in the hips
and shoulders - ANSWER-Functional training
Strength training, body building and training for muscular endurance all fall under which
muscular training phase of the ACE IFT model? - ANSWER-Load/speed trianing
Load/speed training includes speed, agility, quickness, and power drills that would be
MOST appropriate for which client?
A. 45 year old male competitive tennis player
B. 33 year old female wanting to compete in her first marathon
C. 27 year old male body builder
D. 52 year old female recreational golfer - ANSWER-A
A regular group exercise participant who works at a moderate intensity for 20 to 30
minutes, three times per week and with no competitive goals is ready to progress to
which phase of the cardio respiratory training component of the ACE IFT model? -
ANSWER-Fitness training
During which phase of the cardio respiratory training component of the ACE IFT model
will intervals be introduced at intensities at and above the VT2 heart rate? - ANSWER-
Performance trianing
Cardiorespiratory exercise in the fitness training phase includes training at which
intensities? - ANSWER-Below, at, and above VT1 to just below VT2
Health Belief Model - ANSWER-A model to explain health-related behaviors that
suggests that an individual's decision to adopt healthy behaviors is based largely upon
his or her perception of susceptibility to an illness and the probable severity of the
illness. The person's view of the benefits and costs of the change also are considered.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ANSWER-A general term for any disease of the heart,
blood vessels, or circulation.
Health Equity - ANSWER-A fair and equal opportunity for every individual to attain their
highest level of health
Hypertension - ANSWER-High blood pressure, or the elevation of resting blood
pressure above 140/90 mmHg.
