ACE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is a component of a well-stated goal?
A. Competitive
B. Precise
C. Flexible
D. Time-bound - ANSWER-Correct D Time Bound
A. Competitive
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Using
competition to help in the
development of a client's goal may be detrimental if the client is an individual who is
intimidated by
competing with others. Being competitive isn't necessarily a negative mind-set as long
as the client is
accepting of it. However, keeping with the SMART goal strategy ensures that all clients
receive the most
out of the goal-setting process.
Precise
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. While being
precise during the
goal-setting process isn't a negative attribute, it is clearly not one of the words that make
up the SMART
acronym. This question is assessing whether or not the test-taker knows the
components of a SMART
goal.
Flexible
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Being flexible
when initially
discussing client goals and when developing a program design is appropriate.
Furthermore, being flexible
when reassessing progress and establishing new goals is appropriate. However, a well-
stated goal, once
it is developed and written down, should be adhered to until the first re-evaluation.
Time-bound
This response is correct because it is one of the components of a well-stated goal (a
SMART goal). The
components of a SMART goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and
Time-bound. SMART
,goals are effective because they translate clients' vague statements about what they
want into precise
goals.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 3
To assist your potential client's transition from the contemplation stage of change to the
preparation stage
of change, which intervention should be used?
A. Formal contract
B. Periodic goal evaluation
C. Health-risk appraisal
D. Relapse prevention strategies - ANSWER-C.
A. Formal contract
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
developed clearly defined goals and are ready to embark on a training program by
signing a formal
contract. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process of
weighing the costs and
benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to commit. This stage is often
characterized by
ambivalence about changing.
Periodic goal evaluation
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating the re-evaluation
of the client's
goals as the program progresses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are
in the process of
weighing the costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to
commit. This stage is
often characterized by ambivalence about changing.
C. Health-risk appraisal
This response is the best intervention because it assists the potential client in the
process of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. Completing a health-risk appraisal and
consulting with a
personal trainer about the results may initiate the motivation needed to progress to the
preparation stage
of change. Often individuals in the contemplation stage are unaware of their own health
risks and may be
motivated to change upon discovering their shortcomings.
Relapse prevention strategies
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
,initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating strategies to
address the client's
potential relapses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process
of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are
Describe Operant Conditioning - ANSWER-process by which behaviors are influenced
by their consequences. It examines the relationship between ANTECEDENTS,
behaviors and CONSEQUENCES.
Describe Shaping as is refers to behavior Change - ANSWER-The process of using
reinforcements to gradually achieve a target behavior.
PTH Ch. 4 P. 73
To assist your potential client's transition from the contemplation stage of change to the
preparation stage
of change, which intervention should be used?
A. Formal contract
B. Periodic goal evaluation
C. Health-risk appraisal
D. Relapse prevention strategies - ANSWER-C.
Formal contract
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
developed clearly defined goals and are ready to embark on a training program by
signing a formal
contract. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process of
weighing the costs and
benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to commit. This stage is often
characterized by
ambivalence about changing.
Periodic goal evaluation
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating the re-evaluation
of the client's
goals as the program progresses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are
in the process of
weighing the costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to
commit. This stage is
often characterized by ambivalence about changing.
C. Health-risk appraisal
This response is the best intervention because it assists the potential client in the
process of weighing the
, costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. Completing a health-risk appraisal and
consulting with a
personal trainer about the results may initiate the motivation needed to progress to the
preparation stage
of change. Often individuals in the contemplation stage are unaware of their own health
risks and may be
motivated to change upon discovering their shortcomings.
Relapse prevention strategies
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating strategies to
address the client's
potential relapses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process
of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are n
The 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health and ACSM's
guidelines (2000)
emphasize that the public can obtain heath benefits from a MINIMUM of
.
A. 20 minutes or more of low-intensity physical activity, 3-5 days a week
B. 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity, on most, preferably all,
days of the
week
C. 30 consecutive minutes of moderate-to-high-intensity exercise, 4-5 days a week
D. 20 consecutive minutes of structured, moderate-intensity exercise at least 3-5 days a
week - ANSWER-B.
20 minutes or more of low-intensity physical activity, 3-5 days a week This response is
incorrect
because it is too modest in its recommendations for duration, intensity, and frequency.
The guideline is 30
minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of
the week.
B. 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all,
days of the
week
This response is correct. These guidelines were established because previous public
health efforts to
promote physical activity overemphasized the importance of high-intensity exercise. The
ACSM
recognized that most people prefer a less technical, more informal approach to exercise
programming
and developed this guideline to help exercise appear less intimidating to the general
public. Additionally,
Which of the following is a component of a well-stated goal?
A. Competitive
B. Precise
C. Flexible
D. Time-bound - ANSWER-Correct D Time Bound
A. Competitive
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Using
competition to help in the
development of a client's goal may be detrimental if the client is an individual who is
intimidated by
competing with others. Being competitive isn't necessarily a negative mind-set as long
as the client is
accepting of it. However, keeping with the SMART goal strategy ensures that all clients
receive the most
out of the goal-setting process.
Precise
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. While being
precise during the
goal-setting process isn't a negative attribute, it is clearly not one of the words that make
up the SMART
acronym. This question is assessing whether or not the test-taker knows the
components of a SMART
goal.
Flexible
This response is incorrect because a well-stated goal is a SMART goal. The
components of a SMART
goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Being flexible
when initially
discussing client goals and when developing a program design is appropriate.
Furthermore, being flexible
when reassessing progress and establishing new goals is appropriate. However, a well-
stated goal, once
it is developed and written down, should be adhered to until the first re-evaluation.
Time-bound
This response is correct because it is one of the components of a well-stated goal (a
SMART goal). The
components of a SMART goal are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and
Time-bound. SMART
,goals are effective because they translate clients' vague statements about what they
want into precise
goals.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 3
To assist your potential client's transition from the contemplation stage of change to the
preparation stage
of change, which intervention should be used?
A. Formal contract
B. Periodic goal evaluation
C. Health-risk appraisal
D. Relapse prevention strategies - ANSWER-C.
A. Formal contract
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
developed clearly defined goals and are ready to embark on a training program by
signing a formal
contract. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process of
weighing the costs and
benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to commit. This stage is often
characterized by
ambivalence about changing.
Periodic goal evaluation
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating the re-evaluation
of the client's
goals as the program progresses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are
in the process of
weighing the costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to
commit. This stage is
often characterized by ambivalence about changing.
C. Health-risk appraisal
This response is the best intervention because it assists the potential client in the
process of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. Completing a health-risk appraisal and
consulting with a
personal trainer about the results may initiate the motivation needed to progress to the
preparation stage
of change. Often individuals in the contemplation stage are unaware of their own health
risks and may be
motivated to change upon discovering their shortcomings.
Relapse prevention strategies
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
,initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating strategies to
address the client's
potential relapses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process
of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are
Describe Operant Conditioning - ANSWER-process by which behaviors are influenced
by their consequences. It examines the relationship between ANTECEDENTS,
behaviors and CONSEQUENCES.
Describe Shaping as is refers to behavior Change - ANSWER-The process of using
reinforcements to gradually achieve a target behavior.
PTH Ch. 4 P. 73
To assist your potential client's transition from the contemplation stage of change to the
preparation stage
of change, which intervention should be used?
A. Formal contract
B. Periodic goal evaluation
C. Health-risk appraisal
D. Relapse prevention strategies - ANSWER-C.
Formal contract
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
developed clearly defined goals and are ready to embark on a training program by
signing a formal
contract. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process of
weighing the costs and
benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to commit. This stage is often
characterized by
ambivalence about changing.
Periodic goal evaluation
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating the re-evaluation
of the client's
goals as the program progresses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are
in the process of
weighing the costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are not yet ready to
commit. This stage is
often characterized by ambivalence about changing.
C. Health-risk appraisal
This response is the best intervention because it assists the potential client in the
process of weighing the
, costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. Completing a health-risk appraisal and
consulting with a
personal trainer about the results may initiate the motivation needed to progress to the
preparation stage
of change. Often individuals in the contemplation stage are unaware of their own health
risks and may be
motivated to change upon discovering their shortcomings.
Relapse prevention strategies
This response is incorrect because it assumes that the personal trainer and the client
have already
initiated a training program and have discussed or are contemplating strategies to
address the client's
potential relapses. Individuals in the contemplation stage of change are in the process
of weighing the
costs and benefits of lifestyle modification. They are n
The 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health and ACSM's
guidelines (2000)
emphasize that the public can obtain heath benefits from a MINIMUM of
.
A. 20 minutes or more of low-intensity physical activity, 3-5 days a week
B. 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity, on most, preferably all,
days of the
week
C. 30 consecutive minutes of moderate-to-high-intensity exercise, 4-5 days a week
D. 20 consecutive minutes of structured, moderate-intensity exercise at least 3-5 days a
week - ANSWER-B.
20 minutes or more of low-intensity physical activity, 3-5 days a week This response is
incorrect
because it is too modest in its recommendations for duration, intensity, and frequency.
The guideline is 30
minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of
the week.
B. 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all,
days of the
week
This response is correct. These guidelines were established because previous public
health efforts to
promote physical activity overemphasized the importance of high-intensity exercise. The
ACSM
recognized that most people prefer a less technical, more informal approach to exercise
programming
and developed this guideline to help exercise appear less intimidating to the general
public. Additionally,
