ACE Health Coach Practice Exam 1
(2026/2027) – American Council on
Exercise Health Coach Certification |
Questions and Correct Answers ALREADY
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Which of the following is MOST accurate when working with a new
client?
-Clients are the experts in their own lives
-Health coaches should identify clients' strengths for them
-Health coaches should provide solutions for clients
-Clients use health coaches to fix problems - ANSWERS-Clients are the
experts in their own lives.
Which BEST reflects the World Health Organization's (WHO) belief on
person-centered care?
-Focusing on what is wrong with the client
-Focusing on what matters to the client
-Creating a plan based on past successful clients
-Creating achievable goals for the client - ANSWERS-Focusing on what
matters to the client.
,Which professional in a referral network would be MOST appropriate to
aid in designing a fitness program for a client with osteoporosis?
-Physician assistant
-Psychologist
-Group fitness instructor
-Medical exercise specialist - ANSWERS-Medical exercise specialist
Incorporating creative and thought-provoking activities into one's daily
life address which dimensions wellness?
-Financial
-Occupational
-Intellectual
-Social - ANSWERS-Intellectual
For what percentage of global death is chronic disease responsible? -
ANSWERS-70%
Engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge mental facilities to
enhance one's mental fitness BEST describes which SAMHSA
dimension of health? - ANSWERS-Intellectual
Which term MOST accurately reflects the approach to medicine that
takes into account all evidence informed therapies that support
physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of individuals?
-Complimentary medicine
-Alternative medicine
,-Western medicine
-Integrative medicine - ANSWERS-Integrative medicine
Which type of coach is BEST suited for developing a client's capacity
to deal with change in their organization or career?
-Wellness Coach
-Executive Coach
-Health Coach
-Life Coach - ANSWERS-Executive Coach
Which of the following is included in the scope of practice of an ACE
Certified Health Coach? - ANSWERS-Ask open-ended questions
Which of the following BEST describes the field of Coaching?
-Functions somewhere within the present and desired future
-Comes from a place of healing
-Concerned with the past
-Often leads to a diagnosis and treatment of dysfunction - ANSWERS-
Functions somewhere within the present and desired future
Which state BEST reflects the health coach showing respect and
establishing rapport?
A. I understand that you are unhappy w/ many of the veggies & support
you in avoiding them for religious reason. Can you tell me about the
, food suggestions you were happy with and how you think you could
use them in your diet?
B.I don't really understand why you are unhappy with many of the
veggies listed. Can you explain? You know that the dietician is the
food expert and that not following her advice might deter your weight
loss.
C.I understand that you are unhappy w/ many of the veggies listed and
I would be unhappy as well. I can provide you w/ some dietary info
from some of my clients who also have metabolic syndrome.
D.I don't really understand why you are unhappy w/ many of the
veggies listed, but I respect your restrictions. Would you be willing to
see a Dif dietician? - ANSWERS-"I understand that you are unhappy
with many of the vegetables and support you in avoiding them for
religious reason. Can you tell me about the food suggestions you were
happy with and how you think you could use them in your diet?"
Which of the following BEST describes the health coach using active
listening skills?
A.The health coach is taking notes during the conversation, nodding
her head, and looking at the clock to ensure the client receives the
allotted time for the session.
B.The health coach is standing up throughout the session in order to
provide education from a food label wall chart.
C.The health coach places his silenced cell phone in his desk drawer
and sits near the client, nodding his head and listening intently.
D.The health coach sets his cell phone's timer to ensure adequate
time is allotted and places it on his desk while listening intently. -
ANSWERS-The health coach places his silenced cell phone in his
drawer and sits near the client, nodding his head and listening intently.
(2026/2027) – American Council on
Exercise Health Coach Certification |
Questions and Correct Answers ALREADY
GRADED A+|| RANKED!!
Which of the following is MOST accurate when working with a new
client?
-Clients are the experts in their own lives
-Health coaches should identify clients' strengths for them
-Health coaches should provide solutions for clients
-Clients use health coaches to fix problems - ANSWERS-Clients are the
experts in their own lives.
Which BEST reflects the World Health Organization's (WHO) belief on
person-centered care?
-Focusing on what is wrong with the client
-Focusing on what matters to the client
-Creating a plan based on past successful clients
-Creating achievable goals for the client - ANSWERS-Focusing on what
matters to the client.
,Which professional in a referral network would be MOST appropriate to
aid in designing a fitness program for a client with osteoporosis?
-Physician assistant
-Psychologist
-Group fitness instructor
-Medical exercise specialist - ANSWERS-Medical exercise specialist
Incorporating creative and thought-provoking activities into one's daily
life address which dimensions wellness?
-Financial
-Occupational
-Intellectual
-Social - ANSWERS-Intellectual
For what percentage of global death is chronic disease responsible? -
ANSWERS-70%
Engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge mental facilities to
enhance one's mental fitness BEST describes which SAMHSA
dimension of health? - ANSWERS-Intellectual
Which term MOST accurately reflects the approach to medicine that
takes into account all evidence informed therapies that support
physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of individuals?
-Complimentary medicine
-Alternative medicine
,-Western medicine
-Integrative medicine - ANSWERS-Integrative medicine
Which type of coach is BEST suited for developing a client's capacity
to deal with change in their organization or career?
-Wellness Coach
-Executive Coach
-Health Coach
-Life Coach - ANSWERS-Executive Coach
Which of the following is included in the scope of practice of an ACE
Certified Health Coach? - ANSWERS-Ask open-ended questions
Which of the following BEST describes the field of Coaching?
-Functions somewhere within the present and desired future
-Comes from a place of healing
-Concerned with the past
-Often leads to a diagnosis and treatment of dysfunction - ANSWERS-
Functions somewhere within the present and desired future
Which state BEST reflects the health coach showing respect and
establishing rapport?
A. I understand that you are unhappy w/ many of the veggies & support
you in avoiding them for religious reason. Can you tell me about the
, food suggestions you were happy with and how you think you could
use them in your diet?
B.I don't really understand why you are unhappy with many of the
veggies listed. Can you explain? You know that the dietician is the
food expert and that not following her advice might deter your weight
loss.
C.I understand that you are unhappy w/ many of the veggies listed and
I would be unhappy as well. I can provide you w/ some dietary info
from some of my clients who also have metabolic syndrome.
D.I don't really understand why you are unhappy w/ many of the
veggies listed, but I respect your restrictions. Would you be willing to
see a Dif dietician? - ANSWERS-"I understand that you are unhappy
with many of the vegetables and support you in avoiding them for
religious reason. Can you tell me about the food suggestions you were
happy with and how you think you could use them in your diet?"
Which of the following BEST describes the health coach using active
listening skills?
A.The health coach is taking notes during the conversation, nodding
her head, and looking at the clock to ensure the client receives the
allotted time for the session.
B.The health coach is standing up throughout the session in order to
provide education from a food label wall chart.
C.The health coach places his silenced cell phone in his desk drawer
and sits near the client, nodding his head and listening intently.
D.The health coach sets his cell phone's timer to ensure adequate
time is allotted and places it on his desk while listening intently. -
ANSWERS-The health coach places his silenced cell phone in his
drawer and sits near the client, nodding his head and listening intently.
