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ACE Health Coach Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The MOST effective way to develop the client's self-efficacy for physical activity and
promote exercise adherence is to implement a program with a series of short-term goals that
can be easily achieved. - ANSWER-Each time the client achieves a short-term goal, he or she will
feel more competent and motivated to achieve his or her next short-term goal.
QUESTION: Standard of Care - ANSWER-used by the legal system to determine if the care
provided by the health coach is met by comparison to the current professional standards and
guidelines.
QUESTION: Health coaches need to secure professional liability insurance that is specifically
designed to cover the health and fitness industry. - ANSWER-The selected liability insurance
policy should cover personal injuries (such as a mild heart attack) that can occur as a result of a
training session.
QUESTION: Appropriate Weight Gain During Pregnancy - ANSWER-o BMI <18.5-28 to 40 pounds
o BMI 18.5-24.9 25 to 35 pounds
o BMI 25-29.8 15 to 25 pounds
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o BMI >30 11 to 20 pounds
q; Act of Omission - ANSWER-Fails to Act
QUESTION: Act of Commission - ANSWER-Acts Inappropriately
QUESTION: Kcal per gram:
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Alcohol - ANSWER-Carbs and Protein 4
Fat 9
Alcohol 7
QUESTION: Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it is inherently
interesting or enjoyable
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QUESTION: Promoting adherence to a weight-management program - ANSWER-Decreasing
intake by 250 kcal and increasing physical activity by increasing expenditure by 250 kcal
This will result in 0.5 to 1.0 loss of body weight per week.
QUESTION: Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A result of direct input from social contacts or other
environmental stimuli
QUESTION: Integrated Regulation - ANSWER-Behaviors and goals have become integrated into
a persons self-concept "I am a swimmer"
QUESTION: Identified Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it helps them
reach a personally meaningful goal, even though they may not actually enjoy the activity much
QUESTION: Introjected Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because they think
they should, even though they really don't want to
QUESTION: External Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity solely from external
pressure to avoid punishment or gain rewards
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QUESTION: Muscular endurance, as opposed to muscular strength, has been shown to be
protective against future back troubles. - ANSWER-Low-back exercises performed for
maintenance of health should emphasize muscular endurance through increased repetitions
instead of increased strength by lifting more weight. Muscular endurance also promotes spinal
stability, which is associated with improved motor control and reduced fatigue during lifting
movements.
QUESTION: Calories from Macro-nutrients - ANSWER-45 to 65% of calories from carbs
10 to 35% of calories from protein
20 to 35% of calories from fat
QUESTION: SOAP Note - ANSWER-Subjective Info: provided from the client (mood,feelings)
Objective Info: Measurable (height, weight, BP)
Assessment: Assessment of S+O information gathered
Plan: S+O+A covers the plan for the client based on the coaches assessment of all other sections
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ACE Health Coach Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The MOST effective way to develop the client's self-efficacy for physical activity and
promote exercise adherence is to implement a program with a series of short-term goals that
can be easily achieved. - ANSWER-Each time the client achieves a short-term goal, he or she will
feel more competent and motivated to achieve his or her next short-term goal.
QUESTION: Standard of Care - ANSWER-used by the legal system to determine if the care
provided by the health coach is met by comparison to the current professional standards and
guidelines.
QUESTION: Health coaches need to secure professional liability insurance that is specifically
designed to cover the health and fitness industry. - ANSWER-The selected liability insurance
policy should cover personal injuries (such as a mild heart attack) that can occur as a result of a
training session.
QUESTION: Appropriate Weight Gain During Pregnancy - ANSWER-o BMI <18.5-28 to 40 pounds
o BMI 18.5-24.9 25 to 35 pounds
o BMI 25-29.8 15 to 25 pounds
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o BMI >30 11 to 20 pounds
q; Act of Omission - ANSWER-Fails to Act
QUESTION: Act of Commission - ANSWER-Acts Inappropriately
QUESTION: Kcal per gram:
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Alcohol - ANSWER-Carbs and Protein 4
Fat 9
Alcohol 7
QUESTION: Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it is inherently
interesting or enjoyable
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QUESTION: Promoting adherence to a weight-management program - ANSWER-Decreasing
intake by 250 kcal and increasing physical activity by increasing expenditure by 250 kcal
This will result in 0.5 to 1.0 loss of body weight per week.
QUESTION: Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A result of direct input from social contacts or other
environmental stimuli
QUESTION: Integrated Regulation - ANSWER-Behaviors and goals have become integrated into
a persons self-concept "I am a swimmer"
QUESTION: Identified Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because it helps them
reach a personally meaningful goal, even though they may not actually enjoy the activity much
QUESTION: Introjected Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity because they think
they should, even though they really don't want to
QUESTION: External Regulation - ANSWER-People engage in an activity solely from external
pressure to avoid punishment or gain rewards
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QUESTION: Muscular endurance, as opposed to muscular strength, has been shown to be
protective against future back troubles. - ANSWER-Low-back exercises performed for
maintenance of health should emphasize muscular endurance through increased repetitions
instead of increased strength by lifting more weight. Muscular endurance also promotes spinal
stability, which is associated with improved motor control and reduced fatigue during lifting
movements.
QUESTION: Calories from Macro-nutrients - ANSWER-45 to 65% of calories from carbs
10 to 35% of calories from protein
20 to 35% of calories from fat
QUESTION: SOAP Note - ANSWER-Subjective Info: provided from the client (mood,feelings)
Objective Info: Measurable (height, weight, BP)
Assessment: Assessment of S+O information gathered
Plan: S+O+A covers the plan for the client based on the coaches assessment of all other sections
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