ACE Personal Training Certification - Practice Test Questions and Answers

Most health benefits occur with at least __________ a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity. - Answer-150 minutes Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied healthcare continuum? - Answer-They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while following physicians' general recommendations What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - Answer-To protect the public from harm. Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - Answer-The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - Answer-FALSE Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis and prescribing an exercise program to treat it is within a personal trainer's scope of practice. - Answer-FALSE To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a current certificate in ________________ and, if living in North America, automated external defibrillation. - Answer-20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements despite the trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them? - Answer-Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a weekend tennis tournament? - Answer-Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to ___________________. - Answer-Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence.Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? - Answer-Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design. Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice? - AnswerCompiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommendation by their physician. At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other ACE Certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics? - Answer-While registering for an ACE certification exam ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified Personal Trainers __________________. - Answer-Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health. Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice? - AnswerHelping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices. A personal trainer who wants to provide massage to help clients who have tight or sore muscles can do so ONLY if _____________. - Answer-The personal trainer becomes a licensed massage therapist. What do most allied health certification programs, such as the credentials for registered dietitians, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners, have in common with certifications from the American Council on Exercise? - Answer-They are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending supplements to their clients? - Answer-Unless the personal trainer has other credentials such as an R.D. or M.D., he or she does not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements. ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by completing what type of continuing education? - Answer-An advanced fitness certification that is NCCA accredited.What is the MOST important factor for an individual who is starting an exercise program? - AnswerReadiness to change behavior related to exercise. Which personal attribute is the MOST reliable predictor of an individual's participation in an exercise program? - Answer-Past exercise program participation. What is the MOST common excuse used by people when dropping out of an exercise program? - Answer-A lack of time Which of the following strategies is BEST for personal trainers to implement to enhance the likelihood that a client will continue working with them? - Answer-Encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation. A person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate regularly in an exercise program MOST likely _______________. - Answer-Has a high self efficacy related to exercise. Which of the following goals is MOST likely to enhance program participation and attainment? - Answer-Setting a series of progressively attainable short term goals. A strong social support network can provide an individual with all of the following EXCEPT? - AnswerIntrinsic Motivation Which type of exercise program has a dropout rate almost twice the rate of a moderate intensity program? - Answer-Vigorous intensity exercise program. Which of the following factors is MOST likely unrelated to adherence levels in supervised exercise settings? - Answer-Age After one year of regular personal training sessions, your client wanted to try to continue on her own. During the following six months, you notice your client routinely exercising for on hour, four to five days of the week. Your client says she "loves coming to the gym and feels great after her workouts." You can MOST likely contribute your client's success to which of the following? - AnswerIntrinsic motivation