ACE Personal Training Exam
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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. - ANSWER150 minutes
What accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied health
care continuum? - ANSWERThey are able to show clients how to exercise effectively
while following physicians general recommendations.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWERto protect the public
from harm.
T or F: According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. -
ANSWERFalse
As a rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time
to adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER3 - 4
months
T or F: Diagnosing the cause of a clients lordosis and prescribing an exercise program
to that it is within a personal trainers scope of practice. - ANSWERFalse
to renew certification for a new 2 year cycle, ACE certified professionals must complete
a minimum of _______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current
certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external
defibrillation. - ANSWER20
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his/her fitness goals can be met without them? -
ANSWERrefer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
What is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANSWERDiscussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
, T or F: Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction
and purpose. - ANSWERFalse, that is motivation
More than ______% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first 6
months. - ANSWER50
work out on his way home from work. What behavior-change strategy is he using? -
ANSWERstimulus control, making an adjustment to his environment
When should behavior contracts and written agreements be revised or updated? -
ANSWERwhen goals are met or programs are modified
After several months of working with a client, a personal trainer notes that the client's
self-efficacy and ability level have improved. How should this affect the amount of
external feedback the trainer provides to the client? - ANSWERthe trainer should taper
the amount of external feedback
ctivity? - ANSWERPhysical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which population is MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANSWERMen,
they have higher and ore consistent adherence
What is arguably the most important and influential attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANSWERactivity history
____________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for
dropping out of an exercise program. - ANSWERperceived lack of time
What term is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANSWERSelf efficacy
When developing SMART goals, which types of goals should be avoided? -
ANSWERNegative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? -
ANSWERplanning ahead and being prepared
What are the 4 stages of the client trainer relationship in proper order? -
ANSWERrapport, investigation, planning, action
T or F: A loud, tense voice communicates confidence and professionalism when
speaking to a new client. - ANSWERFalse
What body position may be interpreted by a client as aggressiveness on the part of the
trainer? - ANSWERStanding with hands on hips
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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. - ANSWER150 minutes
What accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied health
care continuum? - ANSWERThey are able to show clients how to exercise effectively
while following physicians general recommendations.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWERto protect the public
from harm.
T or F: According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. -
ANSWERFalse
As a rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time
to adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER3 - 4
months
T or F: Diagnosing the cause of a clients lordosis and prescribing an exercise program
to that it is within a personal trainers scope of practice. - ANSWERFalse
to renew certification for a new 2 year cycle, ACE certified professionals must complete
a minimum of _______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current
certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external
defibrillation. - ANSWER20
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his/her fitness goals can be met without them? -
ANSWERrefer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
What is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a
weekend tennis tournament? - ANSWERDiscussing the proper technique for icing the
affected areas
, T or F: Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction
and purpose. - ANSWERFalse, that is motivation
More than ______% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first 6
months. - ANSWER50
work out on his way home from work. What behavior-change strategy is he using? -
ANSWERstimulus control, making an adjustment to his environment
When should behavior contracts and written agreements be revised or updated? -
ANSWERwhen goals are met or programs are modified
After several months of working with a client, a personal trainer notes that the client's
self-efficacy and ability level have improved. How should this affect the amount of
external feedback the trainer provides to the client? - ANSWERthe trainer should taper
the amount of external feedback
ctivity? - ANSWERPhysical attributes
General trends reveal that members of which population is MOST likely to be
performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - ANSWERMen,
they have higher and ore consistent adherence
What is arguably the most important and influential attribute variable when predicting
adherence to physical activity? - ANSWERactivity history
____________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for
dropping out of an exercise program. - ANSWERperceived lack of time
What term is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
behavior? - ANSWERSelf efficacy
When developing SMART goals, which types of goals should be avoided? -
ANSWERNegative goals
What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? -
ANSWERplanning ahead and being prepared
What are the 4 stages of the client trainer relationship in proper order? -
ANSWERrapport, investigation, planning, action
T or F: A loud, tense voice communicates confidence and professionalism when
speaking to a new client. - ANSWERFalse
What body position may be interpreted by a client as aggressiveness on the part of the
trainer? - ANSWERStanding with hands on hips
