ACE PRACTICE TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Postural screening conducted with a new client reveals that he has an exaggerated
posterior curve in his thoracic spine and forward, rounded shoulders, with the backs of
his hands facing forward. Which of the following sets of muscles and muscle groups
should be the PRIMARY focus of a flexibility program designed to address this client's
postural deviations? - ANSWER-Shoulder adductors and serratus anterior
kyphosis posture is associated with tight - ANSWER-shoulder adductors (pectoralis
major) and tight scapular abductors (serratus anterior) which pull the scapular into
protraction.
A new client tells you that he has been jogging 3-4 days per week for the past six weeks
following a program from a popular health magazine. He has worked his way up to
jogging 30 continuous minutes at an intensity of 70% of his predicted maximal HR,
which he calculated by subtracting his age from 220. As you design a new program for
him, what method for monitoring cardiorespiratory exercise intensity should be used to
provide the MOST individualized training program? - ANSWER-Programming
above/below HR at VT1 determined via the submaximal talk test for VT1
A new client wants to lose weight and body fat, and agrees to have his body
composition assessed during the initial session. He currently weighs 220 lb (100 kg)
with 25% body fat (BF%). He wants to decrease his body-fat level to 15%. If he
maintains his current lean body weight (LBW), what will his new weight be when he
reaches his goal of 15% body fat? - ANSWER-194 lb
-Step 1: 100% - Fat % = Lean body %
100% - 25% = 75%
Step 2: Body weight x Lean body % = LBW
220 lb x 0.75 = 165 lb
Step 3: 100% - Desired fat % = Desired lean %
100% - 15% = 85%
Step 4: LBW ÷ Desired lean % = DBW
165 lb ÷ 0.85 = 194 lb
Which of the following flexibility assessment results would indicate TIGHTNESS in the
infraspinatus and teres minor? - ANSWER-Limited ROM during internal shoulder
rotation
imitations in internal shoulder rotation are generally due to - ANSWER-tightness in the
external rotators (Infraspinatus and teres minor )
, A new client requests to train only at local beaches, parks, and trails. What is the FIRST
precaution to take when training clients outdoors in public places? - ANSWER-The
trainer should check with the city or property manager to make sure that the areas of
interest for training have been identified as "legal."
-as it is the responsibility of the fitness professional to be familiar with local laws, as in
some jurisdictions it is illegal to train clients on public beaches, parks, and/or trails.
You are checking equipment in preparation for your next client to arrive for her training
session and notice that an exercise bike is not functioning properly and may pose a
danger to your client and other gym members. What is the BEST plan of action to take
concerning this piece of equipment? - ANSWER-Remove the exercise bike from the
gym floor
Which of the following recommendations for fluid intake is CORRECT for a client who
primarily exercises outside during hot weather? - ANSWER-7-10 fluid ounces of water
every 10-20 minutes
clients working in hot environments should drink - ANSWER--17-20 ounces of water two
hours prior to exercise
-7-10 ounces every 10-20 minutes during exercise
-16-24 ounces after exercise for every pound lost
Once a client is proficient at performing jumps in place and single linear jumps, which of
the following plyometric drills would provide the MOST appropriate intensity
progression? - ANSWER-Multiple linear jumps
as intensity of plyometric drills increases according to the following progression: -
ANSWER-jumping in place — single linear jumps — multiple linear jumps —
multidirectional jumps — hops and bounds —depth jumps.
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of muscular strength? -
ANSWER-1 RM bench-press test
The 1 RM bench-press test is an assessment of - ANSWER-muscular strength
Client: 47-year-old male
Physician clearance: Yes
Medical/health concerns: Smokes 25+ cigarettes per day
Blood pressure: 136/87 mmHg
Family history: Father had a heart attack at age 63
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Postural screening conducted with a new client reveals that he has an exaggerated
posterior curve in his thoracic spine and forward, rounded shoulders, with the backs of
his hands facing forward. Which of the following sets of muscles and muscle groups
should be the PRIMARY focus of a flexibility program designed to address this client's
postural deviations? - ANSWER-Shoulder adductors and serratus anterior
kyphosis posture is associated with tight - ANSWER-shoulder adductors (pectoralis
major) and tight scapular abductors (serratus anterior) which pull the scapular into
protraction.
A new client tells you that he has been jogging 3-4 days per week for the past six weeks
following a program from a popular health magazine. He has worked his way up to
jogging 30 continuous minutes at an intensity of 70% of his predicted maximal HR,
which he calculated by subtracting his age from 220. As you design a new program for
him, what method for monitoring cardiorespiratory exercise intensity should be used to
provide the MOST individualized training program? - ANSWER-Programming
above/below HR at VT1 determined via the submaximal talk test for VT1
A new client wants to lose weight and body fat, and agrees to have his body
composition assessed during the initial session. He currently weighs 220 lb (100 kg)
with 25% body fat (BF%). He wants to decrease his body-fat level to 15%. If he
maintains his current lean body weight (LBW), what will his new weight be when he
reaches his goal of 15% body fat? - ANSWER-194 lb
-Step 1: 100% - Fat % = Lean body %
100% - 25% = 75%
Step 2: Body weight x Lean body % = LBW
220 lb x 0.75 = 165 lb
Step 3: 100% - Desired fat % = Desired lean %
100% - 15% = 85%
Step 4: LBW ÷ Desired lean % = DBW
165 lb ÷ 0.85 = 194 lb
Which of the following flexibility assessment results would indicate TIGHTNESS in the
infraspinatus and teres minor? - ANSWER-Limited ROM during internal shoulder
rotation
imitations in internal shoulder rotation are generally due to - ANSWER-tightness in the
external rotators (Infraspinatus and teres minor )
, A new client requests to train only at local beaches, parks, and trails. What is the FIRST
precaution to take when training clients outdoors in public places? - ANSWER-The
trainer should check with the city or property manager to make sure that the areas of
interest for training have been identified as "legal."
-as it is the responsibility of the fitness professional to be familiar with local laws, as in
some jurisdictions it is illegal to train clients on public beaches, parks, and/or trails.
You are checking equipment in preparation for your next client to arrive for her training
session and notice that an exercise bike is not functioning properly and may pose a
danger to your client and other gym members. What is the BEST plan of action to take
concerning this piece of equipment? - ANSWER-Remove the exercise bike from the
gym floor
Which of the following recommendations for fluid intake is CORRECT for a client who
primarily exercises outside during hot weather? - ANSWER-7-10 fluid ounces of water
every 10-20 minutes
clients working in hot environments should drink - ANSWER--17-20 ounces of water two
hours prior to exercise
-7-10 ounces every 10-20 minutes during exercise
-16-24 ounces after exercise for every pound lost
Once a client is proficient at performing jumps in place and single linear jumps, which of
the following plyometric drills would provide the MOST appropriate intensity
progression? - ANSWER-Multiple linear jumps
as intensity of plyometric drills increases according to the following progression: -
ANSWER-jumping in place — single linear jumps — multiple linear jumps —
multidirectional jumps — hops and bounds —depth jumps.
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of muscular strength? -
ANSWER-1 RM bench-press test
The 1 RM bench-press test is an assessment of - ANSWER-muscular strength
Client: 47-year-old male
Physician clearance: Yes
Medical/health concerns: Smokes 25+ cigarettes per day
Blood pressure: 136/87 mmHg
Family history: Father had a heart attack at age 63
