ACE CHAPTER 1 ROLE AND SCOPE OF
PRACTICE FOR THE PERSONAL
TRAINER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ABSWERS
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? -
ANSWER-Helping 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-
Unlessthepersonaltrainerhasothercredentialssuch as an R.D. or M.D., he or she does
not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
Personal Trainers can show clients how to utilize the tools available at
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov or educating them about the recommendations in the Dietary
Guidelines to help them gain a better understanding of healthful foods and make better
choices.
CE 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's
NCCA- accredited
By gaining advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized area, a personal trainer can
enhance the training services provided to clients. Areas of specialization should be
PRACTICE FOR THE PERSONAL
TRAINER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ABSWERS
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? -
ANSWER-Helping 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-
Unlessthepersonaltrainerhasothercredentialssuch as an R.D. or M.D., he or she does
not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
Personal Trainers can show clients how to utilize the tools available at
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov or educating them about the recommendations in the Dietary
Guidelines to help them gain a better understanding of healthful foods and make better
choices.
CE 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's
NCCA- accredited
By gaining advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized area, a personal trainer can
enhance the training services provided to clients. Areas of specialization should be
