PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM
CHAPTERS 1-5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the best strategy for personal trainers to implement to increase the likelihood
that a client will continue to work with them? - ANSWER-Encouraging client ownership
of the program to increase 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
Self- efficacy - ANSWER-The belief is one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
program. This is positively related to motivation because when people believe that they
can engage in exercise they do so with a positive attitude and more effort
What is most likely to enhance program participation and attainment? - ANSWER-
Setting a series of attainable short term goals
A strong social support network can NOT provide an individual with - ANSWER-intrinsic
motivation
Intrinjic motivation - ANSWER-A person is engaged in exercise activity for the inherent
pleasure and experience that comes from engagement itself f
Which type of exercise program has the highest dropout rate? - 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 person training sessions your client wants to continue on her own and
reports that she loves going to the gym and feels great after her workouts, what did you
contribute to? - ANSWER-Intrinsic motivation
How does a trainer develop rapport with a client? - ANSWER-By speaking with
confidence, using fluid hand gestures while speaking, and quiet hands while listening
During the investigation stage, which of the following best pertains to effective listening?
- ANSWER-Asking the clients questions and responding to answers to answers with
encouraging words and further open ended questions
A client tells you their friend became seriously ill, what should you say? - ANSWER-I'm
so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you
, Give an example of a SMART goal? - ANSWER-I will run 4 days per week, progressing
my run time from 10 minutes to 40 minutes for a 5k run in 4 months
What does a SMART goal stand for? - ANSWER-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time bound
What is the most effective way to help a client develop program adherence? -
ANSWER-Having a client self monitor by keeping an exercise journal
What is the most effective way to teach a client a new skill? - ANSWER-Tell the client
what the exercise is, demonstrate the exercise, and have the client perform while giving
feedback (tell show do)
The primary purpose of a professional certification - ANSWER-To protect the public
from harm by assessing if the trainer meets the established levels of minimum
competence to perform the job in a safe manner
What is within the scope of practice? - ANSWER-Screening clients for exercise
limitations to create a program design. Person trainer screen, design, and coach!
What is outside the scope of practice? - ANSWER-creating detailed nutritional
programming and specific meal plans. Clients who are seeking information on meal
plans, recipes, or recommendations on supplements needs to be referred to a
registered dietitian
At what point does a candidate for the ACE personal trainer certification agree to uphold
the ACE code of ethics? - ANSWER-While registering for the ACE certification exam
Why must Ace personal trainers complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2
years? - ANSWER-To stay current with the latest exercise science research and
guidelines of fitness and health
What is within the ACE scope of practice in terms of nutrition? - ANSWER-Helping
clients gain a better understanding of portion size and healthful foods so they can make
better choices
When should a personal trainer be allowed to provide a massage? - ANSWER-When
the personal trainer becomes a registered licensed massage therapist: a personal
trainer can give massage information (like foam rolling) but can not perform the actual
duty of giving a massage
CHAPTERS 1-5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the best strategy for personal trainers to implement to increase the likelihood
that a client will continue to work with them? - ANSWER-Encouraging client ownership
of the program to increase 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
Self- efficacy - ANSWER-The belief is one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
program. This is positively related to motivation because when people believe that they
can engage in exercise they do so with a positive attitude and more effort
What is most likely to enhance program participation and attainment? - ANSWER-
Setting a series of attainable short term goals
A strong social support network can NOT provide an individual with - ANSWER-intrinsic
motivation
Intrinjic motivation - ANSWER-A person is engaged in exercise activity for the inherent
pleasure and experience that comes from engagement itself f
Which type of exercise program has the highest dropout rate? - 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 person training sessions your client wants to continue on her own and
reports that she loves going to the gym and feels great after her workouts, what did you
contribute to? - ANSWER-Intrinsic motivation
How does a trainer develop rapport with a client? - ANSWER-By speaking with
confidence, using fluid hand gestures while speaking, and quiet hands while listening
During the investigation stage, which of the following best pertains to effective listening?
- ANSWER-Asking the clients questions and responding to answers to answers with
encouraging words and further open ended questions
A client tells you their friend became seriously ill, what should you say? - ANSWER-I'm
so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you
, Give an example of a SMART goal? - ANSWER-I will run 4 days per week, progressing
my run time from 10 minutes to 40 minutes for a 5k run in 4 months
What does a SMART goal stand for? - ANSWER-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time bound
What is the most effective way to help a client develop program adherence? -
ANSWER-Having a client self monitor by keeping an exercise journal
What is the most effective way to teach a client a new skill? - ANSWER-Tell the client
what the exercise is, demonstrate the exercise, and have the client perform while giving
feedback (tell show do)
The primary purpose of a professional certification - ANSWER-To protect the public
from harm by assessing if the trainer meets the established levels of minimum
competence to perform the job in a safe manner
What is within the scope of practice? - ANSWER-Screening clients for exercise
limitations to create a program design. Person trainer screen, design, and coach!
What is outside the scope of practice? - ANSWER-creating detailed nutritional
programming and specific meal plans. Clients who are seeking information on meal
plans, recipes, or recommendations on supplements needs to be referred to a
registered dietitian
At what point does a candidate for the ACE personal trainer certification agree to uphold
the ACE code of ethics? - ANSWER-While registering for the ACE certification exam
Why must Ace personal trainers complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2
years? - ANSWER-To stay current with the latest exercise science research and
guidelines of fitness and health
What is within the ACE scope of practice in terms of nutrition? - ANSWER-Helping
clients gain a better understanding of portion size and healthful foods so they can make
better choices
When should a personal trainer be allowed to provide a massage? - ANSWER-When
the personal trainer becomes a registered licensed massage therapist: a personal
trainer can give massage information (like foam rolling) but can not perform the actual
duty of giving a massage
