Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information regarding clients?
- A . At the front desk of the facility
- B . In the personal trainer’s station in a folder
- C . In a locked cabinet
- D . In the trainer’s car
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?
- A . 110/84 mmHg
- B . 117/76 mmHg
- C . 120/90 mmHg
- D . 128/72 mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve static balance?
- A . Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance, leaning or rotating trunk, and closing eyes
- B . Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance, closing eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
- C . Wide to narrow stance, raising arms overhead, closing eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
- D . Wide to narrow stance, raising arms overhead, leaning or rotating trunk, and closing eyes
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client’s systolic blood pressure when the workload is increased.
What should the trainer do?
- A . Nothing this is an expected response to graded exercise.
- B . Measure again at the next stage.
- C . Reduce the intensity and continue the test.
- D . Immediately terminate the test.
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?
- A . 14 lb (6 kg) in three months
- B . 15 lb (7 kg) in four months
- C . 24 lb (11 kg) in two months
- D . 30 lb (14 kg) in four months
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches.
Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?
- A . Heart rate monitor
- B . Karvonen formula (HR reserve)
- C . Age-predicted heart rate
- D . Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement injury.
Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury?
- A . Biceps curl
- B . Trtceps push-downs
- C . Seated row
- D . Upright row
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client’s push-up?
- A . Kyphosis
- B . Lordosis
- C . Scoliosis
- D . Sway back
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer should encourage the client to:
- A . Continue at the current exercise intensity.
- B . Discontinue exercise.
- C . Reduce the exercise Intensity.
- D . Increase the exercise intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing.
What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?
- A . Heat exhaustion
- B . Heat stroke
- C . Heat syncope
- D . Hypothermia
Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport?
- A . Bend and lift
- B . Hurdle step
- C . Shoulder push stabilization
- D . Thoracic spine mobility
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement?
- A . Ankle dorsiflexion. knee flexion, and hip flexion
- B . Ankle dorsiflexion. knee extension, and hip flexion
- C . Ankle plantarflexion, knee flexion, and hip extension
- D . Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior to
Initiating the lift?
- A . Brace the inner core/trunk muscles.
- B . Center the hips and laterally balance the load.
- C . Co-contract the agonist and antagonistic muscles of the hips and thighs.
- D . Establish a balanced anterior/posterior position of the knees relative to the hips.
During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker.
Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?
- A . Decreased heart rate
- B . Decreased sweat response
- C . Increased heart rate
- D . Increased sweat response
An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal training. The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three times this month but is ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a week.
What is this individual’s current stage of change according to the transtheoretical model of behavioral change?
- A . Precontemplation
- B . Contemplation
- C . Preparation
- D . Action
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis by their physician.
What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client?
- A . Emphasize leg strength with abduction adduction, leg extension, and leg curl.
- B . Recommend that they increase calcium intake per day and begin to strengthen their core and cardiovascular fitness.
- C . Add balance training to reduce fall risk, and incorporate short intervals of rowing and step aerobics.
- D . Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing aerobic activity such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?
- A . USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- B . Food nutrition label
- C . DASH eating plan
- D . Recommended Daily Allowances
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.
These could be symptoms of which of the following?
- A . Lack of motivation
- B . Poor program design
- C . Overtraining
- D . Poor nutrition
This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living?
- A . Opening a heavy door
- B . Placing a box on a shelf
- C . Putting a child in a car seat
- D . Picking up a laundry basket from the floor
How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60 minutes in a hot and humid environment?
- A . Every 10-15 minutes
- B . Every 20-30 minutes
- C . Before, midway, and immediately following the exercise session
- D . Whenever the individual is thirsty
A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at which she should work and how she should measure It.
Which of the following is the BEST recommendation’?
- A . She should exercise at a comfortable intensity and use the RPE scale rather than heart rate to monitor exercise intensity.
- B . She should exercise at a comfortable intensity and use a heart rate monitor to more accurately monitor intensity.
- C . She should exercise at an RPE of 4-5 on the 10-point scale and use a heart rate monitor to ensure she does not overexert.
- D . She should exercise at an RPE of 9-11 on the Borg scale of 6-20 and use a heart rate monitor to more accurately monitor exercise intensity.
A new client with kyphosis presents with a forward head position and internally rotated shoulders. The client is deconditioned and has minimal kinesthetic awareness.
Which Is the MOST appropriate exercise to begin with to address this issue?
- A . Standing low row with tubing
- B . Seated low row on a machine
- C . Seated isotonic reverse fly on a machine
- D . Supine isometric reverse fly on the floor
Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice”
- A . Stratify risks for cardiovascular disease with clients in order to determine the need for referral.
- B . Provide information on healthy eating according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines
- C . Rehabilitate individuals who have graduated from physical therapy.
- D . Protect client confidentiality according to HIPAA laws.
What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?
- A . Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.
- B . Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.
- C . Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.
- D . Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"
Which is the MOST effective systematic method of teaching a skill?
- A . Explanation, demonstration, and execution
- B . Explanation, performance, and association
- C . Multisensory input, performance, and association
- D . Multisensory input, demonstration, and execution
Which cue would be MOST appropriate to help the client perform this exercise properly?
- A . Instruct the client to perform this exercise with feet elevated.
- B . instruct the client to lift the hips as high as possible while engaging the glutes.
- C . Tell the client: "Great job. That looks good. Make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top!"
- D . Tell the client: "Try to keep the spine in neutral alignment Brace the core and engage the glutes."
When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client’s activity preferences?
- A . Administer movement and performance screens and assessments.
- B . Describe different types of physical activity and write an exercise program.
- C . Discuss the client’s lifestyle and schedule constraints.
- D . Discuss the client’s medical and physical activity histories and personal habits.
Which motion is the MOST significant safety concern during the performance of a squat thrust?
- A . Jump to full extension
- B . Tuck from torso extension
- C . Torso hyperextension during the plank position
- D . Straight-leg back extension from forward flexion
Which gland secretes hormones that increase oxygen uptake, increase heat production, and affect many metabolic functions’?
- A . Adrenal
- B . Hypothalamus
- C . Pituitary
- D . Thyroid
Which of the following descriptions represents an individual being at VT1?
- A . Easily being able to carry on a conversation
- B . No longer being able to speak comfortably
- C . Beginning blood lactate accumulation
- D . Using only carbohydrates as fuel
A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes.
Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?
- A . "To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."
- B . "In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.”
- C . "To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."
- D . "Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."
How should an ACE certified Personal Trainer BEST reduce risk associated with this exercise?
- A . Have the client’s hand touch a wall for support.
- B . Instruct the client to increase momentum.
- C . Replace the step with one of a smaller height.
- D . Use a dowel to increase Balance and stability.
What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?
- A . Self-accountability
- B . Positive feedback
- C . Intrinsic motivation
- D . Self-efficacy
What would be the MOST appropriate kinesthetic cue for the client performing this exercise?
- A . "Make sure to look forward in front of your fingertips."
- B . "Watch me See how I keep my spine aligned with my head?"
- C . Gently push the client’s head into alignment with the spine.
- D . Place a dowel rod across the client’s back and ask the client to touch their head to it.
Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?
- A . Neutral spine
- B . Lordosis
- C . Scoliosis
- D . Kyphosis
The informed consent form should include which of the following?
- A . A waiver that releases the trainer from liability
- B . Questions about the client’s medical history
- C . Questions about the client’s previous exercise history
- D . Information about the risks and benefits of exercise
The spouse of a client calls the ACE certified Personal Trainer to find out how close the client is to achieving a 20 lb (9 0 kg) weight-loss goal. The spouse wants to plan a reward for the client once the goal is achieved.
Which response by the trainer would be MOST appropriate?
- A . Explain that no information can be disclosed over the phone, but that the client’s mid-
assessment evaluation can be mailed. - B . Explain that questions regarding the client’s fitness results must be directed to the client.
- C . Explain that the client already has established rewards and that additional rewards may impact goal attainment.
- D . Notify the spouse that the client is close to achieving the goal, and that a reward at this time would be a better motivator.
Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise.
Which of the following teaching methods would be MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?
- A . Continue to demonstrate proper strength-training techniques to the client.
- B . Incorporate a kinesthetic method to guide the client through effective execution.
- C . Use the same words and methods every time for consistency and to reduce confusion.
- D . Continue to praise the client for progress even when the execution is not correct.
What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual’s cardiovascular assessment result?
- A . Increases heart rate recovery time
- B . Produces an elevated heart rate
- C . Decreases heart rate recovery time
- D . Produces a lower heart rate
After programming-a moderate to high intensity exercise program for a new 38-year-old client, the ACE certified Personal Trainer learns they have been doubling each workout at each session, exceeding your initial suggestions.
The trainer should:
- A . Enthusiastically acknowledge the client’s efforts and explain that they will achieve their goals faster.
- B . Reprogram the sessions to their demonstrated ability and energy.
- C . Educate the client to the signs symptoms, and risks of overtraining.
- D . Require the client to follow the original program until the next fitness test.
During a training session with a new client, a 21-year-old male ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client, a 43-year-old female, appears to be stepping back from him.
The trainer should respond by doing which of the following?
- A . Overlook the body movement of the client.
- B . Step closer to the client.
- C . Give the client more personal space.
- D . Ask the client if there is a problem.
While supervising a client’s strength training exercises, the ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client’s posture shows mild kyphosis.
Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
- A . Stop all strength training and add upper-body stretching.
- B . Stretch pectoralis major, and strengthen spinal extensors.
- C . Stretch spinal extensors and rhomboids.
- D . Stretch rhomboids, and strengthen pectoralis major.
During the initial interview, which of the following strategies is MOST effective in building a strong relationship with a new client?
- A . Inform the client of your qualifications and experience as an ACE certified Personal Trainer.
- B . Ask the client open-ended questions and listen to the responses.
- C . Outline the specific components of the client’s new exercise program to meet the training goals.
- D . Develop a behavioral contract for the client citing negative consequences for missed sessions.
What is the CEC requirement for certification renewal of an ACE certified Personal Trainer?
- A . A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every two years.
- B . A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every four years.
- C . A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every two years.
- D . A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every four years.
When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?
- A . Facing upward between the client’s hands
- B . Facing downward outside of the client’s hands
- C . Facing downward between the client’s hands
- D . In an alternate grip between the client’s hands
Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following’?
- A . Infrequent high-intensity exercise or sports activity
- B . Exercise that Involves repetitive stress and poor body mechanics
- C . Interval training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout
- D . Strength training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout
Which form should a client sign to acknowledge that the client has been educated about the risks associated with participating in exercise?
- A . Waiver
- B . Informed consent
- C . PAR-Q
- D . Agreement to participate
When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?
- A . When it is accompanied by a brief compliment
- B . When It Is repeated twice
- C . When it is given to a group of people
- D . When it provides specific information
The PRIMARY use of an informed consent form is to:
- A . Ensure that the client understands the possible risks of a procedure.
- B . Ensure coverage of all libelous actions.
- C . Prevent the ACE certified Personal Trainer from becoming involved in a lawsuit.
- D . Obtain consent for emergency medical treatment.
Which is a valid reason that an ACE certified Personal Trainer would choose to use the talk test to assess a client’s perceived effort during treadmill walking during the first few client sessions?
- A . The 0-10 scale to assess exercise Intensity is preferred over RPE.
- B . The talk test correlates well with measured percent V02max results.
- C . The talk test is easy to teach to the client.
- D . The talk test is more accurate than RPE.
A 20-year-old client Is getting married in two months The client would like to lose 30 lb (13 6 kg) before the wedding day and would like a daily nutrition plan to follow. The client wants this diet plan to provide enough energy to allow the client to exercise at a higher intensity and lose weight at the same time.
What should be the ACE certified Personal Trainer’s NEXT step?
- A . Refer the client to a registered dietitian.
- B . Provide the client with documents outlining the U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines so that the client can assemble a dietary plan.
- C . Refer the client to another trainer who has a nutrition certification.
- D . Create a daily nutritional plan, taking into account the client’s weight, metabolism, and activity level.
Which client would be classified in the moderate-risk category by an American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk stratification assessment?
- A . 30-year-old female who is active and has an HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL
- B . 30-year-old male who is active and occasionally smokes
- C . 46-year-old male who is moderately active and has arthritic knees
- D . 56-year-old female who is sedentary and obese
A client has missed three consecutive sessions because of scheduling conflicts One of the client’s goals is to lose 15 lb (6.8 kg) before a high school reunion. The reunion is in 10 weeks, and the client had lost 3 lb (1 4 kg) prior to the missed sessions.
Which of the following statements by the ACE certified Personal Trainer would be MOST appropriate at the next session?
- A . I’m glad you made it today. When we wrote down your goals in the beginning, you committed to three workouts a week Since you have not been able to do this. I think we should consider lowering your weight loss goal Maybe that goal is too stressful."
- B . "Its great you made it today, but I am concerned about you missing so many sessions Let’s review your goals and see what the problems seem to be You made a commitment, and it’s important that you stick to your agreement."
- C . "Glad you could make It today Have you been able to work out on your own since I last saw you’? There’s only a few more weeks until the reunion, so today let’s ramp up your workout to make up tor lost time Ready?"
- D . "I’m glad you were able to make it today How about if we spend some time before your workout reassessing our approach to your weight loss goal? Today’s workout will be one you can do at home In case we are unable to complete it.
How does that sound?"
After four weeks of program participation, a client’s motivation is starting to decrease.
The ACE certified Personal Trainer should:
- A . Encourage the client to exercise as close to home or work as possible.
- B . Schedule training sessions at the same time each day.
- C . Encourage the client to find an exercise partner.
- D . Help the client avoid high-risk strength-training exercises.
A client who has worked with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for four months has lost body fat and increased overall strength. The client now wants to focus on hypertrophy.
What would be the MOST appropriate training volume based on the client’s new goal?
- A . 1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions of each exercise
- B . 2-6 sets of fewer than 6 repetitions of each exercise
- C . 3-5 sets of 1-2 repetitions of each exercise
- D . 3-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions of each exercise
A new client with a body mass index of 32 kg/m2 becomes disengaged after learning that the score places the client in the obese category.
Which two communication styles will be critical in establishing rapport with this client to gain adherence?
- A . Counseling and directing styles
- B . Counseling and educating styles
- C . Directing and educating styles
- D . Directing and preaching styles
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is moving and intends to refer clients to a new trainer.
The professional responsibility is to:
- A . Gather all the records on the clients to give to the new trainer.
- B . Obtain signed documentation to release the clients’ records to the new trainer.
- C . Have the new trainer retest and evaluate the clients.
- D . Leave the records with the club manager.
A client has been diagnosed as having an impingement syndrome of the right shoulder.
Initially, this client should avoid performing which of the following exercises?
- A . Military press
- B . Biceps curl
- C . Seated row
- D . Triceps push-down
Within which stage of learning are exercisers MOST likely to make mistakes?
- A . Autonomous
- B . Associative
- C . Cognitive
- D . Affective
During an initial assessment of a 47-year-oid male, an ACE certified Personal Trainer collects the following information:
Total body weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Lean body weight 158 lb (72 kg)
Total cholesterol: 241 mg/dL: HDL cholesterol: 32 mg/dL: LDL cholesterol: 180 mg/dL
Triglycerides 145 mg/dL
Estimated max VO2: 39 mL/kg/min
Resting blood pressure 135/84 mmHg
Exercise blood pressure 165/80 mmHg
Father had heart attack at age 64.
The client’s percentage of body fat is:
- A . 20%.
- B . 23%.
- C . 26%.
- D . 47%.
While evaluating a client’s health-history questionnaire, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client had Knee surgery six month| ago. The client engaged in two weeks of physical therapy immediately after the procedure but has maintained a sedentary lifestyle since that time. The client reports that the knee now feels weak and unstable.
Which of the following is MOST likely to have happened to the muscle tissue around the knee?
- A . Arthritis
- B . Atrophy
- C . Bursitis
- D . Hypertrophy
What is the range of essential body fat in men?
- A . 1-3%
- B . 2-5%
- C . 4-7%
- D . 6-8%
A client does interval training with an ACE certified Personal Trainer twice each week to improve overall running performance After 12 weeks of training, the client has been able to run the same distance in less time and has a lower exercise heart rate during interval training.
What explains this conditioning response?
- A . Increased type ll fibers
- B . Decreased cardiac output
- C . Increased mitochondrial density
- D . Decreased stroke volume
Which communication technique would be MOST effective during an initial interview with-a novice client who is unsure about beginning an exercise program?
- A . Explain to the client that improving self-efficacy will be the focus of the program.
- B . Provide educational information to the client on the benefits of an exercise program.
- C . Reassure the client that ambivalence is normal and continue with the goal-setting process.
- D . Show empathy and ask open-ended questions to further explore the client’s uncertainty.
A client’s medical release makes note of occasional patellofemoral pain with exercise.
Which type of activity is LEAST likely to irritate this condition?
- A . Swimming
- B . Rowing
- C . Stair climbing
- D . Cycling
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a medical examination is required prior to vigorous exercise for:
- A . Persons with resting blood pressure of 135/85 mmHg.
- B . Persons with a BMI score of 32.
- C . Persons with type 2 diabetes.
- D . Men less than 40 years old and women less than 50 years old.
What advice should an ACE certified Personal Trainer give to outdoor boot camp participants in order to remain safe as the temperatures decrease and wind chills Increase?
- A . Keep the head covered, choose clothing that blocks the wind and reduce fluid Intake.
- B . Wear clothing made of cotton, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and reduce fluid intake.
- C . Wear several layers of clothing, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and drink plenty of water.
- D . Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids.
Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance programs?
- A . Type and amount of coverage offered
- B . Number of people covered
- C . Organization that offers the coverage
- D . Length of the coverage offered
A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health.
What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?
- A . Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.
- B . Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.
- C . Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.
- D . Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.
During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck, and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing.
Which of the following precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?
- A . Have the client sit and rest for five minutes, and then take the client’s blood pressure.
- B . initiate CPR because the client is clearly having a heart attack.
- C . Have the client stop all activity and contact EMS.
- D . Remove any shoulder and arm exercises to rule out nerve impingement.
Which muscle groups engage and activate to elevate the hips off the floor into hip extension?
- A . Gluteal and calf
- B . Core and gluteal
- C . Core and hamstring
- D . Calf and hamstring
During an initial interview, a 70-year-old client expresses reluctance to hire an ACE certified Personal Trainer because, in the past, the client was injured during a session with another personal trainer who was much younger.
Which approach will BEST facilitate a positive relationship with the client?
- A . Acknowledge the client’s fear, and ask questions about the past exercise injury.
- B . Ask the client to make a list of pros and cons of working with a personal trainer.
- C . Avoid including exercises that target the previously injured body part.
- D . Focus the interview on changing the client’s perception of personal trainers.
Which of the following is an example of an adaptation to strength training?
- A . Increased recruitment of motor units
- B . Increased ability to overcome maximal contractions
- C . Decreased nervous system activity
- D . Decreased recruitment of motor units
What would be an appropriate posting on an ACE certified Personal Trainer’s professional social media homepage?
- A . "Check out this new research article about five-finger shoes."
- B . ”Try out this great diet supplement to lose a quick five pounds."
- C . "Congrats to my client Mary who finally lost those last 10 pounds!"
- D . "Job hunting ready to move on Please contact me with any opportunities."
An ACE certified Personal Trainer walks into a gym and sees several people beginning to circle around a man who is lying on the ground. The trainer runs over to the man, surveys the situation, and finds the man to be conscious and able to speak.
What should the trainer do NEXT?
- A . Check the man for blood circulation.
- B . Cover the man to prevent the onset of shock.
- C . Help move the man to a chair.
- D . Receive verbal permission to assist the man.
Which exercise would be MOST appropriate to improve hip mobility and stability and core stability?
- A . Half-kneeling tri-planar stretch
- B . Lying hamstrings stretch
- C . Shoulder bridge
- D . Cat-camel
The following nutritional information is given on the label of a food package:
Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 390
Protein 25 g
Total carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium 390 mg
What percentage of the calories is derived from carbohydrates?
- A . 15%
- B . 38%
- C . 51%
- D . 62%
According to the transtheoretlcal model of behavioral change, during which stage is it MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to discuss the chance for relapse?
- A . Preparation
- B . Action
- C . Maintenance
- D . Contemplation
During a recent interview, a 64-year-old client said he had some negative experiences with previous personal trainers. The client indicated being critical of some of the information past trainers had shared because they were all much younger than the client.
Which of the following would be the BEST strategy for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to use in order to gain respect and trust from this client?
- A . Gather more specific information about previous negative experiences to better understand the client’s perspective.
Attempt to contact the client’s previous trainers to ask for suggestions or recommendations in working with their former client. - B . Tell the client that age is not a factor Point out that plenty of people have no problems working with trainers young and old.
and provide assurances that the client’s experience will be a positive one . - C . Gather more specific information about the client’s previous negative experiences to better understand the client Behave.
and dress professionally, and explain personal credentials, training, and philosophy Answer
any questions the client might
have. - D . Tell the client about all the successes that previous clients have had, instilling an initial
level of trust Offer the client an opportunity to watch a few training sessions with other clients providing the client a chance to develop a more informed opinion
Which of the following is the MOST important application of fitness testing?
- A . Determining maximum performance potential in an individual
- B . Assessing improvements in an individual over time
- C . Diagnosing health conditions that require a physician referral
- D . Comparing individual fitness levels to established norms
Which of the following changes are typical responses to aerobic training?
- A . Decreased stroke volume, decreased resting heart rate, and increased diastolic blood
- B . pressure Decreased stroke volume, resting heart rate, and diastolic blood pressure
- C . Increased stroke volume, decreased resting heart rate, and increased cardiac output
- D . Increased stroke volume, resting heart rate, and cardiac output
Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?
- A . Check the local laws regarding use of the public space.
- B . Prepare by inspecting the area for potential dangers.
- C . Have clients sign a participation waiver.
- D . Create an action plan for unexpected situations.
Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after exercise?
- A . – Thirty minutes prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
– Every 20-30 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
– After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours. - B . – One hour prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
– Every 5-10 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
– After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours. - C . -Two hours prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
– Every 10-20 minutes during exercise drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
– After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost. - D . – Two hours prior to exercise, drink 1.000-1.200 mL (34-40 oz).
– Every 10-20 minutes during exercise, drink 400-600 mL (14-20 oz).
– After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.
Regarding muscle performance, which of the following is exhibited by this client?
- A . Glute dominance
- B . Overactive plantar flexors
- C . Quadriceps dominance
- D . Underactive hamstrings
A client’s initial six sessions with an ACE certified Personal Trainer each had comparable training volumes with no indicators of joint stress, psychological discomfort, or overtraining Each session was completed with increased ease. The client’s total rest/recovery time was more than 10 minutes per session.
Which program modification is MOST appropriate for the client’s seventh training session”
- A . Increase rest/recovery time.
- B . Decrease training volume or session duration.
- C . increase training volume or decrease rest/recovery time.
- D . Increase resistance, duration, total number of sets, and number of exercises.
When assessing a client’s hip flexion using a passive supine straight-leg raise, an ACE certified Personal Trainer discovers there is less than 80 degrees of motion on both the right and left sides.
This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?
- A . Iliopsoas
- B . Hamstrings
- C . Adductor magnus and brevis
- D . Gluteus medius and minimus
A 40-year-old female client comes to work with an ACE certified Personal Trainer to lose body fat. The trainer designs a program that includes one session per week and four sessions per week on her own After three weeks, she Informs the trainer that she enjoys working with the trainer but has made it into the gym only once a week to work out independently.
Which of the following would be MOST effective to motivate her to adhere to her program?
- A . Work with her to develop a reward system for adhering to her program.
- B . Sign her up for the club’s frequent participant rewards program.
- C . increase the level of difficulty of her session with the trainer to make up for sessions missed on her own.
- D . Agree to spend an hour with her doing all core work to reward her for participating in all her sessions.
A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy.
To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?
- A . Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration
- B . Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration
- C . Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration
- D . Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration
Watch the attached video to answer the following question.
What does the movement screen shown in the video determine about a client?
- A . Readiness to perform a one-repetition maximum for the squat and deadlift
- B . Mobility of the torso and bilateral stability of the feet, knees, and hips
- C . Muscular endurance of the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and core
- D . Stability of the trunk and symmetrical stability and mobility of the lower extremity
This assessment is MOST adequate for which measurement?
- A . Hip mobility
- B . Hip stability
- C . Thoracic mobility
- D . Thoracic stability
What represents a level of intensity where lactic acid begins to accumulate within the blood’?
- A . First ventilatory threshold (VT1)
- B . Second ventilatory threshold (VT2)
- C . Lactate threshold
- D . Tidal volume threshold
During the first week in a private club, a new ACE certified Personal Trainer comes across some client files sitting on a desk that a former trainer left behind after leaving the club.
How should the new personal trainer deal with these files?
- A . Contact the previous trainer and obtain permission to contact former clients.
- B . Contact the clients for future training and continuation of workouts
- C . Take the files to a direct supervisor
- D . Destroy the files.
The blood pressure or a new 50-year-old male client is measured at 141/95 mmHg.
Which step is MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to take next?
- A . Allow the client to begin a series of moderate-intensity and low-intensity training Intervals.
- B . Have the client begin with low-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise only.
- C . Record the measurement and make a note to take It again during the next training session.
- D . Show the client the classification system and explain the implications of the client’s category.
How does this assessment help an ACE certified Personal Trainer address a client’s issue with gait and balance?
- A . The trainer can assess bilateral mobility of the thoracic spine.
- B . The trainer can assess symmetrical lower-extremity mobility and stability.
- C . The trainer can examine stabilization of the scapulothoracic joint and core control while the client is on one leg.
- D . The trainer can examine the ability of the hip and torso to remain stable while the client is on one leg.
An ACE certified Personal Trainer began working with a married couple one year ago. Recently, the husband has not attended their sessions, and the wife has been revealing harsh feelings toward him. She confesses that she has been considering a divorce. During the next session, the husband attends by himself and asks how his wife has been doing and if she has said anything about him.
What should the personal trainer do?
- A . Show the husband the comments the wife made that are recorded in the personal trainer’s file.
- B . Tell him that she has not said anything and that she is doing well in her workouts.
- C . Advise him that it would be best if he found another personal trainer.
- D . Ask him to respect the personal trainer’s position and avoid revealing any information.
Which of the following describes the ability to experience another person’s world as though it were your own?
- A . Rapport
- B . Empathy
- C . Sympathy
- D . Genuineness
A seated leg press involves which action during the concentric phase of the prime movers?
- A . Hip extension and knee extension
- B . Hip extension and knee flexion
- C . Hip flexion and Knee extension
- D . Hip flexion and Knee flexion
A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for advice.
Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?
- A . Offer to train the client at home for a cheaper price than the club charge because it is evident that the client needs personal training.
- B . Suggest that the client attend one of the center’s resistance-training classes, explaining that the support from others may really motivate the client to strength train.
- C . Suggest doing resistance training with the client for free during the week at the club.
- D . Suggest that if the client saves up money, perhaps in a few months they may be able to hire a personal trainer to help with weight training.
A new client reports a history of chest tightness with physical exertion.
What is the ACE certified Personal Trainer’s MOST appropriate response?
- A . Perform a maximal bicycle ergometer exercise test to assess the chest tightness before beginning any program.
- B . Perform a submaximal bicycle ergometer exercise test to assess the chest tightness.
- C . Require that the client obtain medical clearance from a physician before beginning any program.
- D . Design a slowly progressing exercise regimen.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a process-oriented SMART goal for a client who is new to exercise?
- A . Complete a marathon within a year.
- B . Lose 10 lb (4.5 kg) in six weeks.
- C . Perform five full push-ups within six months.
- D . Work out three times per week for the next four weeks.