ACE Fitness Personal Trainer Certification ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  When leaching the squat exercise, which of the following techniques is considered MOST appropriate?

  A. Pushing upward through the balls of the feet

  B. Torso and tibia are parallel in the squat position

  C. Knees shift forward beyond the toes

  D. Hips drop deeper than shoulders in the squat

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 2:

  Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing education?

  A. They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their effects.

  B. They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.

  C. They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and contraindications.

  D. They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 3:

  If a client on beta-blockers has been cleared to participate in an exercise program, what effect will the drug have on his or her heart rate and blood pressure during exercise?

  A. Increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure

  B. Increased heart rate and increased blood pressure

  C. Decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure

  D. Decreased heart rate and increased blood pressure

  Correct Answer: BC

• Question 4:

  The increased hydration of intervertebral disks during sleep and the subsequent swelling of the disks upon waking have significant implications for the flexibility of the spine. When should spinal flexibility be performed to reduce the risk of injury to the disks?

  A. Before rising

  B. Immediately after rising

  C. Within one hour of rising

  D. Later in the day

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 5:

  Which verbal response would encourage a client to continue talking and allow for more exploration?

  A. Mirroring

  B. Probing

  C. Attending

  D. Listening

  Correct Answer: CD

• Question 6:

  Which exercise would you recommend to target the latissimus dorsi?

  A. Pull-up

  B. Push-up

  C. Lateral raise

  D. Incline press

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 7:

  What muscles comprise the quadriceps muscle group?

  A. Biceps femoris, tensor fasciae latae, semimembranosus, semitendinosus

  B. Rectus femoris. vastus medialis. vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius

  C. Gastrocnemius, soleus, posterior tibialis, popliteus

  D. Adductor magnus. adductor longus, adductor brevis. vastus medialis

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 8:

  A new client has indicated a desire to lose 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) within the next six months. The client has brainstormed some strategies to achieve this goal. Which of the following strategies aligns BEST with the findings of the National Weight Control Registry?

  A. Substitute a normal breakfast with a low-calorie meal replacement beverage.

  B. Weigh twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening, to monitor progress toward the weight loss goal.

  C. Closely monitor and record dietary intake, including attention to appropriate portion sizes.

  D. Follow a low-carbohydrate diet to significantly reduce carbohydrate intake and increase protein consumption.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 9:

  To test the cardiorespiratory fitness of a new client who Is 80 years old, a personal trainer chooses to administer a five- minute treadmill test. The personal trainer is looking at the client's heart rate and is also using RPE to determine the client's output. Two minutes into the test, the client shares that the effort exerted is a "17" on the RPE scale, and the client indicates being short of breath. Based upon this information, what would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take at this time?

  A. Terminate the assessment and monitor the client closely.

  B. Terminate the assessment and try again in a few minutes after the client has had a chance to rest.

  C. Lower the level of resistance and continue the assessment for the remainder of the five minutes.

  D. Lower the amount of time on the assessment and record the data;

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 10:

  A healthy 40-year-old male client would like you to be his personal trainer. You express that you require specific personal data to ensure that he can safely pursue fitness activity. Which of the following would be recommended as a MINIMAL prerequisite?

  A. A medical clearance prior to training

  B. A detailed medical history form

  C. A PAR-Q

  D. A lifestyle questionnaire

  Correct Answer: C