ACE Fitness ACE Fitness Certifications ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?

  A. Neutral spine

  B. Lordosis

  C. Scoliosis

  D. Kyphosis

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 172:

  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

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 173:

  What program variable should an ACE certified Personal Trainer consider when dealing with a client who has a history of shoulder impingement syndrome?

  A. Stretch the anterior ligaments of the shoulder prior to strength training.

  B. Modify the workout only if shoulder pain recurs with a certain exercise.

  C. Eliminate any overhead pressing movements to prevent any aggravation.

  D. Instruct the client to circumduct the arm to warm up the shoulder joint.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 174:

  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

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 175:

  A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion (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.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 176:

  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.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 177:

  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."

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 178:

  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.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 179:

  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

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 180:

  After overcoming range-of-motion barriers, an ACE certified Personal Trainer introduces a machine-based resistance- training program consisting of push and pull (flexion and extension) exercises into the program of an elderly client.

  These exercises are performed in which plane of motion?

  A. Transverse

  B. Frontal

  C. Sagittal

  D. Oblique

  Correct Answer: D