ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  Which teaching sequence is the BEST way to teach a client a new multi-joint, strength-training exercise (e.g. overhead press)?

  A. Explain the exercise to the client, demonstrate the exercise, assist the client in performing the exercise with a light weight to acquire a kinesthetic sense for the movement, and provide performance feedback.
  B. Explain the exercise to the client, have the client perform the exercise with a light weight to acquire kinesthetic awareness, and provide performance feedback.
  C. While demonstrating the exercise to the client, identify correct and incorrect technique then have the client perform repetitions mirroring your performance.
  D. Assess 1RM max of individual components involved in lift. Demonstrate the exercise to the client then have the client perform the exercise at 70% of 1 RM score to ensure safety.
  A. Explain the exercise to the client, demonstrate the exercise, assist the client in performing the exercise with a light weight to acquire a kinesthetic sense for the movement, and provide performance feedback.

• Question 182:

  Which is one key component of a SMART goal?

  A. That it be special
  B. That It be meaningful
  C. That it be reliable
  D. That it be time-bound
  C. That it be reliable

• Question 183:

  What personality type Is MOST likely to be more successful with program adherence when incentives and rewards are offered?

  A. Deliberator
  B. Director
  C. Collaborator
  D. Expresser
  A. Deliberator

• Question 184:

  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
  D. Cycling

• Question 185:

  You are working with a high school track and field athlete training for the long jump event. He is very compliant with his resistance training and speed work each week but routinely skips working on flexibility. Which of the following would BEST reinforce the need for increased flexibility?

  A. Explaining the length-tension relationship of skeletal muscle as it relates to contractile force and performance
  B. Describing how increasing muscle fiber size will increase muscle contractile force and performance
  C. Stressing the importance of flexibility work as a component of a comprehensive fitness program
  D. Informing him that he will need to comply with all aspects of his program if he wants to achieve his goals
  A. Explaining the length-tension relationship of skeletal muscle as it relates to contractile force and performance

• Question 186:

  Which of the following positions is correct when taking a client's blood pressure?

  A. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests on a table with the elbow slightly flexed.
  B. The client stands with both feet flat on the floor. And the left arm rests on a flat surface with the elbow flexed.
  C. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the right arm is extended at the side.
  D. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests perfectly straight on a table.
  A. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests on a table with the elbow slightly flexed.

• Question 187:

  What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

  A. Behind the client, prepared to put arms around the client's upper torso
  B. Beside the client, prepared to grab the bar
  C. In front of the client, prepared grab the bar
  D. A position with full view of the client's technique
  D. A position with full view of the client's technique

• Question 188:

  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
  A. Increased recruitment of motor units

• Question 189:

  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.
  A. Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.

• Question 190:

  To help a client struggling to adhere to his weight loss program, what would be the MOST effective strategy?

  A. Decrease his level of intensity, but maintain his frequency of participation.
  B. Reduce his level of intensity to maximize fat burning.
  C. Offer to exercise with the client to increase support.
  D. Review the short-term goals of his exercise program.
  D. Review the short-term goals of his exercise program.