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

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  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 USDA guidelines.
  C. Rehabilitate individuals who have graduated from physical therapy.
  D. Protect client confidentiality according to HIPAA laws.
  C. Rehabilitate individuals who have graduated from physical therapy.

• Question 192:

  Lordosis is often attributed to which of the following?

  A. Tight abdominal and erector spinae muscles
  B. Tight abdominal and quadriceps muscles
  C. Weak abdominal and hip extensor muscles
  D. Weak intercostal muscles and hip flexors
  D. Weak intercostal muscles and hip flexors

• Question 193:

  Maria is experiencing pain around her knee when she runs for more than 20 minutes. This began three weeks ago, so she decides to ask you for advice. What should you do?

  A. Listen to her problem, document her symptoms, and refer her to a physician.
  B. Give a few suggestions to try before she consults a physician.
  C. Advise the client to consult with a personal trainer who is more experienced with runners.
  D. Suggest Maria perform high-repetition, low-weight leg extension exercises to strengthen her quads.
  A. Listen to her problem, document her symptoms, and refer her to a physician.

• Question 194:

  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?"
  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?"

• Question 195:

  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
  A. Preparation

• Question 196:

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

• Question 197:

  A 24-year-old client wants to improve his fitness. The client answers yes to the question "Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for blood pressure or a heart condition?" on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. How should the personal trainer respond?

  A. Perform a complete fitness assessment to make sure the client is able to start an exercise program.
  B. Have the client obtain a physician's release before becoming more physically active
  C. Start the client on a moderate walking program for two to four weeks.
  D. Have the client sign a liability waiver against any claim of injury.
  B. Have the client obtain a physician's release before becoming more physically active

• Question 198:

  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
  C. Questions about the client's previous exercise history

• Question 199:

  Which of the following resistance training recommendations would be appropriate initially for a client who has cardiovascular disease?

  A. One set -10 repetitions -10 exercises
  B. Two sets -10 repetitions -10 exercises
  C. One set -15 repetitions -10 exercises
  D. Two sets -15 repetitions -10 exercises
  B. Two sets -10 repetitions -10 exercises

• Question 200:

  In an effort to increase the probability of compliance with a training schedule, a personal trainer should use which of the following techniques?

  A. Positive reinforcement
  B. Review and rehearsal
  C. Progressive reinforcement
  D. Constructive criticism
  C. Progressive reinforcement