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

• Question 201:

  Within which stage of learning are exercisers MOST likely to make mistakes?

  A. Autonomous

  B. Associative

  C. Cognitive

  D. Affective

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 202:

  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.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 203:

  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."

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 204:

  Using the stages of change model, which stage of change would BEST describe a client who purchased sessions to become more consistent with his exercising?

  A. Action

  B. Precontemplation

  C. Contemplation

  D. Preparation

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 205:

  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

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 206:

  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?"

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 207:

  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 -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 -12 repetitions of each exercise

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 208:

  Which safety concern should be addressed with this client?

  A. Increased shear at the hip and undue stress on the gastrocnemius

  B. Increased strain forces at the knee and undue stress on the anterior cruciate ligament

  C. Increased strain on the cervical spine and undue stress on the taccrural joint

  D. Increased strain on the lumbar spine and increased eccentric load on the gluteus maximus

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 209:

  During initial screening and assessment, a client has shown excessive tightness in the hip flexors. The ACE certified Personal Trainer has been working on improving the client's flexibility of the psoas, rectus femoris, and adductors. After three weeks, little progress has been made. Which exercise could be implemented to help improve the client's mobility of the hip flexors?

  A. Overhead squats

  B. Plank

  C. Reverse crunches

  D. Bridging

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 210:

  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.

  Correct Answer: A