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

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  You have been working with an elderly client who has poor balance. Over the past month, he has progressed to standing and maintaining balance on one leg with support. What would be the NEXT step to further improve his balance?

  A. Have him stand and walk with a narrower base of support.
  B. Have him stand on one leg on an unstable surface and perform dynamic movement.
  C. Include single leg stance without external support to his program.
  D. Have him stand in a narrow base of support with his eyes closed.
  B. Have him stand on one leg on an unstable surface and perform dynamic movement.
  D. Have him stand in a narrow base of support with his eyes closed.

• Question 22:

  Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance programs?

  A. Type and amount of coverage offered
  B. Number of people covered
  C. Organization that offers the coverage
  D. Length of the coverage offered
  C. Organization that offers the coverage

• Question 23:

  What is an appropriate exercise for strengthening spinal muscles for a client with spinal osteoporosis?

  A. Abdominal crunches with thoracic flexion
  B. Barbell bent-over rows
  C. Alternating quadruped (bird dog)
  D. Pilates roll-up
  C. Alternating quadruped (bird dog)

• Question 24:

  Which of the following Is a negative aspect of plyometric exercises?

  A. Non-applicability to athletic performance
  B. Reduced venous return to exercising muscles
  C. Immediate and sustained muscle soreness
  D. Increased stress on joints and tendons
  D. Increased stress on joints and tendons

• Question 25:

  An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be BEST for the client?

  A. Dynamic stretches and static stretches
  B. Myofascial release and dynamic stretches
  C. Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and static stretches
  D. Myofascial release, warm-up, and static stretches
  A. Dynamic stretches and static stretches

• Question 26:

  Regarding muscle performance, which of the following is exhibited by this client?

  A. Glute dominance
  B. Overactive plantar flexors
  C. Quadriceps dominance
  D. Underactive hamstrings
  A. Glute dominance

• Question 27:

  What represents a level of intensity where lactic acid begins to accumulate within the blood'?

  A. First ventilatory threshold (VT1)
  B. Second ventilatory threshold (VT2)
  C. Lactate threshold
  D. Tidal volume threshold
  C. Lactate threshold

• Question 28:

  Which form should a client sign to acknowledge that the client has been educated about the risks associated with participating in exercise?

  A. Waiver
  B. Informed consent
  C. PAR-Q
  D. Agreement to participate
  A. Waiver

• Question 29:

  A sedentary client comes to you with the goal of improving her cardiorespiratory fitness and decreasing body fat. After three weeks of training with you, she shares that she is five weeks pregnant. Following her physician's clearance, which of the following actions should be taken?

  A. Advise her that her fat loss goal should be postponed until after delivery and continue her exercise program to tolerance.
  B. Advise her that her fat loss goal should be postponed and reduce the intensity of both her strength training and cardiorespiratory programs.
  C. Suggest that in order to decrease her fat percentage, she should increase her exercise duration before her pregnancy limits her ability to seriously exercise.
  D. Educate her that since she is a young healthy woman, no modifications need to be made in her program and that she can safely attain her goals.
  D. Educate her that since she is a young healthy woman, no modifications need to be made in her program and that she can safely attain her goals.

• Question 30:

  Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?

  A. Lack of support from the client's spouse
  B. Demanding work schedule involving frequent out-of-town travel
  C. Belief that it will be too difficult to achieve a weight loss goal
  D. Living 20 miles (32 km) away from the health club
  B. Demanding work schedule involving frequent out-of-town travel