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

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  Which of the following indicates the need for a physician's referral prior to initiating an exercise program for a 25-year- old male?

  A. Reported heart murmur
  B. Noted postural deviations due to muscle imbalances
  C. Family history of cardiovascular disease and hypertension
  D. High LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol
  C. Family history of cardiovascular disease and hypertension

• Question 42:

  A person's self-efficacy as it relates to exercise can be MOST influenced by which of the following?

  A. Self-reinforcement
  B. Active rehearsal
  C. Positive reinforcement
  D. A successful exercise experience
  D. A successful exercise experience

• Question 43:

  You have just explained and demonstrated to your client how to perform a lat pull down exercise correctly. She tries the exercise with your spotting assistance and feedback. After she completes a set she asks you to perform the exercise again. Based on this experience, how would you characterize the client's learning preference?

  A. Visual
  B. Auditory
  C. Kinesthetic
  D. Modeling
  A. Visual
  C. Kinesthetic

• Question 44:

  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
  D. Triceps push-down

• Question 45:

  During a personal trainer's preliminary interview with a hopeful new client, the client provided verbal information about having tight IT Bands. What would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take after this discovery has been verified through assessment and movement screens?

  A. Provide a deep tissue massage to relieve tightness in the client's IT Bands.
  B. Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller.
  C. Implement hip abduction and hip adduction movements into the client's mobility program.
  D. Apply PNF stretching techniques to improve the client's hip and knee mobility in the sagittal plane.
  B. Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller.

• Question 46:

  A 20-year-old client Is getting married in two months The client would like to lose 30 lb (13 6 kg) before the wedding day and would like a daily nutrition plan to follow. The client wants this diet plan to provide enough energy to allow the client to exercise at a higher intensity and lose weight at the same time. What should be the ACE certified Personal Trainer's NEXT step?

  A. Refer the client to a registered dietitian.
  B. Provide the client with documents outlining the U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines so that the client can assemble a dietary plan.
  C. Refer the client to another trainer who has a nutrition certification.
  D. Create a daily nutritional plan, taking into account the client's weight, metabolism, and activity level.
  A. Refer the client to a registered dietitian.

• Question 47:

  What advice should an ACE certified Personal Trainer give to outdoor boot camp participants in order to remain safe as the temperatures decrease and wind chills Increase?

  A. Keep the head covered, choose clothing that blocks the wind and reduce fluid Intake.
  B. Wear clothing made of cotton, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and reduce fluid intake.
  C. Wear several layers of clothing, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and drink plenty of water.
  D. Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids.
  D. Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids.

• Question 48:

  Which of the following is the MOST credible source for the latest in health and fitness research?

  A. Peer-reviewed journal
  B. Health magazine
  C. Regularly updated health blog
  D. Quarterly fitness e-newsletter
  C. Regularly updated health blog

• Question 49:

  A client had been doing well with the program goals until a recent vacation when the client gained 4 lbs (1.8 kg) in a 10- day period. What should the client's personal trainer do?

  A. Stay positive and increase the client's workout intensity to assist in losing the vacation weight gain.
  B. Consult a registered dietitian to assist in achieving the client's weight-loss goal.
  C. Redefine the client's goals and modify the program to get the client back on track.
  D. Make a note to send a workout and diet plan with the client on the clients next vacation.
  C. Redefine the client's goals and modify the program to get the client back on track.

• Question 50:

  Which of the following falls within the recommended percentage of nutrient intake for proteins (P), carbohydrates (C), and fats (F)?

  A. P = 12% to 20%, C = 60% to 80%, F = 0% to 10%
  B. P = 12% to 20%. C = 55% to 60%. F = 25% to 30%
  C. P = 20% to 30%, C = 30% to 40%, F = 0% to 10%
  D. P = 40%. C = 40%. F = 20%
  B. P = 12% to 20%. C = 55% to 60%. F = 25% to 30%