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ACE Personal Training Exam Questionsand answers | Updated 2024/25 Rated A+
Most health benefits occur with at least ______________ a week of moderate intensity
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physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical
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activity. - 150 minutes
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What accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied health care
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continuum? - They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while following
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physicians general recommendations.
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II What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - to protect the public from harm.
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T or F: According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal
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trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - False
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As a rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time to
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adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - 3 - 4 months
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T or F: Diagnosing the cause of a clients lordosis and prescribing an exercise program to
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that it is within a personal trainers scope of practice. - False
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to renew certification for a new 2 year cycle, ACE certified professionals must complete a
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minimum of _______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current
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certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external
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defibrillation. - 20
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation II
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements despite
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the trainer's assurance that his/her fitness goals can be met without them? - refer the
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client to a registered dietitian or physician
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What is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a weekend
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tennis tournament? - Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
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T or F: Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction and
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purpose. - False, that is motivation
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More than ______% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first 6
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months. - 50
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, What is not one of the three primary categories of potential determinants for physical
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activity? - Physical attributes
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General trends reveal that members of which population is MOST likely to be performing
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higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings? - Men, they have higher and
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ore consistent adherence
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What is arguably the most important and influential attribute variable when predicting
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adherence to physical activity? - activity history
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____________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for dropping
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out of an exercise program. - perceived lack of time
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What term is defined as the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in a
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behavior? - Self efficacy
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When developing SMART goals, which types of goals should be avoided? - Negative
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goals
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What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse? -
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planning ahead and being prepared
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What are the 4 stages of the client trainer relationship in proper order? - rapport,
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investigation, planning, action
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T or F: A loud, tense voice communicates confidence and professionalism when
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speaking to a new client. - False
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What body position may be interpreted by a client as aggressiveness on the part of the
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trainer? - Standing with hands on hips
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What behavior would MOST likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the
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initial session? - Speaking in a firm voice with confidence; using fluid hand gestures while
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speaking and quiet hands when listening.
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A personal trainer who is seeking clarification from a client by trying to restate the main
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points and feelings in a clients communication is using which method of effective
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listening? - reflecting
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"I will perform a full-body resistance-training workout twice every week" is an example of
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which type of goal? - Process goal
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Motivational interviewing is out commonly done during which stage of the client-trainer
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relationship? - planning
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