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The primary purpose of professional certifications is to?p7 - answerProtect the public form
the harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence
which of the following is within the scope of practice for personal trainer...
The primary purpose of professional certifications is to?p7 - answer✔✔Protect the public form
the harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence
which of the following is within the scope of practice for personal trainers?p9-10 -
answer✔✔Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
which of the following is outside the ace certified personal trainer scope of practice? P8-9 -
answer✔✔Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning
recommended by their physician
at what point does a candidate for the ace personal trainer certification for any other ace
certification agree to up hold the ace code of ethics? P13 - answer✔✔while registering for an
ACE certification exam
.Ace certified personal trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hrs of continuing education
every 2 year to maintain their certifications. The primary reason ACE has established this
minimum continuing education requirement is to help
ACE certified personal trainers?p13-14 - answer✔✔Stay current with the latest exercise science
research and guidelines for fitness and health
which of the following is within the Ace certified personal trainer scope of practice?p8-9 -
answer✔✔Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so
they can make better choices
A personal trainer who wants to provide a massage to help clients who have tight or sore muscles
can only do so if?p16-17 - answer✔✔The personal trainer becomes a licensed massage therapist
What do most allied health certification programs, such as the credentials for registered
dietitians, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners, have in common with certifications
from the American council on the exercise?p18 - answer✔✔They are all accredited by the
national commission for certifying agencies
which of the following is most accurate regarding personal trainers recommending supplements
to their clients?p8-9 - answer✔✔Unless the personal trainer has other credentials such as an R.D
or M.D , he or she does not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
ACE certified personal trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond
their ACE personal trainer Cortication would be best served by completing what type of
continuing education?p21 - answer✔✔An advanced fitness certification that is ncca accredited
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _________________ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE personal trainer Certification exam?p11 - answer✔✔3 to 4
months
what is the most important factor for an individual who is starting an exercise program?p27 -
answer✔✔readiness to change behavior related to exercise
which personal attribute is the most reliable predictor of an individual's participation in an
exercise program?p34 - answer✔✔past exercise programs participation
what is the most common excuse used by people when dropping out of an exercise program?p35
- answer✔✔A lack of time
which of the following strategies is best for personal trainers to implement to enhance the
likelihood that a client will continue working with them?p29 - answer✔✔Encouraging a client to
ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation
a person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate regularly in an exercise
program most likely _____________________? P29-30 - answer✔✔Has very strong self-esteem
Which type of the following goals is mot likely to enhance program participation and
attainment? P38 - answer✔✔Setting a series of progressively attainable short term goals
A strong social support network can provide an individual with all the following except
_________________?p29&31 - answer✔✔intrinsic motivation
Which type of exercise program has a dropout rate almost twice the rate of a moderate intensity
program?35 - answer✔✔vigorous intensity exercise programs
which of the following factors is most likely unrelated to adherence levels in supervised exercise
settings? P34 - answer✔✔age
After one year of regular personal training sessions, your client wanted to try to continue on her
own. During the following six months, you noticed your client routinely exercising for one hr , 4
to 5 days of the week. Your client says she "loves coming to the gym and feels great after work
outs." You can most likely contribute your client's success to witch of the following?p29 -
answer✔✔intrinsic motivation
Which of the following behaviors would most likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client
during the initial session?p46 - answer✔✔Speaking with confidence; using fluid hand gestures
while speaking and quiet hand hands an listing
During the investigation stage, which of the following statements best pertains to effective
listing?p48-49 - answer✔✔Asking the client questions and responding to answer with
encouraging aords and further open ended questions
A client you have been working with for several months tells you that a close relative recently
became seriously ill. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?p49 - answer✔✔I'm
sorry I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you
Which of the following statements best demonstrates smart goal? P50 - answer✔✔I will run 4
day per week progressing my run time from 10 to 40 min for a 5k in 4 months
Which of the following is most effective in helping a client develop program adherence?p54-55 -
answer✔✔Having the client self monitor by keeping an exercise journal
What is the most effective way to teach a new exercise to a client?p56-57 - answer✔✔Tell the
client the exercise , show the client the exercise, and then have client preform the exercise while
providing feed back
A client who is beginning to perform basic body weight squats with fairly decent form is now
ready for more specific feedback to help refine her squatting technique. Which of the following
stages of learning is best represented in this scenario?p62 - answer✔✔Associative
During the initial client investigation stage, which of the following question is least important to
ask?p47&55 - answer✔✔What kind of learner are you
A client mentions that he prefers tactile feedback and spotting while exercising. This strategy is
most likely indicative of witch learning style?p55 - answer✔✔Kinesthetic
Which of the following strategies is not a recommended method for practicing motivational
interviewing with a client?p54-55 - answer✔✔Build dependence between trainer and client
During the initial interview with a new client, a trainer learns the clients desire to exercise
regularly was based on the results of a recent medical exam revealing prehypertension ( blood
pressure =137/88 mmhg), dyslipidemia ( total serum cholesterol=227 mg/dl) and a family history
of cardiovascular disease. Based on this information, the client's motivation to exercise is most
likely associated with which of the following components of behavioral change?p68 -
answer✔✔Perceived seriousness
On a plane, the gentlemen sitting next to you ask a number of questions about exercise, nutrition,
and health. He says that he dose not currently exercise, but he has been thinking about joining a
gym and ask you for a recommendations. Based on this information, this gentleman is most
likely in which stages of behavioral change?p71-72 - answer✔✔contemplation
What is the most influential source of self-efficacy information related to exercise?70&73 -
answer✔✔Past exercise performance
A new client tells you that she used to participate in a local 10k and half marathon running
events be4 having twins. Although she has wanted to continue running, she has not been active
since her children were born 2 years ago. Now that they are in daycare 3 days per week, she has
begun walking a bit and wants to begin running with an eventual goal of completing her first
marathon. Based on this information, your clients have most likely progressed through which of
the following stages of behavioral change from pre pregnancy to meeting with you?p71-72 -
answer✔✔Maintenance, contemplation, preparation
Which of the following strategies is the most effective cognitive behavioral technique that a
personal trainer can implement to improve client exercise adherence? P82 - answer✔✔Helping
clients move from primarily external feed back to primarily internal feedback
According to the principle of operant conditioning, which of the following consequences would
be best for a personal trainer to use to ensure that a desired clients behavior will reoccur in the
future?p76-77 - answer✔✔Positive reinforcement
Which of the following processes is the best example of using reinforcement to help a client
progress from a quarter lunge to performing a full lunge and then eventually adding
resistance?p77-78 - answer✔✔Shaping
Which of the following processes is best exemplified by a client choosing gym that is in the
direct route between home and work?p76 & 79-80 - answer✔✔Stimulus control
Which of the following self-monitoring strategies is most effective for improving client's long
term program adherence?p82 - answer✔✔Journaling thoughts, experiences and emotions
Which of the following strategies would be most likely to enhance client's willpower?p80 -
answer✔✔Planning in advance for moments of weak self control
What foundational element is the ACE IFT model built upon?p93 - answer✔✔Developing
rapport
What assessment are essential according to the ACE IFT model and should be completed prior to
a client beginning an exercise program?p93-94 - answer✔✔Collecting health history data to
Identify contraindication for exercise and the need for referral
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