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ACE Fitness ACE-Personal-Trainer - ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam

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Total 274 questions

After eight weeks of a running program, a client reports having developed discomfort in the shins. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action?

A.

Incorporate the RICE protocol, and apply topical analgesic cream prior to each workout.

B.

Maintain the training program as designed, and evaluate the quality of the client's running shoes.

C.

Rest and take some time off until the discomfort subsides.

D.

Vary the client's modality to incorporate non or low impact activities such as biking, water exercise, or rowing.

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

During a recent training session, Louise indicates that she is experiencing some knee discomfort. What action should the personal trainer take to address Louise's concern?

A.

Stop all lower body strength training and increase cardiovascular training.

B.

Refer Louise to a physical therapist and ask her to stop exercising.

C.

Evaluate her technique on lower body exercises and modify her cardiovascular training as needed.

D.

Advise Louise to apply ice to her knee after exercise and recommend an anti-inflammatory medication.

What is the Body Mass Index of a 21-year-old female who Is 5'2" (1.58 m) and 132 pounds (60 kg)?

A.

20

B.

22

C.

24

D.

27

A person is considered to have systolic hypertension if he or she:

A.

Has a resting systolic pressure greater than 160 mm Hg.

B.

Often experiences dizziness after standing quickly from a supine position.

C.

Experiences headaches during high intensity exercise.

D.

Has systolic pressure greater than 110 mm Hg at any time.

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate resource for fitness-related guidelines for prenatal and postnatal exercise?

A.

National Institutes of Health

B.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

C.

American Medical Association

D.

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder BEST characterized by:

A.

Significant loss of body weight due to inadequate caloric balance.

B.

Weight loss resulting from starvation.

C.

Excessive weight loss resulting from too much exercise.

D.

Attempted weight loss, with periodic episodes of overeating and purging.

During the initial interview, a client expresses concern about a weight loss goal. As the evening manager of a fast food restaurant, the client works long hours and eats fast food throughout each shift. The clients spouse has encouraged the client to hire a personal trainer. The personal trainer decides to use a written agreement to do which of the following?

A.

Outline the specific expectations of the client and the personal trainer.

B.

Review the professional's approach to personal training and client expectations.

C.

Outline the schedule for training sessions and cancellation policies.

D.

Review the goals of the client and match them to the program design.

Your new client complains of muscle soreness after two weeks of training. What would be an effective strategy to address this discomfort?

A.

Explain to your client that muscle soreness is inevitable, but that it will subside. Recommend that he or she take the week off.

B.

Reduce his or her training frequency.

C.

Explain to your client that muscle soreness is Inevitable, but that it will subside. Recommend that he or she exercise through it.

D.

Reduce his or her training volume.

What is the primary action at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of a dumbbell chest press?

A.

Flexion

B.

Abduction

C.

Horizontal adduction

D.

External rotation