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

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Total 274 questions

Which client would be classified in the moderate-risk category by an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk stratification assessment?

A.

30-year-old female who is active and has an HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL

B.

30-year-old male who is active and occasionally smokes

C.

46-year-old male who is moderately active and has arthritic knees

D.

56-year-old female who is sedentary and obese

Which cue would be MOST appropriate to help the client perform this exercise properly?

A.

Instruct the client to perform this exercise with feet elevated.

B.

instruct the client to lift the hips as high as possible while engaging the glutes.

C.

Tell the client: "Great job. That looks good. Make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top!"

D.

Tell the client: "Try to keep the spine in neutral alignment Brace the core and engage the glutes."

When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?

A.

Facing upward between the client's hands

B.

Facing downward outside of the client's hands

C.

Facing downward between the client's hands

D.

In an alternate grip between the client's hands

A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?

A.

Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.

B.

Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.

C.

Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.

D.

Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.

A client training for competitive American football wishes to increase leg strength Over the past three months, the client's squats have improved from 3 sets of 8 repetitions with 185 lb (83 9 kg) to 3 sets of 12 repetitions with 225 lb (102.1 kg). Which of the following alterations is BEST for progression?

A.

Decrease load and substitute with endurance work.

B.

Eliminate squats and substitute leg press.

C.

increase load by 5%.

D.

increase repetitions to failure.

During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?

A.

Decreased heart rate

B.

Decreased sweat response

C.

Increased heart rate

D.

Increased sweat response

Which of the following is the BEST example of a process-oriented SMART goal for a client who is new to exercise?

A.

Complete a marathon within a year.

B.

Lose 10 lb (4.5 kg) in six weeks.

C.

Perform five full push-ups within six months.

D.

Work out three times per week for the next four weeks.

During the initial interview, which of the following strategies is MOST effective in building a strong relationship with a new client?

A.

Inform the client of your qualifications and experience as an ACE certified Personal Trainer.

B.

Ask the client open-ended questions and listen to the responses.

C.

Outline the specific components of the client's new exercise program to meet the training goals.

D.

Develop a behavioral contract for the client citing negative consequences for missed sessions.

The PRIMARY use of an informed consent form is to:

A.

Ensure that the client understands the possible risks of a procedure.

B.

Ensure coverage of all libelous actions.

C.

Prevent the ACE certified Personal Trainer from becoming involved in a lawsuit.

D.

Obtain consent for emergency medical treatment.

During a training session with a new client, a 21-year-old male ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client, a 43-year-old female, appears to be stepping back from him. The trainer should respond by doing which of the following?

A.

Overlook the body movement of the client.

B.

Step closer to the client.

C.

Give the client more personal space.

D.

Ask the client if there is a problem.