ACE

Preparation

In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a healthy lifestyle?

PAR-Q

Which of the following questionnaires would be used as a prerequisite to start a moderate intensity fitness program?

pain (tightness) or discomfort in jaw

This sign or symptom is synonymous with ischemia:

Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure

Beta Blockers:

Paraphrasing

Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of which positive listening skill?

70-80% 1RM

A 23 year old female client wants to begin a resistance training program with you to optimize her health and wellbeing, while building muscle. Which intensity prescription should you focus on?

Moderate risk, 2 factors

A 44 year old man name Roger comes to you wanting to exercise. After a thorough health-risk appraisal you learn than his father had diabetes and smoked cigarettes, he quit smoking last year, he alternates between exercising on the stationary bike and treadmill 3 days per week for 30-45 per session during his lunch break at work. He has a BMI of 31, Systolic BP 142 mmHg, Diastolic BP 88 mmHg, and a total serum cholesterol of 187 mg/dl. What risk classification is Roger and how many risk factors does he have if any according to ACSM guidelines?

Reflecting

A client discusses how they are not comfortable working out in open spaces because they feel that people stare. The trainer responds by saying, "It sounds like you are don't like exercising in public", before suggesting a different area to workout. Which of the following communication techniques is the trainer using?

The seated machine back extension

A client wants to increase the strength of her upper back muscles. Which of the following exercises will help the least with this goal?

Static Posture

According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, what step in the training process best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure?

20 hours in 2 years

An ACE certified personal trainer must complete how many continuing education hours in what period of time to keep their certification active?

2-5 minutes

Andrew is a 35-year-old man who is looking to increase strength in his upper body. How long should he rest in between sets of a bench press exercise?

30-90 seconds

Beth is a 28-year-old woman who is looking to improve her overall fitness. How long should she rest for in between sets on a leg press exercise?

72 hours

Bill is training at 80-90% of his 1 repetition maximum on leg press. How long should he typically wait before training his legs again?

Atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disease characterized by hardening of arteries as well as thickening of arterial walls and loss of elasticity.

1.5 to 4 feet

During communication it is important to give about _____ of distance to respect the clients personal space.

under 30 seconds

How long should your client rest between sets when training for muscular endurance?

PAR-Q

This questionnaire is limited by its lack of detail and may overlook important health conditions, medications, and past injuries.

High risk, 1 factor

Shelly is a 29-year-old woman who you recently took through a thorough health-risk appraisal. She is motivated and wants to begin exercising. During the appraisal, you found that her BMI is 32, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and is taking medication for it. Shelly has been walking at a moderate intensity for at least 60 minutes for the past 6 months. Her systolic BP is 138 mmHg and diastolic is 87 mmHg. LDL cholesterol = 125, HDL = 55. What is her risk classification and risk factor count according to ACSM guidelines?

5 factors, moderate risk

Veronica is 62-year-old woman who has come to you for help. Last year she had a knee replacement surgery and has not been exercising at all since her physical therapy ended 6 months ago. She has been smoking cigarettes for the past 45 years. Her father died of a myocardial infarction when he was 54 and her mother died of the same thing when she was 66. Veronica has a BMI of 23. Systolic BP = 138 mmHg, Diastolic BP = 88 mmHg. LDL cholesterol = 130 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol = 59. According to ACSM guidelines how many risk factors does Veronica have and what is her risk classification?

Microcycles, mesocycles, and macrocycles

What are the three levels of a periodized program?

Tone of Voice

What is an example of non-verbal communication?

Receive a doctors clearance before beginning exercise

What is suggested when a client answers yes to one or more of the PAR-Q questions

Sagittal plane shoulder movements with one arm raised off the floor.

When training a client to activate their core for the purpose of gaining proximal stability, what exercise modality should come first in the progression?

At the wrists

Where should you spot a dumbbell movement?

5%

Which increase in intensity is standard in a linear progression model for a novice or intermediate trainee?

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale

Which method of feedback on exercise difficulty should you discuss with your client during the initial interview?

An ambient air temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit

Which of the following environmental testing conditions can most confound results of a physiologic assessment?

Informed Consent form

Which of the following is a form that notifies the client of the risk associated with exercise?

Incrementing

Which of the following is not a method of managing risk?

Beta Blockers

Which of the following medications produces a lower heart rate at rest and while exercising?

3-5

Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should she perform during the typical set?