Chapters 1-3 ACE

A Person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate regularly in an exercise program MOSt likely__________.

Has high self-efficacy related to exercise.

A client you have been working with for several months tells you that a close relative recently became seriously ill. What is the MOST appropriate response?

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you.

Which personal attribute is the MOST reliable predictor of an individual's participation in an exercise programs?

Past exercise program participation.

What is the MOST importance factor for an individual who is starting an exercise program?

Readiness to change behavior related to exercise.

At what point does a candidate for the ACE personal training certification (or any other ACA certification) agree to uphold the ACE code of ethics?

While registering for an ACE certification exam.

As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow_________ of study time to adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

3-4 months

What is the MOST common excuse used by people when dropping out of an exercise program?

A lack of time.

Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Scope of Practice? A: Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices. B: Providing clients with recipes and shopping lists for four weeks to get them on track with healthful eating. C: Conducting 24-hour dietary recalls to help clients learn where they have micronutrient deficiencies. D: Educating clients about resting metabolic rate (RMR) and the need to consume fewer calories than RMR to lose weight.

A: Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices.

Which of the following goals is MOST likely to enhance program participation and attainment? A: Setting a series of progressively attainable short-term goals. B: Helping clients keep a primary goal of never missing a session. C: Setting many goals to ensure of type of program success. D: Setting only long-term goals to develop adherence.

A: Setting a series of progressively attainable short-term goals.

ACE certified personal trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond their ACE personal trainer certification would be BEST served by completing what type of continuing education?

An advanced fitness certification that is NCAA-accredited

During the investigation stage, what BEST pertains to effective listening?

Asking the client questions and responding to answers with encouraging works and further open-ended questions.

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?

Associative.

Which of the following factors is MOST likely UNRELATED to adherence levels in supervised exercise settings? A: Education B: Age C: Income D: Gender

B: Age

Which of the following strategies is NOT a recommended method for practicing motivational interviewing with a client? A: Ask probing questions B: Build dependence between trainer and client C: Keep the conversation friendly D: Encourage clients to generate ideas

B: Build dependence between trainer and client -Trainers should work to build self-confidence in their clients and help clients identify areas of success, no matter how small.

What is MOST effective in helping a client develop program adherence? A: Proving the client with frequent changes in the program to avoid boredom. B: Having the client self-monitor by keeping an exercise journal. C: Implementing a reward system for each training session D: Conducting fitness assessments every week to measure progress.

B: Having the client self-monitor by keeping an exercise journal.

What BEST demonstrates a SMART goal? A: I will improve my cholesterol and blood pressure through better eating and exercise. B: I will run 4 days per week, progressing my run time from 10 minutes to 40 minutes for a 5K in four months. C: I will lose 20 lbs (9kg) for my trip to Hawaii in 2 months by exercising. D: I will try a new group exercise class each week to avoid boredom.

B: I will run 4 days per week, progressing my run time from 10 minutes to 40 minutes for a 5K in four months.

Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? A: Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program adherence. B: Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design. C: Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs. D: Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals.

B: Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design.

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending supplements to their clients? A: The personal trainer should only recommend those supplements covered under his or her professional liability insurance. B: 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. C: The personal trainer should become educated about the specific supplements before making any recommendations. D: Due to potential complications from taking supplements with other medications, personal trainers should recommend only plant-based supplements.

B: 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.

Which type of exercise program has a dropout rate almost twice the rate of a moderate-intensity program? A: Small-group personal training B: Vigorous-intensity exercise program C: Home-based personal training D: Low-intensity exercise program

B: Vigorous-intensity exercise program

Which of the following strategies is BEST for personal trainers to implements to enhance the likelihood that a client will continue working with them? A: Designing a programs so the client can work out without having to think much about the exercises. B: Motivating the client through extrinsic motivators to enhance self-efficacy. C: Encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation. D: Creating an exercise coaching style based primarily on direction rather than education.

C: Encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation.

After one year of regular personal training sessions, your client wanted to try to continue on her own. During the following six months, you notice your client routinely exercising for one hour, four to five days of the week. Your client says she, "loves coming to the gym and feels great after her workouts." You can MOST likely contribute your client's success to which of the following? A: Extrinsic motivation B: Self-Esteem C: Intrinsic Motivation D: Self-sufficiency

C: Intrinsic Motivation

A client mentions that he prefers tactile feedback and spotting while exercising. This strategy is MOST likely indicative of which learning style? A: Visual B: Associative C: Kinesthetic D: Cognitive

C: Kinesthetic -A kinesthetic learner may refer to be supervised with a hands-on approach and may speak about "feeling" movements, as opposed to a learner who is more auditory or visual in nature.

The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to _________________. A: Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge, skills and abilities. B: Enhance a professional's resume for employments and/or higher compensation. C: Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence. D: Confirm a candidate's understanding of key concepts following the completion of a bachelor's degree.

C: Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence.

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE certified personal trainer scope of practice? A: Developing exercise programs for clients who have type 2 diabetes and medical clearance for exercise B: Providing guidance, motivation, and feedback to empower individuals to adhere to their exercise programs. C: Implementing post-rehabilitative exercise programs for clients following their physicians' recommendations. D: Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommended by their physician.

D: Compiling detailed nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommended by their physician.

A strong social support network can provide an individual with all of the following EXCEPT ______________. A: Improved program adherence B: Extrinsic motivation C: Relapse-prevention support D: Intrinsic Motivation

D: Intrinsic Motivation

During the initial client investigation stage, which of the following questions is LEAST important to ask? A: Can you describe your previous experiences with physical activity? B: What forms of activity do you like a dislike? C: Why did you stop exercising in the past? D: What kind of learner are you--Visual, kinesthetic, or auditory?

D: What kind of learner are you--Visual, kinesthetic, or auditory?

Which behavior would MOST likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the initial session?

Speaking with confidence; using fluid hand gestures while speaking and quiet hands while listening.

ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE has established this minimum continuing education requirement is to help ACE Certified Personal Trainers _______________.

Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health.

What is the MOST effective way to teach a new exercise to a client?

Tell a client what the exercise is, demonstrate the exercise, and have the client perform the exercise while proving feedback.

A Personal trainer who wants to provide massage to help clients who have tight or sore muscles can do so ONLY if _________________________.

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 of Exercise (ACE)?

They are all accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.