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Most health benefits occur with at least ______minutes a week of moderate-intensity physcial activity, suck as brisk walking. Additonal benefits occur with more physcial activity.

A. 150 minutes B. 60 minutes C. 75 minutes D. 180 minutes

What is the first progression made when utilizing the double-progressive training protocol.

A. Adding resistance in 5% increments B. Reducing the rest intervals C. Adding sets to the workout D. Adding reps to the set

Measuring VO2max in a laboratory involves the collection and analysis of ___________ during maximal exercise.

A. Blood oxygen levels B. Core temperatures C. Caloric expenditure D. Exhaled air

Which of the following would help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the initial session?

A. Direct, friendly eye contact while always maintaining a smile and enthusiasm throughout the session B. Speaking in a soft, friendly voice while leaning against the chair armrest with forearms cross calmly C. Looking away from the client frequently to prevent staring while sitting with good posture and a slight forward lean D. Speaking in a firm voice with confidence, using fluid hand gestures while speaking and quiet hands while listening

After completing one year of personal training, Gina said she had learned a great deal from you and wanted to try to continue her program on her own. During the six months that have followed, you have noticed Gina routinely coming into the gym to exercise for one or two hours on four or five days of the week. When you talk with her about it, she say that she "loves coming into the gym and feels great after her workouts." This statement reflects GIna's strong ___________________.

A. Extrinsic motivation B. Program design skills C. Self-esteem D. Intrinsic motivation

A client who just found out she is pregnant asks what foods to eat to increase her intake of folic acid. What would be the BEST response

A. Green leafy vegetables, fruit, dairy, and grain products B. Citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables C. Milk, liver, eggs, and peanuts D. Green leafy vegetables, organ meats, dried peas, beans, and lentils

Which of these assessments meausres a client's anaerobic capacity?

A. Kneeling overhead toss B. Rockport mile test C. 300-yard shuttle run D. Vertical jump test

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

A. Limited access to the exercise facility B. A lack of time C. A lack of support D. Being too old to exercise

Which contemporary form of mind-body exercises includes a moderate-level aerobic component that fosters spontaneity?

A. Nia B. Alexander methond C. Feldenkrais method D. Pilates

What is the BEST method for ensuring that all aspects of a client-personal trainer relationship are properly established?

A. Verbal agreement B. Signed contract C. Liability waiver D. Informed consent

The stretching of weakened muscles should begin with the performance of 2 to 4 repetitions of isometric muscle contractions, each held for 5 to 10 seconds at less thatn 50% of maximal voluntary contraction in a supported, isolated environment.

True False

James has been training for and competing in triathlons for 5 years. He wants to increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you suggest he train per week?

a. 2-3 b. 3-4 c. 4-6 d. 4-7

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?

a. 24 hours b. 36 hours c. 48 hours d. 72 hours

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

a. A sequence of movements in alternating planes with contralateral limbs raised off the floor. b. Sagittal plane shoulder movements with one arm raised off the floor. c. Frontal plane hip movements with one knee raised off the floor. d. Transverse plane hip movements with one knee raised off the floor.

Which of the following is typically considered by clients to be the most important factor in creating a positive first impression?

a. A trainer who is in good shape. b. A trainer who communicates well. c. A trainer who offers to listen to his or her home-life problems. d. A trainer who has good posture and appears sure of themselves.

Which of the following is within the ACE personal trainer's scope of practice?

a. Advising a client on which types of supplements to take. b. Giving relationship advice to a client. c. Assisting a client in setting realistic fitness goals. d. Gently massaging a client's sore muscle.

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

a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Precontemplation d. Action

Your client tells you that he understands that his family has a history of heart disease and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He is still wary of beginning any kind of exercise program and says that he has never had any weight loss success in the past. According to the Theoretical Model of Behavioral Change, what stage of change is your client in?

a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Precontemplation d. Action

You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly?

a. Continue with the program as it is. b. Add resistance to her squats and lunges. c. Increase the number of squats to 20 repetitions per set. d. Discontinue the squats and lunges until she finds them difficult again.

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?

a. Core Function b. Balance c. Static Posture d. Health Related Assessments

Which of the following is appropriate according to the ACE personal trainer's scope of practice?

a. Diagnosing a client's ankle injury. b. Massaging a client's shoulder. c. Teaching a client self myo-fascial releasing techniques. d. Setting up a calorie-restricted diet plan for a client.

Which of the following is an example of a good open-ended question?

a. Do you feel that you are ready to begin a fitness program? b. Do you have any questions about personal training? c. Are there any exercises that you dislike? d. What made you decide to pursue personal training?

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

a. Encouraging b. Planning c. Questioning d. Paraphrasing

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?

a. Less than 30 seconds b. 30-90 seconds c. 2-5 minutes d. 30-60 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?

a. Less than 30 seconds b. 30-90 seconds c. 2-5 minutes d. 30-60 seconds

Bob is a 30-year-old man looking to increase muscular endurance for distance running. How long should he rest in between sets on the leg extension machine?

a. Less than 30 seconds b. 30-90 seconds c. 2-5 minutes d. 30-60 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of inflammation at a joint?

a. Pain b. Warmth c. Increased range of motion d. Loss of function

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

a. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) b. Health History Questionnaire c. Informed Consent form d. Liability Waiver

Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan?

a. Planning Stage b. Action Stage c. Rapport Stage d. Investigation Stage

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stretching?

a. Presence of osteoporosis b. Joint swelling c. Prolonged immobilization of muscles d. A healing fracture site

In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?

a. Rapport Stage b. Investigation Stage c. Planning Stage d. Action Stage

Kristin is in for her second session and you are conducting fitness assessments. While you are checking her body fat percentage you ask her about types of exercise she prefers to do. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Kristin?

a. Rapport Stage b. Planning Stage c. Investigation Stage d. Action Stage

What is an example of the "tell, show, do" technique used in the early stages of training?

a. Telling your client to show you how to correctly perform an exercise. b. Showing your client proper form of every exercise and allowing them to try it on their own later. c. Explaining the proper way to perform an exercise, showing your client, and then allowing them to try the exercise. d. Watching the client perform the exercise and giving feedback about the proper form.

What is an example of non-verbal communication?

a. Tone of voice. b. Facial expression. c. Body language. d. All of the above. e. Both B and C only .