ACE Personal Training Exam
In what specific location should the arm be measured?
Midway between the acromion and the olecranon process with the arm relaxed
This Questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to determine contraindications to exercise.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Which of the following is NOT necessary to monitor when observing a Bend and Lift Screen?
Position of the scapulae relative to the ribcage
How do you determine a person's waist-to-hip ratio?
Waist measurement divided by hip measurement
Which of the following is important to consider when choosing which assessments to utilize with a client? a. goals b. physical limitations c. age d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What is the approximate standard deviation of an individual's maximum heart rate?
7 bpm
Which of the following individuals would be least likely to benefit from Body Mass Index?
A man with 8% body fat who weighs 230 pounds
Which 30-year old woman has a waist to hip ratio that puts her at moderate risk for obesity-related disease?
April with a ratio of .87
Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
Body Mass Index
Which cardiorespiratory fitness test is better suited for younger, fit individuals?
Bruce Submaximal treadmill test
Bill is a 50-year-old man with signs and symptoms suggestive of renal disease. His body mass index is 20 and he has been running 3 miles 3-4 days a week for a year. Which of the following is true regarding medical clearance prior to Bill beginning a new exercise program?
Despite being active, Bill is showing signs of renal disease so a medical clearance is needed
What information does the Health History Questionnaire collect?
Detailed medical and health information
Which of the following is a step in determining an individual's goal weight based on their goal body fat percentage?
Determine lean body weight
Which of the following is an example of a question that may appear on the Readiness to Change Questionnaire?
Do you have support for making this change from friends, family and loved ones?
After taking the Exercise-Induced Feeling Inventory 12 weeks into their program, your client appears to have the mood profile of "Positive Engagement". What might your client have answered to feeling very strongly?
Enthusiastic
What information does the Informed Consent form collect?
Evidence of disclosure
Which of the following is not a quality of effective listening?
Explaining
According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, what step in the training process involves the enhancement of a client's aerobic efficiency, such as improving VO2max?
Fitness
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working with a new client?
Function, health, fitness, performance
Which of the following is an example of a non-correctible factor for postural deviation?
Genetic structural deviations
When beginning an exercise program with a client, you determine that he has checked "yes" to 4 risk factors on the Health Questionnaire. The next step in the training process is to:
Give your client a form to be signed by his physician approving the exercise program
When a posterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through restorative exercise?
Hip flexors and Erector Spinae
What is the best method for discussing nutrition with your client?
Instruct them to go to choosemyplate.gov and to follow the instructions on the web site.
In which stage of the client-trainer relationship should the trainer learn their client's likes and dislikes?
Investigation 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?
Investigation Stage
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?
Investigation State
In what specific location is the circumference of the upper thigh measured?
Just below the gluteal fold
Tight hip adductors and weak gluteus medius muscles can lead to which compensation?
Knees moving inward
Which of the following is an example of empathy toward a client?
Listening to what they say and repeating it back so they know you are listening.
In which stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adhere to a healthy lifestyle longterm?
Maintenance
Which of the following is administered to assess a person's level of cardiorespiratory function?
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2 max)
A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
Maximal strength
What is the best definition of relative VO2 max?
Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per kg of body weight
Your client has been complaining of pain in her anterior lower leg. What is the best course of action to take in continuing her exercise program?
Modify the program with an exercise that does not cause further pain
Your client is complaining of pain with extension of her elbow. She has a history of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). What is the best course of action to take in continuing her exercise program?
Modify the program with an exercise that does not cause further pain
Molly is a 25-year-old woman who wants to lose weight and improve lower body strength. Which of the following is an example of an effective SMART goal for Molly?
Molly will complete 30 body weight squats in 2 minutes within one week.
Before adding weighted loads to an exercise, you should make sure your client is able to do which of the following?
Move through the desired range of motion unweighted for that exercise
What component of fitness does the body weight squat test measure?
Muscular endurance
What component of fitness does the push-up test measure?
Muscular endurance
Wendy is a 50-year-old woman who has not exercised in 3 years. She has no family history of heart disease and is a non-smoker. Does Wendy need a medical clearance to begin a new exercise program?
No
Bob is a 45-year-old man who quit smoking 2 months ago. He has not participated in any exercise program in 2 years. His body mass index (BMI) is 32. Does Bill need a medical clearance prior to beginning a new exercise program?
No, because Bob does not have signs for cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic disease
When measuring a client's blood pressure, where should the stethoscope be placed?
On the inside of the client's arm at the bend of the elbow
What is the workload of 1 MET associated with?
Oxygen consumption at rest
John understands that his family has a history of heart disease and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He has no intention of beginning on any kind of exercise program since he believes he has never had any weight loss success in the past. According to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change (TTM), what stage of change is John in?
Precontemplation
Which of the following tests evaluates muscular fitness?
Push Up Test
When checking a client's heart rate, what is a commonly palpated site?
Radial artery
Tight plantarflexors can lead to which compensation?
Raised heels
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?
Rapport Stage
Which of the following skill-related assessments evaluates the rate at which an individual responds to a stimulus?
Reactivity
Which questionnaire asks the client if they have support from friends or family in their exercise endeavor?
Readiness to change questionnaire?
When a posterior pelvic tilt is determined which muscles are suspected to be tight?
Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through restorative exercise
Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings
Your new client informs you that she has diabetes and is taking insulin. What is the most important thing to do for this client?
Refer her to a physician prior to beginning an exercise program
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD. is s condition that affects mainly which system?
Respiratory
Which of the following tests evaluates cardiorespiratory fitness?
Rockport Fitness Walking Test
Which of the following is true when taking circumference measurements?
Rotate through measurement sites to allow skin to regain normal quality
Which method of body fat measurement is not accurate when used on obese clients?
Skinfold measurement
Which action comes first after conducting static and dynamic analyses and determining slight postural deviations?
Stability and Mobility Training
What information does the Readiness to change questionnaire?
Stage of behavioral change
In which assessment can a personal trainer determine potential movement compensations associated with poor posture?
Static postural assessments
When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers "yes" to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. What is the next step in his fitness program?
Talk with her doctor about her readiness for exercise
When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers "yes" to chest pain during physical activity as well as currently taking a prescription blood pressure medication. What is the next step in his fitness program?
Talk with his doctor about his readiness for exercise
How often should Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPEs) be taken throughout a cardiorespiratory assessment?
The frequency varies depending on the specific assessment
When performing a Static Postural Assessment on your client, you determine that your client has a slight posterior pelvic tilt. This means that the line of symmetry is __________________.
Tilted Posteriorly
What three sites are suggested for skinfold measurement in women?
Triceps, thigh, and supraillium
When filling out the "medications" portion of the Health History Questionnaire, your client lets you know that he is taking a beta-blocking medication. Once obtaining a physician's release for exercise, what is the most important difference in this client's exercise program versus a client who is not taking beta-blockers?
Use Rate of Perceived Exertion to determine the level at which he is exercising as his heart rate will not go up
You have a new client who is extremely obese, and you realize that your body fat calipers (skinfold measurement) may not be an accurate method to determine their body fat percentage. You want to have a starting measurement to determine their progress. What is the best course of action?
Utilize Body Mass Index (BMI) and girth measurements
What are the correct units of measurement for calculating body mass index? (BMI)
Weight (kg) / Height (m)
A client's resting heart rate should always be checked ____________________.
When the client is sitting
In what specific location is the abdominal circumference measures?
at the level of the umbilicus
Which of the following is NOT a fitness indicator for SMART goal setting?
clothing size
At what times should heart rate be monitored throughout a cardiorespiratory assessment?
continuously
Peter is a 47 year old male with a BMI of 31. He has been leading a sedentary lifestyle until recently hiring you. Which of the following should he begin with? a. A full cardiovascular training program. b. A full flexibility training program. c. A full resistance training program. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following assessments should be repeated after 1-3 months? a. resting vital signs b. body composition c. static posture and movement screens d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 Repetition Maximum test? a. Improper form b. Pre-existing injury c. Hypertension d. All of the Above
d. all of the above
Which of the following medications can affect a persons exercising heart rate? a. antidepressants, b. antihistamines, c. beta blockers d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following symptoms merit test termination during any test that involves muscular endurance? a. Angina b. Cyanosis c. Wheezing d. all of the above
d. all of the above
All of the following can cause a fitness test to be inaccurate EXCEPT: a. Client b. Trainer c. Equipment d. None of the Above
d. none of the above
Which individual might a muscular power test be inappropriate for? a. A 30-year-old man who is interested in pushing his physical fitness to the next level. b. A 13-year-old boy looking to improve soccer performance. c. A 55-year-old woman looking to reduce her fall risk. d. none of the above
d. none of the above
The Vertical Jump test assesses what component of fitness?
power
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
1 RM leg-press test
What blood pressure measurement is considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
140/90
Jeanette is a 55-year-old woman who exercises regularly. What is her estimated maximum heart rate?
165 bpm
Mark is a 32-year-year old. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?
188 BPM
Jose is 18 years old. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?
195 bpm
At what point in a maximal aerobic capacity assessment are carbohydrates the primary source of fuel?
After reaching the first ventilatory threshold
Which of the following demographic factors does not affect adherence to physical activity programs?
Age
Which of the following skill-related assessments evaluates how accurately and rapidly a person can change direction?
Agility
Which 20-year old man has a waist to hip ratio that puts him at very high risk for obesity-related disease?
Alex with a ratio of .96
The informed consent form is best used for which purpose?
An understanding between the client and trainer as to the risks associated with exercise
Which of the following skill-related assessments evaluates the amount of work performed in a given unit of time?
Anaerobic Power
Which movement screen can be utilized to test for tight plantar-flexor muscles?
Bend and Lift Screen
Which form of body fat testing measures electrical signals as they pass through the body?
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Each of the following questions are likely to appear on a Par-Q questionnaire with the exception of one. Which question would likely not appear on a Par-Q?
Can you exercise during your work day?
Collecting heart rate throughout a cardiovascular assessment is important in order to determine if an individual is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Cardiovascular drift
When checking a client's heart rate, what is a commonly palpated site?
Carotid artery
What three sites are suggested for skinfold measurement in men?
Chest, thigh, and abdominal
Which of the following statements is not true regarding participation and adherence in an exercise program?
Clients who perform moderate intensity exercises are almost twice as likely to drop out
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined which muscles are suspected to be tight?
Hip flexors and Erector Spinae
Which of the following assesses body fat percentage by measuring the amount of water a person displaces when completely submerged?
Hydrostatic Weighing
