ACE Personal Training Study Set
which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question
"How can I help you become more physically active?"
which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water ti drink before exercise for a 130 Ib client?
10-14 oz at least 4 hours before exercising
A nutritional label state the following: 250 calories per serving 9 g of protein per serving which represent the percentage of protein calories?
14%
which rest intervals is best for between sets for a client whose goal is to improve his or her general muscular fitness?
2-3 minutes
which is the most appropriate strength ratio between the hamstrings and quadricpes?
2:3
a long-standing client who has a one rep max of 200 Ib and has a goal of increasing his 1 rep to 250 IB which load percentage is most appropriate?
5%
A new client tries to opt-out of physiological assessments. which of the following is the best client-centered response?
Acknowledge the client's request and carefully design a program based on clients preferences and health-history information
An ACE Certified PT is working with a client who discloses the use of nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should a PT expect when assessing the client's resting heart rate?
An increase in resting HR
a client tells the PT that he will be going on vacation for 3 weeks. which of the following is the most appropriate to reduce the risk of the client experiencing a lapse in the program?
Collaborate to plan for the lapse before it occurs
which of the following would be the most credible source for providing a client with nutritional information?
Harvard university healthy eating plate
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has recently transitioned into the action stage. Which of the following strategies is MOST appropriate for the trainer to use?
Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy in coping with lapses
After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, an aCE CERTIFIED PT NOTES A CLIENT'S demonstrated deficiencies in these core functional assessments. Which of the following type of exercises would have the MOST benefits?
Low back stabilization exercises
Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the PRIMARY goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)
During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that a client is displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscle or muscle groups is MOST likely inhibited?
Scapular Stabilizers
When meeting with a client for an initial consultation, which of the following personal trainer behaviors would MOST likely communicate professionalism and increase the clients confidence?
Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
when working with a client who has coronary artery disease which of the following is contraindicated?
Valsalva maneuver
which of the following best represents a benefit /advantage to operating a franchise?
access to national advertising programs and the ability to share costs associated with marketing and brand identity with other franchises
Which of the following best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol?
after being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100 pounds, increase the weight by 5% to 105 pounds, drop the reps to 12, and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps
during an initial consultation, a PT observes a client continually biting her lip. what would be the MOST appropriate course of action?
ask the client how he or she is feeling about the conversation
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has recently met his weight-loss goal. The client posts on social media about the success with a before and after photo. which is most appropriate for the PT to use this post for marketing purposes ?
ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post
a client's vehicle is in the repair shop and he requests a ride for a PT. which is the best solution?
call the insurance company to inquire about their coverage regarding injuries and accidents are covered
During a training session, a client incurs an injury, receives first aid, and is safe. which of the following would be the next step for the PT?
complete an incident report
which of the following nutritional supplements is the most effective supplement available to fitness enthusiasts to increase high-intensity exercise performance and muscle mass?
creatine
which is the most appropriate regression for this exercise?
dumbell press on a flat bench
which of the following is the most appropriate way for a PT to introduce a new exercise to the client?
explain the exercise and then demonstrate it for the client
Which of the following actions occur in the sagittal plane?
flexion
to teach this client to activate the gluteal muscles and apply the principle of reciprocal inhibition, which of the following muscles or muscle groups should be stretched?
hip flexors
After a warm outdoor training session with a client, which of the following signs or symptoms would most likely suggest heat stroke and require medical attention?
hot, dry skin, and rapid, strong pulse
which of the following is most likely to increase intrinsic motivation for exercise participation
joining a neighborhood walking group
Which of the following is most effective when setting goals with a client?
keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
which of the following represents the best practice for client exercise record keeping?
keeping an updated exercise log in the clients files with specific goals
An Ace Certified PT is developing a program for a client in her third microcycle. The program consists of alternating days of exercise at the following workloads: S1: 180 Ib x 4 reps s2: 180 Ib x 4 reps s3: 180 Ib x 4 reps which of the following is the BEST description of this training program?
linear periodization
which best represents the use of the DASH eating plan?
lowers systolic BP by 5 to 6 mmHg
a client mentions feeling depressed due to problems in his marriage. which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for an ACE PT?
maintain the client's confidentiality and listen with empathy
An ACE Certified PT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. which of the following would be MOST appropriate to include in the program?
overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods
which of the following muscles serve as the primary mover in a bench press exercise?
pectoralis major
Which of the following best identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting during the upward phase of a push-up?
pectoralis major and triceps brachii
which would be the most appropriate exercise program
perform the exercise with alternating arms
ACE certified PT is working with a client who is pregnant and cleared to exercise. During the recent exercise session, she complained of persistent calf pain and cramping. what is the most appropriate course of action?
postpone the exercise session, document the incident, and have the client contact her physician
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client has traveled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. which of the following would be most appropriate for the client to become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude.
prolonged warm-up and cool-down
In the initial interview, a new client reveals that he or she would like information on basic nutrition. As an ACE PT which is most appropriate ?
provide a handout with the Myplate information and a link to the website
An ACE Certified PT has been training a client for six months. The client wishes to increase muscle size and asks the PT about recommended supplements to take. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?
provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of supplements
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is within the ACE Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice?
provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
which of the following would be the most identifiable for this client during her squat pattern assessment?
quadriceps dominance
during an initial consultation with a client, an ACE PT is taking steps to establish rapport. This best represents which element of the self-determination theory?
relatedness
a client progressing from the functional training phase to the movement training phase of muscular training. Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate to include in the program?
sit-to-stand
Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate for a client whose goal is to increase muscular strength in her erector spinae muscles?
squat, dead lift, and prone back extension exercises
during a recent assessment, the PT identifies her adult clients BP as 128/80 mmHG. which of the following categories would BEST classify the clients BP reading?
stage one hypertension
Which of the following would be the most appropriate regression to this exercise?
static lunge
During a recent treadmill training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client severely strained his hamstrings and missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be most important for the client to have signed to bar him from potential recovery from their injury?
waiver
