ACE PT Exam Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers

A client has been released from physical therapy for shoulder impingement and is now working with an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Which course of action would be MOST appropriate forthe personal trainer to take? A. Build on the work done in physical therapy B. Continue to implement the physical therapy exercises C. Evaluate the progress of the client's rehabilitation D. Progress the client to strength and power training for the upper body

A. Build on the work done in physical therapy

Which is the MOST appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer develop a referral network? A. By meeting with other health professionals B. By asking other personal trainers for the contacts in their referral network C. By looking for professionals on the internet D. By asking other clients for their physicians' contact information

A. By meeting with other health professionals

A client has soreness after a weekend tennis tournament. Which of the following is an appropriate action that is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers? A. Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles B. Implement a therapeutic exercise program to reduce soreness and improve function C. Provide deep tissue massage to the affected area D. Suggest using common, low-dosage anti-inflammatory medications

A. Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles

Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers? A. Implementing a core conditioning program to improve postural stability B. Recommending mild anti-inflammatory medications to speed up recovery following high-intensity workouts C. Providing isolated massage to sore muscles as part of a structured warm-up D. Helping a client to understand and implement a dietary plan

A. Implementing a core conditioning program to improve postural stability

Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers? A. Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression that impact exercise adherence B. Teaching a client techniques for self-myofascial release C. Discussing proper techniques and appropriate uses for dynamic stretching D. Leading a client through exercises to improve shoulder stability

A. Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression that impact exercise adherence

What is the primary purpose of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification program? A. To protect the public from harm B. To protect personal trainers from lawsuits C. To enhance the earning potential of personal trainers D. To enhance the value of personal trainers

A. To protect the public from harm

What is required for an exercise professional to be listed as a personal trainer on the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS)? A. A degree in exercise science or personal training B. A current NCCA-accredited certification as a personal trainer from a CREP member C. A national personal trainer certification from a recognized organization D. Ten or more years of experience as a personal trainer

B. A current NCCA-accredited certification as a personal trainer from a CREP member

When working with clients who have been referred by their physicians for exercise programming, which of the following steps would be MOST important for the personal trainer to take? A. Ask the client if the personal trainer can contact the referring physician B. Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating with the referring physician C. Call the referring physician to thank him or her for the referral and promise to refer clients with medical needs in return D. Provide the physician with an update on the client's first session and planned exercise program

B. Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating with the referring physician

What is the MOST appropriate solution for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to provide to a client who has tight iliotibial (IT) bands? A. Teach the client to perform self-deep tissue massage B. Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques C. Prescribe a series of ballistic stretches D. Refer the client to a physical therapist

B. Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques

What is a primary reason ACE Certified Personal Trainers should complete continuing education? A. To elevate the status of their personal trainer certification B. To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research C. To offer services outside the personal trainer scope of practice B. To fulfill all requirements for certification program renewal

B. To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research

Which of the following healthcare professionals has a scope of practice that specifically includes injury prevention, emergency care, and providing rehabilitation following injuries and surgery? A. Occupational therapists B. Physical therapists C. Athletic trainers D. Exercise professionals

C. Athletic trainers

Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers? A. Counseling clients through behavior challenges that negatively impact exercise adherence B. Continuing a rehabilitation exercise program for clients following physical therapy C. Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify exercise limitations D. Recommending a specific diet to help a client meet his or her weight-loss goal

C. Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify exercise limitations

Which of the following is among the health benefits associated with regular physical activity? A. Lowered risk of type 1 diabetes B. Lowered HDL cholesterol C. Improved bone health D. Increased LDL cholesterol

C. Improved bone health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which of the following is a key risk factor for chronic disease? A. Prior habit of tobacco use B. Increased risk of falls C. Lack of physical activity D. Moderate alcohol use

C. Lack of physical activity

What is the BEST way for a personal trainer to respond when a client is explaining that he or she is feeling depressed due to problems at home? A. Explain the positive effects of exercise on depression B. Offer strategies for improved family support C. Listen with empathy D. Refer the client to a psychiatrist

C. Listen with empathy

Which of the following healthcare professionals has a scope of practice that specifically includes counseling and the prescription of medication? A. Licensed professional counselor B. Health coach C. Psychiatrist D. Psychologist

C. Psychiatrist

Which of the following resources would be MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to utilize when providing dietary advice to clients? A. Textbooks on nutrition and weight loss from national publishers B. Industry resources for personal trainers (e.g., Myfitnesspal.com) C. Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g., www.ChooseMyPlate.gov) D. Published articles from health and nutrition magazines and website

C. Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g., www.ChooseMyPlate.gov)

Which is the BEST way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to be recognized as an expert in a given field? A. Find a good business name that conveys expertise B. Take continuing education courses at fitness conferences C. Complete a variety of continuing education courses D. Complete a variety of continuing education in a specialty area

D. Complete a variety of continuing education in a specialty area

Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers? A. Listening with empathy to a client's challenges with family support for her desire to exercise B. Teaching a client exercises and self-myofascial release to help him improve tight iliotibial (IT) bands C. Reviewing a client's food journal to help her identify areas where she can make heathier choices D. Evaluating a client's low arches to identify the correct arch support that he should purchase

D. Evaluating a client's low arches to identify the correct arch support that he should purchase

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is interested in losing weight. The client has tried many diets and now wants to use a supplement to increase metabolism. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate for the personal trainer to take? A. Provide information on the most effective dietary supplements B. Recommend a meal plan that will increase metabolism and be safer than supplements C. Refer the client to a medical professional for evaluation of a potential eating disorder D. Explain the potentially harmful side effects of supplements

D. Explain the potentially harmful side effects of supplements

Adhering to which of the following will help ACE Certified Personal Trainers to maintain the privacy of their clients? A. USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans B. USDHHS Physical Activity Guidelines C. World Health Organization recommendations D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Which action by a personal trainer would be MOST appropriate when working with a client who has an exaggerated lordotic posture? A. Diagnosing the cause of the posture B. Prescribing a rehabilitative exercise program for the low back C. Incorporating only machine-based exercises until the postural issue has improved D. Implementing a core conditioning program

D. Implementing a core conditioning program

Which of the following is expected by researchers Dunstan, Thorp, and Healy to one day join the list of common modifiable risk factors that can lead to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)? A. Caffeine consumption B. Moderate alcohol use C. Limited vigorous-intensity exercise D. Prolonged sitting/sedentary behaviors

D. Prolonged sitting/sedentary behaviors

Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice regarding training clients with weight-loss goals? A. Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition B. Evaluating a client's nutrient intake to guide meal planning C. Creating therapeutic exercise programs to help clients with low-back pain to improve core stability D. Recommending nutritional supplements only after conducting extensive research on their effectiveness and safety

Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition

Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is changing? A. Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity B. Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching C. Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers D. Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field

Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity