ACE Personal Trainer Exam
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Muscle fibers with a complex arrangement that involves the convergence of several tendons
CORRECT ANSWER: multipennate muscle
Factors of the Health Belief Model of behavior change CORRECT ANSWER: Perceived
seriousness
perceived susceptibility
Cue to action (remind about potential problems)
Characterized by muscular pain caused by ischemia, or lack of blood flow to the muscle
CORRECT ANSWER: peripheral vascular occlusive disease
at or above VT2 10-20% of training time CORRECT ANSWER: cardiorespiratory training
zone 3
the belief in one's own capabilities to successfully engage in physical-activity program
CORRECT ANSWER: self-efficacy
at or below VT1 70-80% of training time CORRECT ANSWER: cardiorespiratory training
zone 1
How CVD effects PA CORRECT ANSWER: Thickened walls of blood vessels can lead to
high blood pressure, clots, heart attack
Should have medical release
How respiratory problems effect PA CORRECT ANSWER: Difficulty breathing and getting
O2 to the body means lower intensity exercises are best to not aggravate the issues further.
Make sure someone has medications available
How metabolic disorders effect PA CORRECT ANSWER: Diabetics should have a glucose
supply near them as they have difficulty controlling their blood glucose
Hypothyroidism increases the metabolic rate, can make someone overheat easily and person
should be on medications to regulate metabolic rate
How pregnancy effects PA CORRECT ANSWER: Doing maximal exertion can be dangerous
for both mother and child, keep levels moderate. Exercises should not involve laying on back for
long periods, crunches, or have high risk of falls
How hernias effect PA CORRECT ANSWER: Weight lifting could possibly aggravate
hernias (don't hold breath while lifting) teach proper breathing techniques
,How musculoskeletal injury effects PA CORRECT ANSWER: Strains and Sprains need
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).
Persistent pain may mean treatment by physician, could be an overuse problem like arthritis,
tendinitis, runner's knee, ITBS, and should use a cross-training program
How antihypertensive medication effects PA CORRECT ANSWER: Beta blockers - can use
RPE to determine intensity
Calcium Channel blockers - lower blood pressure, but HR is not always effected
ACE inhibitors - lowers BP, no effect on HR
Angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist - decrease BP
Diuretics - predisposed to dehydration (keep them drinking water)
How Bronchodialators effect PA CORRECT ANSWER: Open up the bronchioles so air can
more easily enter lungs
How cold medication effect PA CORRECT ANSWER: Most vasoconstrict blood vessels
which can increase BP
*normally dose is very small and does not cause large effects on the body
Correctable posture factors CORRECT ANSWER: - repetitive movements
-Awkward positions and movements
- Side dominance
-Lack of joint stability or mobility
Non-correctable postural factors CORRECT ANSWER: -Congenial conditions
-Some pathologies
-Structural deviations
-Certain types of trauma
5 common postural deviations CORRECT ANSWER: -Foot pro/supination
-Hip aduction
-Hip tilting
-Shoulder position
-Head position
Movement screenings primary movements (5) CORRECT ANSWER: -Bending/lifting
-Hurdle step
-Shoulder push
-Thoracic spine mobility screen
set up self monitoring system, providing feedback, effective modeling, behavior contracts
CORRECT ANSWER: client-trainer relationship: action stage
the quantity of blood pumped per heartbeat CORRECT ANSWER: stroke volume
caused by atherosclerotic lesions in one or more peripheral arterial and/or venous blood vessels
CORRECT ANSWER: peripheral vascular disease
,the percentage of the end diastolic volume that is injected with each contraction of the heart
CORRECT ANSWER: ejection fraction
perceived seriousness-the feeling of contracting or leaving a threat under-treated
perceived susceptibility- the likelihood of developing the problem
cues to action-that motivate people to make a change CORRECT ANSWER: health belief
model aka degree of perceives threat
men: greater than or equal to 45 years of age
women: greater than or equal to 55 years of age CORRECT ANSWER: age CVD risk factor
when a positive behavior is removed, the likelihood of the behavior will decrease CORRECT
ANSWER: extinction
low sociability, high dominance. cognitive, less affective, action-oriented, take charge
CORRECT ANSWER: directors
Non progressive lesion of the brain occurring before, at, or soon after birth that interferes with
normal brain development. CORRECT ANSWER: cerebral palsy
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound CORRECT ANSWER: SMART goals
rapport continues to grow, gathering info on client, demonstrate effective listening CORRECT
ANSWER: client-trainer relationship: investigation stage
have been doing regular physical activity for less than 6 months CORRECT ANSWER:
stages of change: action
anaerobic-endurance training, between VT1 and VT2, building up endurance within this
intensity CORRECT ANSWER: IFT CT phase 3
less than or equal to 140/90 mmHg on two accounts, on anti hypertensive medication
CORRECT ANSWER: hypertension CVD risk factor
strengthening of muscles, ligaments, tendons, bone mineral density, physical capacity, physical
appearance body composition, body fat, metabolic function, injury, and disease prevention
CORRECT ANSWER: benefits of resistance training
decrease likelihood of behavior by introduction aversive stimulus, this is after an undesirable
behavior CORRECT ANSWER: punishment
having extreme muscular tension CORRECT ANSWER: hypertonicity
open ended questions that encourage the client to share relevant information CORRECT
ANSWER: questioning
client may need help becoming more active: ask probing questions, listen effectively, provide
educational information, keep the conversation friendly, build self-confidence, encourage clients
to generate ideas CORRECT ANSWER: motivational interviewing
, "setting the scene" for understanding trust, first impressions, verbal and non verbal
communication, personality styles CORRECT ANSWER: client-trainer relationship:
rapport stage
at appropriate times, the trainer should summarize key points, allow clients to comment on
accuracy CORRECT ANSWER: summarizing
two components: functional movement and resistance training, cardiorespiratory CORRECT
ANSWER: integrated fitness training model
the maximum rate of oxygen consumption as measured during incremental exercise, aka
peak/maximal oxygen consumption/uptake, maximal aerobic capacity CORRECT
ANSWER: V02 max
carbon dioxide produced divided by oxygen consumed CORRECT ANSWER: respiratory
exchange ratio
tell them relapse common and expected, social support, assertiveness, self-regulation, avoid
high-risk situations CORRECT ANSWER: client motivational strategies: relapse prevention
1. stages of change
2. processes of change
3. decisional balance
4. decisional balance CORRECT ANSWER: 4 components of Transtheoretical model of
behavior change
functional contracting unit of the skeletal muscle, myofibrils found between to Z lines
CORRECT ANSWER: sarcomeres
movement training, 5 primary movements: bend and lift, single leg, pushing, pulling, rotational
CORRECT ANSWER: IFT FM&RT Phase 2
60 mg/dl CORRECT ANSWER: high serum HDL negative risk factor
program design, role clarity, goal setting, contracts and agreements CORRECT ANSWER: a
personal trainers role in building exercise adherence
Newton's first law, the property of matter by which it retains its state of rest or its velocity along
a straight line so long as its not acted upon by an external force CORRECT ANSWER:
inertia
fascia that bundles muscle fibers together CORRECT ANSWER: perimysium
has not been exercising 30+ minutes most days of the week, has been exercising less than 3
months CORRECT ANSWER: sedentary life style CVD risk factor
increase in heart rate and increase in the force of cardiac muscle contraction CORRECT
ANSWER: effects of norepinephrine
