Ace Personal Trainer Exam Study Guide
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Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store
confidential personal information regarding clients? -
Correct Answer-At the front desk of the facility
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered
normal? - Correct Answer-120/90 mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with
an individual trying to improve static balance? - Correct
Answer-Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance,
closing eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an
ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15 mmHg
decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the
workload is increased.What should the trainer do? - Correct
Answer-Nothing this is an expected response to graded
exercise
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,Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM
recommendation for safe weight loss? - Correct Answer-14
lb (6 kg) in three monthscorrect
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that
they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches.Which
method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic
exercise intensity? - Correct Answer-Heart rate monitor
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after
suffering a shoulder impingement injury.Which of the
following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of
injury? - Correct Answer-Biceps curl
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed
during the client's push-up? - Correct Answer-Kyphosis
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a
perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep
the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified
Personal Trainer should encourage the client to: - Correct
Answer-Reduce the exercise Intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal
signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status,
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,and shallow breathing.What Is the MOST likely cause of
these changes? - Correct Answer-heat exhaustion
Which movement screen would provide the MOST
information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is
considering the movements associated with the sport? -
Correct Answer-Hurdle step
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the
concentric phase of the movement? - Correct Answer-Ankle
plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately
loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize the risk
of injury, which functional action is recommended prior
toInitiating the lift? - Correct Answer-Center the hips and
laterally balance the load.
. During a new client assessment, an ACE
certified Personal Trainer learns that the
client takes a common beta blocker.Which
side effect of this type of medication should
the trainer be aware of? - Correct Answer-
Decreased sweat response
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, An individual approaches an ACE certified
Personal Trainer to inquire about personal
training. The individual has not been
regularly active in over a year but is ready to
lose about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight.
The Individual has made it to the gym only
three times this month but is ready to
become serious and wants to work with a
trainer twice a week.What is this individual's
current stage of change according to the
transtheoretical model of behavioral change?
- Correct Answer-precontemplation
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified
Personal Trainer that they have been
diagnosed with osteoporosis by their
physician.What is the BEST exercise to
emphasize for the client? - Correct Answer-
Emphasize resistance training and weight-
bearing aerobic activity such as treadmill
walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for
recommendations regarding daily intake of
vitamins and minerals? - Correct Answer-
Food nutrition label
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