ACE Verified Exam Questions and
Answers
What is the most appropriate solution for an ACE certified personal trainer to provide to a client
who has tight iliotibial bands - answerTeach the client self-myofascial release techniques
What is required for an exercise professional to be listed as a p...
What is the most appropriate solution for an ACE certified personal trainer to provide to a client
who has tight iliotibial bands - answer✔✔Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques
What is required for an exercise professional to be listed as a personal trainer in the United States
Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS) - answer✔✔A current NCCA-accredited
certification as a personal trainer from a CREP member
Which of the following health care professionals has a scope of practice that specifically includes
injury prevention, emergency care, and providing rehabilitation following injuries and surgeries -
answer✔✔Athletic trainers
What should be the first step with a client when using the ACE mover method? -
answer✔✔Asking powerful open-ended questions to identify what they hope to accomplish
Research on the effectiveness of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model showed that
participants in the ACE IFT Model Training group had significantly greater beneficial changes
when compared to the standardized training group in which variable? - answer✔✔Right and left
leg stork-stand performance
An ACE PT is working with a client who is weighing the pros and cons of beginning an exercise
program. Which would best evoke change talk - answer✔✔Importance ruler
A new client states that he is not interested in a muscular-training program due to a fear of
intense muscle soreness. The ACE PT creates a muscular training program at a low intensity to
avoid muscle soreness. What best describes the type of operant conditioning used by the trainer?
- answer✔✔Negative reinforcement
Active listening is most critical in which stage of the client-trainer relationship -
answer✔✔Investigation
Which of the following best describes how a PT can develop cultural competence when working
with a client from a different background - answer✔✔Learn about the client's lifestyle and
culture
During a training session, a client begins talking about intimate personal issues and problems at
home. What action is the most appropriate for the PT to take? - answer✔✔Redirect the
conversation
During a training session the PT asks a client to explain what benefits might be gained by
increasing her exercise frequency from 2 to 3 days/week. What best identifies the
communication skill used by the trainer? - answer✔✔open-ended questioning
During a training session with a new client, the PT states, "You're worried that it is too difficult
to lose weight". What best identifies the type of communication skill used by the trainer? -
answer✔✔Reflective listening
What is a key consideration when setting goals with a client? - answer✔✔The goals should be
positive
What is the best way for a PT to provide feedback to a client after performing a specific motor
skill? - answer✔✔Provide reinforcement on what was done well
A PT is working with a new client who is an older adult with daily pain from osteoporosis.
During the interview process, the client states that he feels the personal trainer might not be a
good role model for him since the PT doesn't experience daily pain from osteoporosis. What
would be most appropriate to provide a role model for this client? - answer✔✔Arrange for a
colleague who is similar to the client to attend one of the training sessions
What factor is an important risk modulator of exercise-related cardiovascular events? -
answer✔✔Desired intensity
What is an important factor to consider with dose-related medications and the response to
exercise? - answer✔✔Timing of the medication
What is the heart rate and blood pressure response for a client who is taking a bronchodilator for
asthma? - answer✔✔Minimal effect on resting and exercise heart rate and blood pressure
What is the heart rate and blood pressure response for a client who is taking a decongestant for a
cold? - answer✔✔Increases blood pressure and increases heart rate at rest and possibly during
exercise
Personal trainers working with clients with known cardiovascular disease in clinical settings,
such as cardiac rehabilitation and medical fitness facilities, should use which screening tool? -
answer✔✔Risk stratification criteria from the American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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