Practice Questions Flashcards
When answering the PAR-Q your client answers yes to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. What is the next step in their fitness program?
Talk with the doctor about readiness for exercise
What blood pressure measurement is considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
140/90
Type hip abductors and weak gluteus medius muscles can lead to which compensation
Knees moving inwards
Which of the following assesses body fat percentage by measuring the amount of water a person displaces and completely submerged
Hydrostatic weighing
Which man has a ways to help ratio that puts him at risk for obesity related diseases
Alex with a ratio of 0.96
Jose is 18 years old what is his estimated maximum heart rate
202
Which of the following Factors influence the clients resting heart rate
Exhaustion medication dehydration all of the above
Do you have performed the Thomas test with Susan and have observed that her lower thigh does not touch the table and her name does not flex to 80°. What muscle do you suspect to be tight
Primary hip flexor muscles
Your client, Ben, comes to you with the goal of “being more flexible for his golf and tennis game“ you help Randy to define his goals in more specific and measurable terms so that his progress can be evaluated. Helping him set these effective goals are commonly said to be:
SMART goals
Which of the following functional fitness test is not contraindicated for individuals who suffer from low back pain, have had recent back surgery, and/or in the midst of an acute low back flare up
Apley’s scratch test
Which of the following is not a part of muscular endurance testing
Vertical jump test
You’re watching your clients heart rate during moderate aerobic exercise and notice her heart rate is not increasing. What antihypertensive medications could be preventing your clients heart rate to rise even though she is exercising?
Beta blockers
What is an example of the “tell show do” technique used in the early stages of training
Explaining the proper way to perform an exercise, showing your client, and then allowing them to try the exercise
What is the main muscle group involved in the extension portion of a leg extension exercise
Quadriceps
Your client tells you that he wants to get into better shape because his wife loves to play tennis and he wants to be able to play with her. Which principle behavior change is this an example of?
Observational learning
Which phase of cardio respiratory training challenges the phosphagen system and is typically only entered into for clients with sports specific training goals
Anaerobic power training
Muscular power takes what two performance factors into account
Force and velocity
Which of the following is an example of a concentric contraction
Hamstrings in a leg curl
Achieving efficient movement through opposing and contralateral pulls at joints refers to which movement principle
Force-couple relationships
Into the body’s “core” muscles, which of the following is not a part of this group
Rectus femoris
During the first two weeks of an exercise program, strength gains are typically a result of what adaptation
Motor learning
Which of the following best describes the principle of training overload?
Gradually adding more resistance then muscles have previously encountered
Which type of exercise should older adults avoid in order to prevent spikes in blood pressure?
Isometric contractions
What is the major benefit in performing a cool down
Prevents blood from pooling in your arms and legs
All of the following trying to responsible for stability except
Glenohumeral
Ben is a new client that has been released from his physician to take part in a basic exercise program. Ben is considered a low risk cardiac client. What is Ben’s functional capacity?
Greater than 7 METS
Mind body exercise continues to emerge as an effective fitness and health enhancement modality. Which of the following are core benefits from regular participation in programs such as tai chi and hatha yoga
All of the above
Bob has been training and competing in triathlons for five years. He wants to increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you suggest he train per week?
4-7
This week Janet has three sessions at 60 minutes apiece with an RPE rating of five. According to the training progression scale using RPE, what is Janets rating and points for the week?
900 points
Janet is a 55-year-old woman you’ve recently taken on as a client. She currently walks a mile in 15 minutes and wants to be able to run a 5K in six months. What is the example of a SMART goal for her?
Janet will complete the mile in 12 minutes within two months
In which resistance training phase should muscular strength and endurance be periodically assessed?
Load training
How many days per week should a client do cardio exercise if they are in phase 2 of cardio respiratory training and want to keep progressing towards their goal?
2-4 days
A one rep max test should be given in which phase of the ACE IFT model?
Phase 3 or 4
Trainers can utilize the a ACE IFT model for core conditioning and balance training. Which stage of a ACE IFT model emphasize a seat and standing stabilization over a fixed base of support
Stage 2
John has been strength training for six weeks. He is excited that he can now perform 12 repetitions of a seated row easily. What advice would you give John if he wants to increase his strength with this exercise?
Add 5% more resistance
Which of the following is not true when planning a resistance workout for an older adult?
Client should begin with unsupported resistance exercises to improve balance
What type of activities would you recommend to a client with arthritis?
All of the above
Using the overload principle, which of the following techniques are used to advance upper body strength?
All of the above
All of the following are ways to progress agility drills except
Increasing the base of support
Which of the following is appropriate according to the ACE personal trainers scope of practice?
Teaching a client self myofascial releasing techniques
Which of the following is an example of negligence?
Neglecting to spot a client during a benchpress exercise
Your client wants to lose 10 pounds and wants your advice. Which of the following is considered within your scope of practice?
Show the client how to read nutrition labels
Which of the following does not fit within the scope of practice for an ACE personal trainer?
Providing specific diet advice
Kathryn is a new client who paid for 51 hour training sessions. In order for you to retain her as a long-term client, it is important that you develop a long-term exercise plan based on which of the following concepts
The concept of periodization
You are performing the risk management protocol and are specifying the risks that may be encountered in the areas of instruction, supervision, facilities, equipment, contracts, and business structure. What step of the risk management protocol are you performing?
Risk identification
You notice that a piece of equipment is not working properly, but have seen others using this piece of equipment with no problems. Which of the following would not be an approach for managing risk?
Solve
A personal trainer may own and operate his or her own business. Which of the following would be the risk that consists of the cost of such things such as the property rental fees, equipment, employees and marketing in the opening of a business
Barriers to entry
What role would a personal trainer play in keeping the clients diabetes under control?
Motivate the client to safely and regularly participate in physical activity
