Section 1

Question 1

List 3 responsibilities in the personal trainer’s Code of Ethics that certified professionals are guided by as they interact with clients, the public, and other health and fitness professionals.

Answer 1

1. Provide safe and effective instruction
2. Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients
3. Maintain the confidentiality of all client information

Question 2

2. Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers?
   A - Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program adherence
   B - Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
   C - Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs
   D - Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is OUTSIDE of the certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
A. Developing exercise programs for clients who have type 2 diabetes and medical clearance for exercise
B. Providing guidance, motivation, and feedback to empower individuals to adhere to their exercise programs
C. Implementing post-rehabilitative exercise programs for clients following their physicians’ recommendations
D. Counseling a client who shows signs of depression

Answer 3

D

Question 4

If a client asks you for supplement advice you should
A. Refer them to a more experienced trainer who has lots of nutritional knowledge
B. Take a nutritional workshop on supplements before you make any recommendations
C. Refer them to a Registered Dietitian
D. Only recommend supplements covered under your insurance

Answer 4

C

Question 5

The primary purpose of the exam certification is to
A. Enhance the knowledge and skills of the personal trainer
B. Help the trainer secure a job at a fitness facility
C. Protect the public from harm by ensuring the trainer meets a minimum level of competence
D. Confirm the trainer’s understanding of key concepts following an educational degree

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Having an NCCA Accredited Personal Training Certification benefits you because
A.It will help you get a job as a personal trainer
B.You will be able to charge your clients more money
C.It legitimizes you as a member of the Healthcare Continuum
D.It allows you to recommend supplements

Answer 6

C

Question 7

To renew your certification, ACE Certified Professionals must complete a minimum of ______ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current certificate in_______?
A.10; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B.20; risk management
C.20; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D.30; risk management

Answer 7

C

Question 8

What foundational element is the ACE IFT Model built upon?
A.Health improvement
B.Functional fitness
C.Developing rapport
D.Cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 8

C

Question 9

In what phase of the functional movement and resistance training component of the ACE IFT Model would a person be categorized if he has lumbar lordosis, limited range of motion in the hips and shoulders, and performs resistance-training workouts four days per week?
A.Phase 1: Function - Stability and mobility training
B.Phase 2: Movement training
C.Phase 3: Load training
D.Phase 4: Performance training

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Which best describes the 5 primary movements?
A.Jumping, hopping, pulling, pushing, and swinging movements
B.Throwing, rotational, squatting, arching and lunging movements
C.Squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotational movements
D.Jumping, swinging, pushing, pulling, and twisting movements

Answer 10

C

Question 11

11. As recommended by ACSM Adults should get a minimum of _______ minutes of moderate intensity cardio per week to achieve health benefits.
    A.90
    B.120
    C.150
    D.300

Answer 11

C

Question 12

12. Which phase of the ACE IFT Cardiorespiratory Model is a client in when they can train between VT1 to just below VT2?
    A.Aerobic Base
    B.Explosive Power
    C.Fitness
    D.Performance

Answer 12

C

Question 13

Speed, agility, quickness, and reactivity drills that would be MOST appropriate for which of the following clients?
A.40-year-old male competitive basketball player
B.22-year-old male competitive body builder
C.50-year-old female ultra-marathon runner
D.34-year-old female recreational cyclist

Answer 13

A

Question 14

ACE’s Integrated Fitness Model follows a function-health-fitness-performance continuum. For resistance training what is the focus of phase 1?
A.To incorporate weights into the 5 basic movement patterns
B.To incorporate balance and dynamic movements
C.To teach effective movement patterns with only body weight
D.To strengthen the core and teach proper postural alignment

Answer 14

D

Question 15

What is the primary goal of introducing interval training in phase 2 of a client’s cardiorespiratory program?
A.To improve aerobic endurance by raising the intensity of exercise
B.To add variety to the program to avoid boredom
C.To help the client exercise at intensities beyond VT1
D.To increase the client’s adherence to the program by improving his or her mood state

Answer 15

A

Question 16

What is the most important goal when working with special populations?
A.To provide them with initial positive experiences that promote adherence through easily achieved successes
B.To move them through the various phases of the ACE IFT Model with the goal of improving fitness and performance
C.To reach the stage of resistance training during which external loads are introduced, as this will improve their performance of activities of daily living
D.To teach them the importance of daily exercise and continuing with their programs even during times of illness or discomfort

Answer 16

A

Question 17

Clients working in the Performance training phase of the ACE IFT Model generally have goals related to?
A.Long-duration, moderate-intensity events requiring great endurance
B.Long-duration events of a nearly constant speed and intensity
C.Short-duration, high-intensity efforts during longer endurance events
D.Short-duration, high-intensity efforts requiring explosive power but little endurance

Answer 17

C

Question 18

Once a client has reached Phase 3 of ACE IFT Model for cardiorespiratory exercise, the total duration of weekly cardio is still predominantly at steady state, or just below VT1.
T / F

Answer 18

T

Question 19

Personal Trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
T / F

Answer 19

F

Question 20

When working with a physically inactive client, the most appropriate exercise starting point would be the cardiorespiratory Fitness Training phase.
T / F

Answer 20

F

Question 21

It is essential that personal trainers conduct assessments of muscular strength and endurance before a new client begins a stability and mobility training program.
T / F

Answer 21

F

Question 22

No fitness assessments are recommended during the aerobic base training phase of cardiorespiratory training.
T / F

Answer 22

T

Question 23

Which of the following is correct regarding the Integrated Fitness Model?

A - The Integrated Fitness Model is broken into two categories: Resistance Training & Cardiovascular Training. Each category consists of 3 phases.
B - The Integrated Fitness Model is broken into two categories: Resistance Training & Flexibility Training. Each category consists of 3 phases.
C - The Integrated Fitness Model is broken into two categories: Flexibility Training & Cardiovascular Training. Each category consists of 2 phases.
D - The Integrated Fitness Model is broken into two categories: Resistance Training & Cardiovascular Training. Each category consists of 2 phases.

Answer 23

A

Question 24

What are the 3 phases of Resistance Training?

Answer 24

Phase 1- Functional Training
Phase 2 - Movement
Phase 3 - Load & Speed

Question 25

ACE certifications have receive third party accreditation through?

A - NCCA
B - HIPPA
C - NSCA
D - BCRPA

Answer 25

A

Question 26

A personal trainer must renew their ACE Personal Trainer Certification every ________, by obtaining a minimum of __________.

A - Year / 10 hours or 1.0 continuing education credits
B - 2 years / 20 hours or 2.0 continuing education credits
C - 3 years / 30 hours or 3.0 continuing education credits
D - A personal trainer does not need to renew their certificate

Answer 26

B

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a principle ACE’s Code of Ethics for Personal Trainers?

A - Stay up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its practical application
B - Maintain current CPR certification and knowledge of first-aid services
C - Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws
D - Be prepared for emergency situations and respond appropriately when they occur

Answer 27

D

Question 28

Which of the following is true regarding scope of practice?

A - Trainers are allowed to inform clientelle of the health of food items or supplements but can not recommend without proper education and licensure
B - Trainers are allowed to create meal plans and diets to assist clientelle in their health and performance goals
C - Trainers are allowed to perscribe fitness routines that will assist in their health and performance goals.
D - Trainers are allowed to counsel clientelle who show signs of depression.

Answer 28

A

Question 29

Which of the following is false regarding an ACE Personal Trainers Scope of Practice?

A - Developing and implementing exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise
B - Diagnosing the client for muscular imbalances and weaknesses.
C - Assisting clients in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals
D - Recognizing what is within the scope of practice and always referring clients to other healthcare professionals when appropriate

Answer 29

B

Question 30

5 primary movements of the body which are:

Answer 30

1 Bend & Lift (squat, deadlift)
2 Single Leg (lunge, step-ups)
3 Pushing (push-up, bench press)
4 Pulling (standing row)
5 Rotation (wood chop)