This practice quiz is designed for candidates preparing for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification. It covers scope of practice, ethics, and continuing education requirements.
Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program adherence
Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs
Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals
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While registering for an ACE certification exam
Once the candidate earns his or her first ACE certification
Upon receiving a printed copy of the ACE Code Of ethics with the printed ACE certification
When accepting his or her first job as an ACE-certified Personal Trainer
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Earn promotions so they can advance their careers
Increase their earning potential by adding new specialties certifications to their resumes
Enhance their resumes to attract more clients
Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health
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The personal trainer has extensive knowledge about the benefits of massage
The client gives his or her consent for the massage
The personal trainer becomes a licensed massage therapist
The massage therapist is not available and the personal trainer has some training
The personal trainer should only recommend those supplements covered under his or her professional liability insurance
Unless the personal trainer has other credentials such as an R.D. or M.D., he or she does not possess the qualifications to legally recommend supplements
The personal trainer should become educated about the specific supplements before making any recommendations
Due to potential complications from taking supplements with other medications, personal trainers should recommend only plant-based supplements
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A. The medial epicondyle is more toward the front of the body than the lateral epicondyle
B. The medial epicondyle is more toward the back of the body than the lateral epicondyle
C. The medial epicondyle is more toward the midline of the body than the lateral epicondyle
D. The medial epicondyle is more away from the midline of the body than the lateral epicondyle
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Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
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As people age, flexibility naturally increases due to decreased collagen levels.
Males are generally more flexible than females.
Collagen is made up of proteins that limit motion and resist stretch.
The build-up of scar tissue after injury often increases flexibility.
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Rhomboid major and rhomboid minor
Pectoralis minor and serratus anterior
Levator scapulae and trapezius
Teres major and latissimus dorsi
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Strong support from family and friends
Convenience of the exercise facility
Readiness to change behavior related to exercise
Connecting with a personal trainer
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Limited access to the exercise facility
A lack of support
Being too old to exercise
A lack of time
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Extrinsic motivation
Self-esteem
Intrinsic motivation
Program design skills
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True
False
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60 minutes
75 minutes
150 minutes
180 minutes
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To protect the public from harm
To prove mastery of the profession
To increase one's earning potential
To provide hands-on experience
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Recommending the use of over-the counter anti-inflammatory medications
Recommending the use of a creatine supplement prior to his or her next tournament
Providing deep tissue massage to help relieve the soreness
Discussing the proper technique for icing affected areas
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Long-term goals
Outcome goals
Negative goals
Performance goals
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Enhancing the client's assertiveness
Developing a system of social support
Planning ahead and being prepared
Signing behavioral contracts
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Investigation, planning, action, rapport
Rapport, investigation, planning action
Rapport, planning, investigation, action
Planning, rapport, investigation, action
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True
False
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Standing with an open body position
Seated while leaning slightly forward
Standing with hands on hips
Seated behind a desk with legs crossed
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Offer incentives and rewards; stimulate the client's thoughts and provoke ideas
Be clear, concise, and business-like; appeal to the need for action and problem-solving
Be candid, open and patient, personally interested and supportive, and goal oriented
Provide consistent, accurate follow-ups; supply information to supply the need for detail
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SMART goal
Process goal
Product goal
Time-bound goal
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Correct errors; provide reinforcement for what was done well; motivate clients to continue practicing and improving
Provide reinforcement for what was done well; correct errors; motivate clients to continue practicing and improving
Motivate clients to continue practicing and improving; provide reinforcement for what was done well; correct errors
Correct errors; motivate clients to continue practicing and improving; provide reinforcement for what was done well
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Adductors
Abductors
Internal rotation
External rotation
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Anterior tibial compartment
Posterior tibial compartment
Deep posterior compartment
Superficial posterior compartment
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Looking away from the client frequently to prevent staring while sitting with good posture and a slight forward lean
Speaking in a soft, friendly voice while leaning against the chair armrest with forearms cross calmly
Direct, friendly eye contact while always maintaining a smile and enthusiasm throughout the session
Speaking in a firm voice with confidence, using fluid hand gestures while speaking and quiet hands while listening
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Deliberator
Director
Collaborator
Expressor
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Deliberator
Director
Collaborator
Expressor
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Formulate responses and counterpoints to the client's beliefs and concerns
Plan out the client's initial exercise program while expressing genuineness
Gain a better understanding of the client to facilitate rapport and program design
Record detailed notes about the client's exercise history and preferences
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I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you.
Have you considered marriage counseling. Some of my clients have had great success with it.
I can't believe he would so something like that! How did you find out?
I'm so sorry. One of my clients is a counselor. Would you like to talk to him?
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I will improve my cholesterol and blood pressure through better eating and exercise.
I will run 4 days per week, gradually progressing my run time from 10 to 40 minutes, to prepare for a 5K in four months.
I will lose 20 lbs for my trip to Hawaii in 2 months by exercising 7 days a week to maximize results.
I will try a new group exercise class each week to avoid boredom.
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Providing the client with regular feedback about exercise form
Having the client self-monitor by keeping an exercise journal
Implementing a reward system for client goal attainment
Conducting fitness assessments every other week to measure progress
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Associative
Cognitive
Autonomous
Independent
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Health belief model
Transtheoretical Model
Operant conditioning
Cognitive behavioral techniques
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Persuasive verbal feedback
Emotional state and mind
Past exercise performance
Vicarious exercise experiences
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Revisiting client goals only during reassessments so they reflect greater progress
Making primary decisions regarding each client's program so that they can focus on the exercises
Helping the clients to move from primarily external feedback to primarily internal feedback
Recording progress so clients can focus on the exercises without having to monitor their own progress
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Design a challenging program so she can experience the positive benefits of exercise
Inform her about different types of exercise and invite her to your group strength class
Provide her with initial positive exercise experiences and help her focus on consistency
Educate her about the risks of being inactive and commend her on the new commitment
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Transthrorectical model of behavioral change
Health belief model
Self-efficacy model
Stages-of-change model
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Past performance experience
Imaginal experience
Vicarious experience
Emotional state
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True
False
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Process of change
Self-efficacy
Operant conditioning
Decisional balance
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Stimulus control
Observational learning
Shaping
Operant conditioning
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Whenever the client has a relapse into inactivity
After the client finishes his final purchase workout
Never; they should be permanent documents
When goals are met or programs are modified
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The trainer should increase the amount of external feedback
The amount of feedback should not change
The trainer should taper the amount of external feedback
The trainer should immediately stop providing external feedback
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2 kcal/g
4 kcal/g
7 kcal/g
9 kcal/g
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Green leafy vegetables, organ meats, dried peas, beans, and lentils
Citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables
Green leafy vegetables, fruit, dairy, and grain products
Milk, liver, eggs, and peanuts
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Zinc
Iron
Phosphorus
Copper
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