Ace certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of...
What is the MOST common excuse used by people when dropping out of an...
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietray...
When designing an exercise program for a beginning exerciser, it is...
In which scenario is the personal trainer MOST likely to be found...
Which of these follow-up actions would be most appropriate for an...
People with low self-efficacy are more likely to choose...
What should you do FIRST with a person who suddenly falls to the floor...
A loud, tense voice communicates and professionalism when speaking to...
A balanced workout routine should include both cardiovascular...
Which treatment of soft-tissue injuries is within the personal trainer...
_________________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for...
An elevated shoulder may present with an overdeveloped or tight upper...
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who...
What are the five primary movements that are the focus of the...
A personal trainer who wants to provide massage to help clients who...
The following list presents the four phases of the functional movement...
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers...
When developing SMART goals, which of the following types of goals...
Which of the following would be MOST likely to enhance program...
What should you do FIRST with a person who suddenly falls to the floor...
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified...
After progressing to the load-training phase of the ACE IFT Model, a...
Performance training includes speed, agility, quickness, and...
What is the most influential source of self-efficacy information?
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal...
What type of exercise program would be expected to have the GREATEST...
Most health benefits occur with at least __________minutes a...
Which of the following presents the four stages of the cleint-trainer...
A client must achieve a 1,000- calorie deficit per day in order to...
A client complains of pain in the wrist during sleep and numbness and...
Which of the following strategies should be AVOIDED when a personal...
After completing one year of personal training, Gina said she had...
Low-intensity exercise is the best way to lose weight because it burns...
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to:
Most health benefits occur with at least ______minutes a week of...
During your initial interview with a new client, you learn that his...
Which of the following is a key component of a client's initial...
For which of the following clients would a medical exam and graded...
Which pair of shoulder muscles is BEST strengthened by shoulder shrugs...
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification?
Which of the following exercises BEST addresses the rotational...
Which personal attribute is the MOST reliable predictor of an...
A client with which of the following conditions should receive...
During the bend and lift screen, which observation would indicate that...
Which of the following must be included as part of every client's...
Which of the following body positions may be interpreted by a client...
According the general scope of practice for fitness professionals,...
A client should be reffered to his or her physician if whcih of the...
Lateral epicondylitis is commonly known as _________.
An umbrella liability policy provides added coverage for all of the...
Which of the following is NOT cause to immediately stop a...
ACE-certified Personal Trainer looking to advance their knowledge,...
In the process of operant conditioning, which of the following...
Which of the following is a non-correctible factor related to postural...
Which of the following minerals has a recommended dietary allowance...
Active listening allows a personal trainer to do which of the...
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
What is the MOST important factor for an individual who is starting an...
What is the first phase of healing after an injury occurs?
What is the MOST influential source of self-efficacy information...
What form is used to have the client acknowledge that he or she has...
General trends reveal that members of which of the following...
Which of these medications causes a does-related decrease in a...
Carbohydrates, which are the body's preferred energy source,...
Overweight or obese clients who are seeking to lose weight should...
Which of the following statements about flexibility is CORRECT?
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary symptoms of altitude...
What assessments are essential according to the ACE IFT Model and...
What is the legal term used to describe a situation where a trainer...
Which medications has no promary affect on heart rate, but can cause...
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?
When comparing the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral...
Individuals who are short in statue may not be good candidates for...
A competitive soccer player, whose sport requires an ability to...
Strength training, body building, and training for muscular endurance...
Which evaluation form does a client sign to acknowledge that he or she...
A new personal -training client tells you that she has little...
A client you have been working with for several months tells you that...
When should behavior contracts and written agreements be revised or...
Which behavioral theory model is based on a prediction that people...
It is essential that personal trainers conduct assessments of muscular...
Weightbearing and resistance-training activities are MOST important...
Which of the following benefits of regular participation in mind-body...
"When do you experience your low-back soreness?" is an...
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal...
In most caes, athletic performance will improve when the individual is...
Which of the following are actions to take when you suspect a client...
Which contemporary form of mind-body exercise involves floor work and...
Which of the following documents represents a client's voluntary...
What is arguable the most important and influential personal attribute...
Which of the following terms is defined as the belief in one's own...
Which of the following is considered a classical form of mind-body...
/Which of the following CORRECTLY describes the Health Insurance...
A strong social support network can provide an individual with all of...
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _______ of...
Which assessment would be MOST appropriate for a 54-year old male...
Which of the following types of physiological assessment is...
The end-point of the VT2 threshold test is determined by the...
Which of the following is NOT among the 10 insights gleaned from the...
Which of the following would violate intellectual porperty laws?
Which of the following is NOT one of the potential benefits of a sole...
A client's resistance-training regimen involves performing four...
Which of the following structures has been used when a plaintiff is...
A person who is confident that he or she can successfully participate...
Which of Newton's laws of motion is described as follows" A...
Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis posture and...
Which of the following terms is defined as the product of muscular...
What is the PRIMARY reason people give for not attempting CPR in a...
You are designing an exercise program for a new client who has type 2...
Which of the following program modifications would be MOST important...
Assuming a client is lifting the same amount of weight, he or she can...
You are working with a client who weighs 180 lbs with a body-fat...
During the talk test, a client is able to speak, but not very...
Apley's scratch test is usually performed in conjuction with which...
The three components of properly phrased feedback are BEST presented...
During what phase of the general adaptation syndrome will a clinet see...
Which stretching technique involves holding each stretch to the point...
Which of the following is the BEST tool for assessing lower-body...
A client leaves a gym bag on the front seat of his car each morning as...
Stop and go game type activities are an appropriate choice for both...
Standing on a single leg and taking a step mandates stability in each...
_________________ involves the number of pros and cons perceived about...
What is frequently cited as the primary centering activity of...
Once a client can demonstration good static balance while standing on...
What business structure puts a personal trainer at the GREATEST risk...
More than _____% of people who start a new program will drop out...
A client reports feeling terrible pain in the heel during his first...
When programming exercise fora client who is recovering from a...
Which of the following is an example of an effective cognitive...
Which of the following is NOT one of three sites used when performing...
What is the purpose of stability and mobility training?
A personal trainer could design an exercise program without requiring...
What is the primary reason for having all clients perform an adequate...
Which of the following training scenarios would MOST likely result in...
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer...
What is the only macronutrient whose stored energy generates adenosine...
Which of the following observations would be notes as a postural...
After several month of working with a client, a personal trainer notes...
During what phase of the functional movement and resistance training...
What is the most important goal when working with special-population...
Which of these assessments meausres a client's anaerobic...
Tightness in which of the following structures can be a cause of...
What is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that...
Scapular winging during the shoulder push stabilization screen would...
A heart attack is characterized by which of the following signs and...
Which of the following is a skill-related parameter that might be...
Which mechanism of thermoregulation is the major contributor during...
According to the principle of reversibility, a client who stops...
A plyometric exercise program BEST addresses which aspect of muscular...
Which of the four components of blood carries hormones, food...
Which is the BEST strategy for personal trainers to implement to...
You are working with a new client who wants to begin resistance...
The affective and neurendocrine response to mind-body exercise is...
Which type of movement has the GREATEST need for thoracic...
Which of the following is NOT a reason to stop a client while he or...
A amle client performs the stork-stand balance test and is able to...
A male client who weighs 190 pounds has a one-rep max of 225 pounds on...
Training frequency is inversely related to both training _____________...
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE- certified Personal Trainer...
Which of the following progressions is LEAST recommended for clients...
When training in a client's home, a personal trainer must use...
Which of the following would be contraindicated for a client who has...
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding exercise for...
When programming exercise to help a client reduce low-back pain, it is...
The stretching of weakened muscles should begin with the performance...
Which hormone promotes triglyceride breakdown to aid in maintaining...
When helping a client build scapulothoracic stability, which exercise...
What is the PRIMARY focus of aerobic-base training in the ACE IFT...
You are working with a client who is begining to perform basic...
In what phase of the functional movement and resistance training...
What do the credentials for registered dietitians (R.D.), occupational...
During a workout, you notice that a client displays a sudden lack of...
What is the most important tool when dealing with a client who is at...
Which of the primary energy systems supplies enough energy for no more...
A client who just found out she is pregnant asks what foods to eat to...
Static balance exercises often involve____________.
Which of the following principles is MOST important when designing a...
What is the BEST method for ensuring that all aspects of a...
Which of the following is considered a positive risk factor for...
Personal trainers can use the talk test as an upper limit for exercise...
Cardiorespiratory exercise in zone 2 is performed at what...
During which phase of the functional and resistance training component...
Very little of the __________ a person consumes is used for energy...
How can a personal trainer MOST effectively incorporate mind-body...
During which cardiorespiratory training phase of the ACE IFT Model...
A client who is also a high school soccer player is interested in...
After performing skinfold measurements with a male-client, his...
Which of the following statements about the ratings of perceived scale...
Performing which combo of sets, reps, and load would result in the...
Measuring VO2max in a laboratory involves the collection and analysis...
Which category of hip muscles is primarily responsible for hip...
The resistance training program you have design for a client has her...
Which type of yoga is also known as "power yoga"?
What type of injury can be classified as longitudial, oblique,...
Which of the following is MOST likely to create a barrier to...
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary purposes of a...
You are working with a client who wants to train for a specific...
Which of the following observations during the passive straight-leg...
The average person's breathing rate through the nose is equal to 20 to...