People's Trainer School Exam

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In order to complete your People's Trainer School requirments you must receive atleast a 70 on this multiple choice exam. http://www. Revolutionaryfitness. Org

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1.

What does the acronym ACE stand for?
- A.
  
  American Committee on Exercise
- B.
  
  American Council on Exercise
- C.
  
  Athletic Council on Exercise
- D.
  
  American Committee of Exercise
2.

In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?
- A.
  
  Rapport Stage
- B.
  
  Planning Stage
- C.
  
  Investigation Stage
- D.
  
  Action Stage
3.

Which blood vessels carry blood that is rich in oxygen from the lungs back to the heart?
- A.
  
  Coronary arteries
- B.
  
  Pulmonary arteries
- C.
  
  Coronary veins
- D.
  
  Pulmonary veins
4.

Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers?
- A.
  
  Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program adherance
- 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
5.

What is the MOST important factor for an individual who is starting an exercise program?
- A.
  
  Strong support from family and friends
- B.
  
  Convenience of exercise facility
- C.
  
  Readiness to change behavior related to exercise
- D.
  
  Connecting with a personal trainer
6.

Which is OUTSIDE of the ACE-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.
  
  Conducting a VO2 max test to determine a client's need for referral to his or her physician
7.

ACE-certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason for this requirement is to help Personal Trainers to ________.
- A.
  
  Earn promotions so they can advance their careers
- B.
  
  Increase their earning potential by adding new speciality certificates to their resumes
- C.
  
  Enhance their resumes to attract more clients
- D.
  
  Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and health
8.

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending supplements to their clients?
- A.
  
  The personal trainer should only recommend those supplements covered under his or her professional liability insurance
- B.
  
  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
- C.
  
  The personal trainer should become educated about the specific supplements before making any recommendations
- D.
  
  Due to potential complications from taking supplements with other medications, personal trainers should recommend only plant-based supplements
9.

A personal trainer who wants to provide massage to help clients who have tight or sore muscles can do so ONLY if ______.
- A.
  
  The personal trainer has extensive knowledge about the benefits of massage
- B.
  
  The client gives his or her consent for the massage
- C.
  
  The personal trainer becomes a licensed massage therapist
- D.
  
  The massage therapist is not available and the personal trainer has some training
10.

Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE-certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
- A.
  
  Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so they can make better choices
- B.
  
  Providing clients with recipes and shopping lists for four weeks to get them on track with helpful eating
- C.
  
  Conducting 24-hour dietary recalls to help clients learn where they have micronutrient deficiencies
- D.
  
  Educating clients about resting metabolic rate (RMR) and the need to consume fewer calories that RMR to lose weight
11.

The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to _____.
- A.
  
  Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge, skills and abilities
- B.
  
  Enhance a professional's resume for employment and/or higher compensation
- C.
  
  Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence
- D.
  
  Confirm a candidate's understanding of key concepts following the completion of a bachelor's degree
12.

Which muscle or muscle group is MOST important for respiration in humans?
- A.
  
  Internal intercostals
- B.
  
  Diaphragm
- C.
  
  External intercostals
- D.
  
  Transverse abdominis
13.

Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) can affect a static stretch by causing _____.
- A.
  
  Relaxation of the muscle(s) being stretched through autogenic inhibition
- B.
  
  Contraction of the muscle(s) being stretched through autogenic inhibition
- C.
  
  Relaxation of the antagonist(s) through reciprocal inhibition
- D.
  
  Contraction of the antagonist(s) through reciprocal inhibition
14.

What organ is PRIMARILY responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients?
- A.
  
  Stomach
- B.
  
  Pancreas
- C.
  
  Small Intestine
- D.
  
  Large Intestine
15.

Which muscles are prime movers (agonist) for the shoulder joint adduction performed during a wide-grip pull-up?
- A.
  
  Trapezius and Rhomboids
- B.
  
  Deltoid and Latissimus Dorsi
- C.
  
  Teres Major and Serratus Anterior
- D.
  
  Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi
16.

How does the pancreas help regulate blood glucose levels?
- A.
  
  It secretes glucagon to increase blood glucose levels and insulin to increase glucose uptake by the cells
- B.
  
  It releases glucocorticoids that aid in the utilization of glucose and metabolism of fatty acids
- C.
  
  It secretes insulin to increase blood glucose levels and stimulate uptake of the glucose by the cells
- D.
  
  It releases pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of protein, carbohydrates and fat
17.

What is the primary energy system utilized during events lasting approximately 2 to 3 minutes, such as the 800-meter dash or 200-meter freestyle swim?
- A.
  
  Stored ATP
- B.
  
  Phosphagen
- C.
  
  Anaerobic glycolysis
- D.
  
  Aerobic glycolysis
18.

Which training program would be MOST effective for improving the capabilities of slow-twitch muscle fibers?
- A.
  
  Circuit training with 90-second work and 30-second recovery intervals
- B.
  
  Short-duration low-to-moderate intensity cardiorespiratory exercise
- C.
  
  High-intensity interval training with 15-second work and 60-second recovery intervals
- D.
  
  Long-duration moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise
19.

Why does resistance training result in greater hypertrophy gains for men than for women?
- A.
  
  Men usually exercise more vigorously than women
- B.
  
  Women have less testosterone than men
- C.
  
  Men have greater endurance than women
- D.
  
  Women typically use machines for resistance training
20.

Which of the following exercise adjustments would create INCREASED stability and balance?
- A.
  
  Moving from a position with feet at shoulder width to a position with feet together
- B.
  
  Progressing double-leg balance exercises from a wood floor to a foam balance pad
- C.
  
  Switching from a forearm plank to a plank in a push-up position
- D.
  
  Putting one hand on a bench during a single-arm bent-over row exercise
21.

Which muscle provides the GREATEST amount of activity and force production during powerful hip extension movements such as those seen during sprinting, kettlebell swings and running up stairs?
- A.
  
  Gluteus medius
- B.
  
  Semitendinosus
- C.
  
  Gluteus maximus
- D.
  
  Semimembranosus
22.

The postural deviation most commonly associated with weak abdominal and hip extensor muscles coupled with tight hip flexors and back extensors in _____.
- A.
  
  Scoliosis
- B.
  
  Lordosis
- C.
  
  Sway-back
- D.
  
  Kyphosis
23.

What is the agonist (prime mover) and the type of muscle contraction performed when lowering the chest to the floor after performing a prone trunk (back) hyperextension?
- A.
  
  Erector Spinae; eccentric contraction
- B.
  
  Rectus abdominis; eccentric contraction
- C.
  
  Internal oblique; concentric contraction
- D.
  
  Quadratus lumborum; concentric contraction
24.

Which of the following is a common obesity-related change that affects biomechanics?
- A.
  
  Increased pain in weightbearing joints
- B.
  
  Decreased step frequency (fewer steps to walk across an area)
- C.
  
  Increased stride length during walking
- D.
  
  Decreased anterior displacement of the center of gravity (COG)
25.

How many kilocalories (kcal) are in a food that contains 4 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fat?
- A.
  
  72 kcal
- B.
  
  82 kcal
- C.
  
  92 kcal
- D.
  
  102 kcal