ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Practice Questions and Answers

A client wants to work on chest muscles by using an exercise learned in a group exercise class. While standing and holding 2-lb (1 kg) dumbbells with shoulders abducted and externally rotated and elbows flexed, the client demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting the shoulders. What should an ACE certified Personal Trainers response be?

A. "This exercise does not activate the pectoralis major muscles."

B. "This Is a great exercise tor the pectoralis major and rhomboid muscles Let's include it In your program."

C. "This exercise uses the chest, but there are more effective exercises that I can show you."

D. "This exercise is contramdicated for everyone because it places the shoulders in abduction and external rotation."

Which of the following would he MOST appropriate when selecting aerobic activities for small group training with adolescents'?

A. Select activities similar to those utilized for adults in group personal training.

B. Select low-intensity activities that can be sustained for a long duration.

C. Select fun activities performed at moderate to vigorous intensity that are intermittent in nature.

D. Select high impact activities such as hopping, skipping and jumping.

Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport?

A. Bend and lift

B. Hurdle step

C. Shoulder push stabilization

D. Thoracic spine mobility

What would be the MOST appropriate kinesthetic cue for the client performing this exercise?

A. "Make sure to look forward in front of your fingertips."

B. "Watch me See how I keep my spine aligned with my head?"

C. Gently push the client's head into alignment with the spine.

D. Place a dowel rod across the client's back and ask the client to touch their head to it.

Watch the attached video to answer the following question What does the movement screen shown in the video determine about a client?

A. Readiness to perform a one-repetition maximum for the squat and deadlift

B. Mobility of the torso and bilateral stability of the feet, knees, and hips

C. Muscular endurance of the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and core

D. Stability of the trunk and symmetrical stability and mobility of the lower extremity

What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

A. Behind the client, prepared to put arms around the client's upper torso

B. Beside the client, prepared to grab the bar

C. In front of the client, prepared grab the bar

D. A position with full view of the client's technique

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

A. Decreased blood pressure.

B. Decreased heart rate.

C. Increased heart rate.

D. Increased blood pressure.

Which of the following is an example of a process goal?

A. Lose 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) after two weeks of training

B. Work out four days per week for the next month.

C. Add 5% to each lift after one month.

D. Decrease resting blood pressure after one month.

A client with a blood pressure /94 mm Hg would be considered:

A. To have normal blood pressure due to the systolic value.

B. To have normal blood pressure due to the diastolic value.

C. Hypertensive due to the systolic value.

D. Hypertensive due to the diastolic value.

During a recent training session, Louise indicates that she is experiencing some knee discomfort. What action should the personal trainer take to address Louise's concern?

A. Stop all lower body strength training and increase cardiovascular training.

B. Refer Louise to a physical therapist and ask her to stop exercising.

C. Evaluate her technique on lower body exercises and modify her cardiovascular training as needed.

D. Advise Louise to apply ice to her knee after exercise and recommend an anti-inflammatory medication.