Personal Trainer Exam Chapter 1-8 Questions and Correct Answers.

Personal Trainer Exam Chapter 1-8 Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is changing?
Correct Answer
Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity



Question 2
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice regarding training clients with
weight-loss goals?
Correct Answer
Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition



Question 3
Which of the following is among the health benefits associated with regular physical activity?
Correct Answer
Improved bone health




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,Question 4
What is a primary reason ACE Certified Personal Trainers should complete continuing education?
Correct Answer
To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research



Question 5
Which of the following resources would be MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to utilize when
providing dietary advice to clients?
Correct Answer
Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g.,
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov)



Question 6
Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?
Correct Answer
Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression that impact exercise adherence



Question 7
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?
Correct Answer
Implementing a core conditioning program to improve postural stability




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,Question 8
hen working with clients who have been referred by their physicians for exercise programming, which of the following
steps would be MOST important for the personal trainer to take?
Correct Answer
Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating with the referring physician



Question 9
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?
Correct Answer
Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify exercise limitations



Question 10
Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?
Correct Answer
. Evaluating a client's low arches to identify the correct arch support that he should purchase



Question 11
What is the primary purpose of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification program?
Correct Answer
To protect the public from harm




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, Question 12
Which is the MOST appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer develop a referral network?
Correct Answer
By meeting with other health professionals



Question 13
A client has soreness after a weekend tennis tournament. Which of the following is an appropriate action that is WITHIN
the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?
Correct Answer
Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles



Question 14
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which of the following is a key risk factor for chronic disease?
Correct Answer
Lack of physical activity



Question 15
. Which of the following is expected by researchers Dunstan, Thorp, and Healy to one day join the list of common
modifiable risk factors that can lead to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)?
Correct Answer
Prolonged sitting/sedentary behaviors




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