ACE Health Coach Exam
Practice Questions and
Answers| Guaranteed Pass
Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a sense of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning
C
From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule
A
,Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as well as
the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence
B
Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves understanding the
emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills
C
Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a variety of
clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his clients often report
that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a cooperative team, and
inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency within the arena
of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills
D
,When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew summarizes
what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in his summary. What
communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
b. Motivational interviewing
c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning
A
If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the feeling of
having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type of cognitive style
called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding
D
Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer to clients in
their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
, d. Behavioural counselling
A
Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change
C
If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition (such as diabetes) or a history of diet failures or
weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following healthcare professionals would be most
appropriate?
a. Registered dietitian
b. Licensed behavioral specialist
c. Nutritionist
d. Occupational therapist
A
Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who have chronic health conditions. She
communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them informed of their progress in
her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to document client measurements and
any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics of what element of the SOAP note?
a. Subjective
Practice Questions and
Answers| Guaranteed Pass
Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a sense of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning
C
From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule
A
,Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as well as
the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence
B
Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves understanding the
emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills
C
Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a variety of
clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his clients often report
that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a cooperative team, and
inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency within the arena
of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills
D
,When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew summarizes
what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in his summary. What
communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
b. Motivational interviewing
c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning
A
If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the feeling of
having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type of cognitive style
called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding
D
Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer to clients in
their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
, d. Behavioural counselling
A
Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change
C
If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition (such as diabetes) or a history of diet failures or
weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following healthcare professionals would be most
appropriate?
a. Registered dietitian
b. Licensed behavioral specialist
c. Nutritionist
d. Occupational therapist
A
Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who have chronic health conditions. She
communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them informed of their progress in
her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to document client measurements and
any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics of what element of the SOAP note?
a. Subjective
