ACE Health Coach Exam Prep
2 components of the ACE IFT model - Answer 1) Functional movement & resistance
training
2) cardiorespiratory training
2 primary sources of error when performing skinfold measurements - Answer -improper
site determination
-improper measurement technique
3 participation variables self-efficacy effects - Answer -task choice
-effort
-persistance
3 steps in active listening - Answer Mirroring
Validating
Empathy
4 types of connections - Answer Visual
Intellectual
Attitude
Verbal
A belief in a personal control over health outcomes is called - Answer Locus of control
A tool frequently used for healthcare professionals to communicate with each other is
the - Answer SOAP note
A way people learn behavior in which their behavior is influenced by its consequences
is called - Answer Operant Conditioning
According to the - Answer
According to the DISC model, how should you work with a dominant individual? -
Answer Get to the point quickly, provide options, focus on outcomes
According to the DISC model, how should you work with an inspiring individual? -
Answer Keep the client focused and engaged using positive feedback and personal
stories/experiences
,According to the DISC model, which type of individual is a fast talking/mover, connects
easily with people, and wants the health coach's approval/recognition? - Answer
Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is not good with confrontations or
quick decisions? - Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is not interested in data or facts?
- Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is reserved and people-oriented?
- Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is reserved, task-oriented, and
wants only data/facts (no emotion)? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "how" of a
situation? - Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "what" of a
situation? - Answer Dominant
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "who" of a
situation? - Answer Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "why" of a
situation? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of individual would benefit from the health
coach bringing articles and other research to? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of person is outgoing and people-oriented? -
Answer Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of person is outgoing and task-oriented? -
Answer Dominant
Advice giver - Answer doesn't allow the speaker to fully articulate his/her thoughts and
feelings
All vitamins can be consumed in diet except - Answer Vitamin K, biotin, vitamin D
An individual is experiencing integrated regulation when they - Answer identify as a
swimmer, runner, weightlifter, etc.
the activity is "integrated" into their self-concept
, As a client goes through the stages of the TTM, habit strength will - Answer Decrease
Authoritative intervention style - Answer Offer information, provide a challenge, and
make a specific suggestion about what the client should be doing
Types:
-Prescriptive: advice/guidance
-Informative: offer his/her own point of view
-Confronting: mirror/reflect what clients says in his/her own thoughts
Back exercises should only be incorporated when a client has a BMI of - Answer 25 or
lower
BED may have its roots in the hormone - Answer Cortisol
Bioavailability - Answer If a mineral is found to another molecule, mineral absorption will
be impaired, decreasing the minerals bioavailability
High bioavailability = >40%
Low bioavailability = <10%
BP is measured by - Answer Korotkoff sounds: sounds made from vibrations as blood
moves along walls of the vessel
Core components of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change - Answer stages
of change, processes of change, decisional balance, self-efficacy, and situational
temptations to relapse
Diseases associated with too little activity or exercise are called - Answer Hypokinetic
diseases (hypo = too little; kinetic = activity)
During what stage of the TTM model should you begin setting SMART goals? - Answer
Action stage
Example of an overgeneralization cognitive distortion - Answer I've never had success
in the past so why would I now
Example of both a magnification and catastrophe cognitive distortion - Answer it's
intolerable for me
(magnification:blowing things out of proportion. catastrophe: "should" statements)
Example of emotional reasoning cognitive distortion - Answer I feel like a loser so I must
really be one
Example of labeling cognitive distortion - Answer I feel like a failure.. instead of saying
they made a mistake
2 components of the ACE IFT model - Answer 1) Functional movement & resistance
training
2) cardiorespiratory training
2 primary sources of error when performing skinfold measurements - Answer -improper
site determination
-improper measurement technique
3 participation variables self-efficacy effects - Answer -task choice
-effort
-persistance
3 steps in active listening - Answer Mirroring
Validating
Empathy
4 types of connections - Answer Visual
Intellectual
Attitude
Verbal
A belief in a personal control over health outcomes is called - Answer Locus of control
A tool frequently used for healthcare professionals to communicate with each other is
the - Answer SOAP note
A way people learn behavior in which their behavior is influenced by its consequences
is called - Answer Operant Conditioning
According to the - Answer
According to the DISC model, how should you work with a dominant individual? -
Answer Get to the point quickly, provide options, focus on outcomes
According to the DISC model, how should you work with an inspiring individual? -
Answer Keep the client focused and engaged using positive feedback and personal
stories/experiences
,According to the DISC model, which type of individual is a fast talking/mover, connects
easily with people, and wants the health coach's approval/recognition? - Answer
Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is not good with confrontations or
quick decisions? - Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is not interested in data or facts?
- Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is reserved and people-oriented?
- Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual is reserved, task-oriented, and
wants only data/facts (no emotion)? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "how" of a
situation? - Answer Supportive
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "what" of a
situation? - Answer Dominant
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "who" of a
situation? - Answer Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of individual wants to know the "why" of a
situation? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of individual would benefit from the health
coach bringing articles and other research to? - Answer Cautious
According to the DISC model, which type of person is outgoing and people-oriented? -
Answer Inspiring
According to the DISC model, which type of person is outgoing and task-oriented? -
Answer Dominant
Advice giver - Answer doesn't allow the speaker to fully articulate his/her thoughts and
feelings
All vitamins can be consumed in diet except - Answer Vitamin K, biotin, vitamin D
An individual is experiencing integrated regulation when they - Answer identify as a
swimmer, runner, weightlifter, etc.
the activity is "integrated" into their self-concept
, As a client goes through the stages of the TTM, habit strength will - Answer Decrease
Authoritative intervention style - Answer Offer information, provide a challenge, and
make a specific suggestion about what the client should be doing
Types:
-Prescriptive: advice/guidance
-Informative: offer his/her own point of view
-Confronting: mirror/reflect what clients says in his/her own thoughts
Back exercises should only be incorporated when a client has a BMI of - Answer 25 or
lower
BED may have its roots in the hormone - Answer Cortisol
Bioavailability - Answer If a mineral is found to another molecule, mineral absorption will
be impaired, decreasing the minerals bioavailability
High bioavailability = >40%
Low bioavailability = <10%
BP is measured by - Answer Korotkoff sounds: sounds made from vibrations as blood
moves along walls of the vessel
Core components of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change - Answer stages
of change, processes of change, decisional balance, self-efficacy, and situational
temptations to relapse
Diseases associated with too little activity or exercise are called - Answer Hypokinetic
diseases (hypo = too little; kinetic = activity)
During what stage of the TTM model should you begin setting SMART goals? - Answer
Action stage
Example of an overgeneralization cognitive distortion - Answer I've never had success
in the past so why would I now
Example of both a magnification and catastrophe cognitive distortion - Answer it's
intolerable for me
(magnification:blowing things out of proportion. catastrophe: "should" statements)
Example of emotional reasoning cognitive distortion - Answer I feel like a loser so I must
really be one
Example of labeling cognitive distortion - Answer I feel like a failure.. instead of saying
they made a mistake
