ACSM Personal Trainer Certification Test
Study Guide
What percentage of American adults meet the recommended amount of physical
activity? - ANS-20%
What is one of the top 5 predicted fitness trends in 2017? - ANS-Educated and
experienced fitness professionals, HIIT, wearable technology, body weight training,
strength training
The job definition/scope of practice include all of the following except:
A: minimum of a high school diploma
B: conducts submaximal cardiovascular exercise test
C: facilitation of motivation and adherence to developed programs
D: work with individuals with health challenges who are able to exercise independently
E: minimum of a bachelor's degree in an exercise related field
F: promote lasting behavior change - ANS-E: minimum of a bachelor's degree in an
exercise related field
Of the approximately $325 million U.S. citizens, approximately _____ million are health
club members, making PT one of the _____ growing populations in the U.S. - ANS-55,
fastest
The job outlook for PTs is projected to grow "faster than the average" for all occupations
between 2014 and 2024. How is this defined? - ANS-an increase of 8.4% this decade
Nearly _____ of adults and _____ of children are currently overweight or obese. -
ANS-2/3, 1/3
The scope and practice of a PT includes all of the following except:
A: meal planning
B: performing fitness assessments
C: demonstrating proper technique
D: educating clients - ANS-A: meal planning
T/F Education and meal planning are both within the scope and practice of a PT. -
ANS-False
Study Guide
What percentage of American adults meet the recommended amount of physical
activity? - ANS-20%
What is one of the top 5 predicted fitness trends in 2017? - ANS-Educated and
experienced fitness professionals, HIIT, wearable technology, body weight training,
strength training
The job definition/scope of practice include all of the following except:
A: minimum of a high school diploma
B: conducts submaximal cardiovascular exercise test
C: facilitation of motivation and adherence to developed programs
D: work with individuals with health challenges who are able to exercise independently
E: minimum of a bachelor's degree in an exercise related field
F: promote lasting behavior change - ANS-E: minimum of a bachelor's degree in an
exercise related field
Of the approximately $325 million U.S. citizens, approximately _____ million are health
club members, making PT one of the _____ growing populations in the U.S. - ANS-55,
fastest
The job outlook for PTs is projected to grow "faster than the average" for all occupations
between 2014 and 2024. How is this defined? - ANS-an increase of 8.4% this decade
Nearly _____ of adults and _____ of children are currently overweight or obese. -
ANS-2/3, 1/3
The scope and practice of a PT includes all of the following except:
A: meal planning
B: performing fitness assessments
C: demonstrating proper technique
D: educating clients - ANS-A: meal planning
T/F Education and meal planning are both within the scope and practice of a PT. -
ANS-False
