PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM
ACSM'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
1. True or False?
Adults who don’t meet recommended physical activity guidelines are twice as
likely to regain weight compared to those who do.
✔✔A) True
2. True or False?
A theory provides a structured explanation of how and why behavior changes
happen in specific populations and settings.
✔✔A) True
3. True or False?
A theory is simply a fixed set of beliefs that are long-standing and unchanging.
✔✔A) False
4. True or False?
Someone who has created a plan to change a behavior and intends to act within the
next month is in the contemplation stage.
✔✔A) False
(This describes the preparation stage, not contemplation.)
5. True or False?
Offering unsolicited advice may cause clients to become defensive and resistant to
change.
✔✔A) True
6. True or False?
The Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the influence of a person's internal
thoughts and emotions on behavior change.
✔✔A) True
,7. True or False?
Using negative self-talk is a highly effective method of motivating clients to
change behavior.
✔✔B) False
8. True or False?
Clients who actively participate in decision-making around their own lifestyle
changes are usually more dissatisfied and less successful.
✔✔A) False
9. True or False?
The Small Changes Model supports the idea that small, manageable behavior
changes are more sustainable and lead to ongoing progress.
✔✔A) True
10. true or false? "SMALL" goals refer to goals that are self-serving -
ANSWERS✔✔meaningful, activity-oriented, lifestyle-linked, and long-term. ,A)
False
11. True or false? An eco-map can be used to illustrate the various environmental
and interpersonal interactions that impact behavior. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
12. True or false? Pedometers can be used to provide a more objective measure of
physical activity than client recall. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
13. True or false? Feedback must be in person to be effective. - ANSWERS✔✔A)
False
14. An action taken to help someone change his/her behavior is called a/an: -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Intervention
15. A control group in which the subjects do not receive the experimental
treatment until after it has been found effective in the experimental group is
referred to as: - ANSWERS✔✔A) Wait-list control group
16. A client who has been exercising regularly for the last 4 months is in which
stage of change? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Action
,17. In which stage of change will it be MOST important to raise awareness related
to the benefits of exercise? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Precontemplation
18. In which stage of change will it be MOST important to create plans to avoid
relapse? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Maintenance
19. Which stage of change would be the LEAST benefited by the behavioral
strategy of substituting alternatives? - ANSWERS✔✔A)Contemplation
20. Which technique is the LEAST effective way to avoid arguments and reduce
resistance with clients? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Ignore the resistance
21. According to the Health Belief Model - ANSWERS✔✔the main predictors of
behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT: ,A) Being able to state the
prevalence rates of various diseases in a given population
22. The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that a client's level of intent is
shaped by all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS✔✔A) Knowledge of
disease risk
23. Which aspect of a successful goal is missing from this client's goal? "I will
exercise by walking my dog around my neighborhood on Monday -
ANSWERS✔✔Wednesday, and Friday.",B) The goal is missing specificity
regarding the time spent walking.
24. Which of the following would NOT help to build rapport with a client? -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Avoid eye contact
25. Which theory includes the tool of "rolling with resistance?" -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Transtheoretical Model of Change
Chapter 8 Study Questions - ANSWERS✔✔
1. True or false? Approximately 50% of people who being an exercise program
drop out within the first 6 months. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
2. True or false? Outcome expectancy refers to development of a program that is in
accordance with the client's stage of change. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
, 3. True or false? Research has shown that extrinsic motivation and externalized
forms of intrinsic motivation contribute the most to exercise adherence. -
ANSWERS✔✔A) False
4. True or false? Personal Trainers can help clients increase their intrinsic
motivation by improving feelings of autonomy and competence. -
ANSWERS✔✔A) True
5. True or false? Research has shown that valuing weight loss or changes in
appearance promotes exercise adherence better than valuing one's self or quality of
life. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
6. True or false? Personal Trainers can help clients overcome barriers by ensuring
clients understand personal benefits of exercise and perceived barriers to exercise.
- ANSWERS✔✔A) True
7. True or false? Providing clients with opportunities to successfully complete
challenging but attainable goals can increase self-efficacy. - ANSWERS✔✔A)
True
8. True or false? Exercise self-regulation tends to lower rates of exercise adherence
for female clients. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
9. True or false? "SMART" goals refer to goals that are specific -
ANSWERS✔✔meaningful, articulated, relevant, and time-sensitive. ,A) False
10. True or false? Social support and self-efficacy are two of the most consistent
predictors of exercise participation. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
11. True or false? Social support can be accessed within social networks or home
communities as well as in on-line communities. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
12. True or false? When it comes to exercise - ANSWERS✔✔the greater one's
self-efficacy, the less effort the person is typically willing to put into a regular
exercise program without the assistance of a Personal Trainer. ,A) False
ACSM'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
1. True or False?
Adults who don’t meet recommended physical activity guidelines are twice as
likely to regain weight compared to those who do.
✔✔A) True
2. True or False?
A theory provides a structured explanation of how and why behavior changes
happen in specific populations and settings.
✔✔A) True
3. True or False?
A theory is simply a fixed set of beliefs that are long-standing and unchanging.
✔✔A) False
4. True or False?
Someone who has created a plan to change a behavior and intends to act within the
next month is in the contemplation stage.
✔✔A) False
(This describes the preparation stage, not contemplation.)
5. True or False?
Offering unsolicited advice may cause clients to become defensive and resistant to
change.
✔✔A) True
6. True or False?
The Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the influence of a person's internal
thoughts and emotions on behavior change.
✔✔A) True
,7. True or False?
Using negative self-talk is a highly effective method of motivating clients to
change behavior.
✔✔B) False
8. True or False?
Clients who actively participate in decision-making around their own lifestyle
changes are usually more dissatisfied and less successful.
✔✔A) False
9. True or False?
The Small Changes Model supports the idea that small, manageable behavior
changes are more sustainable and lead to ongoing progress.
✔✔A) True
10. true or false? "SMALL" goals refer to goals that are self-serving -
ANSWERS✔✔meaningful, activity-oriented, lifestyle-linked, and long-term. ,A)
False
11. True or false? An eco-map can be used to illustrate the various environmental
and interpersonal interactions that impact behavior. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
12. True or false? Pedometers can be used to provide a more objective measure of
physical activity than client recall. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
13. True or false? Feedback must be in person to be effective. - ANSWERS✔✔A)
False
14. An action taken to help someone change his/her behavior is called a/an: -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Intervention
15. A control group in which the subjects do not receive the experimental
treatment until after it has been found effective in the experimental group is
referred to as: - ANSWERS✔✔A) Wait-list control group
16. A client who has been exercising regularly for the last 4 months is in which
stage of change? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Action
,17. In which stage of change will it be MOST important to raise awareness related
to the benefits of exercise? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Precontemplation
18. In which stage of change will it be MOST important to create plans to avoid
relapse? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Maintenance
19. Which stage of change would be the LEAST benefited by the behavioral
strategy of substituting alternatives? - ANSWERS✔✔A)Contemplation
20. Which technique is the LEAST effective way to avoid arguments and reduce
resistance with clients? - ANSWERS✔✔A) Ignore the resistance
21. According to the Health Belief Model - ANSWERS✔✔the main predictors of
behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT: ,A) Being able to state the
prevalence rates of various diseases in a given population
22. The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that a client's level of intent is
shaped by all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS✔✔A) Knowledge of
disease risk
23. Which aspect of a successful goal is missing from this client's goal? "I will
exercise by walking my dog around my neighborhood on Monday -
ANSWERS✔✔Wednesday, and Friday.",B) The goal is missing specificity
regarding the time spent walking.
24. Which of the following would NOT help to build rapport with a client? -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Avoid eye contact
25. Which theory includes the tool of "rolling with resistance?" -
ANSWERS✔✔A) Transtheoretical Model of Change
Chapter 8 Study Questions - ANSWERS✔✔
1. True or false? Approximately 50% of people who being an exercise program
drop out within the first 6 months. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
2. True or false? Outcome expectancy refers to development of a program that is in
accordance with the client's stage of change. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
, 3. True or false? Research has shown that extrinsic motivation and externalized
forms of intrinsic motivation contribute the most to exercise adherence. -
ANSWERS✔✔A) False
4. True or false? Personal Trainers can help clients increase their intrinsic
motivation by improving feelings of autonomy and competence. -
ANSWERS✔✔A) True
5. True or false? Research has shown that valuing weight loss or changes in
appearance promotes exercise adherence better than valuing one's self or quality of
life. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
6. True or false? Personal Trainers can help clients overcome barriers by ensuring
clients understand personal benefits of exercise and perceived barriers to exercise.
- ANSWERS✔✔A) True
7. True or false? Providing clients with opportunities to successfully complete
challenging but attainable goals can increase self-efficacy. - ANSWERS✔✔A)
True
8. True or false? Exercise self-regulation tends to lower rates of exercise adherence
for female clients. - ANSWERS✔✔A) False
9. True or false? "SMART" goals refer to goals that are specific -
ANSWERS✔✔meaningful, articulated, relevant, and time-sensitive. ,A) False
10. True or false? Social support and self-efficacy are two of the most consistent
predictors of exercise participation. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
11. True or false? Social support can be accessed within social networks or home
communities as well as in on-line communities. - ANSWERS✔✔A) True
12. True or false? When it comes to exercise - ANSWERS✔✔the greater one's
self-efficacy, the less effort the person is typically willing to put into a regular
exercise program without the assistance of a Personal Trainer. ,A) False
