Online Access Free ACE-Personal-Trainer Exam Questions

Which is the BEST pre-exercise interview question to ask a new client?

• A."What is the most you have ever lifted?"
• B."Have you ever worked with a personal trainer?"
• C."What is a typical week in your life like?"
• D."Will your commute be a barrier to coming to the gym?"

After two months of training, a client reports having trouble adhering to the personal trainer's
recommendations. What actions could the personal trainer take at this time to motivate the client?

• A.Suggest the client vary the routine by incorporating load training emphasizing muscular force
  production.
• B.Identify sources of social support and barriers to adherence, and create reward systems.
• C.Recommend the client take a planned break in the fitness routine to promote rest and recovery.
• D.Increase the intensity of cardio-respiratory exercise to stimulate the client's metabolism and produce
  faster results.

A new client with a body mass index of 32 kg/m2 becomes disengaged after learning that the score places the
client in the obese category. Which two communication styles will be critical in establishing rapport with this
client to gain adherence?

• A.Directing and educating styles
• B.Directing and preaching styles
• C.Counseling and educating styles
• D.Counseling and directing styles

The BEST reason to conduct fitness assessments on clients at periodic intervals is to:

• A.Identify new health or performance concerns that may merit referrals.
• B.Measure relative fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation.
• C.Measure absolute fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation
• D.Maintain an accurate record-keeping system for a comprehensive risk-management program.

You have been working with an elderly client who has poor balance. Over the past month, he has progressed
to standing and maintaining balance on one leg with support. What would be the NEXT step to further
improve his balance?

• A.Include single leg stance without external support to his program.
• B.Have him stand and walk with a narrower base of support.
• C.Have him stand on one leg on an unstable surface and perform dynamic movement.
• D.Have him stand in a narrow base of support with his eyes closed.