Real ACE Fitness ACE-Personal-Trainer Exam Questions Study Guide [Q48-Q71]

QUESTION 48
During the initial consultation with a 38-year-old female, the personal trainer learns that the client is currently
sedentary and does not enjoy exercise. The client’s goal is to improve overall health and reduce body weight.
Based on the information provided, what is the MOST appropriate exercise intensity for this client’s
cardiorespiratory training?

QUESTION 49
Which client would be classified in the moderate-risk category by an American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) risk stratification assessment?

QUESTION 50
Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?

QUESTION 51
A 24-year-old client wants to improve his fitness. The client answers yes to the question “Is your doctor
currently prescribing drugs for blood pressure or a heart condition?” on the Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire. How should the personal trainer respond?

QUESTION 52
Which motion is the MOST significant safety concern during the performance of a squat thrust?

QUESTION 53
The timed 1-minute curl-up test is a measure of:

QUESTION 54
Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?

QUESTION 55
During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck,
and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following
precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

QUESTION 56
When assessing a client’s hip flexion using a passive supine straight-leg raise, an ACE certified Personal
Trainer discovers there is less than 80 degrees of motion on both the right and left sides. This MOST likely
indicates tightness in which muscles?

QUESTION 57
Which goal is the BEST example of a SMART process goal?

QUESTION 58
When improvement in health is the PRIMARY concern, the Surgeon General’s Report recommends
exercising:

QUESTION 59
Which muscle groups engage and activate to elevate the hips off the floor into hip extension?

QUESTION 60
A client preparing for her first 10K run decides to experiment with a carbohydrate-loading regimen listed in a
running magazine to increase glycogen storage. She reported feeling irritable and fatigued during the first
three days, and then feeling bloated during the last three days. What program revisions might you suggest to
help her achieve her goal?

QUESTION 61
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve static balance?

QUESTION 62
Which of the following environmental considerations would be the important in the selection of
activities for adolescents or youth?

QUESTION 63
The PRIMARY use of an informed consent form is to:

QUESTION 64
You have just explained and demonstrated to your client how to perform a lat pull down exercise correctly.
She tries the exercise with your spotting assistance and feedback. After she completes a set she asks you to
perform the exercise again. Based on this experience, how would you characterize the client’s learning
preference?

QUESTION 65
A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season,
the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy. To
help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of
the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?

QUESTION 66
Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice”

QUESTION 67
A client who has worked with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for four months has lost body fat and
increased overall strength. The client now wants to focus on hypertrophy. What would be the MOST
appropriate training volume based on the client’s new goal?

QUESTION 68
Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following’?

QUESTION 69
In the first three months of training with a client, a personal trainer has tried a variety of teaching methods.
The client loves to read educational materials and will say. “This motion feels right.” Which learning styles is
the client expressing a preference for?

QUESTION 70
The informed consent form should include which of the following?

QUESTION 71
Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance
programs?