Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following skin fold site locations is CORRECT?
What enables a client to successfully deal with high-risk situations that may reduce adherence?
Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of muscle spindles?
During a bend and lift screen of a client, the personal trainer notes that the ankles of the client collapse inward and the feet turn outward. Which muscles should the personal trainer suspect are weak?
You are approached by an athlete who asks you to review his sports conditioning program. He appears to have difficulty maintaining good form and body alignment during deceleration phases of movement. Which of the following training modalities might you suggest as a program modification to help correct this problem?
A client with a blood pressure of 124/94 mm Hg would be considered:
When training a client in a home gym, it is necessary for the personal trainer to do which of the following?
Which of the following Is a negative aspect of plyometric exercises?
Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?
When the body is in the anatomical position, flexion and extension occur in which of the following planes?
Which of the following is an advantage of free weights over machines?
Which verbal response would encourage a client to continue talking and allow for more exploration?
What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?
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?
You have been training your client at sea level for two years. His goal for the summer is to go hiking in a mountainous region with an elevation of greater than 10.000 feet (3.050 m). To help him prepare, you modify his training program and explain to him that the MOST immediate response he could experience at this altitude is which of the following?
After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:
A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?
When leaching the squat exercise, which of the following techniques is considered MOST appropriate?
Which of the following is an example of a process goal?
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?
What body position projects self-confidence?
Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following'?
What would be an appropriate posting on an ACE certified Personal Trainer's professional social media homepage?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is educating a client on how to read a food label. On the label, there are 260 calories per serving, with three servings per package. There are 15 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fat in each serving size. How many calories from fat are in the entire package?
When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?
After four weeks of program participation, a client's motivation is starting to decrease. The ACE certified Personal Trainer should:
During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?
Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be BEST for the client?
What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?
What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?
According to the transtheoretlcal model of behavioral change, during which stage is it MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to discuss the chance for relapse?
Which is the MOST effective systematic method of teaching a skill?
A new client reports a history of chest tightness with physical exertion. What is the ACE certified Personal Trainer's MOST appropriate response?
A client wants to work on chest muscles by using an exercise learned in a group exercise class. While standing and holding 2-lb (1 kg) dumbbells with shoulders abducted and externally rotated and elbows flexed, the client demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting the shoulders. What should an ACE certified Personal Trainers response be?
A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?
When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches. Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?
Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior to Initiating the lift?