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American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) Questions and Answers

Question 29

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?

Options:

A.

Dynamic stretches and static stretches

B.

Myofascial release and dynamic stretches

C.

Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and static stretches

D.

Myofascial release, warm-up, and static stretches

Question 30

What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

Options:

A.

Increases heart rate recovery time

B.

Produces an elevated heart rate

C.

Decreases heart rate recovery time

D.

Produces a lower heart rate

Question 31

What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?

Options:

A.

Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.

B.

Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.

C.

Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.

D.

Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"

Question 32

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?

Options:

A.

Preparation

B.

Action

C.

Maintenance

D.

Contemplation