Chapter 1 Quiz

1. Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is changing?

• a. Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field

• b. Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity

• c. Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching

• d. Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers

2. Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice regarding training clients with weight-loss goals?

• a. Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition

• b. Creating therapeutic exercise programs to help clients with low-back pain to improve core stability

• c. Evaluating a client’s nutrient intake to guide meal planning

• d. Recommending nutritional supplements only after conducting extensive research on

  their effectiveness and safety

Answer explanation

Reference: Chapter 1: The ACE Personal Trainer Certification; Scope of Practice for ACE

Certified Personal Trainers

3. Which of the following is among the health benefits associated with regular physical activity?

• a. Increased LDL cholesterol

• b. Lowered HDL cholesterol

• c. Lowered risk of type 1 diabetes

• d. Improved bone health

4. What is a primary reason ACE Certified Personal Trainers should complete continuing education?

• a. To fulfill all requirements for certification program renewal

• b. To offer services outside the personal trainer scope of practice

• c. To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research

• d. To elevate the status of their personal trainer certification

5. Which of the following resources would be MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to utilize when providing dietary advice to clients?

• a. Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g.,www.ChooseMyPlate.gov)

• b. Industry resources for personal trainers (e.g., Myfitnesspal.com)

• c. Textbooks on nutrition and weight loss from national publishers

• d. Published articles from health and nutrition magazines and website

6. Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?

• a. Discussing proper techniques and appropriate uses for dynamic stretching

• b. Leading a client through exercises to improve shoulder stability

• c. Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression that impact exercise

  adherence

• d. Teaching a client techniques for self–myofascial release

7. Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?

• a. Implementing a core conditioning program to improve postural stability

• b. Helping a client to understand and implement a dietary plan

• c. Providing isolated massage to sore muscles as part of a structured warm-up

• d. Recommending mild anti-inflammatory medications to speed up recovery following

  high-intensity workouts

8. When working with clients who have been referred by their physicians for exercise programming, which of the following steps would be MOST important for the personal trainer to take?

• a. Provide the physician with an update on the client’s first session and planned exercise

  program

• b. Call the referring physician to thank him or her for the referral and promise to refer clients with medical needs in return

• c. Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating with the referring

  physician

• d. Ask the client if the personal trainer can contact the referring physician

9. Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?

• a. Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify exercise limitations

• b. Counseling clients through behavior challenges that negatively impact exercise adherence

• c. Continuing a rehabilitation exercise program for clients following physical therapy

• d. Recommending a specific diet to help a client meet his or her weight-loss goal

10. Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal Trainers?

• a. Teaching a client exercises and self–myofascial release to help him improve tight iliotibial (IT) bands

• b. Reviewing a client’s food journal to help her identify areas where she can make healthier choices

• c. Listening with empathy to a client’s challenges with family support for her desire to exercise

• d. Evaluating a client’s low arches to identify the correct arch support that he should purchase