ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) (Page 5 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026

A new client with a body mass index 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?

  1. Counseling and directing styles
  2. Counseling and educating styles
  3. Directing and educating styles
  4. Directing and preaching styles

Answer(s): A



Which of the following would represent a normal physiological response to prolonged exercise in environments that are hotter than those to which one is accustomed?

  1. Lower heart rate than normal as venous return is increased .
  2. Lower heart rate than normal as venous return is decreased
  3. Higher heart rate than normal as perspiration decreases
  4. Higher heart rate than normal as blood volume is decreased

Answer(s): C



The blood pressure or a new 50-year-old male client is measured at 141/95 mmHg. Which step is MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to take next?

  1. Allow the client to begin a series of moderate-intensity and low-intensity training Intervals.
  2. Have the client begin with low-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise only.
  3. Record the measurement and make a note to take It again during the next training session.
  4. Show the client the classification system and explain the implications of the client's category.

Answer(s): D



Which of the following would he MOST appropriate when selecting aerobic activities for small group training with adolescents'?

  1. Select activities similar to those utilized for adults in group personal training.
  2. Select low-intensity activities that can be sustained for a long duration.
  3. Select fun activities performed at moderate to vigorous intensity that are intermittent in nature.
  4. Select high impact activities such as hopping, skipping and jumping.

Answer(s): B



Based on the assessment shown in the video, which muscle or muscle group is MOST likely to De tight?

  1. lliopsoas
  2. Rectus femoris
  3. Gluteus maximus
  4. Tensor fasciae latae

Answer(s): A






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