ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) (Page 8 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026

What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?

  1. Self-accountability
  2. Positive feedback
  3. Intrinsic motivation
  4. Self-efficacy

Answer(s): D



During an initial interview, a 70-year-old client expresses reluctance to hire an ACE certified Personal Trainer because, in the past, the client was injured during a session with another personal trainer who was much younger. Which approach will BEST facilitate a positive relationship with the client?

  1. Acknowledge the client's fear, and ask questions about the past exercise injury.
  2. Ask the client to make a list of pros and cons of working with a personal trainer.
  3. Avoid including exercises that target the previously injured body part.
  4. Focus the interview on changing the client's perception of personal trainers.

Answer(s): A



Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement?

  1. Ankle dorsiflexion. knee flexion, and hip flexion
  2. Ankle dorsiflexion. knee extension, and hip flexion
  3. Ankle plantarflexion, knee flexion, and hip extension
  4. Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension

Answer(s): D



This assessment is MOST adequate for which measurement?

  1. Hip mobility
  2. Hip stability
  3. Thoracic mobility
  4. Thoracic stability

Answer(s): B



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

  1. Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.
  2. Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.
  3. Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.
  4. Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"

Answer(s): A






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