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

Updated On: 19-Jan-2026

Which of the following would be outside the ACE-certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?

  1. Stratify risks for cardiovascular disease with clients in order to determine the need for
    referral.
  2. Provide information on healthy eating according to the USDA guidelines.
  3. Rehabilitate individuals who have graduated from physical therapy.
  4. Protect client confidentiality according to HIPAA laws.

Answer(s): C



A client with a blood pressure /94 mm Hg would be considered:

  1. To have normal blood pressure due to the systolic value.
  2. To have normal blood pressure due to the diastolic value.
  3. Hypertensive due to the systolic value.
  4. Hypertensive due to the diastolic value.

Answer(s): C



While assessing your new client's preferences and expectations, which verbal communication technique would you utilize to BEST gather information from your client?

  1. Matching responses
  2. Informing responses
  3. Minimal encouragers
  4. Probing responses

Answer(s): A



During the initial interview, a client expresses concern about a weight loss goal. As the evening manager of a fast food restaurant, the client works long hours and eats fast food throughout each shift. The clients spouse has encouraged the client to hire a personal trainer. The personal trainer decides to use a written agreement to do which of the following?

  1. Outline the specific expectations of the client and the personal trainer.
  2. Review the professional's approach to personal training and client expectations.
  3. Outline the schedule for training sessions and cancellation policies.
  4. Review the goals of the client and match them to the program design.

Answer(s): B



The MAJOR concern with isometric strength assessments is that the client may do which of the following?

  1. Hold his or her breath.
  2. Strain muscle tendons.
  3. Give too little muscle effort.
  4. Experience a high blood pressure response.

Answer(s): B



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