This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?
When assessing a client's hip flexion using a passive supine straight-leg raise, an ACE certified Personal Trainer discovers there is less than 80 degrees of motion on both the right and left sides. This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?A . IliopsoasB . HamstringsC . Adductor magnus and brevisD...
Initially, this client should avoid performing which of the following exercises?
A client has been diagnosed as having an impingement syndrome of the right shoulder. Initially, this client should avoid performing which of the following exercises?A . Military pressB . Biceps curlC . Seated rowD . Triceps push-downView AnswerAnswer: D
These could be symptoms of which of the following?
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns. These could be symptoms of which of the following?A . Lack of motivationB . Poor program designC . OvertrainingD . Poor nutritionView AnswerAnswer: B
What should the trainer do NEXT?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer walks into a gym and sees several people beginning to circle around a man who is lying on the ground. The trainer runs over to the man, surveys the situation, and finds the man to be conscious and able to speak. What should the trainer...
What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing. What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?A . Heat exhaustionB . Heat strokeC . Heat syncopeD . HypothermiaView AnswerAnswer: A
What should the personal trainer do?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer began working with a married couple one year ago. Recently, the husband has not attended their sessions, and the wife has been revealing harsh feelings toward him. She confesses that she has been considering a divorce. During the next session, the husband attends by himself...
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is moving and intends to refer clients to a new trainer.
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is moving and intends to refer clients to a new trainer. The professional responsibility is to:A . Gather all the records on the clients to give to the new trainer.B . Obtain signed documentation to release the clients' records to the new trainer.C . Have...
What should the trainer do?
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is increased. What should the trainer do?A . Nothing this is an expected response to graded exercise.B . Measure again at the...
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer should encourage the client to:
A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer should encourage the client to:A . Continue at the current exercise intensity.B . Discontinue exercise.C . Reduce the exercise...
When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?
When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?A . Administer movement and performance screens and assessments.B . Describe different types of physical activity and write an exercise program.C . Discuss the client's lifestyle and schedule constraints.D...