Pregunta 1
Pregunta
Most health benefits occur with at least ______________ a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.
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60 minutes
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75 minutes
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150 minutes
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180 minutes
Pregunta 2
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Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the allied healthcare continuum?
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They are able to provide detailed dietary planning to combat chronic illnesses
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They are at the top of the allied healthcare pyramid due to the extended time they spend with clients
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They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while following physicians’ general recommendations
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They are licensed professionals who can prescribe specific exercise programs
Pregunta 3
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What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification?
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To protect the public from harm
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To prove mastery of the profession
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To increase one’s earning potential
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To provide hands-on experience
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of “scope of practice”?
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The legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide
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The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
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The setting in which the services can be provided
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Guidelines or parameters that must be followed
Pregunta 5
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According the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
Pregunta 6
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Diagnosing the cause of a client’s lordosis posture and prescribing an exercise program to treat it is within a personal trainer’s scope of practice.
Pregunta 7
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To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE Certified Professionals must complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education credits and maintain a current certificate in _______________ and, if living in North America, automated external defibrillation.
Pregunta 8
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What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements despite the trainer’s assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them?
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Refer the client to the health club’s sales team
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Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
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Check that the facility’s insurance policy covers the sale of these products
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Stop training the client until he or she agrees to stop using these products
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore following a weekend tennis tournament?
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Recommending the use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications
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Recommending the use of a creatine supplement prior to his or her next tournament
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Providing deep tissue massage to help relieve the soreness
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Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
Pregunta 10
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How many CEC's are needed for a ACE certified personal trainer to renew the ACE certification?
Pregunta 11
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To help prevent violations of client privacy, ACE certified professionals should become familiar with _________________.
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ACE code of Ethics
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ACE Professional Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
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Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act
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U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services