Personal Trainer CPT Flashcards
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Which scope of practice EXCEEDS what an ACE-certified personal trainer is qualified to do?
Answer: Diagnosing a client's low-back pain as a herniated disc
Diagnosing medical conditions such as herniated discs is outside the personal trainer's scope of practice and requires a licensed medical professional.
A client's body fat percentage is measured at 28% and they weigh 180 lb. What is their lean body mass?
Answer: 129.6 lb
Fat mass = 0.28 × 180 = 50.4 lb; Lean body mass = 180 − 50.4 = 129.6 lb.
What is the recommended minimum frequency of resistance training per week for general health benefits according to ACSM guidelines cited in ACE materials?
Answer: 2 days per week
ACSM recommends resistance training at least 2 days per week for all major muscle groups to achieve general health and fitness benefits.
Which communication technique involves restating the client's words in the trainer's own words to confirm understanding?
Answer: Reflective listening (paraphrasing)
Paraphrasing (reflective listening) involves restating the client's message in different words to verify comprehension and show empathy.
During a seated row, which muscle group acts as the PRIMARY mover?
Answer: Latissimus dorsi and rhomboids
The seated row primarily targets the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, which perform horizontal shoulder adduction and scapular retraction.
A client is in the 'contemplation' stage of the Transtheoretical Model. What is the MOST appropriate trainer strategy?
Answer: Provide information about the benefits and barriers of exercise without pressuring commitment
Contemplators are aware of the need to change but ambivalent; the trainer should provide education, explore pros and cons, and avoid pressuring action.
What does RPE stand for, and what scale is commonly used in personal training?
Answer: Rate of Perceived Exertion; Borg 6–20 scale
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) uses the Borg 6–20 scale, where ratings correspond roughly to heart rate when multiplied by 10.