In an effort to increase the probability of compliance with a training schedule, a personal trainer should use
which of the following techniques?

• A.Positive reinforcement
• B.Progressive reinforcement
• C.Constructive criticism
• D.Review and rehearsal

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Which of the following is the MOST

• A.Determining maximum performance potential in an individual
• B.Diagnosing health conditions that require a physician referral
• C.Comparing individual fitness levels to established norms
• D.Assessing improvements in an individual over time

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During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck,
and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following
precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

• A.Have the client stop all activity and contact EMS.
• B.Have the client sit and rest for five minutes, and then take the client's blood pressure.
• C.Remove any shoulder and arm exercises to rule out nerve impingement.
• D.initiate CPR because the client is clearly having a heart attack.

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Which of the following is a contraindication for the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery (trunk
flexor endurance, trunk lateral endurance, and trunk extensor endurance)?

• A.High body mass index
• B.Low-back pain
• C.Weak abdominal muscles
• D.Cervical neck pain

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During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta
blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?

• A.Decreased heart rate
• B.Increased sweat response
• C.Decreased sweat response
• D.Increased heart rate

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