ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What does the acronym FITT stand for in program design?

Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type. These four variables are manipulated to create progressive overload and drive adaptation.

Question 2

What is the principle of progressive overload?

Answer: The principle stating that the body must be subjected to stress beyond what it normally experiences in order to continue making fitness adaptations over time.

Question 3

What is the principle of specificity (SAID principle) in exercise programming?

Answer: SAID stands for Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. The body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it, so training must mirror the desired outcome.

Question 4

What is the principle of reversibility in exercise programming?

Answer: The principle stating that training adaptations are lost when training is stopped or significantly reduced, often called 'detraining.' Cardiovascular fitness declines faster than strength.

Question 5

What is training volume, and how is it calculated for resistance training?

Answer: Training volume is the total amount of work performed. It is calculated by multiplying sets × reps × load (weight lifted).