Third attempt at ascertaining this information but...
How specific is the ACE exam? In other words, do I really need to know that, when performing the "Bruce Submaximal Treadmill Test", blood pressure needs to be recorded at the 2:15 mark of every stage?
I truly appreciate any input- I have a limited amount of time available to study for this test and would like to use it as efficiently as possible. Thanks.
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02-24-2011, 07:07 PM #1
ACE Exam
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02-25-2011, 11:21 AM #2
The exam is pretty rugged but thats only to ensure that not everyone passes of course. Specific questions won't exist on that exam, but things dealing with blood pressure, different disabilities, and what not will be. I worried about formulas and how to get someone's BMI without using a calculator and all that crap wayyyy to much, $hit wasnt even on the test.
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02-25-2011, 12:25 PM #3
Thanks a lot for your input, repped. As you know, there are two books; "ACE's fundementals of Physiology" and "ACE's Personal Trainer Manual." From which book will most of the test be comprised? The "Fundementals of Physiology" has a lot of scientific, factual information whereas the "Personal Trainer Manual" has a lot of subjective fluff such as "The 5 Steps In Creating Goals." Do I really need to memorize all of these rediculous, subjective lists?
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02-28-2011, 08:46 PM #4
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02-28-2011, 09:11 PM #5
I hate to be the one who "has a friend," but since you are really looking to get a feel for it all of my buddies who have multiple certifications said the ACE CPT is a breeze compared to others ( NSCA, NASM, NPTI, etc). I have not yet taken any yet myself just trying to help you out from "what I have heard" from my personal friends. Good luck and let us know what you think after doing it
edit* what the hell I cant abbreviate certification without it getting blanked out? LOLLast edited by phoenixr2; 02-28-2011 at 09:24 PM.
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02-28-2011, 09:19 PM #6
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03-01-2011, 04:05 AM #7
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think logically and you'll be fine
Not a lot of math on the test
there is execise physiology
there is liability/safety stuff...as in "if john has a bad knee what sort of aerobic activity should he do"...don't have him on a treadmill if swimming is an option
not a lot of anatomy
I haven't take the 4th edition but a friend who has said there was plenty about their new 3 or 4 tier system which rates people's goals and fitness levels. Study program building.
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03-04-2011, 05:57 PM #8
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03-06-2011, 05:25 PM #9
Just got my study materials for this test.
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03-06-2011, 05:44 PM #10
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03-06-2011, 07:53 PM #12
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03-09-2011, 02:52 PM #13
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I am taking the exam on tuesday the 22nd so I'll let you all know how it is! I was studying the 3rd edition, until I realized how different the newer edition is. having studied both, I have to say that the newer one is far superior in my opinion as far as the actual setting up of programs, etc.
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03-09-2011, 03:53 PM #14
I didn't even have to study -- It's all logic. If you're not into health, anatomy, exercises, nutrition etc -- for the people who've never even stepped foot in the gym and want to train, those are the ones who need to study for ACE. I'm NCSA-CPT certified, this certificate was a lot tougher and you need to study -- I agree'd with everything I read in the books for NCSA. Check it out it's a good cert. If you're just starting out ACE is a good cert to get your foot in the gym door though.
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03-10-2011, 08:48 PM #15
Thanks man! Good luck!
Thanks for the reply. Did you actually take the ACE test though? I'm an extremely logical person but if I had not studied, I definitely wouldn't have been prepared for questios, for instance, pertaining to blood flow throughout the heart. That's not really what I'm concerned with, though. Although I've decided to just suck it up and memorize all the nonsense, I was wondering if all the subjective material found in the Trainer Manuel comprised a decent amount of the test. Some example questions would be truly awesome.
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03-11-2011, 06:57 PM #16
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yeah that part sucks (as well as all the other technical crap like VO2 max etc) but i don't think it counts for much of your total score in the end.
what i found surprising when i tested 5 years ago was the amount of questions towards the end which seemed to pertain more to actual hands on training experience (which i didn't have at the time) than anything that was actually in the manual, study guide or flash cards... i'm retesting soon since i didn't renew within 6 months last time, hopefully there won't be a lot of new things on there and my actual years of experience as a trainer will come in handy now."I'm Mr. Beast, the big bad Fenris wolf, I'm The-End-of-the-World-Man, wearing the flesh of fallen angels!" - Jack Lupino
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03-22-2011, 02:55 PM #17
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Well I took the exam today. Passed! Easier than I though it was going to be. I would say that you definitley need to study up on the IFT 4 phase system that is discussed in the 4th edition. You are given 3 hours for the multiple choice and an hour for the simulation portion. That is more than enough time, I reviewed every question before submitting the exam and still finished the entire thing in just over 90 minutes.
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03-22-2011, 03:51 PM #18
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03-22-2011, 04:06 PM #19
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03-22-2011, 06:48 PM #20
Thanks for the reply man. That's a little disheartening, though, because I find the whole IFT 4 Phase system rather subjective. Oh well. Just got done with manual- need to study 1 stack of about 100 fashcards once more, and then all of my flashcards (at least 1000) one final time. Good work!
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03-22-2011, 07:16 PM #21
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as mentioned in another thread regarding the ACe exam, do not answer as you might want too, but rather what the ideal ACE-nerd would. For instance, there was a question about a client inquiring about nutritional advice, i frget exactly what it was, but it was a rather basic question, but probably outside of the "scope of practice", so instead of answering the answer that probably would be correct, I chose "advise the client to consult a registered dietician, as you are not qualified to answer this question". remember the risk factors coronary disease. They came up quite a few times. Not to many anatomy questions, but the ones that were on there seemed to be only about the hips, which i found odd.
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03-23-2011, 06:01 AM #22
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The ACE exam has a lot of questions that deal with the relationship with you and your client and ways to positively motivate them. Also, I would look into purchasing practice simulations for the second part of the exam, that will help you out ALOT.
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03-23-2011, 08:26 PM #23
Test sounds extremely vague and subjective. Let me ask you guys, how intricate are the questions? For instance, would I need to know at what points during the Bruce Submaximal Test blood pressure is taken? I have about 1000 flashcards made up, most of which are as intricate as this. Am I going overboard? It sounds to me like most of the test is comprised of the IFT 4-Phase System and client relations. As far as the client relations questions go, am I going to have to know each step in "effective nonverbal communication", for instance ? There are a bunch of these ridiculous lists like this throughout the "Manual" that I have transferred to flashcrads. Necessary? Thanks again for the responses!
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03-23-2011, 08:57 PM #24
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03-25-2011, 08:09 AM #25
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03-26-2011, 06:14 PM #26
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03-31-2011, 07:49 AM #27
ACE Certification
I am in the same boat as you. I'm studying for this exam. I think the most important thing you should concentrate on is actually KNOWING what you are studying instead of trying to memorize what you think is going to be on the exam. If you are in it just for the money...well good luck. But if you're entering the fitness industry for the love of it and helping others to achieve their fitness goals then you will be fine. Slow down, study everything, and your future clients will appreciate it.
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04-01-2011, 10:21 AM #28
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