ACE Personal Trainer Certification

augustusachilles · 07-24-2008, 11:23 PM

Hi, I'm studying for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam and I was wondering how IMPORTANT it is to know all of the muscles origins and insertions, actions, and locations for the exam? Are their a lot of questions pertaining to this, or is it of little importance for the exam and would it be better to move on and not try to memorize all of the muscles locations and origins and insertions? Thanks

Jean-Paul · 07-25-2008, 08:00 PM

You should know it as a trainer, so don't worry about whether or not the industry's easiest test.

waqas1122 · 08-14-2008, 07:05 AM

hey common man after all you are going to be a personal trainer so you must know each and every thing related to personal training as you are going to treat many kind of people so u must be aware of all the aspects

Jean-Paul · 08-14-2008, 09:01 AM

Two things... Is English your first language? If not then I will give you a break for your atrocious grammar and punctuation.

Second, I just now realized that you were spamming this site. You can't put up a bunch of links in your sig until you are established. I'm not here to advertise your business (unless you want to be a paid sponsor).

Cheers.

Jennifer M · 08-20-2008, 04:21 PM

If you look toward the end of the ACE Personal Trainer Manual (which I hope you have), it shows a breakdown of what percentage of the test is spent on each area of knowledge (anatomy, program design, legal issues, etc.). That should give you an idea of how MANY questions on the test will be devoted to each area. But I agree with what J-P said - you should know as much as possible about the anatomy. Having said that, I admit it's my weak spot. Also, from my recollection, the ACE Personal Trainer test really only addresses anatomy at a basic level. In my practice, especially with older adults who have old injuries, joint problems, disc degeneration, or other issues, I am constantly referring back to my Human Anatomy textbook. (THis one I bought AFTER my ACE exam, as I felt I needed further grounding in anatomy beyond what ACE requires).

Anyway, like I said, you can find the breakdown for the exam toward the end of the manual - or maybe even online at ACE's website.

- Jennifer