What is the written simulation?
A. Purpose of the Exam • The Written Simulation Exam applies to the Personal Trainer Certification only. • The purpose of the ACE Written Simulation Exam is to test the decision-making ability of the candidate. • The problems in the exam are intended to simulate, as closely as possible, the types of situations that an actual certified personal trainer may encounter in a professional setting. Exam Format Candidates will receive two booklets: • Problem Booklet • The problem booklet contains two problems. • Each problem is divided into sections. • Each section begins with an introduction/scenario that describes a set of circumstances. • Each section also contains a list of actions/decisions from which the candidate chooses those that he/she deems appropriate given the circumstances at that time. • Answer Booklet • The answer booklet is printed on latent image paper. The booklet appears to be a set of blank pages. • The candidate indicates their choice of actions/decisions (based on the pr
