ACE Group Fitness Instructor Quizzes

Giving anatomical cues is an important method of group fitness instruction. For example, if the GFI is teaching a cycling class which of the following is the most appropriate cue?

"when placing the ball of your foot on the pedal, ensure that your patella remains aligned with your second toe is your knee flexes slightly"

A group fitness instructor teaching in advance. Step class would most likely use. What type of tempo?

122-129 bpm

You are teaching a basic aquatic kickboxing class. Which of the following is the recommended tempo ?

125-132 bpm

A participant in your group fitness class asks for assistance in calculating the target heart rate parentheses THR parentheses at an intensity of 65% using the Karvonen formula. The participant has a resting heart rate of 65 and an age predicted maximal heart rate of 177. What is the appropriate calculated THR?

138

A member of your fitness group class shares their health, history and lifestyle details with you prior to coming to class. Through this conversation, you discovered that they do not participate in regular physical activity eat mostly fast food, have 2 to 3 alcoholic drinks a week, and do not smoke. How many key lifestyle risk factors for chronic disease does this participant engage in?

2

As stated in the dietary guidelines for Americans, at least ____ of an individuals, daily grains, should be from whole-grain sources

50%

— in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic disease.

6

The tempo of a music group fitness instructor would most likely use for the background would be ___ beats per minute

<100

A challenge GFI's face is finding a balance between instructing the entire class and ensuring each participant progresses appropriately and safely. How can a GFI best overcome this challenge?

A GFI should communicate to the class that it is their responsibility to work within their personal fitness levels

The talk test is most useful for which of the following participants?

A beginner

You are visiting with a health participant after work out and they share with you that today marks the fourth month of the consistent participation in your class. What stage of change is this participant currently in?

Action

Upon creating the class and thanking them for coming, which of the following is the best next step for you to take?

Address to class, purpose, and objectives

When it comes to the consumption of trans fats, the dietary guidelines for Americans recommend keeping intake

As low as possible

A class participant approaches third GFI after class and asks what they should eat after an exercise session. Using the ace mover method and the a CE ABC approach the GFI should start five.

Asking open ended Qs

You are teaching a group fitness class that is not incorporate beat based movements. The music type you would most likely use is__

Background

Which of the following is an example of a skill related group fitness class?

Balance training

A GFI describes the most common practices for improving range of motion. They also a dresss a type of stretching that should not be used by the general population, which involves bouncing or jerky movement and momentum to reach the muscles full range of motion limits. This type of stretching is referred to as

Ballistic

A group fitness instructor is asked to design a class for deconditioned participants. According to the ace, IFT model, which phase of the cardiorespiratory training component would be the most appropriate to apply to class design?

Base training

The primary foundational building blocks of the ace IFT are

Behavioral change & rapport

Which of the following is an exercise that targets the rectus abdominis?

Bent knee sit up

GF eyes should think of exercises and their application to activities of daily living, which can be broken down into what five basic movements?

Brendan left, single leg, pushing, pulling, and rotational

Imagine you are teaching your first group fitness class, and your participants are feeling nervous and experiencing some sense of uncertainty. What is the best course of action you can take to alleviate these feelings?

Build rapport

When participants feel connected to a facility, they attend or classes. All the following helped to create a sense of community, except____

Competing for class numbers

Which of the following exercises occurs in the transverse plane?

Cross Punch

Is the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences

Cultural competence

The dietary guidelines for Americans specifically recommend that individuals increase their daily intake of vegetables, whole grains, seafood, nuts, seeds, and

Dairy and fortified soy alternatives

After their first class, a new participant shares their perceived, pros and cons of continuing the class. Which of the following best describes this process?

Decisional balance

Participants in a group fitness classes are asked to perform lateral shoulder races. The muscle responsible for this movement is the ___and the joint action is___

Deltoid; abduction

An example of a personal attribute that influences participation in adherence to exercise is

Demographics

Assessing participant exercise intensity during a group fitness classes allows the GFI to

Determine if the goals of the class are being met

When music is in the background group fitness instructors

Do not incorporate the Tempo

During the warm up, which type of movement should be included?

Dynamic

Involves the sharing of experiences, desires, and needs among individuals

Empathy

A class participant shared with you that they are experiencing difficulty in getting to your class on a consistent basis. Through conversation you discover that a lack of time is the primary barrier. Considering factors that affect exercise adherence this participant identified what type of factor?

Environmental

The functional training phase of the ace IFT models, muscular training component is focused on

Establishing or reestablishing, postural stability and kinetic chain mobility

The rectus femoris has a primary function of extension Anthony. For this function to be most effective to hip must be___

Extended

Which of the following is not a reason to incorporate music into a class?

For general background noise

The first phase of muscular training component of the ace IFT model is

Functional training

Prolonged static, stretching prior to vigorous exercise may

Have a detrimental effect on Performance

States that peoples ideas and underlying emotions about illnesses, Prevention, and treatments may influence health behaviors in this and decisions about changing behaviors

Health belief model

A new GFI is interested in offering cardiorespiratory training classes, but it's not interested in using choreographed movements and formats. Of the following which is the best option for this GFI to try?

High intensity interval training

The first step in the systematic planning process for a group fitness class is

Identifying the overall goal of the class

During a strength based group fitness class, the GFI communicates to participants that they need to complete each set of dumbbell exercises with a goal of 8 to 10 reps. The GFI notices that a participant easily accomplishes 10 reps for their first sight. Which of the following is the best queue for the GFI to give the group?

If you accomplish 10 reps with ears, and you do not experience fatigue, it's time to increase the love by selecting the next available dumbbell size.

Which of the following is the most effective QHEF I can give their class participants as a way for them to determine if they are exercising at a moderate to vigorous level?

If you can talk, but not saying you were at the right intensity

Rehearsal moves help participants become mentally and physically prepared for the more challenging movements to come. Two adequately prepared. Participants rehearsal moves are best included___

In the warm up segment

To properly warm up when the weather is cold, which of the following is the best course of action?

Include an extended warm up

Which of the following best describes the benefits of a proper warm-up period?

Increased blood flow to working muscles, increased, metabolic rate, decreased muscle, relaxation time, following contraction, and improved mental preparation

Which organization is credited with recognizing the need for legitimate professional credentialing?

International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association

Which of the following exercises occurs in the frontal plane?

Jumping jack

A new member at your gym is interested in boosting their cardio, respiratory fitness level and asks you to recommend for a class. And your conversation you discover that the individual enjoys dynamic choreographed and fast paced classes over more traditional cardiorespiratory exercise, like running, or circuit training. Which of the following classes will be the best fit for this participant?

Kickboxing

A GFI would like to use music in their circuit style group fitness class. What is the first thing the GFI should consider?

Legal use

Which of the following is an example of positive and inclusive language?

Let's enjoy some healthy and fun movements today

You were teaching at a new group fitness studio and are planning to use music. What is the first step you should take to ensure the music is legal to use?

Make sure the facility has a secured license

AGFI at your studio specializes in offering classes such as Pilates yoga in Bar. These types of classes are best categorized as.

Mind-body

___Is the ability of a muscle, to exert, maximal force, where, as ___ is the ability of a muscle to resist fatigue

Muscular strength, muscular endurance

A core training class is an example of which type of format?

Muscular training

The ace IFT model consist of two components

Muscular training and cardio respiratory training

Of the following, which is an element of multi component exercise, that includes balance, proprioceptive, and agility training

Neuromotor exercise

Which of the following best describes why failing to monitor intensity during a group exercise class is problematic?

Not monitoring intensity reflection in adequate level of supervision in May compromise safety.

A GFI meets with a new potential class participant who shares that they are interested in making a lifestyle change, but are uncertain how and where to begin. Which of the following is the best technique the GFI can use with this potential participant?

OARS

Hey Jeff, I would like to incorporate the use of kettle bells into their strength based group fitness class. However, the GFI it's not familiar with the common uses of this equipment. What is the most effective next step for the GFI to take?

Obtain training on how to use the equipment

The dietary guidelines for Americans emphasize____

Overall dietary patterns

AGFI conducts a six week resistance training class. Each week the GFI encourages participants to increase the resistance they use. This is an example of which training principle?

Overload

In a freestyle class which of the following is a disadvantage for participants?

Participants are often unaware of what to expect

Consider this objective, as it is currently written for a dance based "group fitness class participants will learn dance steps." Which of the following is the best option for restating the subjective so that it is clear?

Participants will be able to perform a basic salsa step

During which stage of change is an individual, unaware of the importance, or practicality of being physically active?

Precontemplation

A potential participant is concerned about their health and has started researching opportunities to engage in more activity throughout the week. Currently, this individual walks sporadically throughout the week and has stated started working with a registered dietitian to establish some specific nutrition goals. Which of the following best represents this individuals stage of change?

Preparation

HEF I should be able to create movement patterns that

Progress from easy to more complex

Movements that are considered multiplanar include

Pronation & supination

A GFI it's hard to teach a yoga class at a local facility. However, the facility does not have props to use in this class. What is the most valuable reason for advocating for acquisition of props in this class?

Props enable participants to achieve yoga positions, not otherwise possible

A GFI is working with a participant to identify some healthy nutrition habits. The GFI shows the participant how do use my plate.gov provides educational materials related to the role, nutrients having a body and what essential nutrients the body needs and provides a sample meal plan with specific recommendations on items to purchase at the grocery store. Which of these actions is outside of the scope of practice of a GFI?

Providing a sample meal plan and making specific recommendations

Which of following is NOT a standard of practice for exercise professions?

Providing clients/participants meal plans

Which is the following is NOT within the scope of practice of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor?

Providing mental health counseling to participants

The two main considerations when selecting music are

Purpose and participants

One of your class participants often skips to cool down segment of the class. You encourage this participant to try to cool down, and they ask you to explain the purpose of this part of class. Which of the following are the best benefits to highlight?

Reduce his heart rate in allows for self reflection

GFI's need to be mindful of creating engaging in fun class experiences for participants. Which of the following is not an effective way to engage participants?

Referring to participants by their gender

Which type of movement conductor during the warm-up are considered similar to, but less than those executed in the conditioning segment?

Rehearsal

Hey class participant tells you they feel like they're exercise capacity has diminished, and that they have lost money performance improvements after taking a break from exercise for the past three months. What training principles best describe what does participant is experiencing

Reversibility

Class participants who feel a sense of cohesion and community in a group fitness class, have a higher degree of ___ towards physical activity

Self efficacy

A new member at your studio approaches you to discuss their options for group fitness classes. The individual shares they're interested in improving their coordination in speed. Which of the following types of classes is the best option for you to recommend?

Skill-related

Ultimately, an individual exercise, professional scope of practice, as it relates to nutrition, is determined by

State, policies and regulations

Which of the following is the most common method to improve flexibility?

Static stretching

A strategy a GFI can use to promote positive. Participant exercises is to

Stress the sense of relatedness

The tempo of the music refers to

The rate or speed of the music

A group fitness class title serves to primary purposes. The first is to clearly and concisely communicate who the classes for in the second is

To creatively and descriptively Xpress, what participants can expect

It is recommended that group fitness instructors, keep the volume of the music

Under 85 decimals

All of the following are examples of how a lack of cultural competence can manifest in a group fitness class, except

Using gender-neutral language

Which component of a group fitness class provides an opportunity to assess the status of learning and preferred styles of the participants?

Warm up

The majority of GFIs will work with ___

apparently healthy participants

After the publication of Dr.Kenneth Cooper's book, Aerobics, activities such as ___ increased in popularity.

cycling

Which of the following is the BEST way a GFI can use an evidence based approach to empower their participants?

encourage goals that align with participants values and lifestyles

Which of the following is NOT considered a quality of an effective GFI?

having multiple certifications

A new participant is curious to know if there are benefits to being physically active that are specific to group exercise. Which of the following would you highlight?

improved functional health and life enjoyment among older adults with regular perception

Which of the following professionals scope of practice includes leading patients through therapeutic exercises to facilitate rehabilitation?

physical therapist

A class participant confides in their GFI that they are experiencing depression. Which of the following is the BEST approach the GFI should take?

refer the participant to a qualified mental health professional

A participant shares with you that they are struggling to remain consistent with healthy nutrition practices and asks you for help. Which of the following is the BEST individual to whom to refer your participant?

registered dietitian

Elements of camaraderie and engagement have the potential to ____

strengthen participants' motivation and adherence

You are asked to sub for another GFI in your studio. Which of the following is the BEST course of action you can take?

teach the class as if it were your own

GFIs fall within which category of the allied healthcare continuum?

trainers/coaches/instructors

Which of the following actions BEST supports equity, diversity, & inclusion in a group fit class?

using words that foster community & camaraderie