ACE Chapter 8-10 Quiz

Teaching a new mother who is returning to exercise after the birth of her first child that strengthening the muscles of the upper back will make carrying the baby a little easier addresses which learning domain? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Psychomotor D. Associative

A. Cognitive

_______________ is a common cause of hyperglycemia during exercise. A. Consuming too many calories before exercise B. Low pre-exercise blood glucose levels C. Too much pre-exercise insulin D. Insufficient glucose consumption during activity

A. Consuming too many calories before exercise

Which of the following exercises may need to be avoided by pregnant women who are in their third trimester? A. Deep knee bends B. Recumbent cycling C. Birddog D. Side bridge

A. Deep knee bends

Which of the following is the BEST option for enhancing tissue elasticity and increasing joint lubrication in participants with osteoporosis? A. Dynamic flexibility exercises B. Isometric strengthening exercises C. Unilateral exercises D. Body-weight exercises

A. Dynamic flexibility exercises

Cueing participants to perform a single-leg hamstring curl at each end of a grapevine is an example of _______________. A. Matching B. Patching C. Mending D. Blending

A. Matching

The use of which type of cueing often requires permission from the class participants? A. Kinesthetic touch B. Verbal C. Visual D. Directional

A. Positive reinforcement and praise

When using visual cues, what does holding up one thumb indicate to the class? A. Positive reinforcement and praise B. It's time to increase the tempo of the movement C. Intensity will increase with the next set of movements D. Hold this position for eight more counts

A. Positive reinforcement and praise

Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate if you are experiencing symptoms of burnout while teaching multiple step-training classes each week? A. Switch classes with another GFI to have exposure to new students B. Lower the intensity of the classes you teach C. Add a few circuit training classes to your schedule, as they require less instructor participation D. Extend the cool-down segment to give you more time to relax during class

A. Switch classes with another GFI to have exposure to new students

It is the responsibility of the ______________ to put into place procedures for determining if medical evaluation is warranted prior to an individual participating in physical activity based on the health-related information provided on his or her pre-participation forms. A. Group fitness instructor B. Business operator C. Participant D. Primary care physician

B. Business operator

The _______________ style of teaching has traditionally been the most commonly used style in group fitness classes, as it is well-suited to warming up, cooling down, and introducing new movements. A. Practice B. Command C. Self-check D. Autonomous ACE Group Fitness

B. Command

Which of the following intensity-monitoring techniques is MOST appropriate when working with a participant with asthma? A. Talk test B. Dyspnea scale C. Target heart rate D. Percent of maximal heart rate

B. Dyspnea scale

The three natural curves of the spine are BEST observed from a(n) _______________ view. A. Frontal B. Lateral C. Anterior D. Posterior

B. Lateral

Which teaching strategy involves the performance of a base movement followed by the addition of variables such as changes in direction, rhythm, and lever length? A. Part-to-whole B. Simple-to-complex C. Slow-to-fast D. Repetition-reduction

B. Simple-to-complex

Which of the following statements about youth exercisers in MOST accurate? A. They tend to sweat more than adult exercisers. B. Their maximal heart rate is much higher than their adult counterparts. C. They reach much higher blood pressures during exercise than adults. D. They have a lower body surface-to-mass ratio than do adults.

B. Their maximal heart rate is much higher than their adult counterparts.

. A participant who immediately responds when hearing the instructor cue "four grapevines left" by performing the movement smoothly and in time with the music is in which stage of learning? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Autonomous D. Associative

C. Autonomous

Use of the talk test during a group fitness class in an example of the _______________ style of teaching. A. Practice B. Command C. Self-check D. Inclusion

C. Self-check

If a participant is standing with good overall posture, the ______________ will be visible from the anterior view. A. Knuckles B. Elbows C. Thumbs and index fingers D. Forward-head position

C. Thumbs and index fingers

Which of the following statements about progressions is MOST accurate? A. It is effective to cue progressions as "advanced" or "high-level" options. B. The GFI should teach the progressed version of each movement, only offering regressions when necessary. C. When offering higher-intensity options, refer to them as "progressions" rather than "modifications." D. Encourage all participants to perform progressions whenever possible, as the standard versions are often not intense enough.

C. When offering higher-intensity options, refer to them as "progressions" rather than "modifications."

Which class of medication reduces resting, exercising, and maximal exercising heart rates? A. Diuretics B. Caffeine C. Antidepressants D. Beta blockers

D. Beta blockers

What is the BEST exercise option for an older client who has osteoporosis? A. Group indoor cycling B. Swimming laps C. Aquatic exercise D. Group strength

D. Group strength

A participant approaches you prior to class to let you know that English is his second language and that he sometimes struggles understanding your cues. What is the BEST response in this situation? A. Begin your cues earlier so that he has more time to react B. Lower the music volume and increase the volume on your microphone C. Make other participants aware of the situation and teach a lower-intensity class D. Incorporate aerobic Q-signs, using them in addition to your verbal cues

D. Incorporate aerobic Q-signs, using them in addition to your verbal cues

Which of the following is a late symptom of hypoglycemia? A. Anxiety B. Confusion C. Extreme hunger D. Loss of motor coordination

D. Loss of motor coordination

11. Which of the following would be recommended for a class participant with a cardiac condition? A. Using the Valsalva maneuver to increase force production during resistance training B. Performing isometric exercises to improve posture and increase muscle tone C. Alternate between exercises performed lying down and standing up with little rest time D. Participating in classes that focus on moderate-to-high intensity exercise

D. Participating in classes that focus on moderate-to-high intensity exercise

What is the BEST way to build endurance when performing the birddog exercise? A. Extend the hold time B. Increase the range of motion C. Increase the speed of movement D. Perform more repetitions

D. Perform more repetitions

Which of the following teaching strategies should be used sparingly during the peak of the conditioning segment of a class due to its tendency to reduce exercise intensity? A. Repetition-reduction B. Add-in C. Layering D. Slow-to-fast

D. Slow-to-fast