ACE Ch 4-7 Review

Which combination of symptoms requires immediate medical attention? A. Cold, clammy skin and low blood pressure B. Headache and general weakness C. Profuse sweating and a weak, rapid pulse D. Bright red skin color and labored breathing

D. bright red skin color and labored breathing

Cold environments can cause a generalized vasoconstriction that can be dangerous for individuals with what?

hypertension

what is the primary goal for an exerciser in the action stage of behavioral change?

maintain regular physical activity as a habit through motivation and adherence

A person who participates in your dance-based fitness class once or twice a week and reports no other leisure time activity is in which stage of behavioral change?

preparation

Which verbal communication technique helps the GFI empathize with he participant and clarify the main points and feelings the participant is communicating?

reflective listening

Which type of flooring is best when trying to control undesirable medial-lateral motions of the foot?

wood

What music volume would meet the recommendations for a HIIT class?

80 dB

Which of the following BEST promotes muscular balance throughout the body during group fitness classes? A. Incorporating bilateral movements as well as moving both forward and backward B. Using lighter weights and more repetitions to improve muscular endurance C. Progressing from single- to multi-joint movements D. Always providing the easiest version of an exercise and then offering progressions

A. incorporating bilateral movements as well as moving both forward and backward

What would be a safe and effective way to modify an existing 60 minute class blueprint to create a shorter 40 min class? A. Eliminate the cool-down segment of class, encouraging participants to stretch on their own B. Maximize class time by including higher-intensity intervals lasting 15 to 60 seconds with a 1:1 exercise-to-recovery interval ratio. C. Maximize class time by shortening the recovery intervals following each high intensity interval to a 2:1 exercise-to-recover ratio D. Shorten the warm-up and cool-down segments of class to allow the conditioning segment to remain the same

B. Maximize class time by including higher-intensity intervals lasting 15 to 60 seconds with a 1:1 exercise-to-recovery interval ratio.

To help participants develop more effective movement patterns, GFIs should develop a dynamic warm-up that focuses on adequate mobility in 4 key areas, including the ______. A. Hips B. Knees C. Scapulothoracic region D. Lumbar spine

a. hips

Organizing the class participants into a horizontal line with the GFI facing the participants is the BEST option for what kind of class? A. Kettlebell B. Older adult balance training C. Dance-based D. Pilates reformer

a. kettlebell

What is the primary disadvantage of using target heart rate to monitor intensity in a group setting? A. The prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12 beats per minute B. Finding the target heart rate requires tests in a laboratory setting C. The 6 to 20 scale can be confusing for new exercisers D. Many participants do not know their resting heart rate, which is needed for the equation

a. the prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12 bpm

Heart rate and the talk test are the two PRIMARY methods recommended for monitoring exercise intensity in which of the following group exercise class formats? A. An aquatic exercise class designed for older adults B. A high-intensity group indoor cycling class C. A beginner kickboxing class D. A Pilates Reformer class

b. a high-intensity group indoor cycling class

Which intensity-monitoring methods takes into account each individual participant's metabolic response to exercise? A. Target heart rate B. Talk test C. Ratings of perceived exertion D. Dyspnea scale

b. talk test

Which statement about rapport is true? A. Rapport can be defined as a relationship of trust and mutual understanding B. Rapport is static and established during the first interaction with an individual C. Active listening and establishing professional expertise are key elements in the development of rapport D. Good rapport will eliminate feelings of insecurity and apprehension among class participants

c. active listening and establishing professional expertise are key elements in the development of rapport

What is the FIRST step in the planning process that GFIs can use to design a well-organized class? A. Identify the moderate-intensity version of each movement featured B. Choose music that will motivate participants while keeping them moving at an appropriate pace C. Identify the broader focus of what the class intends to accomplish D. Choose a class title that will appeal to potential participants

c. identify the broader focus of what the class intends to accomplish

Following a step training class, several participants voice their frustration at being unable to perform certain movements correctly during the conditioning phase of class. What is the MOST appropriate action for the GFI to take during the warm-up of the subsequent class session? A. Incorporate more stability-focused movements into the warm-up B. Extend the warm-up in order to elevate the participants' heart rates C. Incorporate more rehearsal moves into the warm-up D. Increase the intensity of the warm-up to better prepare them for the conditioning segment

c. incorporate more rehearsal moves into the warm-up

Which of the following is considered a physical-activity factor that may influence a person's decision to engage in exercise? A. Health status B. Activity history C. Injury D. Access to facilities

c. injury

What is the BEST course of action for a GFI to take if he or she finds a strip of peeling rubber along the edge of a step platform while setting up the room prior to class? A. Repair the step by cutting off the torn piece of rubber B. Use the step while teaching the class so that no participant has to use it C. Remove the step from the class and report the issue to management D. Place a sign on the step alerting participants to the damage

c. remove the step from the class and report it to management

Which classroom arrangement is the BEST option for a youth fitness class?

circle arrangement

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation? A. A spouse taking a participant out to dinner once a month as a reward for making it to the gym three times each week B. A participant treating herself to a manicure and pedicure after every 10 classes she attends C. A participant receiving a free T-shirt from the facility after attending 15 classes in one month D. A participant continuing to attend weekly yoga classes because he enjoys the sense of relaxation he experiences

d. a participant continuing to attend weekly yoga classes because he enjoys the sense of relaxation he experiences

The primary goal of the bird dog exercise is to.... A. Promote thoracic spine mobility B. Enhance hip mobility C. Improve shoulder mobility D. Enhance stability of the lumbar spine

d. enhance stability of the lumbar spine

What is the most common reason that individuals provide for not exercising or for dropping out of an exercise program? A. Lack of access to a facility B. Injury C. Chronic illness D. Lack of time

d. lack of time

Which format would be good for using music in the foreground?

dance-based fitness classes

Myofascial release is MOST appropriate during which portion of a group fitness class?

during cool down