150 Questions
What feedback would be MOST effective in educating participants about the importance of controlling movement speed in order to motivate them when performing resistance exercises?
"Good job controlling the weight and maintaining proper form. We are really going to see great strength gains from the workout".
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During class, an ACE certified GFI notices that several participants are exhibiting the same misalignment of lower extremities while performing a forward lunch. Which statement by the instructor is MOST appropriate to prevent injury and improve these participants' performance?
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When preforming a standing chest press exercise, what is the MOST effective piece of equipment to use in order to activate the pectoralis major?
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A class designed to perform a series of exercises moving from one station to the next is:
Circuit Training
Which type of exercise is BEST to include in the warm-up segment of a cardio dance class?
Dynamic, large-muscle movements that include rehearsal moves
What strategy is BEST for helping an individual move from the precontemplation stage of behavior change to the contemplation stage of behavior change?
Gather or provide information about the benefits of the proposed change
Which of the following responses is MOST likely to occur when exercising in a cold environment?
Generalized vasoconstriction of the capillaries, which can increase peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
Which of the following occurs as exercise intensity increases?
Glucose utilization for energy increases
The cool-down phase of an aerobic conditioning program is important because it
Helps prevent pooling of blood in the lower extremities.
Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?
Altered consciousness
General liability insurance covers:
Basic trip and fall injuries
Which guideline is MOST appropriate for an ACE certified GFI to follow if equipment appears to be functioning improperly?
Be familiar with backup equipment when problems arise.
Which type of license do clubs obtain in order for their instructors to use copyrighted music?
Blanket License
Which is an important modification to consider when planning an exercise class for a group of older adults?
Include additional warm-up time
An ACE certified GFI breaks down a grapevine in the warm-up in preparation for teaching this movement in the cardio segment of a group fitness class. The strategy is an example of which of the following?
Incorporation of a rehearsal movement.
Which action is recommended for a participant who has trouble hearing the underlying beat in a dance aerobics class?
Increase the bass setting
To prevent injury to a client with hypertension, the instructor should avoid:
Isometric exercises
Marked weakness of the rectus abdominus can result in which of the following posture deviations?
Lordosis
A class participant is experiencing exercise induced hypoglycemia. Which recommendation by an ACE certified GFI BEST described the course of action the participant should immediately take?
Sit or lie down until symptoms subside
Which is the BEST music tempo for mind/body classes?
Slower than 100 bpm
The quality of services provided in a fitness setting should be commensurate with current industry practices. This legal term is known as:
Standard of Care
A regularly attending participant in a weekly group fitness class approaches the ACE certified GFI and indicates a desire for specific guidance in training to attain personal fitness goals more effectively. How should the instructor BEST answer this participant?
Refer the participant to a certified personal trainer
An ACE certified GFI noticed that the stability balls used in class are partially deflated. Which is the BEST way to handle this situation?
Replace the stability balls with an alternative piece of equipment
A seated row exercise utilizes which of the following muscle groups as a prime mover?
Rhomboids
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method for increasing flexibility in participants during a weekly ___class?
A series of static exercises held for 15-30 seconds at the end of the class
Using a drawing from a journal article in your advertising flyer to promote your upcoming "Abs, Buns, and Thighs" class is:
Acceptable if you acquire permission from the original author/owner
The term "negligence" is the context of a claim for personal injuries is defined as failure to:
Act as a reasonable and prudent person would under the same circumstances
An ACE certified GFI is teaching an interval training class in the middle of summer when one of the participants suddenly collapses. The instructor's IMMEDIATE action would be to:
Activate the EMS
Which method of providing customer service to participants is BEST for an ACE certified GFI to use?
Actively listening, offering to answer any questions, and asking for class feedback
Which of the following is an effective method for developing camaraderie in a group exercise class?
As the instructor, share a short story about your favorite activities during the warm-up.
You have developed a class that requires cross-training outdoors. Which of the following types of participants is MOST likely to have an adverse reaction in cold weather conditions?
Asthmatic
Instructing participants to maintain a base of support during exercise BEST develops which physical element?
Balance
An ACE certified GFI provides the following statement: "Thank you for coming today. I'm so glad you all are here." This statement adheres to which of the following?
Being professional
Which of the following accurately defines hypoglycemia?
Blood glucose level below 60 mg/dl that occurs when there is not enough glucose in the bloodstream
Which of the following accurately describes the part-to-whole teaching strategy?
Breaking a skill down into its component parts, practicing the parts, and building to the whole.
Which fitness component is the MOST significant focus during a steady-state cycling class?
Cardiovascular endurance
An ACE certified GFI will be teaching an exercise class composed of young to middle-aged adults who are interested in improving their health and general physical fitness. Which group of fitness components should the instructor include in the class design?
Cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance.
When planning exercises for older adults, the ACE certified GFI should follow which of the following guidelines to BEST meet their special needs?
Classes should focus mostly on stretching and balance activities that allow for improvement in mobility.
Which of the following teaching styles is MOST appropriate if the ACE certified GFI want an immediate response from the participants?
Command
The ACE code of Ethics was established to do which of the following?
Communicate the quality of instruction and service the public can expect to receive from ACE certified GFI's.
An ACE certified GFI is interested in teaching a dance fitness class similar to those of popular companies that require a licensing fee or contractual agreement. Which is the best way for the instructor to proceed while respecting the intellectual property and the popular dance fitness company?
Completely avoid using any of the companies' names.
In the up-phase of a push-up, the pectoralis major is in what form of contraction?
Concentric
When designing group exercise programs for youth, the class design should:
Consist of short bouts of moderate to vigorous activity with adequate rest periods
The ACE code of Ethics addresses which of the following?
Continuing education
Which method is BEST for an ACE certified GFI to use to promote exercise adherence?
Create firm schedules for participants
Which of the following is an infringement of copyright law?
Creating a playlist or burning a CD from various commercial music songs an instructor has purchased
When using the student-centered teaching approach in a strength training class, which method is BEST for conducting form?
Demonstrate the exercise a few times, and then move around the room to give corrections for improper form
A series of beats forms the underlying rhythm of a song, which is the regular pattern of sound hear when listening to music. The strong pulsations are also known as the:
Downbeat
VIDEO: An ACE certified GFI is alternating between exercises for an agonist and its antagonist muscle group for the strength-based section of a workout. After completion of the exercise shown, which exercise should follow?
Dumbbell chest press
When instructing a multiplanar total body circuit class, an ACE certified GFI realizes that a lower body frontal plane exercise is missing. Which exercise would be MOST appropriate to include?
Dumbbell lateral lunge
When is the BEST time to an ACE certified GFI to solicit feedback from class participants and provide reasons to return?
During the cool-down
Which statement by an ACE certified GFI is the BEST example of spatial cueing?
"Grapevine toward the window; move left"
A potential participant is in the contemplation stage and interested in joining a chair yoga class. Which comment by an ACE certified GFI would be MOST encouraging to this person?
"If you would like to learn about the benefits of chair yoga, I am happy to answer any questions for you. Here is a free pass for you to try class next week as well."
Which of the following cues BEST demonstrates empathy?
"My legs feel exactly the same way. We can do four more."
A class participant asks an ACE certified GFI about guidelines for proper footwear. Which recommendation would be BEST for the instructor to provide this participant
"Shoes should not rub or pinch. Try rotating your ankles while trying on sneakers."
Which is an example of queuing to the solution rather than queuing to the problem?
"To help stabilize the shoulder joint, keep the shoulders depressed".
An ACE certified GFI notices a participants hips sagging during a plank. Which cue is BEST to help correct this participant's form?
"Try to not let your hips sag"
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic feedback?
A participant feels the effectiveness of a squat by performing the proper range of motion
Which skill is exhibited by ACE certified GFI who can put themselves "in another's shoes" and respond in a caring manner to a participant's problem or issue?
Empathy
An ACE certified GFI notices there are three new inexperienced participants in the back row of the step class. What should the instructor do to provide a safe and effective work out for the entire class?
Encourage all participants to work at an intensity that is challenging yet sustainable for the duration of class.
Which of the following should ACE certified GFI's do to help exercise participants develop a positive body image?
Encourage exercise as frequently as possible to meet desired goals
A new member of the club has expressed an interest in trying his first indoor cycling class. What would be the BEST action to ensure his success in the class?
Encourage him to arrive early so the instructor can assist him in properly adjusting his bike for the class.
An ACE certified GFI is teaching a class of participants with an age range of 25-65 and a wide range of fitness levels. How does the instructor make sure all of the participants get an equally challenging workout?
Encourage participants to work at their own pace
Which consideration applies to a participant with type 1 diabetes?
Establish a regular pattern of diet, exercise and insulin injectors
Which is the MOST appropriate strategy for delivering effective correctional feedback?
Give feedback immediately during class so that participants will not continue to make mistakes consistently.
An ACE certified GFI observes a participant's knees falling toward midline when the participant preforms a squat. Which action is MOST appropriate for the instructor to take to help the participant and create a positive experience?
Give the participant specific cues that focus on improved form
**VIDEO** Which muscle is the prime mover during the upward phase of this exercise?
Gluteus Maximus
Ten minutes into your class, a known diabetic participant becomes nauseous and dizzy. What should you do?
Have the participant stop activity immediately and provide him or her with a carbohydrate-rich supplement
A man in your class begins sweating profusely and complaining of left arm pain with nausea. This is MOST likely due to which of the following?
Heat Exhaustion
A participant in a summer outdoor boot camp class is experiencing nausea, headache and dizziness. These symptoms are indicators of which condition?
Heat Exhaustion
The BEST positions for stretching the hamstrings effectively is with the:
Hips extended and knees extended
Which movement would be MOST appropriate to include in the warm-up for a low-impact to mid-impact class with a focus on upper-body strength training?
I, Y, W, O formations
Which course of action is BEST for an ACE GFI to take to prevent members from arguing over where to stand in the fitness studio?
Institute and politely announce a "first-come, first-serve" policy.
Which of the following recommendations MOST closely follows the ACOG guidelines?
Intensity should be monitored with heart rate.
A group exercise class consisting of three minutes of lower intensity cardiorespiratory training, followed by 60-90 seconds of anaerobic training, and then three minutes of active recovery is an example of which of the following?
Interval training
A new club member comes to your cardio class for the first time. Which of the following motivational techniques would be the MOST effective in promoting her exercise adherence?
Introduce her to current participants in your cardio class to encourage a sense of cohesiveness.
Which statement is true regarding an ACE certified GFI who obtains continuing education?
It demonstrates the instructor is maintaining current knowledge in the fitness industry.
Which of the following describes posture characterized by protracted scapula, internally rotated shoulders and a forward head position?
Kyphosis
Which action is BEST for an ACE certified GFI to take before introducing a new piece of equipment to the class?
Learn the equipment's intended use and limitations, and inform participants of all safety precautions.
In a strength-based training group fitness class, the ACE certified GFI notices a diverse group of participants. What is the BEST choice for selecting equipment?
Limit the class to one or two pieces of resistance training equipment and one prop.
The ACE code of Ethics includes which of the following principles of professional conduct?
Maintain client confidentiality
When a participant is at risk of injury from performing an exercise incorrectly, what is the FIRST course of action an ACE certified GFI should take?
Make a general statement to the class about proper execution of the exercise. If necessary, approach the participant and use specific, corrective feedback in a non-intimidating manner.
The purpose of an informed consent is to do which of the following?
Make the dangers of an exercise program or test procedure known to the participant.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate type of feedback to ensure the success of participants?
Immediate and based on performance
Extrinsic rewards can be particularly important or valuable:
In the early stages of exercise adoption.
Which of the following is MOST appropriate for an older adult class?
Include postural exercises
An ACE certified GFI is teaching a class for older adults and one of the participants has a cardiac condition but has been cleared by a physician to exercise. Which of the following actions is the MOST important for the instructor to perform to ensure this participants safety?
Incorporate cues for proper breathing
An ACE certified GFI is asked to modify their teaching format to accommodate a class of participants with a higher level of fitness. Which of the following adjustments to the regular format would be MOST appropriate?
Increase lever length during movements in the cardiovascular segment
Which of the following is an example of appropriate progression in a strength-training class?
Increasing the number of repetitions and the amount of weight
For which type of class is music of 130-160 bpm traditionally appropriate?
Mid-impact to high-impact
An ACE certified GFI notices that several of the elastic resistance bands used in a strength-training class are slightly worn. Which is the BEST action for the instructor to take?
Move the worn band to a secure area that is inaccessible to participants
Which of the following BEST describes rehearsal?
Movements in the warm-up should specifically prepare the body for movements used in the aerobic routine to follow.
An ACE certified GFI asks a participant, "How did you back feel after our last class?" Which skill is the instructor exhibiting?
Open-ended questioning
An ACE certified GFI who teaches several classes a week begins to have trouble sleeping, seems to be suffering from injuries more often, and notices an increase in resting heart rate. The instructor recognizes symptoms of which of the following?
Overtraining
Which of the following would be included as an acceptable resource for continuing education for an ACE certified GFI?
Peer-reviewed research article published in the ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal
An ACE certified GFI is designing a high-intensity interval training (HITT) class and plans to give participants the option to regress or progress the exercises as needed. The instructor will walk around the room to give individual feedback during the intervals instead of leading the participants and providing feedback at the same time. Which style of teaching will the instructor be using?
Practice
Which type of insurance policy should ACE certified GFI purchase to cover them from claims of improper instruction?
Professional liability
Which instructional technique is MOST appropriate for reducing the risk of vocal injury in an ACE certified GFI?
Projection of the voice from the diaphragm
A participant in a kickboxing class twists an ankle during an organized drill. The participant refuses medical treatment and claims being "fine". What is the MOST appropriate way to handle the situation after class?
Properly document the event according to the facility's written guidelines.
Class participants can become frustrated when they are unsuccessful in preforming movements. Which is the BEST strategy for an ACE certified GFI to use to prevent this frustration?
Rehearse exercise movements in the warm-up
Upon arriving to teach an outdoor boot camp class at a local park an ACE certified GFI sees that the area for class is blocked off for park maintenance. Which is the MOST appropriate way for the instructor to proceed?
Relocate the class to another grassy area of the park that is free from rocks and other debris.
**VIDEO** In which plane of motion is the participant preforming this exercise? (The video shows a girl doing a squat).
Sagittal
What does the acronym SMART stand for as it relates to participant goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
The MOST common and effective method for improving flexibility in the cool-down portion of a group exercise class is:
Static stretching
Which is the BEST way for an ACE certified GFI to teach a large class in which demonstrations are needed?
Stay in the front of the studio with participants oriented in staggered lines.
If a participant consistently preforms an exercise or movement incorrectly, the MOST appropriate course of action is to:
Stay with the movement or exercise until the participant can perform is correctly.
Heat stroke differs from heat exhaustion in that during heat stroke a person:
Stops perspiring
Which consideration is MOST important for an ACE GFI who is selecting music for a group fitness class?
The music has a tempo that fits the class purpose.
What does the self-check style of teaching rely upon?
The participants providing their own feedback.
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VIDEO
What type of cueing is an instructor using when demonstrating an exercise movement to be performed?
Visual
Which recommendation regarding footwear would be BEST for an ACE certified GFI to offer participants in a dance-based class?
Wear shoes that promote lateral and rotational movements.
Which of the following techniques is MOST effective for building rapport with new class participants?
Welcome new participants and ask their names and current fitness goals
An ACE certified GFI is planning to substitute teach a class with an unfamiliar format. Which questions are BEST to ask the current instructor while preparing to design a class format?
What is the typical length and format of this class? What types of equipment and music are recommended? Do the participants have any special needs or skill goals?
What organization publishes recommendations on exercise and pregnancy?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Which definition BEST describes plantar fasciitis?
An inflammation of the connective tissue on the sole of the foot
An ACE certified GFI says to a class "Today we will be preforming timed circuit intervals consisting of four minutes of cardiovascular exercise and one minute of strength". What does the instructor's statement BEST imply?
An opening statement
Which of the following represents an example of opposing muscle groups?
Anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius
Attending which of the following would provide continuing education credits for an ACE certified GFI?
Approved fitness convention to learn about new programs and methods
Which of the following would be the BEST way to stay current on health and physical activity research?
Attend fitness conferences, and read professional exercise science journals.
How should an ACE certified GFI use the mirroring technique to foster a sense of community amount participants?
Face the participants and use the opposite arm and leg as participants
The Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus:
Flex the knees and extend the hip joint
Which choreographic style is being utilized when ACE certified GFI's choose their own music and design their own classes?
Freestyle class
Standing hip abduction occurs in which plane?
Frontal
According to the ACE Code of Ethics, the principles of professional conduct include which of the following?
Providing equal and fair treatment to all clients
The Dyspnea Scale is MOST useful for monitoring exercise intensity with persons who have which of the following type of disease?
Pulmonary conditions
Which trait of an ACE certified GFI promotes an adherence-boosting class experience?
Punctuality
**Video** (of a guy doing a side plank) Which muscles are targeted in in this exercise?
Quadradus lumborum and abdominal oblique's
Which is the BEST gauge of exercise intensity when teaching youth fitness classes?
RPE
Which of the following methods of monitoring exercise intensity is MOST appropriate for participants with asthma?
RPE and dyspnea scale
Which of the following is recommended to measure exercise intensity in pregnant exercisers?
Rating of perceived exertion
In which scenario would an ACE certified GFI be practicing outside of his/her scope of practice?
Recommending a brand name neoprene ankle wrap for an injured ankle
Which of the following would be outside the scope of practice of an ACE certified GFI?
Recommending or selling nutritional supplements
The instructor teaching in the earlier time slot runs over her allotted class time, causing the next 60 minute class to begin approx. 10 minutes late. What would be the best strategy to accommodate for the loss of time?
Reduce the cardiovascular and conditioning segments by a combined 10 minutes.
Determining cardiovascular intensity by using a percentage of the heart-rate reserve (HRR) differs from making the determination by using a percentage of maximum heart rate (MHR) in which significant way?
The HRR method takes into account an individual's resting heart rate when calculating the target heart-rate zone.
In order to measure intensity, which individuals should use the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scale?
Those who are not wearing a heart rate monitor.
Exercising in heat and humidity can cause:
considerable losses in body fluid
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