1. Role Of Group Fitness Instructor

Question 1

Who promoted aerobic exercise as a means to prevent coronary artery disease?

Answer 1

Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968 book “Aerobics”

Question 2

What responsibilities do GFI’s have?

Answer 2

To provide sound science based instruction and keep participants safe while exercising effectively.
To stay up to date with current standards and techniques.

Question 3

How long has the fitness industry been in business?

Answer 3

30 years

Question 4

What are some industry best practices?

Answer 4

Accurate assessment
Defined scope of practice
Professional development
Client privacy
Filing and documentation
Client screening and evaluation
Risk management
Ethics and safety

Question 5

Who are the gatekeepers of the Allied Health Care Continuum?

Answer 5

Physicians evaluate and diagnose

Question 6

Who assists in the health care continuum?

Answer 6

Nutritional Support
Rehabilitation
Mental Health
Alternative Health
Trainers, coaches, instructors

Question 7

Nutritional Support

Answer 7

Dietician
Clinical weight loss
Barbaric services

Question 8

Rehabilitation

Answer 8

Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Cardiac rehabilitation professional
Pulmonary rehabilitation professional
Athletic trainer

Question 9

Mental health

Answer 9

Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Social worker
Support groups

Question 10

Alternative healthcare

Answer 10

Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Massage therapist

Question 11

Training, coaches, instructors

Answer 11

Athletic trainer
Advanced fitness professionals
Personal trainer
Group fitness instructor

Question 12

What is the strong draw for group fitness classes?

Answer 12

Socializing while being physically active

Group camaraderie that potentially strengthens the motivation and adherence to exercise

Question 13

What is the organization that assesses accrediting organizations?

Answer 13

NOCA national organization for competency insurance

ICE Institute for credentialling excellence

Question 14

What is professional certification?

Answer 14

A voluntary process by which a non-governmental body such as ACE grants a time-limited recognition and use of a credential to individuals have demonstrated that they have met the criteria for acquired knowledge, skills competency for safe and effective practice in a specific job role.

Question 15

What is a certificate?

Answer 15

Education or training program on a specific topic in which participants receive a certificate after attendance and completion of the course work.

Question 16

What does a knowledge-based certificate recognize?

Answer 16

It recognizes a relatively narrow scope of specialized knowledge used in performing duties or tasks as part of a certain professional occupation. It is generally issued after the individual passes an assessment instrument.

Question 17

When is a curriculum-based certificate issued?

Answer 17

It is issued after an individual completes the course or series of courses and passes an assessment instrument. The content of the assessment is limited to the course content.

Question 18

What is the certificate of completion or participation?

Answer 18

It is issued after an individual attends or participates in a particular learning event.

Question 19

What is licensure?

Answer 19

The mandatory process by which a governmental agency grants a time-limited permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation after verifying he or she has met standardized criteria.

Question 20

What is registration?

Answer 20

Either the professional designation defined by government entity or a listing/registry of practitioners.

Question 21

Define “scope of practice.”

Answer 21

A scope of practice define the legal range of services can professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which those services can be provided, and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed.

Question 22

Identify some aspects of the certified group fitness instructor’s scope of practice.

Answer 22

Developing and leading safe and appropriate exercise classes
Contacting preclass assessments and health screenings
Focussing on the appropriate audience
Assisting in setting realistic fitness goals
Teaching, demonstrating and explaining correct exercise methods
Giving progressions
Properly monitoring exercise intensity
Guidance, support, motivation
Monitoring room and equipment
Fitness and health related topic education
Protecting confidentiality
Professionalism, respect, and integrity
Referring clients when appropriate
Preparation for emergency situations