Chapter 1

Question 1

At what point is an individual FIRST responsible for adhering to the ACE Code of Ethics?

Answer 1

SELECT ONE:

After completion of the exam

After getting hired as an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

After earning the ACE certification Incorrect

After registering for an ACE certification exam (Correct)

Question 2

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the Allied Healthcare Continuum?

Answer 2

Select one:

Physicians must refer patients to a physical therapist before a fitness professional

Fitness professionals implement exercise routines and meal plans

Physicians are the “gate keepers” of allied healthcare (Correct)

Chiropractors and acupuncturists are not included in the continuum

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes a professional certification?

Answer 3

Select one:

A non-expiring credential to perform designated job duties in a specific field of practice

A credential awarded after verification that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skill required to enter a job role (Correct)

A credential issued by a governmental agency with regulatory rights over the profession and its members

A time-bound license awarded to an individual to work under specific laws and regulations

Question 4

What is the CORRECT term for a credential comprised of a course or series of courses on a specific topic with an end-of-course assessment?

Answer 4

Select one:

Certificate of completion

Professional certification

Knowledge-based certificate

Curriculum-based certificate (Correct)

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios would warrant referral of a group fitness class participant to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional?

Answer 5

Select one:

A participant asks if he should drink water or a sports drink after a 60-minute indoor cycling class

A participant shows up for class saying that her muscles were pretty sore after attending a HIIT class last week

A participant says that he has been experiencing knee pain since participating last week in a new sports conditioning class (Correct)

An apparently healthy individual who has been sedentary for more than three years shows up for a group strength class

Question 6

Attending a one-day workshop focused on teaching indoor cycling BEST describes which of the following types of credentials?

Answer 6

Select one:

Modality certificate (Correct)

Professional certification

Regulated certification

Specialist certificate

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes NCCA accreditation?

Answer 7

Select one:

Accreditation awarded to fitness professionals who meet Standards to work with collegiate athletes

Accreditation awarded to education programs that meet all NCCA Standards

Accreditation awarded to individuals who earn a professional certification

Accreditation awarded to certification programs that meet all NCCA Standards (Correct)

Question 8

Which of the following BEST describes a certificate received after continuing education?

Answer 8

Select one:

A certificate validating that an individual has passed an assessment of professional competence
A certificate designating that an individual
has completed a course on a specific topic (Correct)

A credential awarded to individuals who complete continuing education taught by an ACE certified professional

A certification earned to practice as an expert in the content covered by the continuing education

Question 9

Which of the following falls OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor scope of practice?

Answer 9

Select one:

Responding to emergency situations when they occur

Providing participants with a free trial of a supplement (Correct)

Determining if equipment for a group fitness class is damaged or unsafe

Conducting pre-class assessments of participants

Question 10

Which of the following is within the ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor scope of practice?

Answer 10

Select one:

Treating a participant’s injury after it has been diagnosed by his or her physician

Helping participants in a weight-loss program develop meal plans

Educating participants about health-related topics to facilitate long-term success (Correct)

Recommending the use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatories to manage post-exercise soreness

Question 11

Which class type would be MOST appropriate for a participant who wants to focus on a cardiorespiratory endurance workout?

Answer 11

Select one:
Pilates
Group strength
Step (Correct)
Yoga

Question 12

What is a MINIMUM recommendation for static stretching during the post-conditioning cool-down segment of a group fitness class?

Answer 12

Select one:

Perform two repetitions of a stretch for each major muscle group, holding each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds

Perform two to four repetitions of a stretch for each major muscle group, holding each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds

Perform one repetition of a stretch for each major muscle group, holding each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds (Correct)

Perform two to four repetitions of a stretch for each major muscle group, holding each stretch for at least 30 to 60 seconds

Question 13

The talk-test, heart rate, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) are PRIMARILY used to monitor exercise intensity during which segment of a group fitness class?

Answer 13

Select one:

Core segment

Cool-down segment

Warm-up segment

Conditioning segment (Correct)

Question 14

A warm-up should include which of the following goals?

Answer 14

Select one:

Incorporating visualization techniques

Keeping arms below the level of the heart

Gradually redistribute blood flow to the working muscles (Correct)

Providing progressions and regressions

Question 15

The evidence-based recommendations for aerobic exercise include which of the following?

Answer 15

Select one:

Exercise should be performed in one continuous 30-minute session each day

Sedentary individuals can yield benefits from less than 20 minutes of exercise each day (Correct)

Vigorous-intensity exercise should be performed no more than three times each week

Deconditioned individuals should perform moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise on most days of the week

Question 16

Which skill-related component of fitness is described as the ability to smoothly and accurately perform complex movements?

Answer 16

Select one:

Balance

Power

Coordination (Correct)

Speed

Question 17

Which component of fitness is described as the ability to perform repeated or sustained muscular contractions over a period of time without fatigue?

Answer 17

Select one:

Speed

Muscular endurance (Correct)

Muscular strength

Balance

Question 18

Which of the following intensity levels is MOST appropriate for novice to intermediate exercisers seeking to improve their strength?

Answer 18

Select one:

60-70% of 1-RM (Correct)

40-50% of 1-RM

20-50% of 1-RM

> 80% of 1-RM

Question 19

What is the recommended repetition range for resistance exercises to improve muscular endurance?

Answer 19

Select one:

> 20

15-20

8-12

10-15

Question 20

Which of the following is the BEST description of a pre-choreographed class?

Answer 20

Select one:

Instructors follow a written script with music, cues, and moves outlined from start to finish (Correct)

Instructors choose the movements, music, and class design

Instructors incorporate specific movements, while choosing their own music for the class

Instructors follow specific guidelines and instructions of what a class should include

Question 21

What is the name of the movement that involves raising the top of the foot towards the front of the lower leg?

Answer 21

Select one:

Extension

Inversion

Dorsiflexion (Correct)

Adduction

Question 22

Which of the following muscles is responsible for adduction of the scapulae?

Answer 22

Select one:

Pectoralis major

Posterior deltoid

Latissimus dorsi

Middle trapezius (Correct)

Question 23

Hip abduction is the primary motion performed during the upward, or lifting, phase of which of the following exercises?

Answer 23

Select one:

Side-lying leg lift (Correct)

Supine leg lifts

Single-leg step-up

Reverse lunge

Question 24

Which of the following activities is fueled PRIMARILY via the aerobic system?

Answer 24

Select one:

Sprinting up the stairs

Jogging for 10 minutes (Correct)

1:1 high-intensity intervals

30-second jump squat intervals

Question 25

Which of the following actions is an example of a concentric contraction?

Answer 25

Select one:

Static hold at the top of a push-up

Upward phase of a push-up (Correct)

Downward phase of a push-up

Static hold at the bottom of a push-up

Question 26

Which muscle causes knee extension and hip flexion as its primary joint actions?

Answer 26

Select one:

Semitendinosus

Biceps femoris

Sartorius

Rectus femoris (Correct)

Question 27

Which postural deviation is characterized by an excessive posterior curvature of the thoracis spine?

Answer 27

Select one:

Scoliosis

Flat back

Lordosis

Kyphosis (Correct)

Question 28

Which of the following exercise combinations is an example of balanced program design in a group fitness class?

Answer 28

Select one:

Single-leg balance combined with front planks

Side lunges to the left, then side lunges to the right

Body-weight squats combined with squats on a BOSU

Grapevines combined with forward and backward marching (Correct)

Question 29

Which of the following joints is considered to be a section of the kinetic chain that favors stability over mobility?

Answer 29

Select one:

Hip

Ankle

Thoracic spine

Lumbar spine (Correct)

Question 30

Which of the following is an exercise regression?

Answer 30

Select one:

Switching from squats to quarter-squats (Correct)

Moving from squats with a wide stance to squats with a narrow stance

Switching from knee planks to planks

Moving from quarter lunges to full lunges

Question 31

Which of the following exercises occurs PRIMARILY in the sagittal plane?

Answer 31

Select one:

Horizontal shoulder adduction

Grapevine

Dumbbell bicep curls (Correct)

Lateral lunges

Question 32

Sagittal plane

Answer 32

Cuts the body into left and right halves. Forward and backward movements.

NOTE: Forward and backward movements from an anatomical position occur primarily in the sagittal plane

Question 33

Frontal plane

Answer 33

Cuts the body into front and back halves. Side-to-side movements.

NOTE: Lateral lunges and grapevines occur primarily in the frontal plane.

Question 34

Transverse plane

Answer 34

Cuts the body into top and bottom halves. Twisting movements.

NOTE: Horizontal shoulder adduction occurs in the transverse plane.

Question 35

The latissimus dorsi is a prime mover during which of the following exercises?

Answer 35

Select one:

Dumbbell press

Tricep kickbacks

Bent-over rows (Correct)

Upright rows

Question 36

What is the BEST description of the frontal plane?

Answer 36

Select one:

Divides the body into inferior and superior parts

Includes rotational movements

Separates the body into anterior and posterior parts (Correct)

Separates the body into right and left sides

Question 37

A group fitness instructor asks the class a question and notices that MOST participants can respond, but talking is a little challenging. Based on this observation, in what zone of the three-zone intensity model are the participants currently exercising?

Answer 37

Select one:

Zone 3

Zone 2 (Correct)

Zone 3b

Zone 1

Question 38

During which of the following exercises is the quadratus lumborum engaged as a primary muscle for performing the exercise?

Answer 38

Select one:

Prone back extensions

Birddog

Side plank (Correct)

Glute bridge

Question 39

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 39

The quadratus lumborum muscle, informally called the QL, is a paired muscle of the left and right posterior abdominal wall. It is the deepest abdominal muscle, and commonly referred to as a back muscle. Each is irregular and quadrilateral in shape.

Question 40

Lumbar Spine

Answer 40

The lumbar spine refers to the lower back, where the spine curves inward toward the abdomen. It starts about five or six inches below the shoulder blades, and connects with the thoracic spine at the top and extends downward to the sacral spine.

The lumbar spine favors stability over mobility, providing a stable link between the more mobile joints of the thoracic spine and the hips. The ankle, thoracic spine, and hip all provide mobility within the kinetic chain.

Question 41

Thoracic Spine

Answer 41

The thoracic spine is the longest region of the spine, and by some measures it is also the most complex. Connecting with the cervical spine above and the lumbar spine below, the thoracic spine runs from the base of the neck down to the abdomen. It is the only spinal region attached to the rib cage.

Question 42

Rectus Femoris

Answer 42

The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles of the human body.

Question 43

Vastus Medialis

Answer 43

The vastus medialis (vastus internus or teardrop muscle) is an extensor muscle located medially in the thigh that extends the knee.

Question 44

Biceps Femoris

Answer 44

The biceps femoris is a muscle of the thigh located to the posterior, or back

Question 45

Semitendinosus

Answer 45

The semitendinosus (/ˌsɛmiˌtɛndɪˈnoʊsəs/) is a long superficial muscle in the back of the thigh

Question 46

Flexion

Answer 46

The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint

Question 47

Concentric contraction

Answer 47

A concentric contraction is a type of muscle activation that causes tension on your muscle as it shortens.

Question 48

Eccentric contraction

Answer 48

Causes muscles to elongate in response to a greater opposing force.

Question 49

Isometric contractions

Answer 49

Generate force without changing the length of the muscle

Question 50

Middle trapezius

Answer 50

The trapezius has three functional parts: an upper (descending) part which supports the weight of the arm; a middle region (transverse), which retracts the scapula; and a lower (ascending) part which medially rotates and depresses the scapula.

Question 51

Scapula

Answer 51

The scapula (plural scapulae or scapulas), also known as shoulder bone, shoulder blade, wing bone or blade bone, is the bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).

Question 52

Dorsiflexion

Answer 52

Dorsiflexion is the action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin. It means the flexion of the foot in the dorsal, or upward, direction.

Question 53

Extension

Answer 53

An extension is a physical position that increases the angle between the bones of the limb at a joint. It occurs when muscles contract and bones move the joint from a bent position to a straight position.

Question 54

Inversion

Answer 54

Inversion exercise is any exercise or activity done upside down to stretch and lengthen the spine, providing relief from pain and stress from the back and neck.

Question 55

Adduction

Answer 55

Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the body’s midline.

Question 56

Abduction

Answer 56

Abduction is defined as the movement of a body part, specifically the limbs and digits away from the body’s side

Question 57

Which of the following would be MOST important to incorporate into a class focused on improving group strength?

Answer 57

Select one:

Ladders

Cones

Sand balls (Correct)

Hurdles

Question 58

Which of the following considerations is TRUE about exercising in the cold?

Answer 58

Select one:

Exercising in the cold may cause an increase in blood pressure (Correct)

Head coverings are only necessary when it is snowing

Participants should wear a bottom layer that absorbs sweat

Cold air on the skin is more detrimental than cold water in terms of heat loss

Question 59

Which of the following is TRUE regarding measuring heart rate at the carotid pulse?

Answer 59

Select one:

Never palpate both carotid arteries at the same time (Correct)

Place the first two fingers lightly on the right temple

For best results, use the thumb of the right hand to conduct the measurement

Press firmly with the fingers to get an accurate pulse count

Question 60

Square music is typically organized into how many count phrases?

Answer 60

Select one:

24

8

32 (Correct)

16

Question 61

Which of the following group exercise surfaces offers good traction for dynamic movement?

Answer 61

Select one:

Concrete

Grass

Sand

Hardwood (Correct)

Question 62

Which of the following is an example of a class that TYPICALLY uses music ONLY in the foreground?

Answer 62

Select one:

Yoga

Step (Correct)

Aquatic fitness

Indoor cycling

Question 63

What description of physical effort corresponds to a ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) score of 5 on the 0 to 10 point category ratio scale?

Answer 63

Select one:

Somewhat strong

Moderate

Very strong

Strong (CORRECT)

Question 64

Which of the following could be a sign of heat stroke requiring immediate medical attention?

Answer 64

Select one:

Profuse sweating

Cold, clammy skin

Hot, dry skin (Correct)

Weak, rapid pulse

Question 65

Which of the following is BEST described as regular pulsations in music that have even rhythm and occur in a continuous pattern of strong and weak pulsations?

Answer 65

Select one:

Beat (Correct)

Downbeat

Accent

Meter

Question 66

Which statement BEST describes what an individual experiences when his or her exercise intensity crosses the first ventilatory threshold (VT1)?

Answer 66

Select one:

Speaking becomes slightly difficult, but the individual can still say short sentences (Correct)

Speaking is not really possible, as the individual is breathing at the maximum rate possible

Speaking is challenging, with the individual only able to say two to three words at a time

The individual can speak comfortably

Question 67

Which of the following BEST defines orthostatic hypotension?

Answer 67

Select one:

Lightheadedness caused by overtraining in a hot and humid environment

Dizziness or fainting caused by blood pooling in the upper extremities

A sharp drop in blood pressure often caused by transitioning from a supine or seated position to standing (Correct)

An increase in blood pressure caused by transitioning to high-intensity exercise too quickly, without an adequate warm-up

Question 68

What is the MOST appropriate guideline for using self-myofascial release in the cool-down portion of class?

Answer 68

Select one:

Avoid applying pressure over trigger points

The instructor should lead the intensity and duration

Focus largely on the quadriceps and gluteals

Address all major muscles worked during the class (Correct)

Question 69

Which of the following is an example of an exercise regression for a participant in a step class?

Answer 69

Select one:

Adding dumbbells instead of resistance tubing

Removing risers from the step (Correct)

Replace jumping jacks with squat jumps

Reaching arms overhead instead of out in front

Question 70

When is the BEST time to incorporate plyometric exercises into a sports conditioning class?

Answer 70

Select one:

In the middle of the warm-up, gradually increasing into the conditioning phase

After an appropriate series of single-joint movements, addressing the same muscle groups

At the beginning of the conditioning segment, immediately after the warm-up (Correct)

At the end of the conditioning segment, just before the cool-down

Question 71

Which of the following exercises has a primary focus of enhancing stability of the lumbar spine?

Answer 71

Select one:

Standing diagonals

Cat/camel

Birddog (Correct)

Glute bridge

Question 72

What is the PRIMARY reason to include movements that mimic the five primary movement patterns?

Answer 72

Select one:

They are most familiar to participants and therefore easier to perform

They make it easier for the instructor to offer progressions and regressions

They enhance participant functionality both inside and outside the class (Correct)

They allow the body to be trained in segments rather than as a whole unit

Question 73

Which of the following dynamic warm-up activities is MOST beneficial to individuals who sit at a desk all day?

Answer 73

Select one:

Incorporate side-to-side movements that wake up the lateral stabilizers (Correct???)

Incorporate movements that extend and lengthen the hip flexors, hamstrings, and upper spine

Perform movements from a seated position to mimic their daily patterns

Perform a total body dynamic warm-up with limited range of motion (ROM) before increasing the ROM

Question 74

After the general goal for a group fitness class is established, what should an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor focus on next?

Answer 74

Select one:

Class purpose

Class objectives (Correct)

Duration of the class

Music for the class

Question 75

What is the PRIMARY reason to incorporate rehearsal moves into the warm-up in a group fitness class?

Answer 75

Select one:

To safely and effectively prepare the body for the workout (Correct)

To expose participants to the most complex movement patterns first

To practice the routine before the conditioning phase

To introduce participants to the pace expected in the class

Question 76

Which work-to-recovery ratio would be MOST appropriate for aerobic intervals performed during a group exercise class?

Answer 76

Select one:

1: 7
1: 2 (Correct)
3: 2
2: 1

Question 77

Which of the following is TRUE regarding lapses?

Answer 77

Select one:

Lapses are due to a lack of extrinsic motivation

Lapses are always preventable with planning

One lapse most likely leads to another, eventually resulting in burnout

Lapses should be viewed as challenges that can be overcome (Correct)

Question 78

Which of the following describes individuals who are currently in the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change for physical-activity behaviors?

Answer 78

Select one:

Individuals who may be doing some physical activity and are ready to adopt a regular activity program

Individuals who do not see activity as relevant to their lives

Individuals who have been regularly participating in physical activity for less than six months

Individuals who are sedentary, but are starting to consider activity as being important (Correct)

Question 79

Which of the following is a description of rapport?

Answer 79

Select one:

A relationship marked by mutual understanding and trust (Correct)

Verbal and nonverbal information about current behavior that can be used to improve future performance

Understanding what another person is experiencing from his or her perspective

The perceived comfort, care, esteem, or help an individual receives from other people

Question 80

Which of the following is TRUE regarding using themes in group fitness classes?

Answer 80

Select one:

Themes can be created using music or other areas of focus for the class (Correct)

Themes should be saved for holidays and fitness facility events

Themes are primarily used only in indoor cycling

Themes derail class participation due to different likes among participants

Question 81

Which verbal skill can be used by an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor to empathize, reflect, and clarify the main points and feelings expressed by a participant?

Answer 81

Select one:

Encouragement

Reflective listening (Correct)

Open-ended questions

Summarizing

Question 82

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

Answer 82

Select one:

“I will attend Yoga class twice a week for six weeks.” (Correct)

“I will begin adding cycling classes to my weekly schedule.”

“I will start taking Pilates this week.”

“I will do indoor cycling on Mondays.”

Question 83

Which of the following terms can be described as being engaged in physical activity for the inherent pleasure and experience that comes from the engagement itself?

Answer 83

Select one:

Self-confidence

Adherence

Extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation (Correct)

Question 84

Which strategy would be MOST beneficial for addressing an individual in the maintenance stage?

Answer 84

Select one:

Identify early signs of staleness to prevent burnout (Correct)

Reiterate the long-term benefits of adherence

Provide continued support and feedback

Assist in identifying social support and establishing goals

Question 85

Which of the following is an environmental factor that influences exercise participation and adherence?

Answer 85

Select one:

Injury

Demographics

Time (Correct)

Intensity

Question 86

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic reward?

Answer 86

Select one:

Having participants share their goals out loud with the group

Reading a quote each morning before attending class

Providing encouragement to a participant at regular intervals during class

Offering a free T-shirt to participants who attend 10 classes in a month (Correct)

Question 87

A group fitness instructor who strives to keep classes diverse and enjoyable for participants exhibits which leadership quality?

Answer 87

Select one:

Dependability

Dedication (Correct)

Punctuality

Professionalism

Question 88

When arriving to teach a suspension training class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds three suspension trainers have been removed. What is the BEST way for the GFI to proceed with class?

Answer 88

Select one:

Tell the class to warm up on their own while going to the manager to see if more suspension trainers are available

Pair the participants for partner-based exercises so they can share suspension trainers (Correct)

Change the class plan and take the participants outside

Adapt the class plan to include only body-weight and plyometric exercises

Question 89

Which of the following is TRUE about on-the-spot indicators seen during a group fitness pre-class evaluation?

Answer 89

Select one:

When multiple participants stand with exaggerated kyphosis, the group fitness instructor should include exercises that focus on extending the torso and retracting the scapula (Correct)

When multiple participants stand with exaggerated kyphosis, the group fitness instructor should include exercises that focus on lengthening the hip flexors and strengthening the abdominal muscles

The group fitness instructor should always regress the class to the base moves when new participants attend

The group fitness instructor should always regress the class when older adults are in attendance

Question 90

When helping a participant set up an indoor cycling bike, what is the RECOMMENDED knee position to help ensure that saddle height is appropriate?

Answer 90

Select one:

25 to 35 degrees of flexion when the foot is at the bottom of the pedal stroke (6 o’clock position) (Correct)

The hip and knee angles are at 90 degrees when the foot is at the top of the pedal stroke (12 o’clock position)

The rider’s knee cap is directly above and in line with the pedal spindle when the foot is at the bottom of the pedal stroke (6 o’clock position)

5 to 15 degrees of flexion when the foot is at the bottom of the pedal stroke (6 o’clock position)

Question 91

Which of the following is ACCURATE about spot reduction?

Answer 91

Select one:

It is a great way to address unwanted extra weight at the belly and hips

Studies have shown that it is not effective (Correct)

It can be the focus of specialized group fitness classes (e.g., abs classes)

It is more effective in younger exercisers

Question 92

What is the BEST reason to report equipment issues to a staff member prior to the beginning of a group fitness class where the equipment was to be used?

Answer 92

Select one:

To document the facility’s lack of equipment maintenance

To help prevent issues with equipment capacity for class participants (Correct)

To allow the staff member to order replacements immediately

To decrease the instructor’s liability

Question 93

Which leadership quality is BEST described by refraining from gossip and negative comments about others?

Answer 93

Select one:

Professionalism (Correct)

Dedication

Punctuality

Dependability

Question 94

Which of the following participant arrangements is MOST appropriate for a dance-based group fitness class?

Answer 94

Select one:

Horizontal line

Stagger arrangement (Correct)

Circle arrangement

Parallel lines

Question 95

When inspecting equipment before class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds small tears in two resistance bands. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Answer 95

Select one:

Evaluate the tubing to see if it has good enough integrity to make it through the class

Lock them away in the equipment cabinet and alert the manager after class (Correct)

Immediately contact the manager requesting they be replaced

Keep them in the back of the room and take them to the front desk after class is over

Question 96

Which of the following participant arrangements is MOST appropriate for an instructor to see everyone’s movement and coordination pattern in a synchronized fashion from all angles?

Answer 96

Select one:

Horizontal line (Correct)

Circle arrangement

Parallel line

Stagger arrangement

Question 97

Which stage of learning is associated with performing movements with a number of errors?

Answer 97

Select one:

Psychomotor

Autonomous

Cognitive (Correct)

Associative

Question 98

Which of the following is TRUE about cueing?

Answer 98

Select one:

Saying “go this way” is an effective cue for visual learners

Aerobic Q-sings are best suited for visual learners (Correct)

Holding up a raised fist to indicate “hold this position” is best for kinesthetic learners

Instructors should often use physical touch during class for a kinesthetic learner

Question 99

Which of the following provides an example of an exercise progression based on the “LL” (LEVER LENGTH) in the DRILLS acronym?

Answer 99

Select one:

Adding a jump at the end of a squat exercise

Raising the arms overhead during a squat exercise (Correct)

Switching from forward lunges to side lunges

Moving the feet from a narrow stance to a shoulder-width stance

Question 100

Teaching participants how to first perform walking lunges and then perform torso rotations holding a medicine ball, before combining the two movements into a single exercise is an example of which teaching strategy?

Answer 100

Select one:

Repetition reduction

Slow-to-fast

Part-to-whole (Correct)

Simple-to-complex

Question 101

Which of the following is the BEST cue for a kinesthetic learner performing a squat?

Answer 101

Select one:

Instruct participants to imagine their glutes touching a chair as they lower into the squat, and to squeeze their glutes on the way up (Correct)

Demonstrate the squat exercise from multiple angles for at least five repetitions to allow participants to mirror the instructor

Encourage participants to avoid putting pressure on their knees while squatting and explain that they do this motion every day

Explain to participants that they should slowly lower into the squat for four counts and then rise for fours counts

Question 102

Which BEST describes the cueing needs of kinesthetic learners?

Answer 102

Select one:

They need to hear specific cues

They need to see specific cues

They need to practice specific cues

They need to feel specific cues (Correct)

Question 103

Which teaching strategy is also known as layering?

Answer 103

Select one:

Part-to-whole

Repetition reduction

Simple-to-complex (Correct)

Slow-to-fast

Question 104

Which of the following is TRUE regarding verbal cues?

Answer 104

Select one:

They should be heard and understood immediately before the movement becomes imminent (Correct)

They are used independently of visual or kinesthetic cues

They should be given at least eight counts before the movement is initiated

They should be descriptive and thorough to provide accurate direction

Question 105

A yoga teacher notices that a new participant in class moves easily into each pose the first time it is announced. This participant appears to be in which stage of learning for yoga?

Answer 105

Select one:

Cognitive

Associative

Autonomous (Correct)

Affective

Question 106

Which of the following BEST describes the command style of teaching?

Answer 106

Select one:

It relies on participants to provide their own feedback

An instructor makes all the decisions about posture, rhythm, and duration (Correct)

It allows the GFI to walk around and interact with participants

It provides the opportunity for individualization and one-on-one feedback

Question 107

Which of the following is an example of the slow-to-fast teaching strategy?

Answer 107

Select one:

Teaching a squat and biceps curl separately before putting them together

Beginning teaching with simple patterns before increasing the complexity of the movement

Teaching the movements at half tempo and then building to full tempo (Correct)

Beginning with a larger number of repetitions of each movement before reducing the total number of repetitions for each movement

Question 108

Which of the following voice care tip is RECOMMENDED for group fitness instructors?

Answer 108

Select one:

Continuously clear one’s throat to ensure clarity

Keep the music level high when using a microphone

Take large gulps of water during breaks

Speak at a normal volume when using a microphone (Correct)

Question 109

A group fitness instructor sees a participant who has asthma begin to wheeze during the conditioning segment of class. What is the MOST appropriate immediate course of action?

Answer 109

Select one:

Call for emergency medical support

Encourage wide-mouthed breathing

Have the participant stop and rest for at least 10 minutes (Correct)

Hand the participant a cold water bottle

Question 110

Which of the following is CONTRAINDICATED (not recommended) for individuals who have a history of low-back pain?

Answer 110

Select one:

Including hip-hinge exercises as part of the warm-up

Performing unsupported back hyperextension exercises using a Roman chair in a circuit-training class (Correct)

Maintaining a neutral posture during any exercise or movement

Performing birddog, curl-up, side bridge, and cat/camel exercises daily

Question 111

Which of the following conditions has symptoms that can be instigated by physical activity?

Answer 111

Select one:

Hypertension

Asthma (Correct)

Type 2 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes

Question 112

During what portion of a shoulder press should the group fitness instructor cue participants to exhale?

Answer 112

Select one:

During the upward movement of the shoulder press (Correct)

During the lowering movement of the shoulder press

At the bottom the lowering phase of the movement

At the top of the shoulder press movement

Question 113

Which of the following should be included in group fitness classes specifically designed for older adults?

Answer 113

Select one:

Coach participants to perform quick eccentric
movements to increase muscle elasticity

Extend the warm-up and cool-down class segments (10 minutes each) (Correct)

Incorporate exercises that help participants get up quickly off the floor

Use heart rate to monitor exercise intensity within age-related target heart rate (THR) ranges

Question 114

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate exercise recommendation for a pregnant participant?

Answer 114

Select one:

Use the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scale to monitor exercise intensity (Correct)

Use heart rate to monitor exercise intensity within age-related target heart rate (THR) ranges

Consume an extra 500 to 800 kilocalories per day to support exercise and pregnancy

Exercise on an empty stomach to avoid gastrointestinal issues

Question 115

Which of the following is RECOMMENDED for people who have diabetes?

Answer 115

Select one:

Dried fruit is a preferred snack before exercise

Participants must not exercise if blood glucose is lower than 120 mg/dL

High-glycemic index (GI) foods should be consumed prior to exercise

Blood glucose levels should be checked after exercise (Correct)

Question 116

Which of the following exercise guidelines is MOST appropriate for a participant with osteoarthritis?

Answer 116

Select one:

Water temperature for aquatic exercise should be between 88 and 98oF (31 to 36oC)

Gentle range of motion (ROM) exercises can be performed during arthritis flare-ups (Correct)

Perform a warm-up that is at least 20 minutes in length in all class formats

Perform only unilateral exercises before progressing to bilateral exercises

Question 117

Who has the primary responsibility for determining if a medical evaluation is warranted prior to an individual participating in group fitness classes based on the health-related information provided on his or her pre-participation form?

Answer 117

Select one:

The facility operator (Correct)

The physician

The group fitness instructor

The participant

Question 118

In what category would an adult participant with a blood pressure of 136/88 mmHg be classified?

Answer 118

Select one:

Elevated blood pressure

Stage 1 hypertension (Correct)

Stage 2 hypertension

Normal blood pressure

Question 119

Hypertension Stage 2

Answer 119

when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher

Question 120

Which of the following changes during pregnancy warrants further evaluation by a physician?

Answer 120

Select one:

Increased cardiac output

Increased edema (Correct)

Increased joint laxity

Increased blood volume

Question 121

What would be the MOST appropriate regression of a mountain climber exercise for a pregnant participant in her third trimester?

Answer 121

Select one:

Lie supine and alternate bringing knees to the chest

Place hands on the wall and lift knees toward the chest (Correct)

Stand vertical and bring the elbow to the opposite knee

Perform step-ups on a weight bench

Question 122

Which of the following is an EARLY symptom of an insulin reaction?

Answer 122

Select one:

Double vision

Confusion (Correct)

Nausea

Pale, moist skin

Question 123

Isometric exercises are typically CONTRAINDICATED (not recommended) for clients who have which medical condition?

Answer 123

Select one:

Asthma

Cardiovascular disease (Correct)

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Question 124

Which of the following is MOST accurate about youth fitness classes?

Answer 124

Select one:

Youth sweat less than adults and are therefore more susceptible to heat illness (Correct)

Youth participants of all ages should be taught to use ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) to monitor exercise intensity

Youth should not perform resistance-training exercises until they have started puberty

Youth heart rates are typically lower than adult heart rates at similar exercise intensities

Question 125

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate corrective feedback for a group fitness instructor to provide to participants having trouble keeping their heels on the ground during a squat exercise?

Answer 125

Select one:

“If your heels are coming off the ground, you are doing the exercise wrong.”

“Don’t allow your heels to leave the ground.”

“Visualize sitting back into a chair as you lower into the squat.” (Correct)

“Lift the chest, draw the shoulders back, and engage your core.”

Question 126

How can ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructors enhance their teaching abilities?

Answer 126

Select one:

Give short educational seminars after class

Volunteer at local health fairs

Critique the abilities of other instructors

Attend classes taught by other instructors (Correct)

Question 127

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate way for an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor to use his or her hand as a landmark to cue a participant who is in a collapsed side plank?

Answer 127

Select one:

Place the hand under the bottom hip and gently press the bottom hip up while asking the participant to lift

Ask the participant to watch as the instructor demonstrates the proper form while using a hand to tap the top hip when it reaches the correct position

Place the hand above the top hip, asking the participant to lift the hips until they feel the palm of the hand (Correct)

Ask the participant to lift his or her hips while the instructor uses his or her hand to provide a visual gesture of raising a flat hand until the desired position is reached

Question 128

What type of transition is being used when a group fitness instructor has participants perform a grapevine immediately followed by single-leg curls?

Answer 128

Select one:

Patching

Mending

Tempo

Matching (Correct)

Question 129

Matching (Transition)

Answer 129

When one exercise ends, another starts

Example: A barbell front squat followed by an overhead press, or a grapevine followed by single-leg hamstring curls

Question 130

Mending (Transition)

Answer 130

Stringing 2 exercises/movements together.

Examples: Incorporating thrusters into a group strength class, or, in cardio kickboxing, a right knee and left uppercut performed simultaneously

Question 131

Patching (Transition)

Answer 131

Performing an additional movement between 2 exercises or movements for a seamless transition.

Examples: Burpees or, in mat Pilates, to transition from the 100 to the Roll up, the participant pulls his or her knees into the chest to patch the two exercises together

Question 132

A participant who feels that his or her hip is dipping during the birddog exercise and makes an adjustment based on this feeling is demonstrating which type of feedback?

Answer 132

Select one:

Intrinsic (Correct)

Negative

Extrinsic

Positive

Question 133

A participant approaches a group fitness instructor after class to let the instructor know that the music was too loud. In addition to thanking the participant for the feedback, what is the MOST appropriate course of action for the instructor to take?

Answer 133

Select one:

Ask the participant if he or she can relay the feedback to the facility manager

Decrease the music level for the next class (Correct)

Suggest the participant attend more classes to become comfortable with the volume

Explain that the music level is well within the recommended guidelines

Question 134

Which of the following is an example of a landmark cue?

Answer 134

Select one:

Instruct participants to soften the knees and bring the chin to neutral before performing shoulder raises

Ask participants to visualize themselves lowering into a chair during a squat

An instructor placing a hand above a participant’s low back during a plank exercise and then asking the participant to pull up toward the hand (Correct)

Gently placing fingertips on a participant’s shoulders and drawing them back until neutral posture is reached

Question 135

Which class education strategy is being used when a group fitness instructor teaches participants how to adapt a yoga pose to be done behind a desk to help improve posture?

Answer 135

Select one:

Function Incorrect

Form

Performance

Health benefits (Correct)

Question 136

What type of transition is being used when a group fitness instructor has participants perform an overhead press combined with a step-up?

Answer 136

Select one:

Mending (Correct)

Matching

Patching

Tempo

Question 137

A group fitness instructor notices that for the past few weeks she has been experiencing an increased resting heart rate, sleep loss, and fatigue. Based on these symptoms, what is the instructor MOST LIKELY experiencing?

Answer 137

Select one:

Hypertension

Depression

Mental burnout

Overtraining (Correct)

Question 138

What is a PRIMARY objective for group fitness instructors?

Answer 138

Select one:

Treat injuries that occur as a result of group fitness class participation

Provide a safe environment for all participants (Correct)

Provide progressions to ensure an effective workout

Receive a great workout while teaching

Question 139

Which of the following is an example of an ACUTE injury?

Answer 139

Select one:

Arthritis

Tennis elbow

Chronic low-back pain

Twisting an ankle (Correct)

Question 140

Which injury requires activation of the emergency medical system (EMS) in ALL instances?

Answer 140

Select one:

Compound fracture (Correct)

Contusion

Sprain

Strain

Question 141

Which of the following is the MOST obvious sign of exercise fatigue?

Answer 141

Select one:

Nausea

Improper form (Correct)

Loss of strength

Dizziness

Question 142

Which of the following emergencies is caused by a lack of blood supply and oxygen to the brain?

Answer 142

Select one:

Concussion

Seizure

Heart attack

Stroke (Correct)

Question 143

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Answer 143

Select one:

Weak, rapid pulse; profuse sweating; dizziness (Correct)

Painful cramps, loss of strength, thirst

Shivering, tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes

Hot, dry skin; irritability; anxiety

Question 144

Which of the following is an intrinsic risk factor that group fitness instructors should be aware of and prepared for when teaching a class of diverse participants?

Answer 144

Select one:

Inadequate participant footwear

Complexity and type of movement during the conditioning phase

Number of repetitions and sets during the conditioning phase

Deconditioned participants (Correct)

Question 145

What are the components of the acronym RICE?

Answer 145

Select one:

Rest, ice, cessation of activity, elevation

Restricted activity, intervention, compression, elevation

Regression, ice, constriction, elevation

Rest, ice, compression, elevation (Correct)

Question 146

Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate for a participant in a group fitness class who is experiencing hypoglycemia and then becomes unconscious?

Answer 146

Select one:

Activate the emergency medical system (EMS) (Correct)

Alert the facility manager

Help them regain consciousness and provide them with juice

Call their emergency contact to come take them to see a doctor

Question 147

Which of the following is a CHRONIC condition?

Answer 147

Select one:
Contusion

Shin splints (Correct)

Compound fracture

Hamstring strain

Question 148

Which of the following is encouraged by MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov)?

Answer 148

Select one:

Choose 2% milk over low-fat milk

Enjoy food, but eat fewer calories (Correct)

Make 75% of the plate fruits and vegetables

Consume fewer calories and increase calories burned

Question 149

Which dietary reference value refers to adequate intake in 50% of an age- and gender-specific group?

Answer 149

Select one:

Estimated average requirement (EAR) (Correct)

Tolerable upper intake level (UL)

Adequate intake (AI)

Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

Question 150

What is the MOST appropriate ratio of fluid replacement to fluid lost following exercise?

Answer 150

Select one:

2: 1
1: 1 (Correct)
1: 1.5
1: 2

Question 151

Which of the following weight-management strategies is MOST appropriate for a child who is overweight?

Answer 151

Select one:

Decrease caloric intake to promote weight loss

Change nutrition and physical-activity patterns to promote weight maintenance (Correct)

Increase physical activity to promote weight maintenance

Decrease caloric intake and increase physical activity to promote weight loss

Question 152

Which of the following foods would be MOST appropriate to recommend as an option to a class participant who wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids?

Answer 152

Select one:

Almonds

Seafood (Correct)

Legumes

Beef

Question 153

Based on the range recommendations in the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), how many grams of protein should be consumed daily by an adult who consumes an average of 1,800 calories per day?

Answer 153

Select one:

45 g to 135 g

22 g to 90 g

45 g to 158 g (Correct)

180 g to 630 g

Question 154

AMDR

Answer 154

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

Question 155

Which of the following would be MOST important to look for when selecting a pre-exercise snack?

Answer 155

Select one:

Low in fat and carbohydrates

Low in fat and fiber (Correct)

High in calories and protein

High in fiber and protein

Question 156

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for adults for percentage of calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

Answer 156

Select one:

Carbohydrate: 50-70%, Protein 5-20%, Fat: 20-35%

Carbohydrate: 45-65%, Protein 5-20%, Fat: 30-40%

Carbohydrate: 40-50%, Protein 10-35%, Fat: 30-40%

Carbohydrate: 45-65%, Protein: 10-35%, Fat: 20-35% (Correct)

Question 157

Which of the following is among the common features of healthy eating patterns?

Answer 157

Select one:

Consume a large amount of foods high in protein

Consume more oils than solid fats (Correct)

Aim for moderate amounts of trans fat

Limit added sugar to <20% of total caloric intake

Question 158

What is the daily protein requirement for an average person?

Answer 158

Select one:

0. 5 to 0.8 g/kg of body weight
1. 5 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
2. 2 to 1.7 g/kg of body weight
3. 8 to 1.0 g/kg of body weight (Correct)

Question 159

A food label shows that the food has 8 servings per container, 90 calories per serving, and 2 grams of fat per serving. If an individual eats 3 servings of this food, what is the total number of calories from fat consumed?

Answer 159

Select one:

54 calories from fat (Correct)

18 calories from fat

270 calories from fat

27 calories from fat

Question 160

Which of the following documents should be shared with, and signed by, class participants prior to beginning an exercise program to make them aware of the risks and benefits associated with exercise?

Answer 160

Select one:

Waiver

Informed consent (Correct)

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)

Assumption of risk form

Question 161

A group fitness instructor notices a new participant who is not on the class roster coming into class five minutes late on the first day of an eight-week group challenge. What is the MOST appropriate approach to get this participant to sign a waiver?

Answer 161

Select one:

Stop the class and wait until the participant signs the waiver to continue

Once the participant begins the class, a waiver is no longer needed

Continue to lead the exercise class while approaching the participant to have him or her sign the waiver before he or she begins exercising (Correct)

Wait until after class ends and then approach the participant to have him or her sign the waiver

Question 162

“Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would act under a similar circumstance” is a definition for what legal term?

Answer 162

Select one:

Risk management

Standard of care

Incompetence

Negligence (Correct)

Question 163

Which of the following is the MOST important step before offering an outdoor bootcamp class at a local park?

Answer 163

Select one:

Take a continuing education course focused on leading outdoor bootcamp classes

Post community flyers at least one month before the program begins

Rope off the area being used before class begins

Inquire about permits needed to offer an instructor-led exercise program (Correct)

Question 164

What has been the source of many of the biggest lawsuits in the fitness profession?

Answer 164

Select one:

People operating outside of their professional realm (Correct)

Misconceptions of the participants in supervised exercise programs

Lack of laws protecting exercise professionals

Ever-changing exercise research and guidelines

Question 165

Which of the following is a document signed by a participant to release the instructor and fitness center from ALL liability associated with the conduct of an exercise program and any resulting injuries?

Answer 165

Select one:

Waiver (Correct)

Contract

Informed consent

Agreement to participate

Question 166

Which of the following should group fitness instructors secure as PRIMARY protection to specifically cover work within the health and fitness industry?

Answer 166

Select one:

Umbrella liability policy

Blanket license

Policy ride

Professional liability insurance (Correct)

Question 167

Which of the following options is MOST appropriate for an instructor who teaches at multiple locations?

Answer 167

Select one:

The instructor should obtain his or her own license for the music used (Correct)

The instructor should use only songs played on the local radio stations

The instructor should ask participants to supply music for class

The instructor should depend on the facilities to own blanket licenses for music

Question 168

Which of the following would be MORE characteristic of an independent contractor?

Answer 168

Select one:

The instructor uses equipment provided by the facility for all group fitness classes

The instructor teaches classes that are integral to the business

The instructor is paid hourly for leading group fitness classes

The instructor teaches classes at multiple independent facilities each week (Correct)

Question 169

Which of the following elements of negligence refers to the act of an instructor failing to provide the requisite standard of care in a group fitness class setting?

Answer 169

Select one:
Damages

Duty

Injury

Breech (Correct)

Question 170

Which of the following recommendations is MOST appropriate to give in a hatha yoga class to a pregnant participant in her second trimester?

Answer 170

Select one:

Maintain her pre-pregnancy intensity levels and range of motion during stretching and yoga postures

Encourage her to hold her breath in order to enhance relaxation

Advise her to avoid any inverted postures (Correct)

Discourage hatha yoga during pregnancy

Question 171

Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to participants who attend class regularly, enjoy the experience more, and have high levels of self-efficacy toward physical activity?

Answer 171

Select one:

An instructor who values accountability and gives extra repetitions to those who miss class

A highly competitive environment that rewards individual achievements

A class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals (Correct)

A high-intensity class in which participants are rewarded for athletic success

Question 172

Which of the following is an example of a balanced exercise sequence for a total-body strength circuit?

Answer 172

Select one:

Dumbbell triceps kickbacks, triceps dips, triangle push-ups, narrow push-ups

Push-ups, weighted squats, dumbbell rows, alternating body-weight lunges (Correct)

Resistance band front raises, high planks, dumbbell biceps curls, dumbbell side raises

Single-leg calf raises, wide-stance body-weight squats, weighted squats, single-leg calf raises

Question 173

You arrive to your group fitness room 15 minutes early to find the lights not working. What is the MOST appropriate course of action to modify your kickboxing class plan?

Answer 173

Select one:

Substitute it with an advanced step class

Implement a core-conditioning theme (Correct)

Reschedule the class for the next day

Move everyone closer to the window

Question 174

Which of the following footwear choices is MOST appropriate for instructing a dance-based group fitness class?

Answer 174

Select one:

Shoes designed for forward-movement efficiency

Shoes designed with cushioning and lateral support (Correct)

Absence of shoes to allow more flexibility in the forefoot

Stiff-soled shoes that provide maximum stability

Question 175

Which of the following visual cues by a group fitness instructor conveys positive reinforcement and praise?

Answer 175

Select one:

One open hand held above the head

One thumb up (Correct)

One index finger up

One closed fist held above the head

Question 176

Which of the following statements about using the dyspnea scale as a method that can be taught to class participants to help them monitor exercise intensity is MOST accurate?

Answer 176

Select one:

The most commonly used version of the dyspnea scale ranges from 6 to 20.

Participants can be taught the dyspnea scale to gauge the appropriateness of breathing difficulty. (Correct)

It is a more accurate method of monitoring intensity than wearing a heart-rate monitor.

If shortness of breath occurs, advise participants to immediately stop exercising.

Question 177

After offering several verbal feedback cues, the group fitness instructor realizes that a participant is still having difficulty and may need kinesthetic cues to correct improper form. What would be the MOST appropriate technique to use in this situation?

Answer 177

Select one:

Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction through touch is acceptable

Gently push the participant’s body into the correct position for proper form

Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment

Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment (Correct)

Question 178

Which of the following cues would BEST promote a biomechanically sound upper-body posture in the standing position?

Answer 178

Select one:

Keep the shoulders back and chest lifted (Correct)

Protract the shoulders and engage the abdominals

Retract the shoulders and rotate the palms to face backward

Keep the eyes focused slightly upward toward the ceiling

Question 179

Before your indoor cycling class, you notice two new students on bikes in the back row. What would be the BEST course of action to begin establishing rapport?

Answer 179

Select one:

Make eye contact and smile as you set up your bike

Introduce yourself and ask them their names (Correct)

Ask them to share their names and cycling experience with the class

Inform them that the front row would be a better choice

Question 180

Which of the following statements about the cool-down portion of a group fitness class is MOST accurate?

Answer 180

Select one:

It is up to the instructor whether to offer flexibility training before the warm-up or during the cool-down portion of class

Continue to play upbeat and motivational music to prevent participants from leaving during the cool-down

The cool-down portion is not necessary during a 30-minute circuit class

A proper cool-down will allow the cardiorespiratory system to recover (Correct)

Question 181

When using music in the foreground, what is the BEST way to promote uniform movements for all class participants?

Answer 181

Select one:

Always choose songs with a slow tempo

Teach on the downbeat when appropriate (Correct)

Increase the music level to 90 decibels

Choose popular music so that participants can sing along

Question 182

Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor who beings to notice his or her own symptoms of overtraining while leading an indoor cycling class?

Answer 182

Select one:

Shorten the length of the class by 10 to 15 minutes

Incorporate informative cueing off the bike to minimize physical work (Correct)

Cancel the class until the symptoms subside

Extend the warm-up and cool-down portions of the class

Question 183

Which of the following exercises would be MOST important to include in the warm-up segment of a sports conditioning class to warm up the muscles of the spine and improve low-back health?

Answer 183

Select one:

Straight-leg deadlifts

Reverse dumbbell flys

Kettlebell swings

Birddog (Correct)

Question 184

What is the BEST course of action for a group fitness instructor to take to achieve class objectives after being notified that two suspension trainers are damaged and will be unavailable for use during class?

Answer 184

Select one:

Remove suspension trainer exercises from the class plan

Incorporate partner-based exercises into the class plan (Correct)

Implement a first-come, first-served rule for suspension trainer use during class

Limit the number of participants for the class until the suspension trainers are replaced

Question 185

A few minutes into the conditioning segment of a group fitness class, the group fitness instructor notices a regular participant who suffers from asthma stop to catch her breath. What is the MOST appropriate next course of action?

Answer 185

Select one:

Advise her to sit down and relax and focus on diaphragmatic breathing (Correct)

Encourage her to continue at a lower intensity until she catches her breath

Walk her outside of the facility to expose her to cold fresh air

Ask another participant to run and get her a cup of cold water

Question 186

Upon arriving to teach a youth sports conditioning class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds a new plyometric box built by the facility technician. What is the BEST immediate course of action?

Answer 186

Select one:

Set it aside and do not use it during class (Correct)

Measure the dimensions to make sure it is the correct height

Test it out yourself before you allow participants to use it

Thank him for fulfilling your equipment needs for the youth class

Question 187

Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance?

Answer 187

Select one:

An injury to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose (Correct)

Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities

Posting a picture on social media by the instructor of class participants

Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor

Question 188

During a step-training class, the instructor decides to progress a grapevine movement sequence by having participants hold the lead leg for two counts and then perform the rest of the movement more quickly. This is an example of which of the following?

Answer 188

Select one:

Syncopation (Correct)

Kinesthetic cueing

A split phrase

Directional change

Question 189

Which of the following exercises should be included in the post-conditioning cool-down segment of a youth conditioning class to promote flexibility?

Answer 189

Select one:

Prone full-body plank

Standing glute-activation movements

Supine leg lift

Standing quadriceps stretch (Correct)

Question 190

Which of the following statements about regressions is MOST accurate?

Answer 190

Select one:

Regression options generally do not need to be offered for basic movements.

When offering a lower-intensity option, refer to the move as a “regression” rather than a “modification.” (Correct)

Verbal cueing is more effective than visual cueing when offering regression options.

Regression options are best when provided toward the beginning and ending of classes.

Question 191

A group fitness instructor finds out that he or she will need a substitute instructor in two weeks. What is the MOST appropriate course of action for this instructor to take FIRST?

Answer 191

Select one:

Begin searching for a substitute instructor for the class (Correct)

Move the class to a time that is better for the instructor that day

Inform class participants that the class may not be as challenging

Begin modifying the class plan to mimic the substitute’s teaching style

Question 192

During the strength-training component of a conditioning class, a participant is standing with locked knees and an exaggerated lumbar curve. Which of the following feedback cues from the group fitness instructor is MOST appropriate?

Answer 192

Select one:

“Don’t lock your knees or arch your low back.”

“Soften your knees.” (Correct)

“Don’t allow the hips to shift forward.”

“Bring your shoulders back and down.”

Question 193

A newer participant began taking one group fitness class three days per week as part of a fitness challenge held at the club, and is continuing because he really enjoys it. Which of the following BEST describes this scenario?

Answer 193

Select one:

Maintenance of intrinsic motivation and optimal conditions

Progression from extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation (Correct)

The participant has moved to the preparation stage of change

A predictor that he will not have any setbacks attending class

Question 194

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate regression for a participant who exhibits poor form and lack of strength when performing this exercise?

Answer 194

Select one:

Modify by performing curl-ups

Modify by rotating to a side plank

Lower the knees to the ground (Correct)

Straighten the arms to a high plank position

Question 195

Which of the following considerations is MOST appropriate when selecting music for a restorative yoga class?

Answer 195

Select one:

Songs that match the ambience intended for the class (Correct)

Playlists that incorporate new artists and sounds

The same playlist in each class to promote adherence

A tempo that ranges between 122 and 129 beats per minute

Question 196

Which of the following recommendations would be MOST important to give a regular class participant who will be traveling to a cold climate for a few months and would like to continue exercising outdoors?

Answer 196

Select one:

Advise the participant not to wear cotton during exercise, as it readily soaks up sweat and allows for rapid evaporation (Correct)

Since excessive sweating will not occur as much as in a warmer environment, fluid replacement can be less than normal.

Wear many layers and keep them on throughout the entire workout.

If excessive sweating occurs, add clothing to prevent heat evaporation.

Question 197

Which of the following represents the MOST realistic goal for a new group exercise participant who has been sedentary during the past few years?

Answer 197

Select one:

I will lose 2 pounds per week for the next three months by attending class.

I will increase my physical activity to two classes per week and maintain intensity in my target heart-rate range. (Correct)

I will lose 20 pounds by the end of the year by attending a heated yoga class four days per week.

I will work out at the gym every day and be happier with the way I look.

Question 198

A participant informs an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor that she has osteoporosis, primarily in her axial skeleton. Which exercise is her physician MOST likely to suggest?

Answer 198

Select one:

Swimming

Sit-ups

Balance activities (Correct)

Golf

Question 199

What is the primary reason for implementing a stagger arrangement in a group fitness class?

Answer 199

Select one:

To allow all participants to see the instructor (Correct)

To encourage a sense of community

To create space for new participants

To make it easier for partner exercises

Question 200

Which of the following cues is MOST appropriate to reduce the risk of injury during a abdominal crunch?

Answer 200

Select one:

Hold the lift for 2–4 seconds before lowering

Exhale on the way up and inhale on the way down (Correct)

Breathe in and out only through the nose

Lift the gaze and chin toward the ceiling Incorrect

Question 201

To help ensure that participants are working at an appropriate level of intensity during an advanced step class, the group fitness instructor should choose music with what tempo range?

Answer 201

Select one:

122–129 bpm (Correct)

<100 bpm

130–160 bpm

100–121 bpm

Question 202

What is the MOST effective method for addressing flexibility during the warm-up portion of an exercise class for older adults?

Answer 202

Select one:

Encourage the use of passive overstretching stretching to prepare the participants for the upcoming exercises

Perform a series of stretches before the warm-up begins

Include neuromuscular exercises, leading participants through various balancing exercises (Correct)

Focus on gradually increasing range of motion through a series of static movements

Question 203

Performing a lateral movement sequence to both the right and left sides describes which of the following movement patterns?

Answer 203

Select one:

Streamlined

Transitional (Correct)

Complex

Unilateral

Question 204

While performing an equipment check before class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds that an aerobic step has a crack in the middle. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?

Answer 204

Select one:

Advise its user to avoid stepping on that spot

Let the participants know so they are aware

Find some thick tape to fix the crack

Remove it from the group exercise room (Correct)

Question 205

Which of the following statements is MOST relevant regarding the responsibilities of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor?

Answer 205

Select one:

All instructors are required to hold current first aid certification.

Instructors must stay up-to-date with changing guidelines and standards throughout the industry. (Correct)

Instructors should refer injured participants to ACE Certified Personal Trainers

All instructors are required to carry their own professional liability insurance.

Question 206

Which of the following is an example of enhancing a class blueprint to create memorable experiences?

Answer 206

Select one:

Surprise the class by moving the location outside

Dim the lights and turn the music up during your HIIT class

Ask participants to design and teach class segments

Begin class by asking participants about their favorite exercises in class (Correct)

Question 207

Which description of the pre-planned choreographic method of instruction is MOST accurate?

Answer 207

Select one:

It is the strictest form of choreography.

It follows a format of linear progression.

It is unpredictable for both the GFI and the participants.

It often follows guidelines and suggestions of a format. (Correct)

Question 208

Which of the following movement sequences includes one exercise in each of the three planes of motion?

Answer 208

Select one:

Body-weight squats, dumbbell side raises, standing medicine ball trunk rotations (Correct)

Step-ups, lateral lunges, abdominal crunches

Lateral lunges, front arm raises, side-lying leg lifts

Body-weight lunges, dumbbell biceps curls, calf raises

Question 209

Which of the following intervals BEST represents a 1:2 work-to-recovery ratio?

Answer 209

Select one:

30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of easy jogging

30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging (Correct)

1 minute of easy jogging followed by 2 minutes of running

1 minute of running followed by 30 seconds of walking

Question 210

Which of the following considerations is MOST appropriate when designing the warm-up phase of a group fitness class?

Answer 210

Select one:

It should incorporate mostly choreographed movements.

It should focus primarily on hip and ankle stability and mobility.

It should last at least 10 to 15 minutes.

It should reflect the demands of the conditioning segment. (Correct)

Question 211

Instructing participants to lie prone on their mats and guiding them to slowly lift their chests off the mat to perform a trunk hyperextension exercise PRIMARILY targets which of the following muscles or muscle groups?

Answer 211

Select one:

Rhomboids

Erector spinae Correct

Trapezius

Gluteals

Question 212

How would an instructor utilize the slow-to-fast/half-time teaching strategy?

Answer 212

Select one:

Transition to a step tap movement

Repeat only the first two steps to reduce intensity

Use eight counts instead of four counts (Correct)

Add overhead arm movements

Question 213

Incorporating this exercise into the warm-up component of a boot-camp class addresses which of the five primary movements?

Answer 213

Select one:

Bend-and-lift movement Correct

Rotational movement

Single-leg movement

Pushing movement

Question 214

An ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor is teaching an outdoor boot-camp class at a park with an asphalt trail around the perimeter. Upon arriving at the park, the instructor notices that the grass is soggy and full of puddles from the previous day’s rain. How should the class plan be altered?

Answer 214

Select one:

Utilize the asphalt trail, performing only plyometrics in the grass

Give participants the option to find a space on the trail or in the grass

Utilize the asphalt trail and incorporate standing core exercises (Correct)

Utilize the asphalt trail for walking and jogging only

Question 215

Encouraging participants to move through a yoga sequence with the freedom to explore variations at a pace that feels right for them BEST describes which style of teaching?

Answer 215

Select one:

Practice style of teaching (Correct)

Experience style of teaching

Self-check style of teaching

Command style of teaching

Question 216

What muscle pulls the navel in toward the spine?

Answer 216

Select one:

Internal oblique

External oblique

Transverse abdominis (Correct)

Rectus abdominis

Question 217

Which of the following examples of verbal feedback would be MOST appropriate to address a participant who performs standing exercises with an excessive curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?

Answer 217

Select one:

“Lift the chest and slide the shoulder blades down.”(Correct)

“Breath in and expand the space between the shoulder blades.”

“Pull the navel toward the spine.”

“Soften the knees.”

Question 218

Which of the following is the BEST strategy for an instructor to create a positive rapport with class participants?

Answer 218

Select one:

Use participants’ names when offering positive feedback (Correct)

Address new participants continuously throughout their first class

Praise the class as a whole, avoiding individual compliments

Avoid using names during class to protect participant confidentiality

Question 219

Which of the following is MOST likely to meet the needs of all of the different fitness levels within a group exercise class?

Answer 219

Select one:

Demonstrate regressions as the primary modifications throughout the class

Teach and promote many options for self-monitoring with methods such as the talk test (Correct)

Encourage more challenging movements for individuals with more advanced fitness levels and primarily stationary exercises for individuals who are less fit

Encourage individuals who are new to class or less fit to exercise behind those who are more experienced

Question 220

A new member has been coming to the gym during her lunch hour. She says she really enjoys group fitness, and asks which class you would recommend for her. Which class would most likely result in the HIGHEST rate of adherence for this participant?

Answer 220

Select one:

A 90-minute fusion class of yoga, Pilates, and strength training first thing in the morning

A 30-minute high-intensity cycling class during the lunch hour

A low- to moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour (Correct)

A beginner step and strength class during the mid-afternoon

Question 221

Which of the following statements about reporting an accident that occurs during a group fitness class is MOST accurate?

Answer 221

Select one:

The report should be kept on file for exactly two years.

An accident report is not needed if the injury is minor.

The report should include a brief statement of the actions taken at the time of the injury. (Correct)

Opinionated statements from witnesses should be included in an accident report.

Question 222

Which of the following is outside the scope of practice of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor?

Answer 222

Select one:

Educating a participant about a health-related topic to help him or her adopt healthful behaviors

Applying an ice pack to the ankle of an injured class participant

Offering meal suggestions based on a popular diet (Correct)

Referring a participant to a registered dietitian

Question 223

Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason to incorporate rehearsal moves during the warm-up portion of class?

Answer 223

Select one:

To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout (Correct)

To prepare the muscles for the entire conditioning segment

To increase muscle relaxation time following contraction and decrease muscle elasticity

To practice exercise movements without being concerned about proper technique

Question 224

Which of the following cues would result in the GREATEST increase in intensity during a basic march?

Answer 224

Select one:

March forward, lift the knees high, and alternate reaching the arms overhead (Correct)

March in place, lift the knees high, and alternate punching arms to the front

Alternate marching backward and forward while lifting the knees high

March in place with your arms pumping at your sides

Question 225

Verbal cueing is MOST effective when working with which of the following groups?

Answer 225

Select one:

Participants who speak a different language than the instructor

Participants who prefer exercising at higher intensities

Participants who are familiar with appropriate terminology (Correct)

Participants in a large exercise class with exceptionally loud music

Question 226

A group fitness instructor notices a participant continuously choosing the same advanced options as the person next to her, even though the participant is having difficulty completing the exercises. Which is the MOST important reminder to verbalize the next time that participant comes to the class?

Answer 226

Select one:

Choosing more challenging movements will yield better results

Attending the class regularly will improve performance

Encourage participants to keep trying their best

Encourage participants to work within their own fitness levels (Correct)

Question 227

What guideline would be MOST appropriate to follow when teaching a class designed for participants with arthritis?

Answer 227

Select one:

If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is between 83 and 88º F (28 to 31º C) (Correct)

Advise participants with rheumatoid arthritis to continue to exercise during flare-ups

Use only resistance tubing during the resistance-training segment

Increase intensity, but decrease frequency to reduce stress on the joints

Question 228

What is the MOST important consideration when using the simple-to-complex teaching strategy?

Answer 228

Select one:

Progressively challenging the participants (Correct)

Minimizing directional changes to limit confusion

Ensuring variance of movements between the upper and lower body

Following a complex transition with a simple transition

Question 229

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration for an instructor teaching an aquatic exercise class?

Answer 229

Select one:

Having all participants perform a land-based cool-down

Ensuring a music tempo similar to slower, mind-body classes (<100 bpm)

Maintaining the appropriate water temperature between 83 and 90o F (28 to 32o C) (Correct)

Using percent of maximal HR to monitor exercise intensity

Question 230

What is the BEST recommendation for a participant who has a history of low-back pain but is currently not experiencing any issues?

Answer 230

Select one:

Emphasize exercises to regain strength, such as deadlifts and weighted back extensions

Attend a strength-training class two to three times per week

Require a physician’s release prior to exercise, and recommend physical therapy

Educate her on how to improve posture and body positioning during class (Correct)

Question 231

Which of the following solutions is MOST appropriate when a participant tells the instructor after class that the music was louder than normal?

Answer 231

Select one:

Ensure the participant that the song list will not be used again

Be sure to double-check the audio settings before the next class (Correct)

Explain that the instructor of the previous class must have adjusted it

Inform the participant that louder music motivates participants

Question 232

Which of the following exercises would be MOST appropriate to teach in a group fitness class to strengthen the deltoids while limiting the risk of shoulder impingement?

Answer 232

Select one:

Barbell upright rows

Barbell shoulder press

Dumbbell shoulder press in the scapular plane (Correct)

Dumbbell lateral raise in the frontal plane

Question 233

In preparation for the first week of a 12-week group strength class for beginners, which of the following is the MOST important consideration?

Answer 233

Select one:

Limit the equipment used to one to two pieces per class (Correct)

Restrict equipment usage to dumbbells, as they are the most familiar for most people

Avoid incorporating strength-training equipment during the first two weeks of class

Incorporate stations using many pieces of equipment to provide variety

Question 234

An instructor has programmed several sets of 60-second high-intensity intervals in an advanced indoor group cycling class. During the intervals, participants will PRIMARILY derive energy from which pathway?

Answer 234

Select one:

Anaerobic threshold

Aerobic system

Phosphagen system

Glycolytic anaerobic system (Correct)

Question 235

What is an example of a corrective alignment cue if a participant’s elbows begin to bow during this exercise?

Answer 235

Select one:

“Be sure to engage your triceps through the entire motion.”

“If your form breaks because you’re tired, rest for a few repetitions.”

“Keep the core engaged through the entire motion.”

“Keep your arms parallel to each other throughout the entire motion.” (Correct)

Question 236

During the second month of a fall outdoor boot-camp class, the temperatures are uncharacteristically cold. A participant who suffers from which of the following ailments would be MOST likely to be affected by the colder weather?

Answer 236

Select one:

Overweight or obesity

Exercise-induced asthma (Correct)

Rheumatoid arthritis

Hypertension

Question 237

Which of the following responses from participants would indicate that they are exercising at a moderate intensity during the cardiorespiratory conditioning segment of a group fitness class?

Answer 237

Select one:

Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4 (Correct)

Acknowledging that they are a +3 to +4 on the dyspnea scale

Confirming that they are exercising at 90% of maximal heart rate

Responding to talk test cues in single words or a nod of the head

Question 238

Which of the following describes the insurance requirement for covering the specific locations where a GFI teaches an outdoor boot camp?

Answer 238

Select one:

Question 239

Which of the following describes the insurance requirement for covering the specific locations where a GFI teaches an outdoor boot camp?

Answer 239

Select one:

Rider (Correct)

Professional liability

Umbrella policy

General liability

Question 240

It is MOST appropriate for a GFI who wants to highlight the weight-loss achievements of a participant to do which of the following?

Answer 240

Select one:

Post pictures without using the participant’s name

Ask the participant for permission

Obtain written consent from the participant (Correct)

Blur out the face and use only initials or a fake name

Question 241

Addressing participants by name is an example of which of the following?

Answer 241

Select one:

Risk stratification

Establishing rapport (Correct)

Room assessment

Appropriate feedback

Question 242

Which of the following outlines includes the MOST appropriate durations for a 50-minute group strength class?

Answer 242

Select one:

Warm-up: 5 minutes
Conditioning segment: 40 minutes
Cool-down: 5 minutes (CORRECT)

Warm-up: 10 minutes
Conditioning segment: 20 minutes
Cool-down: 20 minutes

Warm-up: 5 minutes
Conditioning segment: 30 minutes
Cool-down: 15 minutes

Warm-up: 15 minutes
Conditioning segment: 20 minutes
Cool-down: 15 minutes

Question 243

A participant’s low back is drooping during the exercise. Which of the following cues would be MOST appropriate if this participant is a kinesthetic learner?

Answer 243

Select one:
Ask the participant to pause so that you can demonstrate proper form and then have him or her try again

Tell the participant to look at his or her neighbor who is demonstrating proper form

Offer to place a hand above the point where the participant’s back should be, and then cue the participant to lift up toward the hand (Correct)

Provide specific cues that describe the alignment of the body

Question 244

Which of the following is outside the scope of practice of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor?

Answer 244

Select one:

Teaching exercise modifications to class participants who are pregnant

Educating participants about health-related topics to enhance adoption of healthful behaviors

Providing meal recommendations after asking permission to review participants’ food journals (Correct)

Using kinesthetic “touch” cues with participants after asking for their permission to provide this type of cue

Question 245

Which of the following is an example of enhancing instruction?

Answer 245

Select one:

Providing the entire class with one central and shared goal

Educating participants on why certain exercises are selected (Correct)

Using loud verbal cues to motivate participants to increase exertion

The instructor staying in one location throughout the entire class to enhance cues

Question 246

After class, a participant communicates that she is able to feel the difference when she squats correctly. She says she has been making adjustments during the day when she sits and rises from her work chair and is excited about her progress. Which of the following BEST describes this scenario?

Answer 246

Select one:

An example of the instructor’s extrinsic feedback

An example of corrective feedback

An example of the participant’s intrinsic feedback (Correct)

An example of immediate feedback

Question 247

What would be the MOST appropriate class format for a song that has a tempo of 150 beats per minute (bpm)?

Answer 247

Select one:

Beginning strength training

Yoga

Cycling

High-impact class (Correct)

Question 248

When teaching an exercise class to a group of older adults, what would be the MOST appropriate programming consideration for the class?

Answer 248

Select one:

Include exercises that mimic movements performed outside of class to improve activities of daily living (Correct)

Exclude balancing activities due to the gradual loss of balance during the aging process

Decrease the length of the warm-up due to the lower intensity throughout class

Significantly vary each class structure in order to prevent boredom

Question 249

Which personal factor is MOST likely to facilitate a new participant’s adherence to regularly attending a group fitness class?

Answer 249

Select one:

Easy access to the exercise facility

The energy and music used in the new class

Joining the new facility

Prior participation in a similar exercise class (Correct)

Question 250

Which of the following would be CONTRAINDICATED during the warm-up portion of a group fitness class?

Answer 250

Select one:

If including any static stretching, continue to incorporate some movement

Lead participants through a series of dynamic movements

Lead participants through a series of ballistic stretches for all major muscle groups (Correct)

Focus largely on rehearsal moves that enhance range of motion

Question 251

When planning for a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, which of the following progressions would cause the GREATEST increase in the intensity of a squat?

Answer 251

Select one:

Adding an overhead arm movement during the down phase of the squat

Increasing the volume of music

Traveling laterally from one side of the room to the other

Introducing jumping squats (Correct)

Question 252

When choosing background music for a suspension training class, which of the following is the MOST important consideration?

Answer 252

Select one:

A tempo of 120 beats per minute

Latin dance-based music

Music that motivates the participants (Correct)

Songs with an accentuated downbeat

Question 253

Which of the following is among the supervision guidelines and responsibilities of a group fitness instructor?

Answer 253

Select one:

Making sure the facility has a license for copyrighted music

Using general supervision when the activity merits close attention to an individual participant

Providing continuous supervision in immediate proximity to the participants to ensure safety (Correct)

Providing classes that challenge advanced participants

Question 254

A group fitness instructor notices that participants have been having trouble picking up on the choreography in class. After reviewing the class plan and objectives and making adjustments, what would be the MOST appropriate next step?

Answer 254

Select one:

Drop the class format from your schedule

Keep teaching the choreography until the participants are able to follow it

Change the level of the class to intermediate to weed out beginner participants

Seek advice from a veteran colleague (Correct)

Question 255

When designing a 30-minute total-body conditioning class for a corporate client, which of the following types of resistance-training exercises is MOST beneficial to include in the class?

Answer 255

Select one:

Multijoint and mulitplanar movements (Correct)

Body-weight only

Isolated, single-joint movements

Posture corrective

Question 256

Which of the following recommendations would be MOST appropriate for a group fitness instructor to give to a participant who is six months pregnant?

Answer 256

Select one:

Minimize standing in place and control the range of motion (Correct)

Do not eat prior to class to help avoid indigestion and nausea

Avoid the semirecumbent position during exercise

Perform exercises at an intensity that correlates with the low- to mid-range of her heart-rate reserve

Question 257

Which of the following is MOST appropriate when incorporating plyometrics into a sports-conditioning class?

Answer 257

Select one:

Perform ploymetrics immediately after the warm-up (Correct)

Choose only one plyometric movement per class

Demonstrate only the regressions for each movement

Perform plyometrics immediately before the cool-down

Question 258

During the pre-class equipment inspection, a group fitness instructor finds that one of the treadmills has a rip on the left side of the belt. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Answer 258

Select one:

Postpone the class to see if you can use another treadmill in the facility

Place an “out of order” sign on the treadmill and adapt your class plan (Correct)

Advise participants to complain about it to the manager so that it will get fixed

Advise participants to be careful and stay closer to the right side

Question 259

Which of the following BEST promotes muscular balance throughout the body during a group fitness class?

Answer 259

Select one:

Always providing the most difficult version of an exercise and then modifying if participants are unable to perform it correctly

Using heaver weights and fewer repetitions to maximize muscle strength

Progressing from strengthening smaller muscle groups to strengthening larger muscle groups

Alternating pushing and pulling exercises, and incorporating bilateral movements (Correct)

Question 260

A dramatic rise in body temperature, bright red skin, labored breathing, and cessation of sweating are MOST likely symptoms of what condition?

Answer 260

Select one:

Heat stroke (Correct)

Heat exhaustion

Syncope

Heart attack

Question 261

Which of the following is the BEST example of a participant in the associative stage of the learning process?

Answer 261

Select one:

Completing squats on a BOSU with minimal error (Correct)

Uncoordinated and incorrect performance of a bench press with dumbbells

Highly variable performance from the first set to the final set of the shoulder press exercise

Progressing from 8-lb hand weights to 10-lb hand weights in a group strength class

Question 262

Which of the following pairs of exercises represents a balanced push/pull sequence?

Answer 262

Select one:

Lateral arm raises/overhead press

Oblique twist/upright row

Push-up/plank

Chest press/dumbbell row (Correct)

Question 263

Which modification is MOST appropriate when planning mat work for a regular class participant who is in her second trimester of pregnancy?

Answer 263

Select one:

Perform abdominal crunches in a semirecumbent
position on an exercise ball (Correct)

Replace abdominal crunches with a flexibility exercise

Avoid the quadruped position for the remainder of the pregnancy

Avoid using any external loads in order to decrease intensity

Question 264

Which of the following methods of monitoring intensity would be MOST appropriate for a participant who is taking beta blockers to manage hypertension and has been cleared by her physician to participate in structured group exercise classes?

Answer 264

Select one:

Percent of maximal heart rate

Ratings of perceived exertion (Correct)

Dyspnea scale

Percent of heart-rate reserve

Question 265

How should a group fitness instructor address a verbal learner while teaching?

Answer 265

Select one:

Have the participants count out loud with you

Clap the numerical cues instead of signing them

Add encouragement as the sequence progresses

Call out the number of repetitions (Correct)

Question 266

A fitness facility that fails to obtain a blanket license would MOST likely be in danger of violating what law?

Answer 266

Select one:

Public performance

Informed consent

Risk management

Copyright (Correct)

Question 267

When planning a fusion class consisting of Pilates and indoor cycling, which of the following is the MOST important consideration?

Answer 267

Select one:

The bikes are all pre-set to the correct heights for the participants

The participants have an appropriate amount of space for the required movements (Correct)

The participants have experience with both indoor cycling and Pilates

The class plan allows participants to spend only a limited amount of time off of the bike

Question 268

Which cueing technique would be BEST for a verbal learner in a group fitness class?

Answer 268

Select one:

Counting down repetitions by speaking clearly (Correct)

Counting up while using hand motions

Using mirroring to give participants a chance to see the movements

Making non-specific cues in order to accommodate all levels of intensity

Question 269

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to solicit feedback from participants?

Answer 269

Select one:

Prepare and handout a quarterly survey to all participants (Correct)

In the closing statement, ask participants if they have any concerns

Encourage them to post comments on social media

Ask that all comments and concerns go directly to the management

Question 270

When rehearsing for a suspension training class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor decides to first implement a series of squats and a series of overhead arm “Y” movements before putting them together in one movement. Which of the following BEST describes this teaching strategy?

Answer 270

Select one:

Slow-to-fast/half-time

Repetition-reduction

Simple-to-complex/layering

Part-to-whole/add-in (Correct)

Question 271

What is the evidence-based repetition range recommended for improving muscular endurance through resistance exercise?

Answer 271

Select one:

20 to 30 repetitions

15 to 20 repetitions (Correct)

6 to 10 repetitions

10 to 15 repetitions

Question 272

Preparing choreography utilizing the technique in which an instructor faces the participants and the participants copy the exact movement and direction is known as _______________.

Answer 272

Select one:

Progression

Q-signs

Mirroring (Correct)

Regression

Question 273

A group fitness instructor has been hired by a local business group to lead fitness classes geared toward beginning exercisers who have a general goal of losing weight. During the first session, several participants inquire about the instructor’s opinion regarding restricting fat from their diets. Which would be the BEST response in this situation?

Answer 273

Select one:

“It’s best to focus on reducing total caloric intake to below 1,500 Calories rather than being concerned with counting grams of fat.”

“I know a dietician who I would recommend. She would be the person to discuss any issues regarding healthy eating.”

“As long as the fats you eat come from a healthy source such as fish, nuts, or vegetable oils, the amount of fat in your diet is not a concern.”

“The USDA’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping your total fat intake between 20 and 35% of calories, with most fats coming from unsaturated sources.” (Correct)

Question 274

Which action by the group fitness instructor would BEST meet the needs of individuals with different fitness levels within a class?

Answer 274

Select one:

Spend the majority of the time demonstrating the least intense modifications

Encourage individuals who are new to exercise or less fit to try a different class before attending yours

Have everyone perform the same exercises using dumbbells of varying weights

Teach methods such as the talk test and RPE checks and make references to different fitness levels throughout the class (Correct)

Question 275

If a group fitness instructor arrives five minutes late to a group strength class, which of the following would be the MOST appropriate action for him or her to take?

Answer 275

Select one:

Reduce the warm-up and begin the music at the five-minute mark

Skip the use of music and a microphone to speed up the set-up process

Skip the warm-up and adapt the class plan to avoid getting out equipment

Instruct the participants in a warm-up while inspecting equipment (Correct)

Question 276

What is the MOST important consideration when teaching a dance-based class that includes three participants who are new to group fitness classes?

Answer 276

Select one:

Advise them that the evening class is primarily for beginners

Move the new participants to the front of the room for better vision

Change the class plan to include more regression options

Be attentive to the new participants and offer a variety of options (Correct)

Question 277

A participant approaches an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor regarding his interest in improving his low-back health. Which of the following exercise recommendations would be the MOST appropriate for this participant?

Answer 277

Select one:

Perform alternating toe touches with feet in a widespread stance

Perform cat-camel and birddog exercises when warming up for exercise (Correct)

Perform hamstring and quadriceps stretches during the warm-up

Perform straight-leg deadlifts and sit-ups to increase core strength

Question 278

Which of the following is a primary reason for a GFI to provide an explanation of the day’s class in the opening statement?

Answer 278

Select one:

To gauge participants’ reactions and moods

To manage participants’ expectations of the class (Correct)

To allow unfit participants to leave before the class starts

To adhere to the facility’s instructor guidelines

Question 279

Which of the following nonverbal skills should a group fitness instructor utilize when talking with a participant who says that he is nervous about a new skill planned for class that day?

Answer 279

Select one:

Place hands on the hips

Maintain an open body position, while scanning the room

Take notes during the conversation

Maintain direct and friendly eye contact (Correct)

Question 280

What is the MOST appropriate progression for a (spiderman) plank?

Answer 280

Select one:

Substitute an alternating birddog

Rotate to a side plank on each side

Lower knees to the ground

Straighten the arms to a high plank position (Correct)

Question 281

Which of the following would be CONTRAINDICATED during a warm-up for a dance-based group fitness class?

Answer 281

Select one:

Focus on establishing mobility in the kinetic chain

Attempt to increase heart rate to 85% of maximal heart rate (Correct)

Include rehearsal moves

A duration of 10 minutes

Question 282

What general cue should a group fitness instructor give to a class in which several participants exhibit exaggerated lordosis during exercises?

Answer 282

Select one:

Relax the gluteals

Relax the shoulders

Contract the abdominals (Correct)

Contract the back extensors

Question 283

Combining the hammer curl and step-up by having participants perform them at the same time is an example of which of the following types of transition?

Answer 283

Select one:

Patching

Mending (Correct)

Matching

Blending

Question 284

A participant who has been attending a circuit class for six months notifies the instructor that he has been experiencing a nagging pain in his knee during exercise for the past several weeks. What would be the MOST appropriate advice to provide this participant?

Answer 284

Select one:

Recommend that he alternate applying heat and cold to the knee after class

Advise him to perform jumps on a softer surface rather than on the hard ground

Warn him that it sounds like he is suffering from patellar tendinitis

Advise him to consult a physician before performing additional exercise (Correct)

Question 285

Which is the MOST appropriate consideration for outdoor boot-camp class participants exercising in the cold?

Answer 285

Select one:

Wear a headband that covers the ears

Reduce hydration when exposed to cold weather

Make sure the base layer of clothing is cotton

Dress in layers made of a synthetic blend material (Correct)

Question 286

Which response BEST describes effective feedback given by a group fitness instructor during an exercise class?

Answer 286

Select one:

A statement filled with specific information about a participant’s performance (Correct)

A suggestion that the preceding exercise sequence seemed challenging and that it will be repeated in the next class

A statement that lets the participant know how pleased the instructor is with the overall class performance Incorrect

A general statement relating to the performance of the previous set of an exercise

Question 287

What is the role of the Golgi tendon organs during static stretching?

Answer 287

Select one:

Contraction of the muscle group being stretched

Relaxation of the antagonist muscle group

Relaxation of the muscle group being stretched (Correct)

Contraction of the agonist and antagonist muscle groups

Question 288

Which of the following movements would result in the highest intensity exercise?

Answer 288

Select one:

High-knee marching with arms at the sides of the body

High-knee jogging with arms reaching overhead (Correct)

Step-touch side to side with arms reaching overhead

Jumping rope

Question 289

What is the MOST IMPORTANT reason for a group fitness instructor to develop rapport with class participants?

Answer 289

Select one:

To improve your chances to continuing teaching this and other classes

To establish trust and mutual understanding and promote confidence (Correct)

To ensure that participants will continue to attend your class each week

To provide more feedback when demonstrating incorrect techniques during class