Chapter 1: The Role of The Group Fitness Instructor

Question 1

Health Benefits Associated with Physical Activity for CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Answer 1

Improved bone health, weight status, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, cardiometabolic health, cognition.

Reduced Risk of depression

Question 2

Health Benefits Associated with Physical Activity for ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS

Answer 2

Lower risk of: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, adverse blood lipid profile, cancers, dementia, falls

Improved: cognition, quality of life, sleep, weight loss, bone health, physical function

Reduced: depression, anxiety, weight gain

Question 3

The Healthcare Continuum: Nutritional Support

Answer 3

Registered dietitian, clinical weight-loss program, bariatric services team

Question 4

The Healthcare Continuum: Rehabilitation Professionals

Answer 4

Physical therapist, occupational therapist, cardiac rehabilitation professional, pulmonary rehabilitation professional, athletic trainer

Question 5

The Healthcare Continuum: Physician/Nurse Practitioner

Answer 5

Primary care physician, MD specialist, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner

Question 6

The Healthcare Continuum: Mental Health

Answer 6

Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, support groups

Question 7

The Healthcare Continuum: Alternative Healthcare (Licensed)

Answer 7

Chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist

Question 8

The Healthcare Continuum: Trainers/Coaches

Answer 8

Advanced exercise professional, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, health coach

Question 9

Professional Certification

Answer 9

nongovernmental body grants a time-limited recognition and use of a credential to individuals who have demonstrated that they have met the criteria for the required knowledge for safe and effective practice in a specific job role. Demonstrated by passing an assessment. Renewal process required.

Question 10

Certificates

Answer 10

Completion of an training program on a specific topic. Some require successful demonstration of attainment of course objectives.

Question 11

Licensure

Answer 11

Mandatory process by which a governmental agency grants a time-limited permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation after verifying that they have met standardized criteria and offers title protection for those who meet the criteria.

Question 12

Registration

Answer 12

Professional designation defined by a governmental entity in professional regulations or rules, to a registry of practitioners who meet designated standards.

Question 13

Scope of practice

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice

Answer 14

• Develop and leading classes that are safe, effective, and appropriate
• Conducting pre-class assessments of participants
• Constructing group classes using evidence-based and published protocols
• Assisting participants in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals
• Teaching correct exercise methods and progressions
• Instructing participants how to monitor exercise intensity
• Empowering individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs
• Assessing the environment by monitoring the room and equipment.
• Educating participants about fitness and health related topics.
• Protect participant confidentiality
• Act with professionalism, respect, integrity, and inclusion.
• Referring participants to other health care professionals when appropriate
• Be prepared for emergency situations.

Question 15

Qualities of an effective group fitness instructor

Answer 15

• Punctuality and dependability
• Professionalism
• Dedication
• Continuing Education