Role of Group Fitness Instructor

Question 1

What is the ICREP?

Answer 1

The International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals

Question 2

What is the CREP?

Answer 2

The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals.

Question 3

What do the ICREP and CREP do?

Answer 3

Standards setting, professional advocacy, and maintaining national registries of well-qualified exercise professionals.

Question 4

What are some benefits of regular physical activity for children and adolescents?

Answer 4

Improved bone health (3-17)
Improved weight status (3-17
Improved cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness (6-17)
Improved cardiometabolic health (6-17)
Improved cognition (6-13)
Reduced risk of depression (6-13)

Question 5

What are some physical health benefits of regular physical activity for adults of all ages?

Answer 5

Lower risk of mortality
Lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Lower risk of hypertension
Lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Lower risk of adverse lipid profile
Lower risk of certain cancers
Slowed/reduced weight gain or weight loss
Improved bone health
Improved physical function

Question 6

What are some cognitive and mental health benefits of regular physical activity?

Answer 6

Improved cognition
Reduced risk of dementia (& Alzheimers)
Reduced anxiety
Reduced risk of depression
Improved sleep

Question 7

What are some benefits of regular physical activity specifically for older adults?

Answer 7

Lower risk of falls
Lower risk of fall-related injuries.

Question 8

What are some health benefits specifically related to group exercise for all adults?

Answer 8

Decreased stress levels beyond that for individual exercise.
Improved perceived quality of life beyond improvements during individual workouts.

Question 9

What are some health benefits associated with group exercise specific to older adults?

Answer 9

Balanced health (physical, mental social)
Improved/maintained functional health and life enjoyment.
Expanded communities through social connectedness.

Question 10

Who are the gatekeepers in the healthcare continuum, and what is their function?

Answer 10

Physician, PAs, nurses, and nurse practitioners. They evaluate, diagnose and implement treatment plans for their patients. If outside their scope of expertise, refer to other professionals.

Question 11

What are some categories of professionals that patients are sometimes referred to by their physicians?

Answer 11

Nutrition Support
Rehabilitation Professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Alternative Healthcare
Trainers/Coaches/Instructors

Question 12

What are some examples of Nutritional Support professional?

Answer 12

Registered dietitian
Clinical weight-loss program
Bariatric services team

Question 13

What are some examples of Rehabilitation Professionals?

Answer 13

Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Cardiac rehabilitation professional
Pulmonary rehabilitation professional
Athletic Trainer

Question 14

What are some examples of Mental Health professional referrals?

Answer 14

Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Social Worker
Support Groups

Question 15

What are some alternative licensed healthcare providers?

Answer 15

Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Massage Therapist

Question 16

What are some examples of Trainers/Coaches/Instructors?

Answer 16

Advanced exercise professional
Medical exercise specialist
Personal trainer
Group fitness instructor
Health coach

Question 17

What do athletic trainers do?

Answer 17

Help athletes prevent injuries and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury.

Question 18

Why must group fitness instructors work within their defined scope of practice?

Answer 18

To provide effective exercise leadership for their class participants, gain and maintain support from the healthcare community, and avoid the legal ramifications of providing services outside their professional scope.

Question 19

What is the broad task of a certified group fitness instructor?

Answer 19

Using knowledge of exercise science, motivates and leads by using teaching techniques suitable for multiple states and styles of learning, and adapts workouts based on the diverse needs of the participants.