Test #2

Question 1

The scope of practice for an ACE certified group fitness instructor is determined by which organization?

a. State government.
b. Federal government.
c. Certifying agency
d. Independent business.

Answer 1

c. Certifying agency

Chapter 1

Question 2

A class participant shares with a GFI that they enjoy setting and reaching goals. This is an example of which factor that influences adherence?

a. Psychological trait.
b. Health status
c. Environmental factor.
d. Physical activity history.

Answer 2

a. Psychological trait.

Chapter 2

Question 3

Which communication technique would a GFI use to demonstrate that they correctly understood what the participant is sharing, while also giving the participant the opportunity to provide more details?

a. Asking open-ended questions.
b. Affirming.
c. Reflecting.
d. Summarizing.

Answer 3

c. Reflecting.

Chapter 2

Question 4

A GFI creates a task involving class environment that enhances participant competency. Which behavior change theory is being used to enhance participant motivation?

a. Controlled motivation.
b. Transtheoretical model of behavior change.
c. Self determination theory.
d. Health belief model.

Answer 4

c. Self determination theory.

Chapter 2

Question 5

The GFI uses encouragement and statements of belief to motivate class participants. Which source of self efficiency is being used?

a. Vicarious experience.
b. Verbal persuasion.
c. Mood appraisals.
d. Imaginal experiences.

Answer 5

b. Verbal persuasion.

Chapter 2

Question 6

Which of the following actions is MOST likely to create an inclusive environment for all class participants?

a. Create an experience that is welcoming to most.
b. Program the class so everyone is challenged equally.
c. Acknowledge and celebrate the differences of each class participant.
d. Offer the same modifications and progressions to each class participant.

Answer 6

c. Acknowledge and celebrate the differences of each class participant.

Chapter 1

Question 7

What is the BEST resource for staying up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research?

a. Web-based courses from non-accredited organizations.
b. Trend updates from popular health professionals.
c. Updated guidelines from leading professional organizations.
d. Continued learning from colleagues and your community.

Answer 7

c. Updated guidelines from leading professional organizations.

Chapter 1

Question 8

A new class participant shares with the GFI that they are nervous to participate in class because they have had poor exercise experiences in the past. Which is the BEST response from the instructor?

a. “Thank you for sharing that with me. If a movement doesn’t feel right, just rest until the next movement begins.“
b. “Thank you for sharing that with me. I’ll provide lots of options and you can always choose what feels right for you.”
c. “I’m sorry to hear that. Today’s class will have plenty of rest opportunities.”
d. “ I’m sorry to hear that. Just keep showing up and I get easier!”

Answer 8

b. “Thank you for sharing that with me. I’ll provide lots of options and you can always choose what feels right for you.”

Chapter 2

Question 9

Which statement is within the scope of practice for an ACE certified group fitness instructor?

a. Suggesting musculoskeletal therapy for an injury.
b. Sharing client success stories on social media.
c. Recommending nutritional supplements.
d. Responding to emergency situations when they occur.

Answer 9

d. Responding to emergency situations when they occur.

Chapter 1

Question 10

After demonstrating progressions and regressions from a jump squat, a GFI says, “be sure you choose the option that feels best for your body today.“ This is an example of which type of motivational technique?

a. Extrinsic motivation.
b. Controlled motivation.
c. Autonomy.
d. Relatedness.

Answer 10

c. Autonomy.

Chapter 2

Question 11

Which joint is responsible for stabilizing the shoulder during a push-up?

a. Lumbar.
b. Scapulothoracic
c. Thoracic
d. Knee

Answer 11

b. Scapulothoracic

Chapter 3

Question 12

Which frontal plane movement involves leaning sideways?

a. Extension of the lumbar spine.
b. Adduction of the shoulder.
c. Abduction of the shoulder.
d. Lateral flexion of the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Answer 12

d. Lateral flexion of the thoracic and lumber spine.

Chapter 3

Question 13

What is the BEST anatomical queue for a lateral lunge?

a. Adducting at the hip, rotating through the lumbar spine, and retracting the scapula.
b. Adducting at the leg, extending at the hip, and rotating through the thoracic spine.
c. Abducting at the leg, flexing at the hip, and retracting the scapula.
d. Abducting at the leg, rotating at the hip, and depression of the scapula.

Answer 13

c. Abducting at the leg, flexing at the hip, and retracting the scapula.

Chapter 3

Question 14

The class participant is experiencing limited flexibility in the shoulders, and has challenges accomplishing activities of daily life, like carrying their groceries. Assuming their physician has cleared them for exercise, which formats would be BEST for this participant?

a. Mobility and muscular training.
b. Mind-body and cardiorespiratory training.
c. Cardiorespiratory, and muscular training.
d. Muscular training and aquatic exercise

Answer 14

a. Mobility and muscular training.

Chapter 5

Question 15

A GFI is teaching a weekly dance class. They love choosing the music and creating movements, but it takes a lot of their time each week to prepare. Which choreographic method is this instructor using?

a. Skilled choreographed.
b. Freestyle.
c. Pre-choreographed.
d. Pre-planned.

Answer 15

b. Freestyle.

Chapter 5

Question 16

Which components are included in the warm-up section of a class?

a. Dynamic movements, rehearsal movements, and full range motion.
b. Static stretching and mobility movements.
c. Rehearsal movements and stability movements.
d. Conditioning, static stretching, and dynamic movements.

Answer 16

a. Dynamic movements, rehearsal movements, and full range of motion.

Chapter 5

Question 17

The GFI is queuing a seated hamstring stretch. They noticed a participant trying to model another participants flexibility level. Which is the BEST response?

a. “All of our bodies are different. Do not compare yourself to others around you if you cannot stretch the same.“
b. “Look at how I’m performing the stretch and try to model after me. Challenge yourself with this stretch so you can continue to progress”
c. “To find the right position for your body, start slowly and only go until you feel tightness or slight discomfort. Then, hold there.”
d. “Only go into the stretch until you feel a slight pull. If you would like to go deeper, I can assist you by pressing onto your back.”

Answer 17

c. “To find the right position for your body, start slowly and only go until you feel tightness or slight discomfort. Then, hold there.”

Chapter 5

Question 18

A GFI is teaching a reverse lunge with a rotation, followed by a shoulder press. Participant continues to lose their balance, then mix up the order of the movements. Which stage of learning is the participant MOST likely in?

a. Visual.
b. Cognitive
c. Associative.
d. Autonomous.

Answer 18

b. Cognitive.

Chapter 9

Question 19

A GFI is teaching a tricep dip on a bench. Which cue is BEST for a kinesthetic learner?

a. “Imagine the elbows pointing at the wall behind you.”
b. “Keep the hips close to the bench as you bend the elbow.”
c. “ Watch how my chest stays lifted while the elbows bend.”
d. “Press through the triceps as you straighten the arm.”

Answer 19

a. “Imagine the elbows pointing at the wall behind you.”

Chapter 9

Question 20

Which instructional strategy should the GFI utilize when teaching visual learners?

a. Speak clearly and loudly.
b. With permission, touch the participant to provide assistance.
c. Prepare sample cues ahead of class.
d. Exaggerate the size of each movement.

Answer 20

d. Exaggerate the size of each movement.

Chapter 9

Question 21

Which muscle acts at the hip during a Burpee?

a. Anterior tibialis
b. Gastrocnemius
c. External oblique
d. Iliopsoas

Answer 21

d. Iliopsoas

Chapter 3

Question 22

A GFI is teaching a stationary lunge with a knee drive. Which progression will make this movement more skill-based?

a. Adding a jump to the knee drive
b. Holding the lunge before the knee drive.
c. Slowing down the knee drive
d. Removing the knee drive.

Answer 22

a. Adding a jump to the knee drive.

Chapter 4

Question 23

A new exerciser attends an “Intro to Strength and Conditioning” class. After class, they asked the GFI if future classes will include speed and agility work. They say they’ve seen that type of work with athletes who are in great shape and want to try it. What is the BEST response from the instructor?

a.“Thanks a lot for sharing that feedback. I’ll modify next weeks class plan to include a lot more speed and agility work.“
b.“Speed and agility are skill-related components of fitness and, while specific to some athletes workouts, it is important that we first build overall health.”
c.“Speed and agility are only for athletes. You don’t need to be doing that type of activity.”
d.“Speed are basic components of health and will be to class in a few few weeks.”

Answer 23

b.“Speed and agility are skill-related components of fitness and, while specific to some athletes workouts, it is important that we first build overall health.”

Chapter 4

Question 24

What is the MOST appropriate frequency recommendation for resistance and aerobic training for a new exerciser?

a. Five days of aerobic training in four days of resistance training.
b. At least three days of aerobic training and two days of resistance training.
c. At least two days of aerobic training and three days of resistance training.
d: four days of aerobic training and five days of resistance training

Answer 24

b. At least three days of aerobic training training in two days of resistance training.

Chapter 4

Question 25

Which principle states that a new exerciser, who uses only their bodyweight to perform muscular training, will see improvements, while an experienced exerciser may need additional stimuli to see the benefits?

a. Rest.
b. Specificity
c. Overload.
d. Reversibility.

Answer 25

c. Overload.

Chapter 4

Question 26

Which statement teaches participants how to correctly monitor their own intensity?

a. “Think about how hard you are working and how fatigued you feel.”
b. “Consider how much weight you lifted in class and if you’re able to do that same amount again.“
c. “Try to talk to your neighbor. If you’re working hard enough, you won’t be able to carry on a conversation.”
d.“Reflect on your goals for class today and decide if you worked hard enough to achieve them.”

Answer 26

a. “Think about how hard you are working and how fatigued you feel”

Chapter 4

Question 27

Which cue BEST creates an inclusive experience for participants?

a. “This movement is great for burning calories!”
b. “Keep up the great work, guys!”
c. “The goal of the side plank is to create a smaller abdomen.”
d. “Today’s class is all about agility, helping our bodies be ready for quick changes in movement.”

Answer 27

d. “Today’s class is all about agility, helping our bodies be ready for quick changes in movement.”

Chapter 6

Question 28

Which is the BEST strategy to use when preparing to create team cohesion in class?

a. include more challenging exercises that allow all participants to be challenged equally.
b. Focus on the regular participants while creating learning experiences for all.
c. Include partner activities and movements for participants to engage in conversation.
d. Build rapport with each participant so they feel connected to the instructor.

Answer 28

c. Include partner activities and movements for participants to engage in conversation.

Chapter 6

Question 29

What is the BEST reason to add a new piece of equipment to a class?

a. To increase the level of interest in a class.
b. When it matches the overall goal of the class.
c. To make the exercise more complex.
d. When it increases the types of exercises that can be done.

Answer 29

b. When it matches the overall goal of the class.

Chapter 6

Question 30

A GFI is teaching the flexibility portion of a cardio dance style class. Which is the best use of music for the section of class?

a. Lower the volume and use songs with the fast tempo
b. Lower the volume and use with slow tempo.
c. Keep the volume and use both fast and slow tempo.
d. Keep the volume the same similar tempo as the rest of class

Answer 30

b. Lower the volume and use songs with a slow tempo.

Chapter 6

Question 31

A GFI is teaching a new cycling class at a local studio. What should the instructor be concerned about regarding their music license?

a. No musical licenses required for local studios
b. It’s the studios responsibility to obtain a license
c. Purchase a license for each unique song
d. Secure a performance license.

Answer 31

d. Secure a performance license.

Chapter 6

Question 32

When preparing a warm-up for a cardio kickboxing class, which movement enhances spinal mobility?

a. Standing hip hinge.
b. Standing thoracic rotation.
c. Glute bridge
d. Bird dog

Answer 32

b. Standing thoracic rotation.

Chapter 7

Question 33

Which is the BEST method to ensure the conditioning portion of a class is well thought out, safe, and inclusive?

a. Perform an exercise evaluation.
b. Review the class plan with a colleague.
c. Try the class out and see how the participants respond.
d. Use a pre-choreographed class plan.

Answer 33

a. Perform an exercise evaluation.

Chapter 7

Question 34

A GFI is planning the conditioning portion of the class. Which is the MOST appropriate sequence of exercises?

a. Push-up, calf raise, plank, lunge
b. Plank, chest press, calf raise, lateral raise
c. Lateral raise, lunge, plank, push up
d. Lunge, push up, lateral raise, plank

Answer 34

d. Lunge, push up, lateral raise, plank

Chapter 7

Question 35

Which type of movement seamlessly transitions between both sides of the body to ensure muscle balance?

a. Antagonist
b. Bilateral.
c. Reversible.
d. Multiplanar

Answer 35

c. Reversible.

Chapter 7

Question 36

A client who is pregnant cannot comfortably perform a child’s pose on the floor. What is the BEST modification?

a. Standing cow position
b. Standing back extension.
c. Standing lateral flexion.
d. Standing child’s pose on the wall.

Answer 36

d. Standing child’s pose on the wall.

Chapter 7

Question 37

Anticipatory cueing is MOST useful during which type of class?

a. Dance
b. Boot Camp.
c. High intensity, interval training.
d. Aquatic exercise.

Answer 37

a. Dance

Chapter 10

Question 38

A GFI is planning choreography for their upcoming cardio dance class. They plan two different movements that total 24 counts. How many beats remain to make up the musical phrase?

a. 4
b. 16
c. 32
d. 8

Answer 38

d. 8

Chapter 10

Question 39

A GFI is planning their strength and conditioning class. They plan to include a back lunge with rotation and shoulder press, at a tempo of 2x2. Which teaching strategy will best ensure the movement is done safely with the correct tempo?

a. Repetition reduction.
b. Slow to fast.
c. Simple to complex.
d. Part to whole.

Answer 39

b. Slow to fast.

Chapter 10

Question 40

A GFI teaches a squat to overhead press in unison. Which type of transition is this?

a. Matching.
b. Projecting.
c. Mending.
d. Patching.

Answer 40

c. Mending.

Chapter 10

Question 41

While teaching a Boot Camp class, the GFI provides an anticipatory cue followed by an instructional cue. Once participants begin moving, the instructor would like to include a modification to the movements. Which type of queue would this involve?

a. Visual.
b. Follow up.
c. Kinesthetic.
d. Motivational.

Answer 41

b. Follow up.

Chapter 10

Question 42

How does the term liability relate to a GFI?

a. Informs negligence.
b. Recognizes standard of care.
c. Identifies the defendant.
d. Demonstrates responsibility

Answer 42

d. Demonstrates responsibility.

Chapter 14

Question 43

Which is the MOST important question to be answered when deciding if there is a substantiated claim for negligence against the GFI?

a. Was the instructors failure to provide safe instruction the direct cause of injury?
b. Was it the instructors duty to provide proper instruction?
c. Was proper instructions satisfactorily performed?
d. Did actual damages occur?

Answer 43

b. Was it the instructors duty to provide proper instruction?

Chapter 14

Question 44

After class, a participant tells the GFI that their ankle is sore. Which response best protects the participant safety, and reduces the instructors liability?

a. Remind the participant that exercises stressful for the body and tell them to rest more.
b. Offer medical advice to the participant and modifications for the next class.
c. Offer first aid to the participant, then suggest seeking medical care
d. Provide verbal first aid recommendations for the participant to conduct at home.

Answer 44

c. First aid to the participant, then suggest seeking medical care.

Chapter 14

Question 45

What is the FIRST action required from a GFI before the class can begin?

a. Greet participants and make sure they feel welcome.
b. Inspect the equipment and class environment.
c. Make all pre-class announcements.
d. Teach a 5 to 10 minute warm-up that includes rehearsal moves.

Answer 45

b. Inspect the equipment and class environment.

Chapter 14

Question 46

In which instance does professional liability insurance provide coverage to a GFI?

a. When abiding by state and local law
b. When the instructor is acting as a prudent person would.
c. When actions are within the scope of practice.
d. when providing exercise prescriptions and first aid

Answer 46

c. When actions are within the scope of practice.

Chapter 14

Question 47

When teaching an online group fitness class, which of the following statements is MOST true about the importance of supervision of class participants?

a. Participants should always practice the movements while watching the instructor demonstrate.
b. Participants do not require detailed supervision when in an online class, since classes can be pre-recorded.
c. Participants need to monitor their own progress when rest is needed.
d. Participants only require individual supervision when in an online class.

Answer 47

c. Participants need to monitor their own progress when rest is needed.

Chapter 14

Question 48

The GFI is preparing to teach an online class to participants some in different states. Which document makes participants aware of the dangers of participation in the class?

a. PAR-Q+
b. Waiver from the instructors state of residency
c. Agreement to participate.
d. Informed consent.

Answer 48

d. Informed consent.

Chapter 14

Question 49

A GFI is seeking an employment contract with a local studio. They have already agreed upon the services to be performed and compensated. What additional factor should be included in this contract?

a. Insurance.
b. Copyright law.
c. Termination.
d. Waivers.

Answer 49

c. Termination.

Chapter 14

Question 50

When teaching an online group fitness class, what should a GFI do to manage risk?

a. Ensure pre-participation screening include language about online instruction.
b. Require participants to utilize their own music for class.
c. Require participants to perform all modifications provided by the instructor.
d. Make a disclaimer before class begins that the instructor is not to be held responsible.

Answer 50

a. Ensure pre-participation screening include language about online instruction.

Chapter 16