FiTour Primary Group Exercise
Certification
Group Exercise - Answer- An exercise format that incorporates several different
modalities of exercise that is taught in a group setting by one or more professionally
trained instructors.
Group Exercise Instructor - Answer- An individual who is professionally trained and
certified by a nationally recognized organization to teach individuals in a group
setting safe and effective exercises.
Responsibilities of a Group X Instructor - Answer- Cue Proper Body Allignment
Provide Intensity Options
See every individual in class
Monitoring heart rate and intensity level
Provide constructive feedback to participants
Encourage participants to select appropriate movements depending on their fitness
level.
Arrive early and provide time before and after class to answer questions and to help
with technique
Use transitions that are smooth
Complete First Aid and CPR certifications
Obtain liability insurance
Stay current in the fitness industry
Use waivers and consent forms
Obtain medical releases from physician
Conduct health screening
Conduct fitness assessments
Complete accident reports
Leadership Qualities - Answer- Be a good role model inside and outside the gym
Demonstrate good form
Be a good motivator
Be a good communicator
Assume the role of teacher, guide and coach
Project a professional and positive image
Recognize weaknesses but capitalize on strengths
The Business of Instructing Group X - Answer- Instructors should complete and
maintain training and certification
Obtain waivers
Medical clearance
Liability insurance- make sure you are protected
Instructors should teach a proper warm up and cool down with stretching
Employee vs independent contractors - Answer- Instructor employee IE answers to
club management. The club is liable for injuries
, Independent contractor instructor ICI must carry her own liability insurance and
responsible for reporting income and paying taxes
Marketing yourself and your class - Answer- Word of mouth is the best marketing
Write press releases in local magazines and newspapers
Health fairs
School teachers
Provide fitness topics and tips
Book yourself to speak at health and fitness functions
Physical Fitness - Answer- An improved physiological state that leads to improved
health and longevity. A set of attributes that people have or can achieve relating to
their ability to perform physical activities.
Physical Fitness can be divided into 4 categories. - Answer- Physiological-Related
Health- Related
Skill - Related
Sports - Related
Physiological-Related - Answer- Includes non-performance components of physical
Fitness that relate to biological systems that are influenced by one's level of habitual
physical activity.
3 components of Physiological-Related fitness - Answer- Metabolic Fitness -
Morphological Fitness
Bone Integrity
Metabolic Fitness - Answer- The state of metabolic systems and variables predictive
of the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease which can be favorably altered by
increased physical activity or regular endurance exercise.
Morphological Fitness - Answer- Related to body composition factors such as body
circumferences, body fat content, and regional body fat distribution.
Bone Integrity - Answer- A non performance component of fitness related to bone
mineral density.
health-related fitness - Answer- Consists of those components of physical fitness
that have a relationship with good health
Cardio respiratory Fitness
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Body composition
Skill -Related Fitness - Answer- Consists of those components of physical fitness
that have a relationship with enhanced performance in sports and motor skills.
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Certification
Group Exercise - Answer- An exercise format that incorporates several different
modalities of exercise that is taught in a group setting by one or more professionally
trained instructors.
Group Exercise Instructor - Answer- An individual who is professionally trained and
certified by a nationally recognized organization to teach individuals in a group
setting safe and effective exercises.
Responsibilities of a Group X Instructor - Answer- Cue Proper Body Allignment
Provide Intensity Options
See every individual in class
Monitoring heart rate and intensity level
Provide constructive feedback to participants
Encourage participants to select appropriate movements depending on their fitness
level.
Arrive early and provide time before and after class to answer questions and to help
with technique
Use transitions that are smooth
Complete First Aid and CPR certifications
Obtain liability insurance
Stay current in the fitness industry
Use waivers and consent forms
Obtain medical releases from physician
Conduct health screening
Conduct fitness assessments
Complete accident reports
Leadership Qualities - Answer- Be a good role model inside and outside the gym
Demonstrate good form
Be a good motivator
Be a good communicator
Assume the role of teacher, guide and coach
Project a professional and positive image
Recognize weaknesses but capitalize on strengths
The Business of Instructing Group X - Answer- Instructors should complete and
maintain training and certification
Obtain waivers
Medical clearance
Liability insurance- make sure you are protected
Instructors should teach a proper warm up and cool down with stretching
Employee vs independent contractors - Answer- Instructor employee IE answers to
club management. The club is liable for injuries
, Independent contractor instructor ICI must carry her own liability insurance and
responsible for reporting income and paying taxes
Marketing yourself and your class - Answer- Word of mouth is the best marketing
Write press releases in local magazines and newspapers
Health fairs
School teachers
Provide fitness topics and tips
Book yourself to speak at health and fitness functions
Physical Fitness - Answer- An improved physiological state that leads to improved
health and longevity. A set of attributes that people have or can achieve relating to
their ability to perform physical activities.
Physical Fitness can be divided into 4 categories. - Answer- Physiological-Related
Health- Related
Skill - Related
Sports - Related
Physiological-Related - Answer- Includes non-performance components of physical
Fitness that relate to biological systems that are influenced by one's level of habitual
physical activity.
3 components of Physiological-Related fitness - Answer- Metabolic Fitness -
Morphological Fitness
Bone Integrity
Metabolic Fitness - Answer- The state of metabolic systems and variables predictive
of the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease which can be favorably altered by
increased physical activity or regular endurance exercise.
Morphological Fitness - Answer- Related to body composition factors such as body
circumferences, body fat content, and regional body fat distribution.
Bone Integrity - Answer- A non performance component of fitness related to bone
mineral density.
health-related fitness - Answer- Consists of those components of physical fitness
that have a relationship with good health
Cardio respiratory Fitness
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Body composition
Skill -Related Fitness - Answer- Consists of those components of physical fitness
that have a relationship with enhanced performance in sports and motor skills.
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
