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ACE Group Fitness Practice Tests
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ACE Group Fitness Practice TestsA group fitness instructor notices that a newer participant has achieved a much greater
sense of kinesthetic awareness over the past few weeks. What BEST describes this
change? - ANS-Proprioception.
An individual with osteoporosis primarily in the axial skeleton would likely be advised to
do what kind of exercise? - ANS-Balancing activity.
A regular exercise participant in your class suffers from osteoarthritis of the knee. What
part of the knee is effected by this? - ANS-Cartilage
An excessive posterior curvature of the spine that is often seen in the thoracic region? -
ANS-Kyphosis
What type of training could include completing a certain number of days that involve
intense or more difficult exercise followed by a similar number of easy or light training
days? - ANS-Periodization
Exercise in hot and humid environments can be performed safely if: - ANS-The intensity
of the class is reduced.
If exercising in cold weather what choice of fabric is not recommended? - ANS-Cotton
Will the addition of light handheld weight to cardiovascular exercise
significantly increase energy expenditure. - ANS-No. However, It may raise HR by 5-10
beats and increase oxygen consumption by 5-15%
Is providing information about a particular diet plan to client outside of a Group fitness
instructors scope of practice? - ANS-Yes.
What aspects of a group fitness class are most likely to lead class participants to attend
regularly, enjoy it more, and have a high levels of self-efficacy towards activity. - ANS-A
class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals.
What are the elements that form a binding contract under basic contract law? -
ANS-Offer and acceptance, consideration, legality, and capacity.
, What is good advice to give a pregnant participant in a prenatal yoga class? -
ANS-Avoid inverted postures.
What is informational cueing? - ANS-The instructor teaches participants something new
about the body, proper breathing, or the mind-body connection, such as which muscles
are active during an exercise movement.
Why should you incorporate rehearsal moves in the warm-up portion of the class? -
ANS-To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout.
What is a safe level of intensity for an advanced step class? - ANS-120-130bpm.
What is the guideline for water temperature when teaching participants with arthritis? -
ANS-85 and 90f (29 to 32C)
When the instructor decides to progress a grapevine movement by having participants
hold the lead leg for two counts and then perform the rest of them movement more
quickly this is an example of? - ANS-Syncopation.
A split phrase occurs when: - ANS-A movement takes more or less than 8 counts.
The best recommendation for a participant who notifies you she suffers from
fibromyalgia: - ANS-Introduce exercises associated with activities of daily living.
What would result in the highest rate of adherence for a participant new to exercise: -
ANS-A low to moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour. New participants
performing less intense exercise are more likely to adhere to programs and complete
more exercise in their target hart-rate zone than those who perform high-intensity
activities. Convenience of class time and shorter duration also enhance adherence.
What strategy will likely result in increased adherence to a group exercise class: -
ANS-Acknowledging normal discomforts associated with exercise.
You have been able to give more individual feedback to participants in your circuit class
due to the fact that exercises have become more habitual for the participants. What
stage of learning BEST describes this behavior? - ANS-Autonomous.
During class, you instruct participants to begin a side plank exercise. Which muscle
would you PRIMARILY be asking them to activate by cueing them to gently pull the
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