Group Exercise Certification || A+ GRADED
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Exercise room temperature correct answers Good ventilation with a temp of 65 to 85 degrees
What kind of floor should be used for group classes? correct answers Wooden or synthetic
flooring designed to absorb shock from movement and control. Hardwood flooring can be
suspended to provide additional shock absorption and reduce injury risk. It also offers good
traction for dynamic movements and allows for lateral movements and pivoting.
Pro's of having mirrors in GEX correct answers Have mirrors across both the front and sides
of the room for ppl to be able to observe their own exercise movements and postures. Ideally,
mirrors can be covered by drapes at the instructors discretion when they prove inappropriate
or a distraction
What kind of platform is used for GFI's correct answers A raised platform particularly in
large fish-bowl style studios
Controls of lighting, temp, and sound connections correct answers Wireless microphone
receivers and transmitters, CD player, and digital music player connections- all within easy
access of the GFI primary place of instruction
Water temp for aquatic fitness classes correct answers ranges from 83 to 90 degrees. For
traditional shallow or deep water strength and cardio-respiratory conditioning classes, the
water is at the lower end of the spectrum. For mind-body classes and special populations
classes water is at the higher end.
Exercising in heat correct answers A hot humid environment is the most stressful
environment for exercising as it reduces the body's ability to lose heat. Excessive heat can
result to a higher HR. Cooling may not occur in humid conditions because sweat will not
evaporate readily.
Hyperthermia correct answers Abnormally high body temperature
heat exhaustion correct answers condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss
of fluid through sweating
heat stroke correct answers a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool
itself through perspiration
heat exhaustion symptoms correct answers The victim will collapse and have profuse
sweating, pale skin, mildly elevated temperature (<102 degrees F), dizziness,
hyperventilation, and a rapid pulse.
heat stroke symptoms correct answers Sudden collapse with usual loss of consciousness,
flushed, hot skin, sweating about 75% of the time (some cases may have less sweating than
seen with heat exhaustion), shallow breathing, and a rapid, strong pulse.
,Rehearsal moves correct answers A movement typically performed during the warm-up in a
group fitness class that mimics an upcoming conditioning exercise and helps prepare the
neuromuscular system for increased intensity.
Five primary movement patterns correct answers Bend-and-lift (squatting motion)
single leg (walking, lunge)
upper body pushing movement (e.g. pushing a door, putting something away on a tall shelf)
upper body pulling movements (eg opening a car door)
rotational movements (buckling seat belt across body)
These movements should be incorporated in order to enhance how they move both inside and
outside of the fitness environment
When to incorporate plyometrics? correct answers If power-type, explosive exercises
(plyometrics & Heavy strength exercises) are incorporated in the class, these should be
performed at the beginning of the workout after an appropriate warm-up, when energy and
concentration levels are highest and fatigue level is lowest
Warm-up Ideas to Enhance Stability & Mobility correct answers Cat/camel- promotes
thoracic spine mobility
bird/dog- to enhance stability of lumbar spine
I,Y,W,O formations- improve shoulder stability and mobility
Glutei bridge- enhance hip mobility
Kneeling prisoner rotations- improve thoracic spine mobility
standing ankle mobilization- promote ankle mobility
arm circles- improve shoulder mobility
Good warm up for those who sit at a desk all day. correct answers Individuals who sit at the
desk all day are at risk for shortened hip flexors and hamstrings, and decreased mobility of
the upper spine. It is important to address this repeated posture first, and then include
complete-ROM, rotational, and lateral movements.
Which class type would be MOST appropriate for a participant who wants to focus on a
cardiorespiratory endurance workout? correct answers Yoga and Pilates primarily improve
flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and balance. Group strength focuses primarily
on increasing total-body muscular strength. Step is a cardio-based class.
Which of the following is within the ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor scope of
practice? correct answers ACE GFIs may educate participants on health and fitness based on
established industry guidelines, included the USDA Dietary guidelines. Developing meal
plans, treating injuries, and recommending the use of any medications is outside the ACE
GFI's scope of practice.
What is the CORRECT term for a credential comprised of a course or series of courses on a
specific topic with an end-of-course assessment? correct answers A curriculum-based
certificate is issued after a participant completes an assessment on the specific course content.
, Examples of these include specialty certificates and modality- and equipment-based courses
that end with assessments or practical demonstration.
Attending a one-day workshop focused on teaching indoor cycling BEST describes which of
the following types of credentials? correct answers A modality certificate is awarded to
individuals who attend and successfully complete a workshop focused on teaching a specific
group exercise class format, such as indoor cycling.
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the Allied Healthcare Continuum? correct
answers As physicians are the gatekeepers of the allied healthcare continuum, they are
assisted in their efforts, under their direction, by an number of other professionals. Physicians
refer patients to other professionals, such as a physical therapist, registered dietitian, fitness
professional, etc., based on the needs of the patient.
Which of the following BEST describes a professional certification? correct answers
Certifications are standalone credentials to work in a specific job role. To earn a certification,
an individual must demonstrate that he or she has met or exceeded the minimum knowledge
and skill required to enter the job role. This is typically demonstrated by passing one or more
competency-based assessments.
Which of the following BEST describes a certificate received after continuing education?
correct answers Certificates are awarded to individuals after successful completion of
continuing education (course, workshop, etc.). It is an acknowledgement of participation in
and successful completion of the continuing education, not proof of professional competence.
Which of the following BEST describes NCCA accreditation? correct answers The National
Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is a third-party accreditor of professional
certification programs in healthcare, allied health, fitness, and other professions. Certification
program accreditation is different from education program accreditation. It requires that a
certification be a standalone assessment of an individual's competence to practice in a
designated job role. The NCCA Standards are peer developed, approved, and enforced.
At what point is an individual FIRST responsible for adhering to the ACE Code of Ethics?
correct answers When registering for an ACE certification exam, individuals must agree to
begin adhering to the ACE Code of Ethics. If an individual violates the ACE Code of Ethics
during the certification process (e.g., cheating on the certification exam), the individual's
actions will be reviewed according to ACE's Professional Practices and Disciplinary
Procedures.
Hip abduction is the primary motion performed during the upward, or lifting, phase of which
of the following exercises? correct answers During the side-lying leg lift, the upper leg is
lifted up, moving it away from the midline of the body. This is hip abduction. Hip extension
is the primary hip motion performed during the upward phase of a reverse lunge or single-leg
step-up, while hip flexion is the primary motion performed during the upward phase of
supine leg lifts.
Which of the following exercises occurs PRIMARILY in the sagittal plane? correct answers
The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left halves. Forward and backward
movements from an anatomical position occur primarily in the sagittal plane. Lateral lunges
