ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam Prep Document 2026/2027 |
American Council on Exercise Certification | 150 Verified Questions
Types of Group Fitness Formats - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Pre-choreographed-
scripted, instructors receive guidelines.
2. Freestyle method- GFI chooses their own music, class design, and moves.
Warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS--includes appropriate amount of dynamic
movement
- focuses largely on rehearsal moves
-all major muscle groups are addressed
- verbal directions are clear
Physiological benefits from a warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. increased
metabolic rate
2. gradual redistribution of blood flow to muscles
Static stretches should be limited to - CORRECT ANSWERS-5-10 seconds
Cool down should stretch - CORRECT ANSWERS-major muscle groups that we
use during activities of daily living (ADL) 15-60 seconds
5 Health-related components of physical fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS-1.
cardiorespitory endurance- ability of circulatory and respiratory systems to
supply oxygen to working muscles during activity
2. Muscular endurance- ability of a muscle to perform repeated or sustained
contractions w/o fatigue
, 3. Muscular strength- ability of a musle to exert maximal fore
4. Flexibility- ROM at a joint
5. Body composition- relative amounts of fat mass and fat free ,ass.
What is the recommended repetition range for resistance exercises to improve
muscular endurance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-15-20
6 skill related components to fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Agility- ability
to rapidly and accurately change the position of the body in space
2. Coordination- ability to smoothly and accurately perform complex
movements
3. Balance- ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving
4. Power- rate at which work can be performed
5. Speed- ability to perform a movement within short period of time.
Lifting heavier loads and performing a lower number of repetitions to improve
muscular strength is an example of the principle of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Specificity
The principle of _______ demonstrates the importance of continued physical
activity throughout life. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Reversibility
The fact that a sedentary person needs very little overload stimulus to bring
about a training effect, while an accomplished body builder may need to lift
relatively large amounts of weight to continue to see results is an example of the
principle of ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-progressive overload
American Council on Exercise Certification | 150 Verified Questions
Types of Group Fitness Formats - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Pre-choreographed-
scripted, instructors receive guidelines.
2. Freestyle method- GFI chooses their own music, class design, and moves.
Warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS--includes appropriate amount of dynamic
movement
- focuses largely on rehearsal moves
-all major muscle groups are addressed
- verbal directions are clear
Physiological benefits from a warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. increased
metabolic rate
2. gradual redistribution of blood flow to muscles
Static stretches should be limited to - CORRECT ANSWERS-5-10 seconds
Cool down should stretch - CORRECT ANSWERS-major muscle groups that we
use during activities of daily living (ADL) 15-60 seconds
5 Health-related components of physical fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS-1.
cardiorespitory endurance- ability of circulatory and respiratory systems to
supply oxygen to working muscles during activity
2. Muscular endurance- ability of a muscle to perform repeated or sustained
contractions w/o fatigue
, 3. Muscular strength- ability of a musle to exert maximal fore
4. Flexibility- ROM at a joint
5. Body composition- relative amounts of fat mass and fat free ,ass.
What is the recommended repetition range for resistance exercises to improve
muscular endurance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-15-20
6 skill related components to fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Agility- ability
to rapidly and accurately change the position of the body in space
2. Coordination- ability to smoothly and accurately perform complex
movements
3. Balance- ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving
4. Power- rate at which work can be performed
5. Speed- ability to perform a movement within short period of time.
Lifting heavier loads and performing a lower number of repetitions to improve
muscular strength is an example of the principle of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Specificity
The principle of _______ demonstrates the importance of continued physical
activity throughout life. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Reversibility
The fact that a sedentary person needs very little overload stimulus to bring
about a training effect, while an accomplished body builder may need to lift
relatively large amounts of weight to continue to see results is an example of the
principle of ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-progressive overload
