A 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? -
ANSWER Proprioception.
An individual with osteoporosis primarily in the axial skeleton would likely be advised to do
what kind of exercise? - ANSWER Balancing activity.
A regular exercise participant in your class suffers from osteoarthritis of the knee. What part
of the knee is effected by this? - ANSWER Cartilage
An excessive posterior curvature of the spine that is often seen in the thoracic region? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER Periodization
Exercise in hot and humid environments can be performed safely if: - ANSWER The
intensity of the class is reduced.
If exercising in cold weather what choice of fabric is not recommended? - ANSWER
Cotton
Will the addition of light handheld weight to cardiovascular exercise
significantly increase energy expenditure. - ANSWER No. However, It may raise HR by 5-
10 beats and increase oxygen consumption by 5-15%
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, Is providing information about a particular diet plan to client outside of a Group fitness
instructors scope of practice? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER
Offer and acceptance, consideration, legality, and capacity.
What is good advice to give a pregnant participant in a prenatal yoga class? - ANSWER
Avoid inverted postures.
What is informational cueing? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout.
What is a safe level of intensity for an advanced step class? - ANSWER 120-130bpm.
What is the guideline for water temperature when teaching participants with arthritis? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Syncopation.
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sense of kinesthetic awareness over the past few weeks. What BEST describes this change? -
ANSWER Proprioception.
An individual with osteoporosis primarily in the axial skeleton would likely be advised to do
what kind of exercise? - ANSWER Balancing activity.
A regular exercise participant in your class suffers from osteoarthritis of the knee. What part
of the knee is effected by this? - ANSWER Cartilage
An excessive posterior curvature of the spine that is often seen in the thoracic region? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER Periodization
Exercise in hot and humid environments can be performed safely if: - ANSWER The
intensity of the class is reduced.
If exercising in cold weather what choice of fabric is not recommended? - ANSWER
Cotton
Will the addition of light handheld weight to cardiovascular exercise
significantly increase energy expenditure. - ANSWER No. However, It may raise HR by 5-
10 beats and increase oxygen consumption by 5-15%
1
, Is providing information about a particular diet plan to client outside of a Group fitness
instructors scope of practice? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER
Offer and acceptance, consideration, legality, and capacity.
What is good advice to give a pregnant participant in a prenatal yoga class? - ANSWER
Avoid inverted postures.
What is informational cueing? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout.
What is a safe level of intensity for an advanced step class? - ANSWER 120-130bpm.
What is the guideline for water temperature when teaching participants with arthritis? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Syncopation.
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