To counteract kyphosis, which muscle group should be stretched during the warm up and
cool down? - ANSWER pectorals and deltoids
What is the first step in designing a group fitness class? - ANSWER determine the
objective of the class
Which of the following is MOST important during the warm up? - ANSWER focus on
rehearsal moves
Which of the following examples is an appropriate exercise progression? - ANSWER jump
onto a higher box
What health related fitness component is being addressed when completing as many
repetitions as possible of body-weight squat in one minute? - ANSWER muscular
endurance
A participant is meeting the recommendation for aerobic exercise if they do which of the
following? - ANSWER exercise at least 3 days a week at a moderate intensity
For a novice exerciser, which FITT principle is MOST appropriate? - ANSWER perform
resistance training exercises at least 2 days a week
A GFI recommends that an experienced participant grab a heavier dumbbell. What principle
of training are they addressing? - ANSWER overload
1
,Which of following exercises would be MOST appropriate when using the ACE IFT model to
design a strength-training class for beginners? - ANSWER bird dogs
A GFI has designed a strength class to include a unilateral bridge. What exercise is BEST to do
in the warm-up? - ANSWER bilateral bridge
When using box jumps during a class, which of the following recommendations is the BEST
option? - ANSWER perform the box jumps at the beginning of the conditioning segment
when energy concentration levels are high.
For participants who are new to interval training, which of the following concepts of work to
recovery ratios is MOST important? - ANSWER increase the time of the interval before
adjusting the ratio
When planning out the arrangement and positioning of the participants in a class, a GFI
should do which of the following? - ANSWER make sure participants can see and hear the
GFI
What teaching technique is MOST important when teaching a latin-themed dance class? -
ANSWER group uniformity and performance are maintained
A friend tells a GFI that they feel they are too old and out of shape to do any physical
activity. Which personal attribute variable are they MOST likely expressing? - ANSWER
knowledge, attitude, and beliefs
To build rapport with members, a GFI should do which of the following? - ANSWER use
the participants' names as much as possible during class
Which OARS communication skill is being utilized in the following statement? "you really
tried hard this week to adhere to your weekly attendance goal of four classes a week" -
ANSWER affirming
2
, Which of the following statements would most likely increase cultural competence during a
class? - ANSWER "beginner lifters, grab dumbbells between 5 and 10 lbs, intermediate
lifters, 12-15 lbs, and advanced lifters 20 to 25 lbs
A participant tells the GFI that both of their parents have diabetes and that they are
concerned about having the same medical issues, which is why they joined the gym.
According to the health belief model, which of the four variables that influence a person's
decision to change MOST likely influenced this participant's decision to join the gym? -
ANSWER perceived susceptibility
An individual who wants to run a half marathon plans on meeting up with a running group
two times a week. What stage of charge are they MOST likely in? - ANSWER preparation
A participant asks for help setting a new workout goal. They want to improve their
cardiorespiratory fitness before going on a hiking trip with friends. Which of the following is
the BEST example of a SMART goal? - ANSWER "I will hike six miles every Saturday
morning at 9:00 for the next 8 weeks.
Which style of choreography is being used when a GFI learns a script that provides cues and
music for the exercises? - ANSWER pre choreographed
During the cool-down, a GFI dims the lights, puts on calming music, and reads a motivational
quote about gratitude. What domain of learning are they addressing? - ANSWER affective
A participant can self-correct their form simply by looking in the mirror. What stage of
learning are they MOST likely in? - ANSWER autonomous
The cue, "feel your abs crunch like an accordion as you flex forward," is MOST appropriate
for what type of learner? - ANSWER kinesthetic
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cool down? - ANSWER pectorals and deltoids
What is the first step in designing a group fitness class? - ANSWER determine the
objective of the class
Which of the following is MOST important during the warm up? - ANSWER focus on
rehearsal moves
Which of the following examples is an appropriate exercise progression? - ANSWER jump
onto a higher box
What health related fitness component is being addressed when completing as many
repetitions as possible of body-weight squat in one minute? - ANSWER muscular
endurance
A participant is meeting the recommendation for aerobic exercise if they do which of the
following? - ANSWER exercise at least 3 days a week at a moderate intensity
For a novice exerciser, which FITT principle is MOST appropriate? - ANSWER perform
resistance training exercises at least 2 days a week
A GFI recommends that an experienced participant grab a heavier dumbbell. What principle
of training are they addressing? - ANSWER overload
1
,Which of following exercises would be MOST appropriate when using the ACE IFT model to
design a strength-training class for beginners? - ANSWER bird dogs
A GFI has designed a strength class to include a unilateral bridge. What exercise is BEST to do
in the warm-up? - ANSWER bilateral bridge
When using box jumps during a class, which of the following recommendations is the BEST
option? - ANSWER perform the box jumps at the beginning of the conditioning segment
when energy concentration levels are high.
For participants who are new to interval training, which of the following concepts of work to
recovery ratios is MOST important? - ANSWER increase the time of the interval before
adjusting the ratio
When planning out the arrangement and positioning of the participants in a class, a GFI
should do which of the following? - ANSWER make sure participants can see and hear the
GFI
What teaching technique is MOST important when teaching a latin-themed dance class? -
ANSWER group uniformity and performance are maintained
A friend tells a GFI that they feel they are too old and out of shape to do any physical
activity. Which personal attribute variable are they MOST likely expressing? - ANSWER
knowledge, attitude, and beliefs
To build rapport with members, a GFI should do which of the following? - ANSWER use
the participants' names as much as possible during class
Which OARS communication skill is being utilized in the following statement? "you really
tried hard this week to adhere to your weekly attendance goal of four classes a week" -
ANSWER affirming
2
, Which of the following statements would most likely increase cultural competence during a
class? - ANSWER "beginner lifters, grab dumbbells between 5 and 10 lbs, intermediate
lifters, 12-15 lbs, and advanced lifters 20 to 25 lbs
A participant tells the GFI that both of their parents have diabetes and that they are
concerned about having the same medical issues, which is why they joined the gym.
According to the health belief model, which of the four variables that influence a person's
decision to change MOST likely influenced this participant's decision to join the gym? -
ANSWER perceived susceptibility
An individual who wants to run a half marathon plans on meeting up with a running group
two times a week. What stage of charge are they MOST likely in? - ANSWER preparation
A participant asks for help setting a new workout goal. They want to improve their
cardiorespiratory fitness before going on a hiking trip with friends. Which of the following is
the BEST example of a SMART goal? - ANSWER "I will hike six miles every Saturday
morning at 9:00 for the next 8 weeks.
Which style of choreography is being used when a GFI learns a script that provides cues and
music for the exercises? - ANSWER pre choreographed
During the cool-down, a GFI dims the lights, puts on calming music, and reads a motivational
quote about gratitude. What domain of learning are they addressing? - ANSWER affective
A participant can self-correct their form simply by looking in the mirror. What stage of
learning are they MOST likely in? - ANSWER autonomous
The cue, "feel your abs crunch like an accordion as you flex forward," is MOST appropriate
for what type of learner? - ANSWER kinesthetic
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