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When planning for your high-intensity interval training Introducing jumping squats pg.87
(HIIT) class, which of the following progressions would
cause the GREATEST increase in the intensity of a squat?
-Adding an overhead arm movement during the down
phase of the squat
-Introducing jumping squats
-Increasing the volume of music
-Traveling laterally from one side of the room to the
other
Which of the following responses from participants Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
would indicate that they are exercising at moderate-
intensity during the cardiorespiratory conditioning
segment of a group fitness class?
Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
Confirming that they are exercising at 90% of maximal
heart rate
Acknowledging that they are a +3 to +4 on the Dyspnea
Scale
Responding to talk test cues in single words or a nod of
the head
An indoor cycling instructor should advise participants to Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
wear which of the following types of shoes?
Free-motion shoes
Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
Running style shoes
Cross-training shoes
,During a push-up sequence, you notice a participant with Dropping the knees to the floor pg.140/video
a swayed back and limited movement. What is the MOST
appropriate regression to offer the class?
Dropping the knees to the floor
Changing to a triceps push-up
Holding a high plank position
Reducing the number of repetitions
Which of the following exercises has a PRIMARY focus of Supine medicine ball chest press pg.47
increasing strength in the pectoralis major muscles?
Supine medicine ball chest press
Standing dumbbell lateral raises
Standing dumbbell flyes with elbows bent, hands above
elbows, and upper arms moving horizontally
Front plank with hands on the ground and elbows
extended
Which of the following intervals BEST represents a 1:2 30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging pg.90
work-to-recovery ratio?
1 minute of running followed by 30 seconds of walking
1 minute of easy jogging followed by 2 minutes of running
30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy
jogging
30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of easy
jogging
What guideline would be MOST appropriate to follow >If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is
when teaching a class designed for participants with between 83 and 88º F (28 to 31º C) pg.150
arthritis?
Advise participants with rheumatoid arthritis to continue
to exercise during flare-ups
If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the
water temperature is between 83 and 88º F (28 to 31º C)
Use only resistance tubing during the resistance-training
segment
Increase intensity, but decrease frequency to reduce
stress on the joints
, A new participant informs you after class that he really Asking open-ended questions pg.99
enjoyed the class, but felt like he was having trouble
learning some of the choreography. Which of the
following techniques is MOST important to use to learn
more about the participant's feelings?
Asking open-ended questions
Summarizing what he said in concise sentences
Clarifying the main points of concern
Maintaining a warm smile during the conversation
Which of the following exercises is the BEST choice to Glute bridge pg.82-83
enhance hip mobility?
Glute bridge
Cat/camel
Side plank
Prisoner rotations
What is the PRIMARY benefit a GFI receives from Gathering new ideas and instructional methods. pg.181
attending other instructors' group fitness classes?
Recruiting new participants to attend the GFI's class.
Completing the GFI's own workout without having to
teach.
Gathering new ideas and instructional methods
Investigating if any of the GFI's former participants are
taking the new class.
During a step-training class, the instructor decides to Syncopation g.139
progress a grapevine movement sequence by having
participants hold the lead leg for two counts and then
perform the rest of the movement more quickly. This is an
example of _______________.
A split phrase Incorrect
Directional change
Syncopation
Kinesthetic cueing
What type of training involves short segments of Interval training pg.90
anaerobic work alternating with short recovery periods?
Aerobic steady state training
Composite training
Periodization training
Interval training
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Terms in this set (122)
When planning for your high-intensity interval training Introducing jumping squats pg.87
(HIIT) class, which of the following progressions would
cause the GREATEST increase in the intensity of a squat?
-Adding an overhead arm movement during the down
phase of the squat
-Introducing jumping squats
-Increasing the volume of music
-Traveling laterally from one side of the room to the
other
Which of the following responses from participants Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
would indicate that they are exercising at moderate-
intensity during the cardiorespiratory conditioning
segment of a group fitness class?
Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
Confirming that they are exercising at 90% of maximal
heart rate
Acknowledging that they are a +3 to +4 on the Dyspnea
Scale
Responding to talk test cues in single words or a nod of
the head
An indoor cycling instructor should advise participants to Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
wear which of the following types of shoes?
Free-motion shoes
Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
Running style shoes
Cross-training shoes
,During a push-up sequence, you notice a participant with Dropping the knees to the floor pg.140/video
a swayed back and limited movement. What is the MOST
appropriate regression to offer the class?
Dropping the knees to the floor
Changing to a triceps push-up
Holding a high plank position
Reducing the number of repetitions
Which of the following exercises has a PRIMARY focus of Supine medicine ball chest press pg.47
increasing strength in the pectoralis major muscles?
Supine medicine ball chest press
Standing dumbbell lateral raises
Standing dumbbell flyes with elbows bent, hands above
elbows, and upper arms moving horizontally
Front plank with hands on the ground and elbows
extended
Which of the following intervals BEST represents a 1:2 30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging pg.90
work-to-recovery ratio?
1 minute of running followed by 30 seconds of walking
1 minute of easy jogging followed by 2 minutes of running
30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy
jogging
30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of easy
jogging
What guideline would be MOST appropriate to follow >If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is
when teaching a class designed for participants with between 83 and 88º F (28 to 31º C) pg.150
arthritis?
Advise participants with rheumatoid arthritis to continue
to exercise during flare-ups
If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the
water temperature is between 83 and 88º F (28 to 31º C)
Use only resistance tubing during the resistance-training
segment
Increase intensity, but decrease frequency to reduce
stress on the joints
, A new participant informs you after class that he really Asking open-ended questions pg.99
enjoyed the class, but felt like he was having trouble
learning some of the choreography. Which of the
following techniques is MOST important to use to learn
more about the participant's feelings?
Asking open-ended questions
Summarizing what he said in concise sentences
Clarifying the main points of concern
Maintaining a warm smile during the conversation
Which of the following exercises is the BEST choice to Glute bridge pg.82-83
enhance hip mobility?
Glute bridge
Cat/camel
Side plank
Prisoner rotations
What is the PRIMARY benefit a GFI receives from Gathering new ideas and instructional methods. pg.181
attending other instructors' group fitness classes?
Recruiting new participants to attend the GFI's class.
Completing the GFI's own workout without having to
teach.
Gathering new ideas and instructional methods
Investigating if any of the GFI's former participants are
taking the new class.
During a step-training class, the instructor decides to Syncopation g.139
progress a grapevine movement sequence by having
participants hold the lead leg for two counts and then
perform the rest of the movement more quickly. This is an
example of _______________.
A split phrase Incorrect
Directional change
Syncopation
Kinesthetic cueing
What type of training involves short segments of Interval training pg.90
anaerobic work alternating with short recovery periods?
Aerobic steady state training
Composite training
Periodization training
Interval training
