ACE Group Fitness Practice Test #1
What is the BEST course of action for a group fitness instructor to take to achieve class
objectives after being notified that two suspension trainer are damaged and will be
unavailable for use during class?
A. Limit the number of participants for the class until the suspension trainer are replaced
B. Implement a first-come, first-served rule for suspension trainer use during class
C. Remove suspension trainer exercises from the class plan
D. Incorporate partner-based exercises into the class plan - ANS-D. Incorporate
partner-based exercises into the class plan
Which of the following visual cues by a group fitness instructor conveys positive
reinforcement and praise?
A. One closed fist held above the head
B. One index finger up
C. One thumb up
D. One open hand held above the head - ANS-C. One thumb up
In the exercise presented (forward lunges with arm drivers), the arm drivers serve to
accomplish which of the following?
A. Regression by lowering the center of gravity
B. Progression by increasing intensity
C. Progression by adding plyometric elements
D. Increase range of motion of the parascapular muscles - ANS-B. Progression by
increasing intensity
Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to participants who attend class
regularly, enjoy the experience more, and have high levels of self-efficacy toward
physical activity?
A. An instructor who values accountability and gives extra repetitions to those who miss
class
B. A highly competitive environment that rewards individual achievements
C. A high-intensity class in which participants are rewarded for athletic success
D. A class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals -
ANS-D. A class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals
, A new member has been coming to the gym during the lunch hour. She says she really
enjoy group fitness and asks which class you would recommend for her. Which class
would most likely result in the HIGHEST rate of adherence for this participant?
A. A low- to moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
B. A beginner step and strength class during the mid-afternoon
C. A 90-minute fusions class of yoga, Pilates, and strength training first thing in the
morning
D. A 30-minute high-intensity cycling class during the lunch hour - ANS-A. A low- to
moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance?
A. Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor
B. An injury to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
C. Posting a picture on social media by the instructor of class participants
D. Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities - ANS-B. An injury to a
participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
You arrive to you group fitness room 15 minutes early to find the lights not working.
What is the MOST appropriate course of action to modify your kickboxing class plan?
A. Move everyone closer to the window
B. Reschedule the class for the next day
C. Implement a core-conditioning theme
D. Substitute it with an advanced step class - ANS-B. Reschedule the class for the next
day
After offering several verbal feedback cues, the group fitness instructor realizes that a
participant is still having difficulty and may need kinesthetic cues to correct improper
form. What would be the MOST appropriate technique to use in this situation?
A. Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment
B. Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should move in
order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
C. Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction through touch is
acceptable
What is the BEST course of action for a group fitness instructor to take to achieve class
objectives after being notified that two suspension trainer are damaged and will be
unavailable for use during class?
A. Limit the number of participants for the class until the suspension trainer are replaced
B. Implement a first-come, first-served rule for suspension trainer use during class
C. Remove suspension trainer exercises from the class plan
D. Incorporate partner-based exercises into the class plan - ANS-D. Incorporate
partner-based exercises into the class plan
Which of the following visual cues by a group fitness instructor conveys positive
reinforcement and praise?
A. One closed fist held above the head
B. One index finger up
C. One thumb up
D. One open hand held above the head - ANS-C. One thumb up
In the exercise presented (forward lunges with arm drivers), the arm drivers serve to
accomplish which of the following?
A. Regression by lowering the center of gravity
B. Progression by increasing intensity
C. Progression by adding plyometric elements
D. Increase range of motion of the parascapular muscles - ANS-B. Progression by
increasing intensity
Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to participants who attend class
regularly, enjoy the experience more, and have high levels of self-efficacy toward
physical activity?
A. An instructor who values accountability and gives extra repetitions to those who miss
class
B. A highly competitive environment that rewards individual achievements
C. A high-intensity class in which participants are rewarded for athletic success
D. A class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals -
ANS-D. A class where participants learn new routines together and pursue group goals
, A new member has been coming to the gym during the lunch hour. She says she really
enjoy group fitness and asks which class you would recommend for her. Which class
would most likely result in the HIGHEST rate of adherence for this participant?
A. A low- to moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
B. A beginner step and strength class during the mid-afternoon
C. A 90-minute fusions class of yoga, Pilates, and strength training first thing in the
morning
D. A 30-minute high-intensity cycling class during the lunch hour - ANS-A. A low- to
moderate-intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance?
A. Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor
B. An injury to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
C. Posting a picture on social media by the instructor of class participants
D. Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities - ANS-B. An injury to a
participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
You arrive to you group fitness room 15 minutes early to find the lights not working.
What is the MOST appropriate course of action to modify your kickboxing class plan?
A. Move everyone closer to the window
B. Reschedule the class for the next day
C. Implement a core-conditioning theme
D. Substitute it with an advanced step class - ANS-B. Reschedule the class for the next
day
After offering several verbal feedback cues, the group fitness instructor realizes that a
participant is still having difficulty and may need kinesthetic cues to correct improper
form. What would be the MOST appropriate technique to use in this situation?
A. Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment
B. Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should move in
order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
C. Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction through touch is
acceptable
