AAAI/ISMA Primary Aerobic/Group Fitness Instructor
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Terms in this set (63)
• Traditional high/low aerobic dance
• Step aerobics
• Sports conditioning
• Indoor cycling
• Aquatics
Group Exercise Classes
• Yoga
• Kickboxing
• Pilates
• Strength training
• Etc.
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscle strength
5 Components of fitness • Muscle endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition
ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to deliver oxygen
and nutrients to muscles during sustained activity and the ability
to remove metabolic waste products that would result in muscle
fatigue. An efficient cardiovascular system is important for
activities such as:
Cardiovascular Endurance • Running
• Walking
• Swimming
• Cycling
The best way to develop cardiovascular is to participate in
regular intense aerobic exercise.
, maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert
during a contraction. Muscular strength is important for
Muscle Strength
activities of everyday living that require lifting and carrying
objects
ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force against
resistance over a period of time. Many activities of everyday
Muscle Endurance
living require muscular endurance. For example, walking up
stairs and shoveling snow.
ability to move joints through their normal range of motion
Flexibility (ROM). Essential for maintaining body alignment and preventing
musculoskeletal injury.
makeup of the body considering two components: lean body
Body Composition
mass and body fat.
consists of: muscles, bones, nervous tissue, skin, blood, organs.
Lean Body Mass These tissues contribute to the metabolic process during
exercise.
functions to store energy and does not directly contribute to
Body Fat
metabolism or exercise performance.
should reflect applied exercise science principles and
appropriate exercise technique.
• Create an inviting atmosphere welcome your students by
name and encourage them to do their best. Establish an
environment of non-competition.
• Progress from simple to complex gradually. Your participants
will have a wide spectrum of ability and a wide range of fitness
Class Format
levels. Keep your format simple until you are sure everyone is
ready to progress.
• Offer modifications. Give participants options to decrease the
difficulty of an exercise if they need to
• Give encouragement and feedback. Notice their achievements
and give verbal encouragement. Give corrections individually
when appropriate.
• Introduction
• Warm Up
5 Components to a Group
• Cardio Vascular Exercise / Conditioning / Strength Training
Exercise Class
• Post Aerobic Cool Down
• Stretching
Certification Latest Update
Terms in this set (63)
• Traditional high/low aerobic dance
• Step aerobics
• Sports conditioning
• Indoor cycling
• Aquatics
Group Exercise Classes
• Yoga
• Kickboxing
• Pilates
• Strength training
• Etc.
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscle strength
5 Components of fitness • Muscle endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition
ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to deliver oxygen
and nutrients to muscles during sustained activity and the ability
to remove metabolic waste products that would result in muscle
fatigue. An efficient cardiovascular system is important for
activities such as:
Cardiovascular Endurance • Running
• Walking
• Swimming
• Cycling
The best way to develop cardiovascular is to participate in
regular intense aerobic exercise.
, maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert
during a contraction. Muscular strength is important for
Muscle Strength
activities of everyday living that require lifting and carrying
objects
ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force against
resistance over a period of time. Many activities of everyday
Muscle Endurance
living require muscular endurance. For example, walking up
stairs and shoveling snow.
ability to move joints through their normal range of motion
Flexibility (ROM). Essential for maintaining body alignment and preventing
musculoskeletal injury.
makeup of the body considering two components: lean body
Body Composition
mass and body fat.
consists of: muscles, bones, nervous tissue, skin, blood, organs.
Lean Body Mass These tissues contribute to the metabolic process during
exercise.
functions to store energy and does not directly contribute to
Body Fat
metabolism or exercise performance.
should reflect applied exercise science principles and
appropriate exercise technique.
• Create an inviting atmosphere welcome your students by
name and encourage them to do their best. Establish an
environment of non-competition.
• Progress from simple to complex gradually. Your participants
will have a wide spectrum of ability and a wide range of fitness
Class Format
levels. Keep your format simple until you are sure everyone is
ready to progress.
• Offer modifications. Give participants options to decrease the
difficulty of an exercise if they need to
• Give encouragement and feedback. Notice their achievements
and give verbal encouragement. Give corrections individually
when appropriate.
• Introduction
• Warm Up
5 Components to a Group
• Cardio Vascular Exercise / Conditioning / Strength Training
Exercise Class
• Post Aerobic Cool Down
• Stretching
