AFAA Group Exercise Instructor Quiz
Questions (ch 11-13)
(CH11)
Of the following questions, which would best be asked after class has ended?
Select one:
a. "Were you sore after the last class?"
b. "What are you hoping to work on today?"
c. "Have any fun plans after class today?"
d. "Do you have any big plans for the weekend?" - Answer- D. "any big plans for the
weekend?"
Initiating Engagement Before Class - Answer- • "What are you hoping to work on
today?"
• "Were you sore after the last class?"
• "Have any fun plans after class today?"
Initiating Engagement After Class - Answer- • "What did you like most about class
today?"
• "What was the most challenging part of class today?"
• "What was your favorite song today?"
• "Do you have any big plans for the weekend?"
Which of the following is an action that will help build a Group Fitness Instructor's
fitness community?
Select one:
a. Having personal conversations with participants during class.
b. Using social media to appropriately stay in contact with participants.
c. Formally addressing all participants by their last name.
d. Fostering aggressive participant competition during every class. - Answer- B
The Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in
what type of pattern?
Select one:
a. Periodic
b. Linear
c. Annual
d. Cyclical - Answer- D. Cyclical
(Stages of Change): cyclical series of change behavior
Stages-
■ Precontemplation
■ Contemplation
■ Preparation
■ Action
■ Maintenance
, Which technique can best help an instructor show confidence while presenting a
class?
Select one:
a. Project one's voice from the diaphragm.
b. Pick one form of cueing for the entire class.
c. Speak clearly in a monotone voice so all participants can hear.
d. Stay focused on the participants' body movements. - Answer- A
Class Music - Answer- Use a variety of music types during class.
▼ Use trendy pop, dance, or hip-hop music or select well-known, popular "oldies" to
foster a musical connection.
▼ Use dramatic segments, chorus, or downbeats in a song for visual, verbal, or
motivational cues.
▼ Select music with lyrics that match the movements being performed.
Which of the following types of music is best for motivating participants to rise to a
challenge?
Select one:
a. Fast and aggressive
b. Slow and melodic
c. Positive and empowering
d. Bold and forceful - Answer- C. positive and empowering
Eliminating boredom with a wide range of experiences is best represented by which
method for fostering engagement?
Select one:
a. Presence
b. Variety
c. Edutainment
d. Motivation - Answer- B Variety
What type of motivation cue is an instructor using when he says, "Hold that plank for
10 more seconds!"
Select one:
a. Competition
b. Performance
c. Time or rep countdown
d. Physical or emotional benefit - Answer- C. Time or rep countdown
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive
relationship between self-confidence and which of the following?
Select one:
a. Consistency
b. Emotional well-being
c. Accomplishment
d. Adherence - Answer- D. Confidence and ADHERENCE
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
Select one:
Questions (ch 11-13)
(CH11)
Of the following questions, which would best be asked after class has ended?
Select one:
a. "Were you sore after the last class?"
b. "What are you hoping to work on today?"
c. "Have any fun plans after class today?"
d. "Do you have any big plans for the weekend?" - Answer- D. "any big plans for the
weekend?"
Initiating Engagement Before Class - Answer- • "What are you hoping to work on
today?"
• "Were you sore after the last class?"
• "Have any fun plans after class today?"
Initiating Engagement After Class - Answer- • "What did you like most about class
today?"
• "What was the most challenging part of class today?"
• "What was your favorite song today?"
• "Do you have any big plans for the weekend?"
Which of the following is an action that will help build a Group Fitness Instructor's
fitness community?
Select one:
a. Having personal conversations with participants during class.
b. Using social media to appropriately stay in contact with participants.
c. Formally addressing all participants by their last name.
d. Fostering aggressive participant competition during every class. - Answer- B
The Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in
what type of pattern?
Select one:
a. Periodic
b. Linear
c. Annual
d. Cyclical - Answer- D. Cyclical
(Stages of Change): cyclical series of change behavior
Stages-
■ Precontemplation
■ Contemplation
■ Preparation
■ Action
■ Maintenance
, Which technique can best help an instructor show confidence while presenting a
class?
Select one:
a. Project one's voice from the diaphragm.
b. Pick one form of cueing for the entire class.
c. Speak clearly in a monotone voice so all participants can hear.
d. Stay focused on the participants' body movements. - Answer- A
Class Music - Answer- Use a variety of music types during class.
▼ Use trendy pop, dance, or hip-hop music or select well-known, popular "oldies" to
foster a musical connection.
▼ Use dramatic segments, chorus, or downbeats in a song for visual, verbal, or
motivational cues.
▼ Select music with lyrics that match the movements being performed.
Which of the following types of music is best for motivating participants to rise to a
challenge?
Select one:
a. Fast and aggressive
b. Slow and melodic
c. Positive and empowering
d. Bold and forceful - Answer- C. positive and empowering
Eliminating boredom with a wide range of experiences is best represented by which
method for fostering engagement?
Select one:
a. Presence
b. Variety
c. Edutainment
d. Motivation - Answer- B Variety
What type of motivation cue is an instructor using when he says, "Hold that plank for
10 more seconds!"
Select one:
a. Competition
b. Performance
c. Time or rep countdown
d. Physical or emotional benefit - Answer- C. Time or rep countdown
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive
relationship between self-confidence and which of the following?
Select one:
a. Consistency
b. Emotional well-being
c. Accomplishment
d. Adherence - Answer- D. Confidence and ADHERENCE
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
Select one:
