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Which of the following types of fitness refers to a comprehensive training approach that incorporates all forms of exercise as part of a progressive system? - ANS intergrated Which of the following best describes the characteristics of general movement prep? - ANS Simple, dynamic movements that utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups Correct Which of the following systems' primary role is to ensure proper cellular function? - ANS Respiratory system Which of the following is true of movement preparation? - ANS It considers required range of motion of a workout. Which of the following is a benefit for participants who attend pre-designed classes? - ANS The ability to see, feel, and visualize long-term progress Which of the following refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction? - ANS stroke volume Which of the following refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself? - ANS metabloism Which class format is most likely to include a combination of resistance and cardio elements, with a goal of providing a total-body workout in a military style presentation? - ANS boot camp Which of the following self-monitoring techniques uses a subjective scale to represent how a participant perceives effort in terms of breathing? - ANS dyspnea scale Which of the following refers to a position away from the center of the body or the point of reference - ANS distal Which of the following are sensitive to change in tension of muscle and the rate of that change? - ANS golgi tendon Which of the following is true statement of type I (slow-twitch) muscle fibers? - ANS They contain a large number of capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin. Correct Which of the following is true of the Golgi tendon organ when excited? - ANS It causes a muscle to relax. Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in the foot and ankle? - ANS Soleus In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for strength or muscular development? - ANS 6-12 Which of the following terms refers to a Group Fitness Instructor offering an incremental increase in exercise intensity or difficulty? - ANS progression Which of the following consist of the first seven vertebrae starting at the top of the spinal column and provide support and motion for the head? - ANS Cervical vertebrae What does the principle of specificity state? - ANS The type of exercise stimulus placed on the body will determine the expected physiological outcome. Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular strength using which of the following? - ANS An opposing force Which term refers to the inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and, in turn, forces blood into the arteries? - ANS ventricles Which of the following is a high-energy molecule that stores energy to be used in cellular and mechanical work, including exercise? - ANS atp Which of the following is the primary purpose of stabilization training? - ANS Improved joint stability Which of the following is true of balance? - ANS It is both a static and a dynamic process. Which term refers to a position on or toward the front of the body? - ANS anterior Which of the following best demonstrates a good introduction for a safe and effective group fitness class? - ANS "Welcome to strength endurance 101! This class will use your whole body, and no equipment is needed. Let's start!" Correct Within muscle fibers, there are two long protein filaments that slide past each other to produce muscular contractions. What are these filaments called? - ANS actin and myosin Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - ANS It prevents backflow or spillage of blood back into the chambers. Correct Which statement is true regarding the relationship between load and volume? - ANS As load increases, volume should be decreased. Correct Which of the following represents the ability of a Group Fitness Instructor to create a seamless experience from start to finish? - ANS flow How would you cue a participant in warrior III pose with uneven hips? - ANS "Press through the heel and point the toes toward the floor." During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - ANS Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels Which of the following might be used to express how hard someone feels they are working? - ANS Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) Which of the following is an example of sagittal plane movement? - ANS bicep curls Which of the following is a small chamber located superiorly on either side of the heart that gathers blood returning to the heart? - ANS atrium Which of the following is referred to as the pacemaker for the heart? - ANS Sinoatrial node Which of the following are fibrous connective tissues that connect bone to bone and provide static and dynamic stability as well as input to the nervous system? - ANS ligaments Which of the following terms refers to a Group Fitness Instructor offering step-by-step decreases in exercise intensity or difficulty? - ANS regression Which of the following refers to the position of the human body when it is erect with the arms at the sides and the palms forward? - ANS anatomic Which of the following equations represents the heart rate reserve (HRR)? - ANS THR = [(HRmax − HRrest) × desired intensity] + HRrest What is a common overactive muscle that could be included during static stretching? - ANS gastrocenmeius Which of the following best describes scope of practice? - ANS What an instructor can legally do in their professional practice Which of the following is a benefit of movement prep? - ANS Reduces the risk of injury Correct Which of the following is a function of blood? - ANS transports Which of the following refers to a movement in the frontal plane away from the midline of the body? - ANS abduction "Bend forward at the hips" is an appropriate cue for which of the following strength exercises? - ANS bent over rows Which best describes the term modality? - ANS A mode of exercise that presents a specific stress to the body Which of the following simultaneously work together to provide the body with adequate oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products from the cells in the body? - ANS Cardiovascular and respiratory systems In order to introduce more challenging options during a class, an instructor should do which of the following? - ANS Start with the base movement and increase complexity after pattern has been established. Which of the following muscle actions occur when a muscle is exerting force greater than the resistive force, resulting in shortening of the muscle? - ANS Concentric In a cycle class, intensity is best created by manipulating which of the following factors? - ANS body comp Which of the following is an example of format-specific movement prep? - ANS punch combo break down Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so the glutes can contract? - ANS Reciprocal inhibition Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive in the LPHC? - ANS hamstrings What is a common overactive muscle that could be included during static stretching? - ANS gastrocnemius How would you correct a participant whose hips are bouncing in the seat? - ANS Increase resistance Why did the term group fitness replace the term aerobic dance in the 1990's? - ANS Forms of group exercise emerged that did not require dance skills which of the following is a clear sign a participant is overexerting themselves? - ANS losing color in the face

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, Which of the following types of fitness refers to a comprehensive training approach that
incorporates all forms of exercise as part of a progressive system? - ANS intergrated

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of general movement prep? - ANS




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Simple, dynamic movements that utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups Correct

Which of the following systems' primary role is to ensure proper cellular function? - ANS




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Respiratory system

Which of the following is true of movement preparation? - ANS It considers required range
of motion of a workout.



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Which of the following is a benefit for participants who attend pre-designed classes? - ANS
The ability to see, feel, and visualize long-term progress
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Which of the following refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each
contraction? - ANS stroke volume

Which of the following refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain
itself? - ANS metabloism
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Which class format is most likely to include a combination of resistance and cardio elements,
with a goal of providing a total-body workout in a military style presentation? - ANS boot
camp
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Which of the following self-monitoring techniques uses a subjective scale to represent how a
participant perceives effort in terms of breathing? - ANS dyspnea scale
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Which of the following refers to a position away from the center of the body or the point of
reference - ANS distal

Which of the following are sensitive to change in tension of muscle and the rate of that change?
- ANS golgi tendon

Which of the following is true statement of type I (slow-twitch) muscle fibers? - ANS They
contain a large number of capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin. Correct

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