ACE GROUP FITNESS EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the definition of a scope of practice? - answer The legal range of services that
professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which they can be provided, and the
guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can evaluate patients to diagnose ailments
and implement treatment plans? - answer Physicians/Doctors
Name some reasons why there is expected growth in Group Fitness jobs between 2008 and
2018. - answer Concerns about childhood obesity.
Growing number of schools eliminating P.E. from curriculum
Baby Boomers wanting to stay healthy, physically fit, and independent
A growing elderly population that seeks relief from arthritis and osteoporosis through
individualized exercises, pilates, and yoga
To replace the number of GF instructors that leave the industry every year
Growing number of club memberships among young adults concerned about physicial fitness
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach clients proper nutrition through
recipes, meal plans, food preparation methods, and implementation of special diets? - answer
Registered Dieticians
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can lead patients through therapeutic
exercise and teach them to perform additional exercises to facilitate rehabilitation? - answer
Physical therapists/Occupational therapists
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach athletes exercises to prevent injury
and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury. - answer Athletic Trainer
,ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice - answer Develop and implement
exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate
Conducting pre-exercise health screenings and stratifying risk for CVD
Administering appropriate fitness assessments based on health screening, current fitness,
lifestyle factors, and goals
Teach correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation, and
proper cueing and leadership techniques
Instructing class participants how to monitor HR
Empowering people to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance, support,
motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback
Assessing the class environment by evaluating/monitoring the room and eq before and during
each class
Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them adopt healthful
behaviors for long-term success
Protecting client confidentiality according to HIPAA
Always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity
Recognizing scope of practice and always referring participants to other healthcare
professionals when appropriate
Being prepared for emergency situations and responding properly when they occur
Guidelines under the ACE Code of Ethics - answer Equal and fair treatment to all clients
To provide safe and effective instruction
Must maintain current CPR/AED and first-aid knowledge
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Stay current on health and fitness research and understand its practical application
To refer participants to other health care professionals when appropriate
Comply with all business, employment, and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of client information
Establish and maintain clean professional boundaries
, What are the skill-related fitness components? - answer Agility, coordination, balance, power,
reaction time, speed
What are the health-related fitness measures? - answer Body composition, cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular strength and balance, neuromuscular strength, and flexibility
Potential Physiological Benefits of Warm-Ups: - answer Increased metabolic rate
Gradual increase of blood flow to working muscles
Increased force and speed of muscle contraction
Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction
Increased elasticity in muscles, joints, and tendons
Gradual energy production, preventing lactic acid build-up
Decreased risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Group Fitness Trifecta - answer Education
Teamwork
Class Value
Three factors that determine Class Value - answer Class count
Cost per head
Penetration
What are the three broad groups of fitness? - answer Cardio - meant to increase
cardiorespiratory strength
Strength training - increasing muscle strength by using a variety of muscle groups
Mind/Body - works core strength, balance, flexibility, overall strength, and breathing along with
techniques for increasing focus and relaxation
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the definition of a scope of practice? - answer The legal range of services that
professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which they can be provided, and the
guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can evaluate patients to diagnose ailments
and implement treatment plans? - answer Physicians/Doctors
Name some reasons why there is expected growth in Group Fitness jobs between 2008 and
2018. - answer Concerns about childhood obesity.
Growing number of schools eliminating P.E. from curriculum
Baby Boomers wanting to stay healthy, physically fit, and independent
A growing elderly population that seeks relief from arthritis and osteoporosis through
individualized exercises, pilates, and yoga
To replace the number of GF instructors that leave the industry every year
Growing number of club memberships among young adults concerned about physicial fitness
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach clients proper nutrition through
recipes, meal plans, food preparation methods, and implementation of special diets? - answer
Registered Dieticians
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can lead patients through therapeutic
exercise and teach them to perform additional exercises to facilitate rehabilitation? - answer
Physical therapists/Occupational therapists
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach athletes exercises to prevent injury
and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury. - answer Athletic Trainer
,ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice - answer Develop and implement
exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate
Conducting pre-exercise health screenings and stratifying risk for CVD
Administering appropriate fitness assessments based on health screening, current fitness,
lifestyle factors, and goals
Teach correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation, and
proper cueing and leadership techniques
Instructing class participants how to monitor HR
Empowering people to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance, support,
motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback
Assessing the class environment by evaluating/monitoring the room and eq before and during
each class
Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them adopt healthful
behaviors for long-term success
Protecting client confidentiality according to HIPAA
Always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity
Recognizing scope of practice and always referring participants to other healthcare
professionals when appropriate
Being prepared for emergency situations and responding properly when they occur
Guidelines under the ACE Code of Ethics - answer Equal and fair treatment to all clients
To provide safe and effective instruction
Must maintain current CPR/AED and first-aid knowledge
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Stay current on health and fitness research and understand its practical application
To refer participants to other health care professionals when appropriate
Comply with all business, employment, and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of client information
Establish and maintain clean professional boundaries
, What are the skill-related fitness components? - answer Agility, coordination, balance, power,
reaction time, speed
What are the health-related fitness measures? - answer Body composition, cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular strength and balance, neuromuscular strength, and flexibility
Potential Physiological Benefits of Warm-Ups: - answer Increased metabolic rate
Gradual increase of blood flow to working muscles
Increased force and speed of muscle contraction
Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction
Increased elasticity in muscles, joints, and tendons
Gradual energy production, preventing lactic acid build-up
Decreased risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Group Fitness Trifecta - answer Education
Teamwork
Class Value
Three factors that determine Class Value - answer Class count
Cost per head
Penetration
What are the three broad groups of fitness? - answer Cardio - meant to increase
cardiorespiratory strength
Strength training - increasing muscle strength by using a variety of muscle groups
Mind/Body - works core strength, balance, flexibility, overall strength, and breathing along with
techniques for increasing focus and relaxation
