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ACE GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (GFI) FINAL
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
- During a split squat, adding arm drivers to the movement accomplishes which of the following? A. Progression by adding plyometric elements B. Increase range of motion of the parascapular muscles C. Progression by increasing intensity D. Regression by lowering the center of gravity Answer C. Progression by increasing intensity
- Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance? A. Posting a picture on the instructor's social media of class participants B. Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor C. An injury to a participant who lost their balance during a yoga phase D. Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities
2 / 137 Answer C. An injury to a participant who lost their balance during a yoga phase
- After offering several verbal feedback cues, the group fitness instructor re- alizes 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. Gently push the participant's body into the correct position for proper form B. Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment C. Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction through touch is acceptable D. Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment Answer D. Otter to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
- Incorporating body-weight squats into the warm-up component of a boot-camp class addresses which of the five primary movements?
4 / 137 C. Single-Leg Movement D. Bend-and-Lift Movement Answer D. Bend-and-Lift movement
- Which of the following recommendations is MOST appropriate to give to a woman in her second trimester during a hatha yoga class? A. Maintain her pre-pregnancy intensity levels and range of motion during stretching and yoga postures. B. Advise her to avoid any inverted positions C. Discourage hatha yoga during pregnancy D. Encourage her to hold her breath in order to enhance relaxation Answer B. Advise her to avoid any inverted positions
- Which of the following is MOST likely to meet the needs of all of the different fitness levels within an group exercise class? A. Teach and promote many options for self-monitoring with methods such
5 / 137 as the talk test B. Encourage more challenging movements for individuals with more ad- vanced fitness levels and primarily stationary exercises for individuals who are less fit C. Encourage individuals who are new to class or less fit to exercise behind those who are more experienced. D. Demonstrate regressions as the primary modifications throughout the class Answer A. Teach and promote many options for self-monitoring with methods such as the talk test
- A group fitness instructor finds out they will need a substitute instructor in two weeks. What is the MOST appropriate course of action for this instructor to take FIRST? A. Begin searching for a substitute instructor for the class B. Move the class to a time that is better for the instructor that day C. Inform class participants that the class may not be as challenging
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- Before your indoor cycling class, you notice two new students on bikes in the back row. What would be the BEST course of action to begin establishing rapport? A. Introduce yourself and ask them their names B. Make eye contact and smile as you set up your bike C. Ask them to share their names and cycling experience with the class D. Inform them that the front row would be a better choice Answer A. Introduce yourself and ask them their names
- Which of the following is the MOST appropriate regression for a participant who exhibits poor form and lack of strength when performing a plank? A. Straighten the arms into a high plank position B. Lower the knees to the ground C. Modify by performing curl-ups D. Modify by rotating to a side plank
8 / 137 Answer B. Lower the knees to the ground
- During the strength-training component of a conditioning class, a partici- pant is standing with locked knees and an exaggerated lumbar curve. Which of the following feedback cues from the group fitness instructor is MOST appropriate? A. "Soften your knees." B. "Don't lock your knees or arch your low back." C. "Don't allow the hips to shift forward." D. "Bring your shoulders back and down." Answer A. "Soften your knees."
- Which of the following statements is MOST relevant regarding the respon- sibilities of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor? A. All instructors are required to hold current first aid certification B. Instructors must stay up to date with changing guidelines and standards
10 / 137 ance. D. Instructors should refer injured participants to ACE Certified Personal Train- er Answer B. Instructors must stay up to date with changing guidelines and standards throughout the industry
- While performing an equipment check before class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds that an aerobic step has a crack in the middle. What is the MOST appropriate course of action? A. Remove it from the group exercise room B. Let the participants know so they are aware C. Find some thick tape to fix the crack D. Advise its user to avoid stepping on that spot Answer A. Remove it from the group exercise room
- Which of the following examples of verbal feedback would be MOST ap- propriate to address a participant who performs standing exercises with an excessive curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?
11 / 137 A. "Breathe in and expand the space between the shoulder blades." B. "Pull the navel toward the spine." C. "Soften the knees." D. "Life the chest and slide the shoulder blades down." Answer D. "Life the chest and slide the shoulder blades down."
- Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason to incorporate rehearsal moves during the warm-up portion of class? A. To prepare the muscles for the entire conditioning segment B. To practice exercise movements without being concerned about proper technique C. To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout D. To increase muscle relaxation time following contraction and decrease muscle elasticity Answer C. To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout
- Verbal cueing is MOST effective when working with which of the following
13 / 137 A. Participants who prefer exercising at higher intensities B. Participants who speak a different language than the instructor C. Participants in a large exercise class with exceptionally loud music D. Participants who are familiar with appropriate terminology Answer D. Participants who are familiar with appropriate terminology
- Which of the following cues is MOST appropriate to reduce injury during a abdominal crunch? A. Lift the gaze and chin toward the ceiling B. Breathe in and out only through the nose C. Hold the lift for 2 - 4 seconds before lowering D. Exhale on the way up and inhale on the way down Answer D. Exhale on the way up and inhale on the way down
- Upon arriving to teach a youth sports conditioning class, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor finds a new plyometric box built by the facility tech- nician. What is the BEST immediate course of action?
14 / 137 A. Thank the technician for fulfilling your equipment needs for the youth class B. Test it out yourself before you allow participants to use it C. Set it aside and do not use it during class D. Measure the dimensions to make sure it is the correct height. Answer C. Set it aside and do not use it during class
- Which of the following statements about reporting an accident that occurs during a group fitness class is most accurate? A. Opinionated statements from witnesses should be included in an accident report B. The report should be kept on file for exactly two years C. The report should include a brief statement of the actions taken at the time of the injury D. An accident report is not needed if the injury is a minor Answer C. The report should include a brief statement of the actions taken at the time of the injury
16 / 137 Answer C. It often follows guidelines and suggestions of a format.
- Which of the following cues would BEST promote a biomechanically sound upper-body posture in the standing position? A. Keep the shoulders back and chest lifted B. Retract the shoulders and rotate the palms to face backward C. Keep the eyes focused slightly upward toward the ceiling D. Protract the shoulders and engage the abdominals Answer A. Keep the shoulders back and chest lifted
- Which of the following is outside the scope of practice of an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor? A. Educating a participant about a health-related topic to help them adopt healthful behaviors B. Applying an ice pack to the ankle of an injured class participant C. Offering meal suggestions based on a popular diet
17 / 137 D. Referring a participant to a registered dietitianAnswer C. Ottering meal suggestions based on a popular diet
- How would an instructor utilize the slow-to-fast/half-time teaching strategy to teach a side to side shuffle and clap aerobic routine? A. Use eight counts instead of four counts B. Add overhead arm movements C. Transition to a step tap movement D. Repeat only the first two steps to reduce intensityAnswer A. Use eight counts instead of four counts
- A group fitness instructor notices a participant continuously choosing the same advanced options as the person next to them, even though the partic- ipant is having difficulty completing the exercises. Which is the MOST impor- tant reminder to verbalize the next time that participant comes to class? A. Encourage participants to work within their own fitness levels
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20 / 137 B. Encourage the use of passive over-stretching to prepare the participants for the upcoming exercises C. Perform a series of stretches before the warm-up begins D. Focus on gradually increasing range of motion through a series of static movements Answer A. Include neuromuscular exercises, leading participants through various balancing exercises
- Which of the following cues would result in the GREATEST increase in intensity during a basic march? A. March in place with your arms pumping at your sides B. Alternate marching backward and forward while lifting the knees high C. March forward, lift the knees high, and alternate reaching the arms over- head D. March in place, lift the knees high, and alternate punching arms to the front Answer C. March forward, lift the knees high, and alternate reaching the arms overhead
