ACE GFI COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
Which of the following lists the primary movements required in the proper order to
perform the
following tasks: lift a heavy box off the floor, carry it upstairs, open a closet door, and
place the
box on a shelf high in the closet?
A. Upper‐body pulling movement, double‐leg movement, rotational movement, and
upper‐
body pushing movement
B. Bend‐and‐lift movement, double‐leg movement, upper‐body pulling movement,
and rotational movement
C. Bend‐and‐lift movement, single‐leg movement, upper‐body pulling movement,
and upper‐
body pushing movement
D. Upper‐body pushing movement, single‐leg movement, rotational movement, and
upper‐
body pulling movement - answer>>>C. Bend‐and‐lift movement, single‐leg movement,
upper‐body pulling movement, and upper‐
body pushing movement
A person swimming laps in an effort to improve his or her cardiorespiratory fitness will
PRIMARILY derive energy from which pathway?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Glycolytic anaerobic system - answer>>>A. Aerobic system
The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis are
collectively
known as the _______________.
A. Quadriceps
B. Hip flexors
,C. Hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - answer>>>A. Quadriceps
Which of the following core muscles is/are PRIMARILY responsible for spinal extension?
A. Obliques
B. Erector spinae
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Transverse abdominis - answer>>>B. Erector spinae
After observing a participant's posture, a group fitness instructor encourages him or her
to
stretch the muscles of the chest and work on strengthening the erector spinae, trapezius,
and
rhomboids. What type of posture did the instructor MOST likely observe in this
individual?
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Arthrosis - answer>>>B. Kyphosis
Which of the following types of flooring is the BEST option when trying to control
undesirable medial-lateral motions of the foot?
A. Grass
B. Concrete
C. Wood
D. Carpet - answer>>>C. Wood
Which combination of symptoms requires immediate medical attention?
A. Cold, clammy skin and low blood pressure
B. Headache and general weakness
C. Profuse sweating and a weak, rapid pulse
D. Bright red skin color and labored breathing - answer>>>D. Bright red skin color and
labored breathing
Cold environments can cause a generalized vasoconstriction that can be dangerous for
individuals with _______________.
, A. Hypertension
B. Low-back pain
C. Hypotension
D. Osteoporosis - answer>>>A. Hypertension
What music volume would meet the recommendations for a high-intensity interval
training class? A. 80 decibels
B. 90 decibels
C. 95 decibels
D. 100 decibels - answer>>>A. 80 decibels
Which of the following group fitness class formats would be a good match for using music
in the foreground?
A. Dance-based fitness class
B. Boot camp
C. Aquatic exercise
D. Yoga - answer>>>A. Dance-based fitness class
Heart rate and the talk test are the two PRIMARY methods recommended for monitoring
exercise intensity in which of the following group exercise class formats?
A. An aquatic exercise class designed for older adults
B. A high-intensity group indoor cycling class
C. A beginner kickboxing class
D. A Pilates Reformer class - answer>>>B. A high-intensity group indoor cycling class
What is the primary disadvantage of using target heart rate to monitor intensity in a
group
setting?
A. The prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12 beats per minute
B. Finding the target heart rate requires tests in a laboratory setting
C. The 6 to 20 scale can be confusing for new exercisers
D. Many participants do not know their resting heart rate, which is needed for the
equation - answer>>>A. The prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12
beats per minute
Which intensity-monitoring method takes into account each individual participant's
metabolic responses to exercise?
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
Which of the following lists the primary movements required in the proper order to
perform the
following tasks: lift a heavy box off the floor, carry it upstairs, open a closet door, and
place the
box on a shelf high in the closet?
A. Upper‐body pulling movement, double‐leg movement, rotational movement, and
upper‐
body pushing movement
B. Bend‐and‐lift movement, double‐leg movement, upper‐body pulling movement,
and rotational movement
C. Bend‐and‐lift movement, single‐leg movement, upper‐body pulling movement,
and upper‐
body pushing movement
D. Upper‐body pushing movement, single‐leg movement, rotational movement, and
upper‐
body pulling movement - answer>>>C. Bend‐and‐lift movement, single‐leg movement,
upper‐body pulling movement, and upper‐
body pushing movement
A person swimming laps in an effort to improve his or her cardiorespiratory fitness will
PRIMARILY derive energy from which pathway?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Glycolytic anaerobic system - answer>>>A. Aerobic system
The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis are
collectively
known as the _______________.
A. Quadriceps
B. Hip flexors
,C. Hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - answer>>>A. Quadriceps
Which of the following core muscles is/are PRIMARILY responsible for spinal extension?
A. Obliques
B. Erector spinae
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Transverse abdominis - answer>>>B. Erector spinae
After observing a participant's posture, a group fitness instructor encourages him or her
to
stretch the muscles of the chest and work on strengthening the erector spinae, trapezius,
and
rhomboids. What type of posture did the instructor MOST likely observe in this
individual?
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Arthrosis - answer>>>B. Kyphosis
Which of the following types of flooring is the BEST option when trying to control
undesirable medial-lateral motions of the foot?
A. Grass
B. Concrete
C. Wood
D. Carpet - answer>>>C. Wood
Which combination of symptoms requires immediate medical attention?
A. Cold, clammy skin and low blood pressure
B. Headache and general weakness
C. Profuse sweating and a weak, rapid pulse
D. Bright red skin color and labored breathing - answer>>>D. Bright red skin color and
labored breathing
Cold environments can cause a generalized vasoconstriction that can be dangerous for
individuals with _______________.
, A. Hypertension
B. Low-back pain
C. Hypotension
D. Osteoporosis - answer>>>A. Hypertension
What music volume would meet the recommendations for a high-intensity interval
training class? A. 80 decibels
B. 90 decibels
C. 95 decibels
D. 100 decibels - answer>>>A. 80 decibels
Which of the following group fitness class formats would be a good match for using music
in the foreground?
A. Dance-based fitness class
B. Boot camp
C. Aquatic exercise
D. Yoga - answer>>>A. Dance-based fitness class
Heart rate and the talk test are the two PRIMARY methods recommended for monitoring
exercise intensity in which of the following group exercise class formats?
A. An aquatic exercise class designed for older adults
B. A high-intensity group indoor cycling class
C. A beginner kickboxing class
D. A Pilates Reformer class - answer>>>B. A high-intensity group indoor cycling class
What is the primary disadvantage of using target heart rate to monitor intensity in a
group
setting?
A. The prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12 beats per minute
B. Finding the target heart rate requires tests in a laboratory setting
C. The 6 to 20 scale can be confusing for new exercisers
D. Many participants do not know their resting heart rate, which is needed for the
equation - answer>>>A. The prediction equations have standard deviations of 7 to 12
beats per minute
Which intensity-monitoring method takes into account each individual participant's
metabolic responses to exercise?
