ACE GFI FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
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1. What is the BEST course of action for a group fitness instructor to take to
achieve class objectives after being notified that two suspension trainers are
damaged and will be unavailable for use during class?
A) Incorporate partner-based exercises into the class plan
B) Remove suspension trainer exercises from the class plan
C) Implement a firstcome, first serve rule for suspension use during class
D) Limit the number of participants for the class until the suspension trainers
are replaced: A) incorporate partner-based exercises from the class plan
2. Which of the following visual cues by a group fitness instructor conveys
positive reinforcement and praise?
A) One thumb up
B) One closed fist held above the head
C) One index finger up
D_ One open hand held above the head: A) One thumb up
3. Use the video to answer the following question: In the exercise presented,
the arm drivers serve to accomplish which of the following? (step forward
lunge with arms driving forward)
A) increase range of motion of the parascapular muscles
B) Progression by adding plyometric elements
C) Regression by lowering the center of gravity
D) Progression by increasing intensity: D) Progression by increasing intensity
4. Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to participants who
attend class regularly, enjoy the experience more, and have high levels of
self-efficacy toward physical activity?
A) A class where participants learn new routines and pursue group goals
B) An instructor who values accountability and gives extra repetitions to those
who miss class
C) A highly competitive environment that rewards individual achievements
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D) A high-intensity class in which participants are rewarded for athletic suc-
cess: A) A class where participants learn new routines and pursue group goals
5. A new member has been coming to the gym during the lunch hour. She says
she really enjoys group fitness and asks which class you would recommend
for her. Which class would most likely result in the HIGHEST rate fo adherence
for this participant?
A) A low-to-moderate intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
B) A 90-minute fusion class of yoga, Pilates, and strength training first thing
n the morning
C) A 30-minute high intensity cycling class during the lunch hour
D) A beginner step and strength class during the mid-afternoon: A) A low-to-mod-
erate intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
6. Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance?
A) Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities
B) Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor
C) Posting a picture on social media by the instructor of class participants
D) An injury to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose: D) An injury
to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
7. You arrive to your group fitness room 15 minutes early to find the lights
not working. What is the MOST appropriate course of action to modify your
kickboxing class plan?
A) Implement a core-conditioning theme
B) Substitute it with an advanced step class
C) Move everyone closer to the window
D) Reschedule the class for the next day: A) Implement a core-conditioning theme
8. 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?
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A) Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment
B) Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should
move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
C) Gently push the participant's body into the correct position for proper form
D) Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction
through touch is acceptable: B) Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual
should move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
9. What muscle pulls the navel in toward the spine?
A) Rectus abdominis
B) Internal oblique
C) Transverse abdominis
D) External oblique: C) Transverse abdominis
10. Which of the following statements about the cool-down portion of a group
fitness class is MOST appropriate?
A) The cool-down portion is not necessary during a 30-minute circuit class
B) It is up to the instructor whether flexibility training before the warm-up or
during the cool-down portion of class
C) Continue to play upbeat and motivational music to prevent participants
from leaving during the cool-down
D) A proper cool-down will allow the cardiorespiratory system to recover: D) A
proper cool-down will allow the cardiorespiratory system to recover
11. During a step-training class, the instructor decides to progress a grapevine
movement sequence by having participants hold the lead leg for two counts
and then perform the rest of the movement more quickly. This is an example
of which of the following?
A) Directional change
B) A split phrase
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1. What is the BEST course of action for a group fitness instructor to take to
achieve class objectives after being notified that two suspension trainers are
damaged and will be unavailable for use during class?
A) Incorporate partner-based exercises into the class plan
B) Remove suspension trainer exercises from the class plan
C) Implement a firstcome, first serve rule for suspension use during class
D) Limit the number of participants for the class until the suspension trainers
are replaced: A) incorporate partner-based exercises from the class plan
2. Which of the following visual cues by a group fitness instructor conveys
positive reinforcement and praise?
A) One thumb up
B) One closed fist held above the head
C) One index finger up
D_ One open hand held above the head: A) One thumb up
3. Use the video to answer the following question: In the exercise presented,
the arm drivers serve to accomplish which of the following? (step forward
lunge with arms driving forward)
A) increase range of motion of the parascapular muscles
B) Progression by adding plyometric elements
C) Regression by lowering the center of gravity
D) Progression by increasing intensity: D) Progression by increasing intensity
4. Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to participants who
attend class regularly, enjoy the experience more, and have high levels of
self-efficacy toward physical activity?
A) A class where participants learn new routines and pursue group goals
B) An instructor who values accountability and gives extra repetitions to those
who miss class
C) A highly competitive environment that rewards individual achievements
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D) A high-intensity class in which participants are rewarded for athletic suc-
cess: A) A class where participants learn new routines and pursue group goals
5. A new member has been coming to the gym during the lunch hour. She says
she really enjoys group fitness and asks which class you would recommend
for her. Which class would most likely result in the HIGHEST rate fo adherence
for this participant?
A) A low-to-moderate intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
B) A 90-minute fusion class of yoga, Pilates, and strength training first thing
n the morning
C) A 30-minute high intensity cycling class during the lunch hour
D) A beginner step and strength class during the mid-afternoon: A) A low-to-mod-
erate intensity circuit class during the lunch hour
6. Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance?
A) Permission to conduct classes in public parks and facilities
B) Using a unique music playlist created by another instructor
C) Posting a picture on social media by the instructor of class participants
D) An injury to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose: D) An injury
to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
7. You arrive to your group fitness room 15 minutes early to find the lights
not working. What is the MOST appropriate course of action to modify your
kickboxing class plan?
A) Implement a core-conditioning theme
B) Substitute it with an advanced step class
C) Move everyone closer to the window
D) Reschedule the class for the next day: A) Implement a core-conditioning theme
8. 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?
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A) Continue to verbally communicate the area of misalignment
B) Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual should
move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
C) Gently push the participant's body into the correct position for proper form
D) Since it is useful in terms of correcting form, assume that correction
through touch is acceptable: B) Offer to place a palm in the specific place to where the individual
should move in order to teach the feeling of proper alignment
9. What muscle pulls the navel in toward the spine?
A) Rectus abdominis
B) Internal oblique
C) Transverse abdominis
D) External oblique: C) Transverse abdominis
10. Which of the following statements about the cool-down portion of a group
fitness class is MOST appropriate?
A) The cool-down portion is not necessary during a 30-minute circuit class
B) It is up to the instructor whether flexibility training before the warm-up or
during the cool-down portion of class
C) Continue to play upbeat and motivational music to prevent participants
from leaving during the cool-down
D) A proper cool-down will allow the cardiorespiratory system to recover: D) A
proper cool-down will allow the cardiorespiratory system to recover
11. During a step-training class, the instructor decides to progress a grapevine
movement sequence by having participants hold the lead leg for two counts
and then perform the rest of the movement more quickly. This is an example
of which of the following?
A) Directional change
B) A split phrase
