ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam Questions and Correct Answers

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Cool down should stretch
Correct Answer
major muscle groups that we use during activities of daily living (ADL) 15-60
seconds



Question 2
Static stretches should be limited to
Correct Answer
5-10 seconds



Question 3
Matching
Correct Answer
where one exercise ends, another starts
ex. barbell front squat followed by an overhead press



Question 4
execution
Correct Answer
involves performing the movement or exercise through full ROM



Question 5
horizontal line
Correct Answer
kettle bell, suspension training, barre




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,Question 6
R.I.C.E.
Correct Answer
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation



Question 7
Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Correct Answer
1. Takes into account psychological, musculoskeletal, and environmental factors
2. Asking clients to gauge their feelings with words like "light," "hard," or "maximal"
is another way to implement this method
3. Assigns a numerical value to subjective feelings of exercise exertion.



Question 8
RPE types of classes
Correct Answer
Kickboxing, Aquatic fitness, equipment based classes



Question 9
122-129 BPM
Correct Answer
group strength classes, advanced step classes, some dance based and aquatic
classes



Question 10
______ exercises elicit significant rise in BP
Correct Answer
Isometric




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,Question 11
self-myofascial
Correct Answer
foam rolling



Question 12
Dyspnea
Correct Answer
1. The best option when working with participants with asthma or emphysema
2. Should be used when a participant is showing signs of difficulty breathing



Question 13
What is the recommended repetition range for resistance exercises to improve
muscular endurance?
Correct Answer
15-20



Question 14
Hamstrings
Correct Answer
Antagonist, Flexion



Question 15
Target HR types of classes
Correct Answer
Group indoor cycling, Equipment based classes




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, Question 16
What music volume is recommended to protect group fitness instructors and their
participants from hearing loss or damage?
Correct Answer
Below 85 decibels



Question 17
1 count is ____
Correct Answer
concentric



Question 18
Parallel rows
Correct Answer
circuit classes with stations, large pilates, partner classes



Question 19
Target Heart Rate
Correct Answer
1. Subject to substantial error due to reliance on prediction equations



Question 20
Physiological benefits from a warm-up
Correct Answer
1. increased metabolic rate
2. gradual redistribution of blood flow to muscles




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