ACE GFI 2024 Exam Questions and Answers- Updated 2024

ACE GFI 2024 Exam Questions and Answers- Updated 2024 Which of the following examples of verbal feedback would be MOST appropriate to address a participant who performs standing exercises with an excessive curvature of the spin in the thoracic region? - Answer-Lift the chest and slide the shoulder blades down What is the PRIMARY reason to incorporate rehearsal moves during the warm-up portion of class? - Answer-To prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming workout What is the breathing technique for an ab crunch? - Answer-Exhale on the way up and inhale on the way down What is the tempo range for an advanced step class, mid-high impact classes, trampoline, and martial arts classes? - Answer-130-160 bpm What is the temp range (Beats per minute) BPM for background music, Pilates, yoga, or stretching? - Answer-<100 bpm What is the tempo range for beginner step, low impact aerobics & hip hop classes? - Answer-100-120 BPM What is the tempo range for Group strength classes, advanced step, low to mid impact aerobics, some dance based fitness classes and aquatic fitness? - Answer-122-129 bpm EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 2/14 What intensity monitoring method should be used for kickboxing or aquatic fitness? - Answer-RPE or Talk Test What intensity monitoring method should be used for Gp Indoor Cycling? - Answer-HR or Talk Test What intensity monitoring method should be used for equipment-based classes? - Answer- HR, RPE, or talk test Karvonen Formula: Target Heart Rate (THR) = Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) x %intensity) + RHR What is the Heart Rate Reserve? (HRR) - Answer-HRR = Max heart rate - Resting Heart Rate HRR = MHR-RHR Karvonen Formula: Target Heart Rate (THR) = Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) x %intensity) + RHR HRR = Max heart rate - Resting Heart Rate What is the MAX HEART RATE (MHR)? - Answer-MHR = 220 - Age How many calories per gram are in FAT? - Answer-9 calories per gram How many calories per gram are in CARBOS? - Answer-4 calories per gram How many calories per gram are in PROTEIN? - Answer-4 calories per gram EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 3/14 How many calories per gram are in ALCOHOL? - Answer-7 calories per gram What is the FITT Principle? - Answer-The foundations for designing a program are Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type What are the five health and fitness related components? - Answer-Cardio Endurance, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility and Body Composition What are the six skill-related components of physical fitness? - Answer-Agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, and speed Pre-planned choreographic method requires - Answer-Regular investment in music and class plans AND follows guidelines/suggestions of format How would you you cue to promote a biomechanically sound upperbody posture in the standing position? - Answer-Keep the shoulders back and chest lifted Which exercise should be included in the cooldown to promote flexibility? Standing glute- activation movements, full body plank, standing quad stretch, supine leg lift? - Answer- Standing quad stretch What is the MOST effective method for addressing flexibility during the warm-up for older adults? - Answer-Include neuromuscular exercises, leading participants through various balancing exercises What are the steps when dealing with asthma? - Answer-R&R, Medication, Drink warm liquid, ER EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 4/14 Performing a lateral movement sequence to both the right and left sides describes what movement pattern? - Answer-Transitional: Movement patterns that are repeated on both sides and/or in both directions to ensure balance are called transitional or reversable. What is an example of a 1:2 recovery ratio? - Answer-30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging What should the water temperature be for aquatic exercise? - Answer-83-88 degrees How do Simple to complex teaching strategies work? - Answer-Progressively challenge the participants by treating a sequence of movement patterns as a whole, teaching small changes, or providing increases in complexity in order to progressively challenge the class. When using foreground music, what is the BEST way to promote uniform movements for all class participants? - Answer-Teach on the downbeat when appropriate What style of teaching provides opportunities for individualization and 1:1 instructor feedback while leading group exercise? Command, practice, or self-check? - Answer