2025 ACE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEE A+ 2025/2026
What is the main goal of doing a warm-up component for a fitness class? - To raise the
core body temperature by 1 to 2 degrees in order to induce a light sweat.
What are the two types of Balance? - Static and Dynamic
The ability to maintain balance without movement such as standing on one leg is? -
Static Balance
Maintaining balance while in motion such as walking heel to toe without falling is? -
Dynamic Balance
Squats are an exercise that better work what muscles? - Gluteus Maximus and the
Hamstrings.
The bottom of the foot. - plantar
The top of the foot and hands. - dorsal
Refers to the lower back. - Lumbar
Refers to the neck area. - Cervical
Refers to a position away from the mid line. - Lateral
A position close to the center or mid line of the body. - Medial
Refers to the front of the body. - Anterior
The ______________ is a subjective four-point scale that reflects an individual's
perception of the difficulty of breathing during physical activity, with 1 reflecting mild
difficulty that is noticeable to the exerciser but not an observer, and 4 reflecting severe
difficulty that forces the individual to stop exercising. - dyspnea scale
Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance? - An injury
to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
Encouraging participants to move through a yoga sequence with the freedom to explore
variations at a pace that feels right for them BEST describes which style of teaching? -
Practice style of teaching
Which of the following statements about using the dyspnea scale as a method that can
be taught to class participants to help them monitor exercise intensity is MOST
accurate? - Participants can be taught the dyspnea scale to gauge the appropriateness
of breathing difficulty
, The ___________ style of teaching provides opportunities for individualization and one-
on-one instructor feedback, while still effectively providing instruction. Participants often
work on the same task and at their own intensity to guarantee success - Practice
The __________style of teaching relies on participants to provide their own feedback.
Record results, comparing their performance - examples of instructors who emphasize
Target Heart rate or recovery heart rate - gauge measures Ratings of perceived
exertion talk test incorporate this style into teaching. Rowers, treadmills,and cycling
machines. - Self-Check
Describes the brains ability to gather and retain information and knowledge - patterns of
choreography. Applying knowledge positively affects motivation. - Cognitive Domain
Describes emotional behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. Overall feelings regarding health
and motivational attitudes in general will shape a person's feelings about exercise. -
Affective Domain
Refers to those activities requiring movement. Learning new motor skills forms the basic
foundation of most group fitness classes. - Psychomotor Domain
Motivation is a complex topic, but one that directly relates to long term adherence to
physical activity will need to have one of two types of motivation. Motivation that comes
from and external source outside of oneself is a ________? Examples water bottles or a
type of prize. - Extrinsic
To be motivated in an exercise content that the participant inherent pleasure and
experience that comes from the engagement in itself. activity associated with a positive
attitude and emotions. - Intrinsic
Movements are new to the participant, who acts as novice. Errors and imperfect form
maybe the norm. Correct breathing can be an issue in this stage. - Cognitive Stage of
Learning
Includes improvements in the basic fundamentals of the skill. More consistent and the
individual is less likely to make errors. - Associative Stage of Learning
The skill becomes autonomic or habitual. Learners can perform without following an
instructor and can detect their own errors. SKILL BECOMES A HABIT! - Autonomous
Stage of Learning
Guidelines for Hydration during exercise is to drink approximately _______ before
starting exercise? - 500-600 ML
Guidelines for Hydration during exercise is to drink approximately _______ during
exercise? - 200-300 ML consumed every 10 to 20 minutes
GUARANTEE A+ 2025/2026
What is the main goal of doing a warm-up component for a fitness class? - To raise the
core body temperature by 1 to 2 degrees in order to induce a light sweat.
What are the two types of Balance? - Static and Dynamic
The ability to maintain balance without movement such as standing on one leg is? -
Static Balance
Maintaining balance while in motion such as walking heel to toe without falling is? -
Dynamic Balance
Squats are an exercise that better work what muscles? - Gluteus Maximus and the
Hamstrings.
The bottom of the foot. - plantar
The top of the foot and hands. - dorsal
Refers to the lower back. - Lumbar
Refers to the neck area. - Cervical
Refers to a position away from the mid line. - Lateral
A position close to the center or mid line of the body. - Medial
Refers to the front of the body. - Anterior
The ______________ is a subjective four-point scale that reflects an individual's
perception of the difficulty of breathing during physical activity, with 1 reflecting mild
difficulty that is noticeable to the exerciser but not an observer, and 4 reflecting severe
difficulty that forces the individual to stop exercising. - dyspnea scale
Which of the following would be covered by professional liability insurance? - An injury
to a participant who lost his balance during a yoga pose
Encouraging participants to move through a yoga sequence with the freedom to explore
variations at a pace that feels right for them BEST describes which style of teaching? -
Practice style of teaching
Which of the following statements about using the dyspnea scale as a method that can
be taught to class participants to help them monitor exercise intensity is MOST
accurate? - Participants can be taught the dyspnea scale to gauge the appropriateness
of breathing difficulty
, The ___________ style of teaching provides opportunities for individualization and one-
on-one instructor feedback, while still effectively providing instruction. Participants often
work on the same task and at their own intensity to guarantee success - Practice
The __________style of teaching relies on participants to provide their own feedback.
Record results, comparing their performance - examples of instructors who emphasize
Target Heart rate or recovery heart rate - gauge measures Ratings of perceived
exertion talk test incorporate this style into teaching. Rowers, treadmills,and cycling
machines. - Self-Check
Describes the brains ability to gather and retain information and knowledge - patterns of
choreography. Applying knowledge positively affects motivation. - Cognitive Domain
Describes emotional behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. Overall feelings regarding health
and motivational attitudes in general will shape a person's feelings about exercise. -
Affective Domain
Refers to those activities requiring movement. Learning new motor skills forms the basic
foundation of most group fitness classes. - Psychomotor Domain
Motivation is a complex topic, but one that directly relates to long term adherence to
physical activity will need to have one of two types of motivation. Motivation that comes
from and external source outside of oneself is a ________? Examples water bottles or a
type of prize. - Extrinsic
To be motivated in an exercise content that the participant inherent pleasure and
experience that comes from the engagement in itself. activity associated with a positive
attitude and emotions. - Intrinsic
Movements are new to the participant, who acts as novice. Errors and imperfect form
maybe the norm. Correct breathing can be an issue in this stage. - Cognitive Stage of
Learning
Includes improvements in the basic fundamentals of the skill. More consistent and the
individual is less likely to make errors. - Associative Stage of Learning
The skill becomes autonomic or habitual. Learners can perform without following an
instructor and can detect their own errors. SKILL BECOMES A HABIT! - Autonomous
Stage of Learning
Guidelines for Hydration during exercise is to drink approximately _______ before
starting exercise? - 500-600 ML
Guidelines for Hydration during exercise is to drink approximately _______ during
exercise? - 200-300 ML consumed every 10 to 20 minutes
