SPINNING CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The movement of a limb caused by concentric muscular contraction, resulting in a
decrease in the angle of a joint. - ✔✔Flexion.
✔✔Within the anatomical position, movement of a bone towards the midline of the body.
- ✔✔Adduction.
✔✔The anatomical direction of the body lying face downward. - ✔✔Prone.
✔✔High-intensity activities during which energy demands exceed the ability to supply
oxygen and cannot be performed for a long period of time. - ✔✔Anaerobic Activities.
✔✔Which term below best describes a fitness workout that alternates harder and lighter
bouts of intensities throughout the session? - ✔✔Interval Training.
✔✔The ability to exert muscular strength quickly. Also, this conditioning term is a
product of force and speed. - ✔✔Power.
✔✔One method of measuring Cardiovascular Endurance is to administer the sit-up test.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔The ability of a muscle to perform repetitive contractions over a period of time or the
ability to sustain an amount of weight over a period of time. - ✔✔Muscular Endurance.
✔✔The ability of a muscle to generate the maximum amount of force in a single effort. -
✔✔Muscular Strength.
✔✔One method to measure flexibility is to administer the vertical jump test.
True or Fasle? - ✔✔False.
✔✔A healthy percentile of body fat for a female is ______. - ✔✔15-25%.
✔✔The FITT Principal involves what 4 principles that are involved in all progressive
exercise programs. - ✔✔Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.
✔✔According to ACSM guidelines, one should perform cardio exercises how many
times per week? - ✔✔3-5 days.
✔✔When monitoring the intensity of a cardio exercise, one can measure the intensity
only by taking a pulse.
, True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔If one experiences vary labored breathing during an indoor cycling class, one should
________. - ✔✔Discontinue exercise and seek medical advice.
✔✔When programming exercise for seniors, the social component is not necessary to
consider.
True of False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔If one has asthma, he/she should perform a longer warm-up on the bike.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔If one has a lower back issue, he/she should develop core strength.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔Type II diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by the inability to oxidize
carbohydrates because of inadequate insulin. (Insulin Dependent)
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔Type II diabetes accounts for 10% of the diabetic population.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔To prevent an injury from occurring during an indoor cycling class, one should
alternate more aggressive training days with less aggressive training days.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔If a student complains of dicomfort in the lower back, the instructor should suggest
to do what? - ✔✔Raise the handlebars 1-2 inches.
✔✔If one experiences discomfort in the forearms while cycling, he/she should ______. -
✔✔Release the hand grip frequently and wiggle the fingers.
✔✔The freewheel bike does not allow one to coast.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔To determine if you have a freewheel bike or a fixed-gear bike, perform a simple trial
cycle test. Mount your bike and begin to pedal for a few seconds, then stop pedaling. If
your feet can remain still and the flywheel continues to turn, then you have a freewheel
bike. If your feet continue to revolve with the pedals, then you have a fixed-gear bike.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔When hydrating during a 45 minute indoor cycling class, what is the recommended
minimum amount of water that one should consume? - ✔✔1 Liter.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The movement of a limb caused by concentric muscular contraction, resulting in a
decrease in the angle of a joint. - ✔✔Flexion.
✔✔Within the anatomical position, movement of a bone towards the midline of the body.
- ✔✔Adduction.
✔✔The anatomical direction of the body lying face downward. - ✔✔Prone.
✔✔High-intensity activities during which energy demands exceed the ability to supply
oxygen and cannot be performed for a long period of time. - ✔✔Anaerobic Activities.
✔✔Which term below best describes a fitness workout that alternates harder and lighter
bouts of intensities throughout the session? - ✔✔Interval Training.
✔✔The ability to exert muscular strength quickly. Also, this conditioning term is a
product of force and speed. - ✔✔Power.
✔✔One method of measuring Cardiovascular Endurance is to administer the sit-up test.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔The ability of a muscle to perform repetitive contractions over a period of time or the
ability to sustain an amount of weight over a period of time. - ✔✔Muscular Endurance.
✔✔The ability of a muscle to generate the maximum amount of force in a single effort. -
✔✔Muscular Strength.
✔✔One method to measure flexibility is to administer the vertical jump test.
True or Fasle? - ✔✔False.
✔✔A healthy percentile of body fat for a female is ______. - ✔✔15-25%.
✔✔The FITT Principal involves what 4 principles that are involved in all progressive
exercise programs. - ✔✔Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.
✔✔According to ACSM guidelines, one should perform cardio exercises how many
times per week? - ✔✔3-5 days.
✔✔When monitoring the intensity of a cardio exercise, one can measure the intensity
only by taking a pulse.
, True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔If one experiences vary labored breathing during an indoor cycling class, one should
________. - ✔✔Discontinue exercise and seek medical advice.
✔✔When programming exercise for seniors, the social component is not necessary to
consider.
True of False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔If one has asthma, he/she should perform a longer warm-up on the bike.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔If one has a lower back issue, he/she should develop core strength.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔Type II diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by the inability to oxidize
carbohydrates because of inadequate insulin. (Insulin Dependent)
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔Type II diabetes accounts for 10% of the diabetic population.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔To prevent an injury from occurring during an indoor cycling class, one should
alternate more aggressive training days with less aggressive training days.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔If a student complains of dicomfort in the lower back, the instructor should suggest
to do what? - ✔✔Raise the handlebars 1-2 inches.
✔✔If one experiences discomfort in the forearms while cycling, he/she should ______. -
✔✔Release the hand grip frequently and wiggle the fingers.
✔✔The freewheel bike does not allow one to coast.
True or False? - ✔✔False.
✔✔To determine if you have a freewheel bike or a fixed-gear bike, perform a simple trial
cycle test. Mount your bike and begin to pedal for a few seconds, then stop pedaling. If
your feet can remain still and the flywheel continues to turn, then you have a freewheel
bike. If your feet continue to revolve with the pedals, then you have a fixed-gear bike.
True or False? - ✔✔True.
✔✔When hydrating during a 45 minute indoor cycling class, what is the recommended
minimum amount of water that one should consume? - ✔✔1 Liter.
