ACSM GEI PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the follo
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wing except cx
A. inherited conditions
cx cx cx
B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. disease
cx cx cx
D. leg lifts - ansD. Leg Lifts
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To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except:
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A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart
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B. lift onto the ball of the back foot
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C. place the pelvis forward
cx cx cx cx cx
D. hips and shoulders are level - ansC. place the pelvis forward
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ACSM recommends an exercise intensity range of _____________________ of an individ
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ual's maximum heart rate for improvements in aerobic fitness.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cxA. 45 - 50%
cx cx cx cx
cxB. 55 - 90%
cx cx cx cx
cxC. 35 - 40 %
cx cx cx cx cx
cxD. none of the above - ansB. 55 - 90%
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Circuit training classes help time pass quickly because each station:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cxA. lasts only 30-90 seconds
cx cx cx cx cx
cxB. is constantly changing.
cx cx cx cx
cxC. A and B
cx cx cx cx
cxD. does not involve any drills - ansC. A and B
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Group strength training class warm-
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up should be specific to prepare for the upcoming strength exercises. It should do which of t
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he following?
cx cx
A. increase core temperature
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B. involve motion of the major joints
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C. promote spinal mobility
cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. All of the above
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,Stretching should be held for ________________seconds during the final segment of a sp
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orts conditioning class.
cx cx
cxA. 15 - 60cx cx cx cx
cxB. 65 - 80cx cx cx cx
cxC. 85-90 cx cx
cxD. 90-120 - ansA. 15-60
cx cx cx cx
During the cardiovascular section of a cycle class, you should do all of the following except:
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A. increase the intensity gradually
cx cx cx cx cx
B. keep the cycling techniques the same
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C. encourage fun interaction between participants
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D. use good form alignment - ansB. keep the cycling techniques the same
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The following is a simple warm-
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up combination for a kickboxing class, however which one is not appropriate to do?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. Using the ready position, punch 4 times with the right arm -
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punch one every 4 counts (16 counts)
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. Repeat the punch 4 times with the left arm (16 counts)
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C. Perform 1 step touch
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D. Do 4 hamstring curls (16 counts) - ansC. Perform 1 step touch
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"I am breathing into my spine, making space, I am letting go" is an example of which type of
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cue?
A. breathing
cx cx
B. alignment
cx cx
C. affirming
cx cx
D. informative - ansC. affirming
cx cx cx cx
All of the following are cues for using a stability ball for standing wall squats except:
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A. stand with the ball against the wall and pressed into the low back
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B. Place the feet far enough away from the wall so that when you squat the knees will for a 9
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0-degree angle cx cx
C. shins are horizontal
cx cx cx cx
D. Toes, knees, hips and shoulders should all face the same direction. -
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ansC. shins are horizontal
cx cx cx cx
Even the best laid plans can go awry. If you are running late to get to your facility, you can do
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which of the following?
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A. call and let them know you are running behind
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B. ask if someone can greet the participants and let them know you will be there shortly
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, C. if another instructor is there, ask if they can warm them up
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D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
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Safety is key when teaching balance exercises to older adults or those with balance challen
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ges. All of the following apply except:
cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. avoid progressing to harder exercises until participants can stand on their own comforta
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
bly and securely
cx cx cx
B. make sure they are within an arm's reach of a chair or rail
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. do not teach options and progressions for support
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. encourage them to decide for themselves which options are best for them on any given d
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ay. - ansC. do not teach options and progressions for support
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Keep in mind that music tempos of 130 beats per minute or faster ____________________
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
_______________.
A. increase momentum
cx cx cx
B. decrease momentum
cx cx cx
C. increase the risk of injury
cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. A and C - ansD. A and C
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Class size limits need to be respected. Before you teach a class, you should do which of the
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following?
A. scan the room for any hazards that could present a problem
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. provide safety cues
cx cx cx cx
C. keep activities within the skill level of participants
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
In order to prevent injury when teaching a group exercise class, you can do which of the foll
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
owing?
A. encourage open communication and feedback from class members
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. spot signs of fatigue
cx cx cx cx cx
C. be proactive in recommending that they do not push themselves
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Another word for a seated V position is: cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. the torpedo move
cx cx cx cx
B. backwards breastroke
cx cx cx
C. bend and clap
cx cx cx cx
D. none of the above - ansA. the torpedo move
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
During the cool-down, which of the following should be adhered to?
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ANSWERS
Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the follo
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
wing except cx
A. inherited conditions
cx cx cx
B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. disease
cx cx cx
D. leg lifts - ansD. Leg Lifts
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. lift onto the ball of the back foot
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. place the pelvis forward
cx cx cx cx cx
D. hips and shoulders are level - ansC. place the pelvis forward
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ACSM recommends an exercise intensity range of _____________________ of an individ
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ual's maximum heart rate for improvements in aerobic fitness.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cxA. 45 - 50%
cx cx cx cx
cxB. 55 - 90%
cx cx cx cx
cxC. 35 - 40 %
cx cx cx cx cx
cxD. none of the above - ansB. 55 - 90%
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Circuit training classes help time pass quickly because each station:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cxA. lasts only 30-90 seconds
cx cx cx cx cx
cxB. is constantly changing.
cx cx cx cx
cxC. A and B
cx cx cx cx
cxD. does not involve any drills - ansC. A and B
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Group strength training class warm-
cx cx cx cx
up should be specific to prepare for the upcoming strength exercises. It should do which of t
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
he following?
cx cx
A. increase core temperature
cx cx cx cx
B. involve motion of the major joints
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. promote spinal mobility
cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. All of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,Stretching should be held for ________________seconds during the final segment of a sp
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
orts conditioning class.
cx cx
cxA. 15 - 60cx cx cx cx
cxB. 65 - 80cx cx cx cx
cxC. 85-90 cx cx
cxD. 90-120 - ansA. 15-60
cx cx cx cx
During the cardiovascular section of a cycle class, you should do all of the following except:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. increase the intensity gradually
cx cx cx cx cx
B. keep the cycling techniques the same
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. encourage fun interaction between participants
cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. use good form alignment - ansB. keep the cycling techniques the same
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The following is a simple warm-
cx cx cx cx cx
up combination for a kickboxing class, however which one is not appropriate to do?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. Using the ready position, punch 4 times with the right arm -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
punch one every 4 counts (16 counts)
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. Repeat the punch 4 times with the left arm (16 counts)
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. Perform 1 step touch
cx cx cx cx cx
D. Do 4 hamstring curls (16 counts) - ansC. Perform 1 step touch
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
"I am breathing into my spine, making space, I am letting go" is an example of which type of
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cue?
A. breathing
cx cx
B. alignment
cx cx
C. affirming
cx cx
D. informative - ansC. affirming
cx cx cx cx
All of the following are cues for using a stability ball for standing wall squats except:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. stand with the ball against the wall and pressed into the low back
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. Place the feet far enough away from the wall so that when you squat the knees will for a 9
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
0-degree angle cx cx
C. shins are horizontal
cx cx cx cx
D. Toes, knees, hips and shoulders should all face the same direction. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansC. shins are horizontal
cx cx cx cx
Even the best laid plans can go awry. If you are running late to get to your facility, you can do
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
which of the following?
cx cx cx cx
A. call and let them know you are running behind
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. ask if someone can greet the participants and let them know you will be there shortly
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
, C. if another instructor is there, ask if they can warm them up
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Safety is key when teaching balance exercises to older adults or those with balance challen
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ges. All of the following apply except:
cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. avoid progressing to harder exercises until participants can stand on their own comforta
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
bly and securely
cx cx cx
B. make sure they are within an arm's reach of a chair or rail
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. do not teach options and progressions for support
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. encourage them to decide for themselves which options are best for them on any given d
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ay. - ansC. do not teach options and progressions for support
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Keep in mind that music tempos of 130 beats per minute or faster ____________________
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
_______________.
A. increase momentum
cx cx cx
B. decrease momentum
cx cx cx
C. increase the risk of injury
cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. A and C - ansD. A and C
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Class size limits need to be respected. Before you teach a class, you should do which of the
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
following?
A. scan the room for any hazards that could present a problem
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. provide safety cues
cx cx cx cx
C. keep activities within the skill level of participants
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
In order to prevent injury when teaching a group exercise class, you can do which of the foll
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
owing?
A. encourage open communication and feedback from class members
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. spot signs of fatigue
cx cx cx cx cx
C. be proactive in recommending that they do not push themselves
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. all of the above - ansD. all of the above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Another word for a seated V position is: cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. the torpedo move
cx cx cx cx
B. backwards breastroke
cx cx cx
C. bend and clap
cx cx cx cx
D. none of the above - ansA. the torpedo move
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
During the cool-down, which of the following should be adhered to?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
