American Council of Exercise Group: ACE Fitness Instructor Exam Questions and Correct Answers

American Council of Exercise Group: ACE
Fitness Instructor Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
A GFI is designing their group fitness studio and positions mirrors at the front and the
sides of the room. Which of the following is a primary advantage of this placement?
Correct Answer
Allows participants to observe their own movements and postures.



Question 2
Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate progression series of a
push-up to ensure all participants feel successful
Correct Answer
Push-up on wall, push-up on floor- kneeling, push up on floor - toes



Question 3
You are teaching a restorative yoga class. When communicating with your
participants, you use a quiet, calm voice to set the mood of the class. This element of
voice quality is BEST described as which of the following?
Correct Answer
Contrast



Question 4
You are visiting with a class participant after a workout and they share with you that
today marks the fourth month of their consistent participation in your classes. What
stage of changes is the participant currently in?
Correct Answer
Action




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,Question 5
A participant starts stumbling, is having difficulty speaking, and appears confused.
What is the BEST course of action?
Correct Answer
Recognize the signs of a stroke and activate EMS



Question 6
Which organization is credited with recognizing the need for legitimate professional
credentialing

Correct Answer
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association



Question 7
After a pre-choreographed strength-training class, a participant mentions that they
prefer the original artist's version of the music, not the modified version played
during class. What is the MOST appropriate action for the GFI to take?
Correct Answer
Explain that the class is a branded format, and you are required to use their music.



Question 8
To ensure group fitness equipment is safe effective and up to standard a GFI should
do all the following except
Correct Answer
Design their own equipment



Question 9
Which of the following statements would MOST likely increase cultural competence
during a class?

Correct Answer
Beginner lifters, grab dumbbells between 5 - 10 pounds, intermediate lifters, 12-15
pounds, and advanced lifters 20-25 pounds.




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,Question 10
Which of the following is NOT a reason to incorporate music into a class?
Correct Answer
For general background noise?



Question 11
A group fitness instructor teaching an advanced step class, would MOST likely use
what type of tempo
Correct Answer
122-129 bpm



Question 12
Which of the following is the MOST common method to improve flexibility?
Correct Answer
Static Stretching



Question 13
Sagittal Plane
Correct Answer
separates the body into right and left halves.
Forward back movements
- Squat
- Lunge
- Crunch
- Biceps Curl
- Mambo
- Front Kick



Question 14
All of the following are examples of how a LACK of cultural competence can manifest
in a group fitness class, EXCEPT
Correct Answer
Using gender-neutral language




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, Question 15
Frontal Plane
Correct Answer
Separates the body into anterior and posterior halves
Lateral Movements

-Jumping jacks
- Lateral lunge
- Side step



Question 16
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate progression of a standard bicycle
crunch?
Correct Answer
Bicycle crunch with opposite arm and leg extended



Question 17
All the following are characteristics of a of type 2 diabetes EXCEPT
Correct Answer
Normal body composition



Question 18
Prior to class beginning a GFI congratulates participants on showing up to class and
acknowledges the movement mastery, participants achieved over the past several
sessions. Which aspect of the ace RRAMP approach did the GFI demonstrate?
Correct Answer
Recognition




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