fitour group exercise certification
questions and answers
what are the 4 points of contact in relation to performing muscle conditioning exercises in the
supine position? ✔✔head, neck, buttocks, knees
which of the following phrases best fits the term concentric phase of an isotonic muscle
contraction? ✔✔a muscle contraction performed with controlled speed, allowing a maximal
force to be applied throughout the range of motion.
for what joint actions is a hip flexor the prime mover? ✔✔hip flexion
for what joint action is the hamstring group the prime mover? ✔✔hip extension
from the list of exercises below which exercise is NOT an exercise to strengthen the latissimus
dorsi? ✔✔reverse fly
from the list below which is NOT a component that an individual can adjust to change the
intensity of an indoor cycling class? ✔✔cadence
there are two main phases involved in pedaling an indoor cycling bike. from the list below select
the two main pahses. ✔✔forward stroke and backward stroke
in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as the weight (pressure)
of the water that pushes against a submerged object from all sides? ✔✔hydrostatic pressure
, fill in the blank: research shows that deep water exercises are _______________ percent more
challenging than shallow water exercises because the hydrostatic produced is greater as water
depth increases. ✔✔10 to 20
as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body actions is being described: performing
activities such as jumping jacks and cross country skiing with both feet off the bottom of the
pool? ✔✔bounding
from the list provided below which is NOT an effective strategy from a fitness instructor to
encourage participants between the ages of 52-70 ( or older) to adhere to a fitness program
designed specifically for senior adults? ✔✔do not provide less challenging or proper
modifications for high intensity and/or high impact activities that could be performed at a lower
intensity or lower impact level
from the list provided below which is NOT an acceptable class scenario for an instructor to allow
a pregnant student to participate? ✔✔allowing a pregnant exerciser to perform exercises such
as burpees and box jumps in a boot camp class.
which term from the list below BEST matches the following pilates principles: key in connecting
the mind and body by cueing participants to stay focused on the task at hand and providing
visual and verbal cues which elicit a concentrated response? ✔✔concentration
which term from the list below BEST matches the following yoga principle: the joints should be
stacked on top of each other to form a solid foundation, much like a house built on a
foundation. if the supporting posts fo the house are not stacked the floors of the house will sag.
this can be said to be true of the human body? ✔✔alignment
what is the term used to describe the series of exercises that can be performed in a yoga class?
✔✔asanas/poses
questions and answers
what are the 4 points of contact in relation to performing muscle conditioning exercises in the
supine position? ✔✔head, neck, buttocks, knees
which of the following phrases best fits the term concentric phase of an isotonic muscle
contraction? ✔✔a muscle contraction performed with controlled speed, allowing a maximal
force to be applied throughout the range of motion.
for what joint actions is a hip flexor the prime mover? ✔✔hip flexion
for what joint action is the hamstring group the prime mover? ✔✔hip extension
from the list of exercises below which exercise is NOT an exercise to strengthen the latissimus
dorsi? ✔✔reverse fly
from the list below which is NOT a component that an individual can adjust to change the
intensity of an indoor cycling class? ✔✔cadence
there are two main phases involved in pedaling an indoor cycling bike. from the list below select
the two main pahses. ✔✔forward stroke and backward stroke
in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as the weight (pressure)
of the water that pushes against a submerged object from all sides? ✔✔hydrostatic pressure
, fill in the blank: research shows that deep water exercises are _______________ percent more
challenging than shallow water exercises because the hydrostatic produced is greater as water
depth increases. ✔✔10 to 20
as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body actions is being described: performing
activities such as jumping jacks and cross country skiing with both feet off the bottom of the
pool? ✔✔bounding
from the list provided below which is NOT an effective strategy from a fitness instructor to
encourage participants between the ages of 52-70 ( or older) to adhere to a fitness program
designed specifically for senior adults? ✔✔do not provide less challenging or proper
modifications for high intensity and/or high impact activities that could be performed at a lower
intensity or lower impact level
from the list provided below which is NOT an acceptable class scenario for an instructor to allow
a pregnant student to participate? ✔✔allowing a pregnant exerciser to perform exercises such
as burpees and box jumps in a boot camp class.
which term from the list below BEST matches the following pilates principles: key in connecting
the mind and body by cueing participants to stay focused on the task at hand and providing
visual and verbal cues which elicit a concentrated response? ✔✔concentration
which term from the list below BEST matches the following yoga principle: the joints should be
stacked on top of each other to form a solid foundation, much like a house built on a
foundation. if the supporting posts fo the house are not stacked the floors of the house will sag.
this can be said to be true of the human body? ✔✔alignment
what is the term used to describe the series of exercises that can be performed in a yoga class?
✔✔asanas/poses
