FITOUR GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When dance aerobics was first developed the majority of the movements during the
cardio portion of the dance exercise class were what type of movement - Answers :high
impact
During the early days of group exercise what type of dance exercise class was
developed which offered low impact movements with a high intensity workout and was a
class in which individuals were able to adjust the height of the equipment to control the
intensity level of the class workout? - Answers :step aerobics
Which term denotes the spinal movement when performing a standing forward fold? -
Answers :flexion
What term is used to describe the natural position of the spine when all body parts are
in proper alignment with each other? - Answers :neutral spine
How many vertebrae are located in the lumbar spine? - Answers :5
How many muscles in the abdominal wall fill all of the space (front, back and sides)
between the ribcage and pelvis? - Answers :4
What is meant by the term "good posture"? - Answers :vertical alignment of the body
For what joint actions if the Traperzius I the prime mover? - Answers :elevation
What type of bike is typically used in an indoor cycling class setting? - Answers :fixed
gear bike
What does the term "RPM" refer to in relation to an indoor cycling class? - Answers
:revolutions per minute
As music relates to indoor cycling when selecting music for an indoor cycling class one
needs to keep in mind that RPM's will be one to every _______________ beats of
music - Answers :2
Fill in the blank: In an indoor cycling class cycling at half speed to the music is known as
_________ time - Answers :one to two
In relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as "the upward
thrust exerted by water on a body that is totally or partially immersed"? - Answers
:buoyancy
, As it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body action is being described:
"moving from one foot to another while performing activities such as running, skipping,
and cross country skiing?" - Answers :bounding
Fill in the blank: when working with seniors it is important to know that the baby boomer
generation which is the cornerstone of the "fitness revolution" that started in the 1970s
is made up of individuals who were born between the years of __________ - Answers
:1946-1964
What is NOT a benefit of exercise during pregnancy? - Answers :babies of mothers who
exercise are generally overweight and cranky
Fill in the blank: the ACOG guidelines suggest that pregnant women should participate
in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity ___________ to
_____________ days per week - Answers :5 to 7
In reference to mind/body fitness class the term fusion most typically references the
blending and combination of which of the following types of fitness classes? - Answers
:yoga and pilates
Yoga and pilates while both mind/body activities are different in their approach and
principles. Which statement below BEST describes the similarities between yoga and
pilates? - Answers :yoga and pilates are both mind/body activities that emphasize
movement originating from the center
In relation to an equipment equipment based cardio training class what is NOT an
important factor for an instructor to be proficient in? - Answers :be able to perform faster
and stronger on the piece of equipment being used to create a competitive atmosphere
between student and teachers
Fill in the blank: when teaching a barre class it important that caution should be taken
not to perform extreme dance moves which could result in _____________ of the knee
or ______________ of the neck and/or back. - Answers :over flexion, hyperextension
Fill in the blank: the dynamics of suspension or body weight training class require the
body to work as an _____________ system rather than an _______________ system -
Answers :integrated; isolated
Fill in the blank: ______________ are based on military training techniques and
implement body weight exercises, calisthenics, agility, drills, obstacle courses and
running. - Answers :fitness bootcamp classes
The role of the group fitness instructor is vast and all encompassing. As it relates to the
responsibilities listed below, what is NOT an important factor of being a successful
group fitness instructor? - Answers :throughout the duration of a class perform at a
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When dance aerobics was first developed the majority of the movements during the
cardio portion of the dance exercise class were what type of movement - Answers :high
impact
During the early days of group exercise what type of dance exercise class was
developed which offered low impact movements with a high intensity workout and was a
class in which individuals were able to adjust the height of the equipment to control the
intensity level of the class workout? - Answers :step aerobics
Which term denotes the spinal movement when performing a standing forward fold? -
Answers :flexion
What term is used to describe the natural position of the spine when all body parts are
in proper alignment with each other? - Answers :neutral spine
How many vertebrae are located in the lumbar spine? - Answers :5
How many muscles in the abdominal wall fill all of the space (front, back and sides)
between the ribcage and pelvis? - Answers :4
What is meant by the term "good posture"? - Answers :vertical alignment of the body
For what joint actions if the Traperzius I the prime mover? - Answers :elevation
What type of bike is typically used in an indoor cycling class setting? - Answers :fixed
gear bike
What does the term "RPM" refer to in relation to an indoor cycling class? - Answers
:revolutions per minute
As music relates to indoor cycling when selecting music for an indoor cycling class one
needs to keep in mind that RPM's will be one to every _______________ beats of
music - Answers :2
Fill in the blank: In an indoor cycling class cycling at half speed to the music is known as
_________ time - Answers :one to two
In relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as "the upward
thrust exerted by water on a body that is totally or partially immersed"? - Answers
:buoyancy
, As it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body action is being described:
"moving from one foot to another while performing activities such as running, skipping,
and cross country skiing?" - Answers :bounding
Fill in the blank: when working with seniors it is important to know that the baby boomer
generation which is the cornerstone of the "fitness revolution" that started in the 1970s
is made up of individuals who were born between the years of __________ - Answers
:1946-1964
What is NOT a benefit of exercise during pregnancy? - Answers :babies of mothers who
exercise are generally overweight and cranky
Fill in the blank: the ACOG guidelines suggest that pregnant women should participate
in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity ___________ to
_____________ days per week - Answers :5 to 7
In reference to mind/body fitness class the term fusion most typically references the
blending and combination of which of the following types of fitness classes? - Answers
:yoga and pilates
Yoga and pilates while both mind/body activities are different in their approach and
principles. Which statement below BEST describes the similarities between yoga and
pilates? - Answers :yoga and pilates are both mind/body activities that emphasize
movement originating from the center
In relation to an equipment equipment based cardio training class what is NOT an
important factor for an instructor to be proficient in? - Answers :be able to perform faster
and stronger on the piece of equipment being used to create a competitive atmosphere
between student and teachers
Fill in the blank: when teaching a barre class it important that caution should be taken
not to perform extreme dance moves which could result in _____________ of the knee
or ______________ of the neck and/or back. - Answers :over flexion, hyperextension
Fill in the blank: the dynamics of suspension or body weight training class require the
body to work as an _____________ system rather than an _______________ system -
Answers :integrated; isolated
Fill in the blank: ______________ are based on military training techniques and
implement body weight exercises, calisthenics, agility, drills, obstacle courses and
running. - Answers :fitness bootcamp classes
The role of the group fitness instructor is vast and all encompassing. As it relates to the
responsibilities listed below, what is NOT an important factor of being a successful
group fitness instructor? - Answers :throughout the duration of a class perform at a
