ACE GROUP FITNESS -PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Performing muscular contractions at high velocity is primarily focused on improving
which component of physical fitness?
A. Reaction Time
B. Muscular Strength
C. Power
D. Muscular Endurance - ANSWER-C. Power
What repetition range is recommended to effectively improve strength in older adults
who are starting exercise?
A. 8-12
B. 10-15
C. 15-20
D. 20-25 - ANSWER-B. 10-15
The _________ principle demonstrates the importance of physical activity.
A. Specificity
B. Progression
C. Overload
D. Reversibility - ANSWER-Reversibility
Which of the following joints is designed to favor stability more then mobility?
A. Glenohumeral
B. Thoracic Spine
C. Hip
D. Knee - ANSWER-D. Knee
Which series of movements is performed in the sagittal plane?
A. flexion, extension, plantar flexion, dorsiflexion
B. Abduction, adduction, lateral spinal flexion
C. Spinal rotation, and shoulder adduction and abduction
D. Circumduction, opposition, elevation, depression - ANSWER-A. flexion, extension,
plantar flexion, dorsiflexion
Which of the following exercises is an example of adduction in the frontal plane?
A. Bicep curl
,B. Bench Press
C. Body-weight squat
D. Lateral shoulder raise - ANSWER-D. Lateral shoulder raise
Which of the following primary moments required are listed in the proper order to
perform the following tasks: lift a heavy box off the floor, carry it upstairs, open a closet
door, and place the box on a high shelf?
A. upper body pull, double leg movement, rotate, upper body push
B. bend and lift, double leg movement, upper body pull, and rotate
C. bend and lift, single leg movement, upper body pull, upper body push
D. upper body push, single leg movement, rotate, upper body pull - ANSWER-C. bend
and lift, single leg, upper body pull, upper body push
A person swimming laps in order to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness will
*PRIMARILY* derive energy from which pathway?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Glycolytic anaerobic system - ANSWER-A. Aerobic system
The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis are
collectively known as the _____
A. Quadriceps
B. Hip Flexors
C. Hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - ANSWER-A. Quadriceps
Which of the following core muscles is/are *PRIMARILY* responsible for spinal
extension?
A. obliques
B. erector spinae
C. hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - ANSWER-B. erector spinae
Which of the following is outside of the Scope of Practice?
A. conducting pre-class assessments of participants and the class environment
B. Providing class participants with science-based nutrition advice and meal planning.
C. Protecting participant confidentiality, even when a family or friend inquires about a
participant's progress.
, D. Teaching participants how to monitor intensity using HR, RPE, or ventilator
response. - ANSWER-B. providing nutrition information
A GFI who attends an ACE-sponsored live workshop at a health and fitness conference
will likely receive a_____
A. professional certification
B. knowledge-based certificate
C. curriculum-based certificate
D. certificate of completion - ANSWER-D. certificate of completion
Which statement about the scope of practice is correct?
A. Scope of practice is universal and doesn't vary by location.
B. Scope of practice includes the setting in which a professional's services can be
provided.
C. Scope of practice includes optional guidelines and parameters that can be followed
by the professional.
D. Scope of practice is based on the education required to work in a given field. -
ANSWER-B. Scope of practice includes the setting in which a professional's services
can be provided.
What is the role of certifications in the fitness industry?
A. To provide evidence of a completed course on a particular topic.
B. To provide a competency-based assessment to identify individuals who are qualified
to practice in a given job role.
C. To provide continuing education for veteran professionals.
D. To provide fitness enthusiasts with an introduction to the career opportunities in the
industry. - ANSWER-B. To provide a competency-based assessment to identify
individuals who are qualified to practice in a given job role.
Which of the following is an appropriate choice of continuing education for a group
fitness instructor looking to expand her services?
A. Advanced balance training for older adults.
B. Kinesiotaping for injury prevention
C. Exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Performing muscular contractions at high velocity is primarily focused on improving
which component of physical fitness?
A. Reaction Time
B. Muscular Strength
C. Power
D. Muscular Endurance - ANSWER-C. Power
What repetition range is recommended to effectively improve strength in older adults
who are starting exercise?
A. 8-12
B. 10-15
C. 15-20
D. 20-25 - ANSWER-B. 10-15
The _________ principle demonstrates the importance of physical activity.
A. Specificity
B. Progression
C. Overload
D. Reversibility - ANSWER-Reversibility
Which of the following joints is designed to favor stability more then mobility?
A. Glenohumeral
B. Thoracic Spine
C. Hip
D. Knee - ANSWER-D. Knee
Which series of movements is performed in the sagittal plane?
A. flexion, extension, plantar flexion, dorsiflexion
B. Abduction, adduction, lateral spinal flexion
C. Spinal rotation, and shoulder adduction and abduction
D. Circumduction, opposition, elevation, depression - ANSWER-A. flexion, extension,
plantar flexion, dorsiflexion
Which of the following exercises is an example of adduction in the frontal plane?
A. Bicep curl
,B. Bench Press
C. Body-weight squat
D. Lateral shoulder raise - ANSWER-D. Lateral shoulder raise
Which of the following primary moments required are listed in the proper order to
perform the following tasks: lift a heavy box off the floor, carry it upstairs, open a closet
door, and place the box on a high shelf?
A. upper body pull, double leg movement, rotate, upper body push
B. bend and lift, double leg movement, upper body pull, and rotate
C. bend and lift, single leg movement, upper body pull, upper body push
D. upper body push, single leg movement, rotate, upper body pull - ANSWER-C. bend
and lift, single leg, upper body pull, upper body push
A person swimming laps in order to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness will
*PRIMARILY* derive energy from which pathway?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Glycolytic anaerobic system - ANSWER-A. Aerobic system
The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis are
collectively known as the _____
A. Quadriceps
B. Hip Flexors
C. Hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - ANSWER-A. Quadriceps
Which of the following core muscles is/are *PRIMARILY* responsible for spinal
extension?
A. obliques
B. erector spinae
C. hamstrings
D. Hip extensors - ANSWER-B. erector spinae
Which of the following is outside of the Scope of Practice?
A. conducting pre-class assessments of participants and the class environment
B. Providing class participants with science-based nutrition advice and meal planning.
C. Protecting participant confidentiality, even when a family or friend inquires about a
participant's progress.
, D. Teaching participants how to monitor intensity using HR, RPE, or ventilator
response. - ANSWER-B. providing nutrition information
A GFI who attends an ACE-sponsored live workshop at a health and fitness conference
will likely receive a_____
A. professional certification
B. knowledge-based certificate
C. curriculum-based certificate
D. certificate of completion - ANSWER-D. certificate of completion
Which statement about the scope of practice is correct?
A. Scope of practice is universal and doesn't vary by location.
B. Scope of practice includes the setting in which a professional's services can be
provided.
C. Scope of practice includes optional guidelines and parameters that can be followed
by the professional.
D. Scope of practice is based on the education required to work in a given field. -
ANSWER-B. Scope of practice includes the setting in which a professional's services
can be provided.
What is the role of certifications in the fitness industry?
A. To provide evidence of a completed course on a particular topic.
B. To provide a competency-based assessment to identify individuals who are qualified
to practice in a given job role.
C. To provide continuing education for veteran professionals.
D. To provide fitness enthusiasts with an introduction to the career opportunities in the
industry. - ANSWER-B. To provide a competency-based assessment to identify
individuals who are qualified to practice in a given job role.
Which of the following is an appropriate choice of continuing education for a group
fitness instructor looking to expand her services?
A. Advanced balance training for older adults.
B. Kinesiotaping for injury prevention
C. Exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation
