CERTIFICATION WITH UPGRADED
QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Group Exercise - correct answer-An exercise format that incorporates several
different modalities of exercise that is taught in a group setting by one or more
professionally trained instructors. Group Exercise Instructor - correct answer-An
individual who is professionally trained and certified by a nationally recognized
organization to teach individuals in a group setting safe and effective exercises.
Responsibilities of a Group X Instructor - correct answer-Cue Proper Body
Allignment Provide Intensity Options See every individual in class Monitoring heart
rate and intensity level Provide constructive feedback to participants Encourage
participants to select appropriate movements depending on their fitness level. Arrive
early and provide time before and after class to answer questions and to help with
technique Use transitions that are smooth Complete First Aid and CPR certifications
Obtain liability insurance Stay current in the fitness industry Use waivers and consent
forms Obtain medical releases from physician Conduct health screening Conduct
fitness assessments Complete accident reports Leadership Qualities - correct answer-
Be a good role model inside and outside the gym Demonstrate good form Be a good
motivator Be a good communicator Assume the role of teacher, guide and coach
Project a professional and positive image Recognize weaknesses but capitalize on
strengths The Business of Instructing Group X - correct answer-Instructors should
complete and maintain training and certification Obtain waivers Medical clearance
Liability insurance- make sure you are protected Instructors should teach a proper
warm up and cool down with stretching Employee vs independent contractors -
, correct answer-Instructor employee IE answers to club management. The club is
liable for injuries Independent contractor instructor ICI must carry her own liability
insurance and responsible for reporting income and paying taxes Marketing yourself
and your class - correct answer-Word of mouth is the best marketing Write press
releases in local magazines and newspapers Health fairs School teachers Provide
fitness topics and tips Book yourself to speak at health and fitness functions Physical
Fitness - correct answer-An improved physiological state that leads to improved
health and longevity. A set of attributes that people have or can achieve relating to
their ability to perform physical activities. Physical Fitness can be divided into 4
categories. - correct answer-Physiological-Related Health- Related Skill - Related
Sports - Related Physiological-Related - correct answer-Includes non-performance
components of physical Fitness that relate to biological systems that are influenced by
one's level of habitual physical activity. 3 components of Physiological-Related
fitness - correct answer-Metabolic Fitness - Morphological Fitness Bone Integrity
Metabolic Fitness - correct answer-The state of metabolic systems and variables
predictive of the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease which can be favorably
altered by increased physical activity or regular endurance exercise. Morphological
Fitness - correct answer-Related to body composition factors such as body
circumferences, body fat content, and regional body fat distribution. Bone Integrity -
correct answer-A non performance component of fitness related to bone mineral
density. health-related fitness - correct answer-Consists of those components of
physical fitness that have a relationship with good health Cardio respiratory Fitness
Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Body composition Skill -Related Fitness -
correct answer-Consists of those components of physical fitness that have a
relationship with enhanced performance in sports and motor skills. Agility Balance