ACE GROUP FITNESS EXAM QUE STIONS &
ANSWERS
What is the definition of a scope of practice? - Answer -The legal range of services that
professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which they can be provided,
and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can evaluate patients to diagnose
ailments and implement treatment plans? - Answer -Physicians/Doctors
Name some reasons why there is expected growth in Group Fitness jobs between 2008
and 2018. - Answer -Concerns about childhood obesity.
Growing number of schools eliminating P.E. from curriculum
Baby Boomers wanting to stay healthy, physically fit, and independent
A growing elderly population that seeks relief from arthritis and osteoporosis through
individualized exercises, pilates, and yoga
To replace the number of GF instructors that leave the industry every year
Growing number of club memberships among young adults concerned about physicial
fitness
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach clients proper nutrition
through recipes, meal plans, food preparation methods, and implementation of special
diets? - Answer -Registered Dieticians
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can lead patients through therapeutic
exercise and teach them to perform additional exercises to facilitate rehabilitation? -
Answer -Physical therapists/Occupational therapists
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach athletes exercises to
prevent injury and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury. - Answer -
Athletic Trainer
ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice - Answer -Develop and
implement exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate
Conducting pre-exercise health screenings and stratifying risk for CVD
Administering appropriate fitness assessments based on health screening, current
fitness, lifestyle factors, and goals
Teach correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation,
and proper cueing and leadership techniques
Instructing class participants how to monitor HR
Empowering people to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance,
support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback
Assessing the class environment by evaluating/monitoring the room and eq before and
during each class
,Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them adopt
healthful behaviors for long-term success
Protecting client confidentiality according to HIPAA
Always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity
Recognizing scope of practice and always referring participants to other healthcare
professionals when appropriate
Being prepared for emergency situations and responding properly when they occur
Guidelines under the ACE Code of Ethics - Answer -Equal and fair treatment to all
clients
To provide safe and effective instruction
Must maintain current CPR/AED and first-aid knowledge
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Stay current on health and fitness research and understand its practical application
To refer participants to other health care professionals when appropriate
Comply with all business, employment, and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of client information
Establish and maintain clean professional boundaries
What are the skill-related fitness components? - Answer -Agility, coordination, balance,
power, reaction time, speed
What are the health-related fitness measures? - Answer -Body composition,
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and balance, neuromuscular strength,
and flexibility
Potential Physiological Benefits of Warm-Ups: - Answer -Increased metabolic rate
Gradual increase of blood flow to working muscles
Increased force and speed of muscle contraction
Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction
Increased elasticity in muscles, joints, and tendons
Gradual energy production, preventing lactic acid build-up
Decreased risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Group Fitness Trifecta - Answer -Education
Teamwork
Class Value
Three factors that determine Class Value - Answer -Class count
Cost per head
Penetration
What are the three broad groups of fitness? - Answer -Cardio - meant to increase
cardiorespiratory strength
Strength training - increasing muscle strength by using a variety of muscle groups
, Mind/Body - works core strength, balance, flexibility, overall strength, and breathing
along with techniques for increasing focus and relaxation
5 types of musculoskeletal injuries - Answer -Strain
Sprain
Cartilage Damage
Bone Fractures
Overuse Conditions
Considerations for those exercising with sprains - Answer -Choose exercises that do
not involve the injured joint
Gradually reintroduce activity involving joint
Avoid movement in end ranges of motion
Monitor for recurring symptoms of increase in severity of symptoms
Factors associated with injury - Answer -Flooring Exercise Surface
Footwear
Equipment
Movement Execution
Class Intensity and Frequency of Participation
Pre-Class Evaluation
What is a sprain and what are the symptoms of a sprain? - Answer -A sprain is an
acute injury to the ligament caused by sudden trauma to the join.
Symptoms are pain, loss of mobility, localized swelling, loss of use, joint instability, and
discoloration
Three Phases of Tissue Healing - Answer -Inflammatory Phase - takes place for up to
six days after injury occurs
Fibroblastic/Proliferation Phase - takes place from about Day 3 to Day 21
Maturation/Remodeling Phase - takes place from about Day 21 to 2 years
Under the Stability portion of the 3 "S"'s, instructors should consider - Answer -Keep
high impact moves to a minimum
Minimize join stress - limit one legged hops to fewer than 8
Lower heels to floor during most movements
Stay within industry guidelines for music tempo
Keep cycling below 110 rev/min
Pay attention to position of spine in any movement
Promote muscular balance in cardio strength, flexibility, and fusion classes
Use anticipatory cues prior to movements
In the Cardiorespiratory Segment of a group exercise class, the GFI should: - Answer -
Increase intensity gradually
Give options for impact and intensity
Monitor intensity using heart rate and/or PRE
ANSWERS
What is the definition of a scope of practice? - Answer -The legal range of services that
professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which they can be provided,
and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can evaluate patients to diagnose
ailments and implement treatment plans? - Answer -Physicians/Doctors
Name some reasons why there is expected growth in Group Fitness jobs between 2008
and 2018. - Answer -Concerns about childhood obesity.
Growing number of schools eliminating P.E. from curriculum
Baby Boomers wanting to stay healthy, physically fit, and independent
A growing elderly population that seeks relief from arthritis and osteoporosis through
individualized exercises, pilates, and yoga
To replace the number of GF instructors that leave the industry every year
Growing number of club memberships among young adults concerned about physicial
fitness
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach clients proper nutrition
through recipes, meal plans, food preparation methods, and implementation of special
diets? - Answer -Registered Dieticians
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can lead patients through therapeutic
exercise and teach them to perform additional exercises to facilitate rehabilitation? -
Answer -Physical therapists/Occupational therapists
What member of the Allied Healthcare Continuum can teach athletes exercises to
prevent injury and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury. - Answer -
Athletic Trainer
ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice - Answer -Develop and
implement exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate
Conducting pre-exercise health screenings and stratifying risk for CVD
Administering appropriate fitness assessments based on health screening, current
fitness, lifestyle factors, and goals
Teach correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation,
and proper cueing and leadership techniques
Instructing class participants how to monitor HR
Empowering people to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance,
support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback
Assessing the class environment by evaluating/monitoring the room and eq before and
during each class
,Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them adopt
healthful behaviors for long-term success
Protecting client confidentiality according to HIPAA
Always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity
Recognizing scope of practice and always referring participants to other healthcare
professionals when appropriate
Being prepared for emergency situations and responding properly when they occur
Guidelines under the ACE Code of Ethics - Answer -Equal and fair treatment to all
clients
To provide safe and effective instruction
Must maintain current CPR/AED and first-aid knowledge
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Stay current on health and fitness research and understand its practical application
To refer participants to other health care professionals when appropriate
Comply with all business, employment, and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of client information
Establish and maintain clean professional boundaries
What are the skill-related fitness components? - Answer -Agility, coordination, balance,
power, reaction time, speed
What are the health-related fitness measures? - Answer -Body composition,
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and balance, neuromuscular strength,
and flexibility
Potential Physiological Benefits of Warm-Ups: - Answer -Increased metabolic rate
Gradual increase of blood flow to working muscles
Increased force and speed of muscle contraction
Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction
Increased elasticity in muscles, joints, and tendons
Gradual energy production, preventing lactic acid build-up
Decreased risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Group Fitness Trifecta - Answer -Education
Teamwork
Class Value
Three factors that determine Class Value - Answer -Class count
Cost per head
Penetration
What are the three broad groups of fitness? - Answer -Cardio - meant to increase
cardiorespiratory strength
Strength training - increasing muscle strength by using a variety of muscle groups
, Mind/Body - works core strength, balance, flexibility, overall strength, and breathing
along with techniques for increasing focus and relaxation
5 types of musculoskeletal injuries - Answer -Strain
Sprain
Cartilage Damage
Bone Fractures
Overuse Conditions
Considerations for those exercising with sprains - Answer -Choose exercises that do
not involve the injured joint
Gradually reintroduce activity involving joint
Avoid movement in end ranges of motion
Monitor for recurring symptoms of increase in severity of symptoms
Factors associated with injury - Answer -Flooring Exercise Surface
Footwear
Equipment
Movement Execution
Class Intensity and Frequency of Participation
Pre-Class Evaluation
What is a sprain and what are the symptoms of a sprain? - Answer -A sprain is an
acute injury to the ligament caused by sudden trauma to the join.
Symptoms are pain, loss of mobility, localized swelling, loss of use, joint instability, and
discoloration
Three Phases of Tissue Healing - Answer -Inflammatory Phase - takes place for up to
six days after injury occurs
Fibroblastic/Proliferation Phase - takes place from about Day 3 to Day 21
Maturation/Remodeling Phase - takes place from about Day 21 to 2 years
Under the Stability portion of the 3 "S"'s, instructors should consider - Answer -Keep
high impact moves to a minimum
Minimize join stress - limit one legged hops to fewer than 8
Lower heels to floor during most movements
Stay within industry guidelines for music tempo
Keep cycling below 110 rev/min
Pay attention to position of spine in any movement
Promote muscular balance in cardio strength, flexibility, and fusion classes
Use anticipatory cues prior to movements
In the Cardiorespiratory Segment of a group exercise class, the GFI should: - Answer -
Increase intensity gradually
Give options for impact and intensity
Monitor intensity using heart rate and/or PRE
