ACE Group Fitness Exam-Practice Questions and answers

What is the definition of a scope of practice? 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? Physicians/Doctors Name some reasons why there is expected growth in Group Fitness jobs between 2008 and 2018. 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? 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? 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. Athletic Trainer ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor Scope of Practice 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 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? Agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, speed What are the health-related fitness measures? Body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and balance, neuromuscular strength, and flexibility Potential Physiological Benefits of Warm-Ups: 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 Education Teamwork Class Value Three factors that determine Class Value Class count Cost per head Penetration What are the three broad groups of fitness? 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 Strain Sprain Cartilage Damage Bone Fractures Overuse Conditions Considerations for those exercising with sprains 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 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? 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 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 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: Increase intensity gradually Give options for impact and intensity Monitor intensity using heart rate and/or PRE Use music to create a motivational atmosphere Target a variety of muscle groups Promote independence/self-responsibility Include a post-cardio cooldown/stretch Build sequences logically and progressively Areas of Responsibility (reducing liability) Health Screening Fitness Testing and Exercise Programming Instruction Supervision Facilities Equipment Risk Management To legally substantiate a charge of negligence, four elements must be shown to exist: The defendant had a duty to protect the plaintiff The defendant failed to exercise the standard of care necessary to perform that duty That such failure was the proximate cause of an injury The injury caused damage to occur to the plaintiff To legally substantiate a charge of negligence, the following four elements must be shown to exist: That the defendant had a duty to protect the plaintiff That the defendant failed to exercise the standard of care necessary to perform that duty That the failure to perform that duty was the proximate cause of injury to the plaintiff That the injury caused damage to the plaintiff Cardiorespiratory Training, Moderate Intensity: frequency, duration, and exercises Less than or equal to 5 days a week Less than 30 minutes a day Aerobic activities or weightbearing exercises Resistance Training, frequency, duration, intensity, and exercises 2-3 days a week 60%-80% of 1 RM 2-4 sets of 8-25 repetitions 8-10 exercises that include all major muscle groups Muscular strength and endurance, calisthenics, and neuromuscular exercise