Chapter 2 Group Fitness || WELL-ENLIGHTENED.
Discuss the differences between traditional group exercise and coaching-based group
exercise. correct answers Group exercise- non-beat and sometimes non music. not having to
keep people on beat, or have everyone move together. more as a coach, moving around the
room providing motivation. occasionally demonstrating and participating.
Coach based group exercise- less focus on the instructor and more focus on the participant.
little to no choreography; sometimes performed outdoors;
What are the major differences between coaching for a sport team and coaching in a group
exercise class? correct answers When coaching a team primary focus is on competition,
winning, and choosing the best athletes.
In group exercise- participation by all, not just the elite. Improve the quality of overall health
for everyone.
When discussing motivational strategies for coaching-based group exercise- what is the 5-
step plan for leading people? correct answers 1. Tell participants what to do.
2. Show them what good performance looks like.
3. Let them do it
4. Observe their performance. (walk around the room giving feedback)
5. Praise their progress or redirect
When discussing creating dynamic team environments, how is positivity powerful? correct
answers It draws members to your class and increases adherence. Helping each other grow
and succeed
modification correct answers to fit a particular issue, such as back pain, knee pain, or
shoulder pain, thus making the exercise safer.
regression correct answers becomes easier.
progression correct answers becomes harder.
How does the exercise continuum help organize exercises in terms of safety from low risk to
high risk? correct answers Least skilled- easiest, most stable, appropriate for almost
everyone, very safe for everyone.
Most skilled- hardest, least stable, appropriate for fit population controversial for novice
exerciser
How do you implement safety as your first priority from a legal and health perspective?
correct answers knowing how to modify an exercise for safety and injury prevention and how
to maximize your risk management is important. (dont do too much too soon) If the intensity
is too high and too long or there is too much impact injuries are more likely.
What is the definition of "proper progression" in a class with high-intensity moves and high
number of repetitions? correct answers gradually increasing the workload in small enough
increments that the body is able to safely adapt and grow stronger.
What cues are important in a coaching-based class? correct answers demonstrating the correct
performance of the desired move or exercise.
Discuss the differences between traditional group exercise and coaching-based group
exercise. correct answers Group exercise- non-beat and sometimes non music. not having to
keep people on beat, or have everyone move together. more as a coach, moving around the
room providing motivation. occasionally demonstrating and participating.
Coach based group exercise- less focus on the instructor and more focus on the participant.
little to no choreography; sometimes performed outdoors;
What are the major differences between coaching for a sport team and coaching in a group
exercise class? correct answers When coaching a team primary focus is on competition,
winning, and choosing the best athletes.
In group exercise- participation by all, not just the elite. Improve the quality of overall health
for everyone.
When discussing motivational strategies for coaching-based group exercise- what is the 5-
step plan for leading people? correct answers 1. Tell participants what to do.
2. Show them what good performance looks like.
3. Let them do it
4. Observe their performance. (walk around the room giving feedback)
5. Praise their progress or redirect
When discussing creating dynamic team environments, how is positivity powerful? correct
answers It draws members to your class and increases adherence. Helping each other grow
and succeed
modification correct answers to fit a particular issue, such as back pain, knee pain, or
shoulder pain, thus making the exercise safer.
regression correct answers becomes easier.
progression correct answers becomes harder.
How does the exercise continuum help organize exercises in terms of safety from low risk to
high risk? correct answers Least skilled- easiest, most stable, appropriate for almost
everyone, very safe for everyone.
Most skilled- hardest, least stable, appropriate for fit population controversial for novice
exerciser
How do you implement safety as your first priority from a legal and health perspective?
correct answers knowing how to modify an exercise for safety and injury prevention and how
to maximize your risk management is important. (dont do too much too soon) If the intensity
is too high and too long or there is too much impact injuries are more likely.
What is the definition of "proper progression" in a class with high-intensity moves and high
number of repetitions? correct answers gradually increasing the workload in small enough
increments that the body is able to safely adapt and grow stronger.
What cues are important in a coaching-based class? correct answers demonstrating the correct
performance of the desired move or exercise.
