Quiz #1, Ch. 1-3
A group fitness instructor who attends an ACE-sponsored live workshop at a health and fitness conference will likely receive a
Certificate of Completion
What is the best floor option for controlling undesirable medial-lateral motions of the foot?
Wood
When using visual cues, what does holding one thumb indicate to the class?
Positive reinforcement and praise
Extreme cases of _______________ can result in fatigue, lethargy, and possible cardiac arrest.
Hypothermia
_____ is defined as a relationship of trust and mutual understanding. Attempting to understand what the other person is feeling and experiencing.
Rapport
muscle spindle causes a reflex contraction in the muscle stretched
What music volume would meet the recommendations for a HIIT class?
80 decibles
The talk test is an example of what kind of teaching?
Self-check
_______________ represents an intrinsic risk factor for the participant.
A Strength or flexibility imbalance
A participant receiving a free t-shirt for attending 15 classes in one month is an example of what kind of motivation?
Extrinsic
Performing muscular contractions at high velocity is primarily focused on improving which component of physical fitness?
Power
Name one of the four key areas to help participants develop more effective movement patterns within the warmup that focus on adequate mobility. Double points if you can name all 4.
Thoracic Spine, Hips, Ankle, Shoulder
The best way to build muscular endurance when performing the bird dog exercise?
perform more reps
Which type of insurance policy would cover the shortfall should a judgment against an instructor exceed the coverage of their other insurance policies?
Umbrella Liability
Name one area covered in the ACE code of ethics. Name at least four double points
provide safe and effective instruction
provide equal and fair treatment of all clients/participants
stay up to date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its practical application
maintain current CPR and AED certificates, and knowledge of first aid services
client confidentiality
refer clients to qualifies health professionals when neededestablish and maintain clear professional boundaries
In older people, holding a stretch for BLANK seconds will result in a greater benefit
30-60 seconds
What is the most common reason that individuals provide for not exercising pr dropping out of an exercise program?
Teaching a new mother who is returning to exercise after the birth of her first child that strengthening the muscles of the upper back will make carrying the baby a little easier addresses which learning domain?
Cognitive
Which of the following is among the four elements necessary to form a binding contract?
An exchange of items of value
Name the 5 transtheoretical model of behavioral change stages in order
#4 Action, #3 Preparation, #1 Precontemplation, #5 Maintenance, and #2 Contemplation
What does the scope of practice include?
The setting in which a professional's services can be provided
A person who participates in your dance-based group fitness class once or twice each week and reports no other leisure time activity is in which stage of behavioral change?
Preparation
A participant who immediately responds when hearing the instructor cue “four grapevines left” by performing the movement smoothly and in time with the music is in which stage of learning?
Autonomous
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following recommendations is MOST accurate?
Limit sodium to <2300 mg per day
Name all sections of the ACE GFI exam and their corresponding percentage
Class planning and design: 34%
Group leadership and instruction: 39%
Professional conduct, safety, risk management: 27%