Chapter 10
What stage of the Transtheoretical Model is a participant in as she attends her third week of class in a row?
a. Action
b. Precontemplation
c. Maintenance
d. Contemplation
a. Action
What type of liability insurance is recommended for all instructors?
a. General
b. Health
c. Professional
d. Facility
c. Professional
Which of the following best describes the philosophy regarding shouting cues throughout class?
a. It is an excellent tactic to motivate participants.
b. It is a potential pre-cursor to vocal damage.
c. It is the best way to create energy.
d. It is necessary to be heard over the music.
b. It is a potential pre-cursor to vocal damage.
When is electrolyte replacement most important?
a. With sweating marked by visible sweat on clothing
b. During competitive outdoor events, regardless of duration
c. With activity lasting under an hour
d. During prolonged physical activity
d. During prolonged physical activity
Which of the following is a claim covered by general liability insurance?
a. Negligence
b. Equipment failure
c. Equipment misuse
d. Unqualified instructors
b. Equipment failure
Which technique reinforces an unlikely behavior with a likely one?
a. Contemplation
b. Premacking
c. Edutainment
d. Competition
b. Premacking
Which of the following are examples of credible resources from which to obtain information and education?
a. Internet fitness blogs
b. Evidence-based publications
c. Fitness-based television shows
d. Commercial fitness magazines
b. Evidence-based publications
After class, a participant approaches you, the instructor, about knee pain. Which is the appropriate response?
a. Watch the participant perform a squat and diagnose with chondromalacia.
b. Tell the participant it is not severe and that with proper alignment it will go away.
c. Tell the participant to purchase a knee brace to wear during class.
d. Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist.
d. Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist.
How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 3
a. 4
Which of the following do individuals classified as part of a special population require?
a. Higher-intensity workouts compared to the general exercise plan
b. Lower-intensity workouts compared to the general exercise plan
c. Alterations to the general exercise plan
d. Individualized instruction
c. Alterations to the general exercise plan
A new participant has been feeling sore after the first few classes she attended. What type of influence is she experiencing?
a. Cognitive
b. Affective
c. Behavioral
d. Sensation
d. Sensation
After class, a participant approaches you and tells you they are suffering from something that seems like plantar fasciitis and asks you what it is and how to treat it. How should you respond?
a. Tell them you have had the same symptoms and what worked for you.
b. Offer some insight on nutrition and supplements that might help.
c. Write down a stretching program they can take home and work on between classes.
d. Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist for diagnosis and treatment.
d. Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist for diagnosis and treatment.
An instructor is training for a fitness competition and following a very specific diet plan in order to reduce body fat. After class, several participants ask for nutritional advice. Which of the following is the appropriate response?
a. Offer to sell them the the nutritional supplements she is using.
b. Suggest seeking the advice of a registered dietician to help them customize their own individual nutrition plans.
c. Write down a specific meal plan and provide it to them.
d. Tell them she is not allowed to discuss nutrition in the club, but provide them her email address to set up a meeting with her in an alternate location.
b. Suggest seeking the advice of a registered dietician to help them customize their own individual nutrition plans.
Which of the following is a major source of incomplete proteins?
a. Beef
b. Eggs
c. Rice
d. Milk
c. Rice
Which of the following is an appropriate exercise guideline for a participant who has had a stroke?
a. Avoid the PHA training system.
b. Ensure the participant can balance well enough for each exercise.
c. Focus on small muscle groups.
d. Cardiorespiratory training should be 10 – 15 minutes in duration.
b. Ensure the participant can balance well enough for each exercise.
Which of the following is the most effective way to offer guidance for specific movements?
a. Make eye contact with participants.
b. Project voice from the throat.
c. Write cues on a poster in front of class.
d. Cue all exercises before class starts.
a. Make eye contact with participants.
Which of the following is true of original artist music downloaded or streamed for a monthly fee?
a. It is legal to use in class because the instructor has paid for it.
b. It is legal to use in class because the club is paying the instructor.
c. It is unacceptable to use in class because it is not formatted for group fitness.
d. It is not legal to use in class because it is intended for personal use only.
d. It is not legal to use in class because it is intended for personal use only.
Legal music to use for classes should be obtained from which of the following?
a. Commercial fitness music companies
b. The internet
c. Social media sharing sites
d. Other instructors
a. Commercial fitness music companies
Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration?
a. Reduced sweating rate
b. Shallow breathing
c. Slow heart rate
d. High blood pressure
a. Reduced sweating rate
In addition to adhering to industry guidelines and maintaining current certifications, what is an effective way for an instructor to minimize legal risk and liability?
a. Allow liability insurance to take care of any malpractice that may occur.
b. Immediately find a manager or program director if anything goes wrong.
c. Talk to participants with poor form after class has ended.
d. Become familiar with and act within all facility policies and procedures.
d. Become familiar with and act within all facility policies and procedures.
What should be the primary mode of activity for a participant with hypertension?
a. Cardiorespiratory training
b. HIIT training
c. Resistance training
d. Stabilization training
a. Cardiorespiratory training
Which of the following best represents professional behavior with regard to physical contact?
a. It is occasionally appropriate, in certain situations, with permission from participant.
b. It is acceptable under all circumstances, without participant approval.
c. It is unacceptable under any circumstance.
d. It is the best way to cue participants into moving with proper range of motion.
a. It is occasionally appropriate, in certain situations, with permission from participant.
Which of the following is a reliable way for a Group Fitness Instructor to find and share credible sources of information?
a. Using information from fellow instructors, trainers, and fitness personalities
b. Using evidence-based, peer-reviewed research from respected organizations, groups, and individuals
c. Using headlines from blogs, social media, and national news outlets
d. Using consumer health and fitness magazine articles
b. Using evidence-based, peer-reviewed research from respected organizations, groups, and individuals
Which of the following is a disaccharide?
a. Fructose
b. Sucrose
c. Galactose
d. Glucose
b. Sucrose
Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body?
a. Collagen
b. Phosphocreatine
c. Saccharides
d. Triglycerides
d. Triglycerides