Question 1

SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-written SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Participant will attend as many exercise classes as possible in any given month. 
B) Participant will attend 2 hour-long exercise classes per week for 3 out of 4 weeks. 
C) Participant will attend 1 hour-long exercise class per week and achieve his/her target heart rate for 80% of the session and will report a decreased rate of perceived exertion as the program progresses. 
D) Participant will initiate an exercise program and by week 12 will have reduced his/her BMI by 10%. 
A) Participant will attend as many exercise classes as possible in any given month. 
B) Participant will attend 2 hour-long exercise classes per week for 3 out of 4 weeks. 
C) Participant will attend 1 hour-long exercise class per week and achieve his/her target heart rate for 80% of the session and will report a decreased rate of perceived exertion as the program progresses. 
D) Participant will initiate an exercise program and by week 12 will have reduced his/her BMI by 10%. B

Question 2

How can a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) BEST help class members to follow the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines for exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Break the guidelines into manageable parts and develop an achievable routine 
B) Fully explain the HHS guidelines to participants before exercising 
C) Give each participant a handout including the guidelines 
D) Remind participants of the guidelines before each exercise session 
A) Break the guidelines into manageable parts and develop an achievable routine 
B) Fully explain the HHS guidelines to participants before exercising 
C) Give each participant a handout including the guidelines 
D) Remind participants of the guidelines before each exercise session A

Question 3

Adhering to an exercise program can be difficult for many people. Which of the following would be LEAST helpful in motivating someone to exercise regularly?

Accepted Answer

A) Determining reasonable expectations for each individual participant 
B) Providing positive feedback 
C) Blaming non-adherence on the participant 
D) Setting achievable fitness goals 
A) Determining reasonable expectations for each individual participant 
B) Providing positive feedback 
C) Blaming non-adherence on the participant 
D) Setting achievable fitness goals C

Question 4

What are the three key elements of the "Group Fitness Trifecta"?

Accepted Answer

A) Education, certification and team work 
B) Education, class value and team work 
C) Adherence, motivation and instruction 
D) Certification, motivation and class value 
A) Education, certification and team work 
B) Education, class value and team work 
C) Adherence, motivation and instruction 
D) Certification, motivation and class value

Question 5

Characteristics of a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) that help motivate participants to adhere to their exercise programs include professionalism, punctuality, dependability, dedication, and good communication skills. All of the following are examples of professional behavior EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Dressing fashionably, but modestly 
B) Treating all participants with respect 
C) Giving participants nicknames based on their attributes 
D) Avoiding gossip 
A) Dressing fashionably, but modestly 
B) Treating all participants with respect 
C) Giving participants nicknames based on their attributes 
D) Avoiding gossip

Question 6

Many factors influence an individual's motivation to begin an exercise program. Which is the LEAST helpful motivation for individuals to initiate and sustain an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A) Health concerns 
B) Peer pressure 
C) Coercion 
D) A desire to look better 
A) Health concerns 
B) Peer pressure 
C) Coercion 
D) A desire to look better

Question 7

If participants are confident in their ability to exercise on their own, they are more likely to continue a lifestyle in which they exercise. Which method would not be successful in building confidence in your class participants?

Accepted Answer

A) Give participants alternative means of exercise when they must miss a scheduled class 
B) Critique participants' performance until it becomes nearly perfect 
C) Encourage participants to take part in physical activity outside of class at least one time per week 
D) Give praise to participants who participated in exercise outside of class 
A) Give participants alternative means of exercise when they must miss a scheduled class 
B) Critique participants' performance until it becomes nearly perfect 
C) Encourage participants to take part in physical activity outside of class at least one time per week 
D) Give praise to participants who participated in exercise outside of class

Question 8

All participants in group exercise classes are unique and the wise Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) recognizes this. In order for a GFI to capitalize on the strengths of each individual participant and maximize his or her exercise sessions, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) Make a point to talk to every participant, no matter now brief the conversation may be 
B) When speaking to a participant, give him or her your full attention and be an active listener 
C) Distribute informative handouts frequently 
D) Stop your session frequently to make sure that everyone is doing well 
A) Make a point to talk to every participant, no matter now brief the conversation may be 
B) When speaking to a participant, give him or her your full attention and be an active listener 
C) Distribute informative handouts frequently 
D) Stop your session frequently to make sure that everyone is doing well

Question 9

Which one of the following is NOT a major environmental factor contributing to exercise adherence?

Accepted Answer

A) Time 
B) Family or friend support 
C) Access to facilities 
D) Weather conditions 
A) Time 
B) Family or friend support 
C) Access to facilities 
D) Weather conditions

Question 10

It is difficult for many people to adhere to an exercise program once they have begun. Which factor is LEAST related to adherence with physical activity in a supervised exercise setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Education 
B) Income 
C) Age 
D) Gender 
A) Education 
B) Income 
C) Age 
D) Gender

Question 11

Intrinsic motivation is a major factor in exercise adherence. How can your feedback as a Group Fitness Instructor help foster intrinsic motivation in your class members?

Accepted Answer

A) By encouraging participant involvement and self-sufficiency 
B) By providing a role model for members to follow 
C) By keeping in control of the exercise program 
D) By ensuring that participants will continue to require your services 
A) By encouraging participant involvement and self-sufficiency 
B) By providing a role model for members to follow 
C) By keeping in control of the exercise program 
D) By ensuring that participants will continue to require your services

Question 12

Which is the LEAST appropriate method for a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) to use in order to increase the self-efficacy levels of class members?

Accepted Answer

A) Design the class in a way that each participant will be able to master 
B) Be aware of the type and frequency of feedback each individual participant requires 
C) Give each participant the same feedback to keep things consistent 
D) Teach class participants how to "read" their bodies in terms of fatigue, soreness, and intensity of exercise 
A) Design the class in a way that each participant will be able to master 
B) Be aware of the type and frequency of feedback each individual participant requires 
C) Give each participant the same feedback to keep things consistent 
D) Teach class participants how to "read" their bodies in terms of fatigue, soreness, and intensity of exercise

Question 13

As a group fitness instructor (GFI), your desire is for your clients to benefit from an exercise program. What should your primary goal be?

Accepted Answer

A) For each participant to adhere maximally to an exercise program 
B) For each participant to enjoy their exercise program and be engaged in it 
C) For each participant to master the routine 
D) For each participant to have an ideal body mass index (BMI). 
A) For each participant to adhere maximally to an exercise program 
B) For each participant to enjoy their exercise program and be engaged in it 
C) For each participant to master the routine 
D) For each participant to have an ideal body mass index (BMI).

Question 14

When participating in a fitness program, it is important to help participants set SMART goals for themselves. What do the letters in SMART stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific, Moderate, Appropriate, Redundant, Targeted 
B) Selective, Moderate, Accessible, Renewable, Targeted 
C) Selective, Minimal, Appropriate, Repetitive, Time-tested 
D) Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound 
A) Specific, Moderate, Appropriate, Redundant, Targeted 
B) Selective, Moderate, Accessible, Renewable, Targeted 
C) Selective, Minimal, Appropriate, Repetitive, Time-tested 
D) Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound

Question 15

Individuals start and stick with an exercise program for a multitude of reasons. Which attribute is NOT a positive predictor of exercise adherence and participation?

Accepted Answer

A) Body weight 
B) Past and current participation in physical activity 
C) Self-motivation 
D) Perception and knowledge of one's health 
A) Body weight 
B) Past and current participation in physical activity 
C) Self-motivation 
D) Perception and knowledge of one's health

SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-written SMART goal?

How can a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) BEST help class members to follow the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines for exercise?

Adhering to an exercise program can be difficult for many people. Which of the following would be LEAST helpful in motivating someone to exercise regularly?

What are the three key elements of the "Group Fitness Trifecta"?

Characteristics of a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) that help motivate participants to adhere to their exercise programs include professionalism, punctuality, dependability, dedication, and good communication skills. All of the following are examples of professional behavior EXCEPT:

Many factors influence an individual's motivation to begin an exercise program. Which is the LEAST helpful motivation for individuals to initiate and sustain an exercise program?

If participants are confident in their ability to exercise on their own, they are more likely to continue a lifestyle in which they exercise. Which method would not be successful in building confidence in your class participants?

All participants in group exercise classes are unique and the wise Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) recognizes this. In order for a GFI to capitalize on the strengths of each individual participant and maximize his or her exercise sessions, it is important to:

Which one of the following is NOT a major environmental factor contributing to exercise adherence?

It is difficult for many people to adhere to an exercise program once they have begun. Which factor is LEAST related to adherence with physical activity in a supervised exercise setting?

Intrinsic motivation is a major factor in exercise adherence. How can your feedback as a Group Fitness Instructor help foster intrinsic motivation in your class members?

Which is the LEAST appropriate method for a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) to use in order to increase the self-efficacy levels of class members?

As a group fitness instructor (GFI), your desire is for your clients to benefit from an exercise program. What should your primary goal be?

When participating in a fitness program, it is important to help participants set SMART goals for themselves. What do the letters in SMART stand for?

Individuals start and stick with an exercise program for a multitude of reasons. Which attribute is NOT a positive predictor of exercise adherence and participation?

Certifications

Customer Service

Diversity

Education

Emergencies

Exercise Selection

Feedback

Intensity Monitoring

Music and Equipment

Participant Safety

Safety Checks

Timing

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Exam 2: Communication

SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-written SMART goal?

How can a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) BEST help class members to follow the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines for exercise?

Adhering to an exercise program can be difficult for many people. Which of the following would be LEAST helpful in motivating someone to exercise regularly?

What are the three key elements of the "Group Fitness Trifecta"?

Characteristics of a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) that help motivate participants to adhere to their exercise programs include professionalism, punctuality, dependability, dedication, and good communication skills. All of the following are examples of professional behavior EXCEPT:

Many factors influence an individual's motivation to begin an exercise program. Which is the LEAST helpful motivation for individuals to initiate and sustain an exercise program?

If participants are confident in their ability to exercise on their own, they are more likely to continue a lifestyle in which they exercise. Which method would not be successful in building confidence in your class participants?

All participants in group exercise classes are unique and the wise Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) recognizes this. In order for a GFI to capitalize on the strengths of each individual participant and maximize his or her exercise sessions, it is important to:

Which one of the following is NOT a major environmental factor contributing to exercise adherence?

It is difficult for many people to adhere to an exercise program once they have begun. Which factor is LEAST related to adherence with physical activity in a supervised exercise setting?

Intrinsic motivation is a major factor in exercise adherence. How can your feedback as a Group Fitness Instructor help foster intrinsic motivation in your class members?

Which is the LEAST appropriate method for a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) to use in order to increase the self-efficacy levels of class members?

As a group fitness instructor (GFI), your desire is for your clients to benefit from an exercise program. What should your primary goal be?

When participating in a fitness program, it is important to help participants set SMART goals for themselves. What do the letters in SMART stand for?

Individuals start and stick with an exercise program for a multitude of reasons. Which attribute is NOT a positive predictor of exercise adherence and participation?

Certifications

Customer Service

Diversity

Education

Emergencies

Exercise Selection

Feedback

Intensity Monitoring

Music and Equipment

Participant Safety

Safety Checks

Timing

Variety

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