Exam 13: Timing

The Self-Check teaching style encourages participants to provide their own feedback regarding their exercise performance. What of the following is the BEST example of feedback that a participant would be able to provide him/herself during class?

The layout of a group exercise class can influence safety of the participants and can help or hinder their learning of the movement patterns. Which position of a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) would be least effective in teaching new movement patterns and helping to provide feedback to participants?

When developing an exercise program, a Group Fitness Instructor must remember the three S's: Safety, Simplicity and Stability. Which of the following is the WORST example of a Group Fitness Instructor following the three S's while teaching class:

Exercise participants should be taught about the temporary discomforts associated with exercise and be able tell the difference between these discomforts and discomforts associated with injury or a serious medical condition. An abnormal discomfort associated with exercise is:

When correcting a participant's movements, especially when safety is concerned, the Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) should use the following steps:

The traditional prediction equation of maximum heart rate (220 - Age) was first adopted in the 1970's as it was easily used in a group format to help instructors maintain a safe exercise environment. However, this method has potential errors built into the formula. Tanaka, Monahan and Seals offered this alternative in 2011:

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate instruction for a woman performing Kegel exercises during a group class format?

Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate exercise choices for a participant suffering from rotator cuff impingement?

The acronym MET, used widely in fitness circles to help participants understand intensity of exercise, stands for

It is essential for the Group Fitness Instructor to assess the level of intensity of class members in order to maintain a safe group experience. Which of the following is the correct percentage of the participant's maximum heart rate (MHR) that should be used as a target heart rate zone for aerobic exercise?

The contract-relax stretching technique applies the principle of reciprocal inhibition. Which of the following BEST describes how this stretching technique is performed?

The Slow-to-Fast teaching style occurs when a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) introduces new movement patterns more slowly than the desired speed. As participants master the movement pattern, the tempo can increase. What is the MAJOR disadvantage of this teaching strategy?

The Command Style of teaching occurs when a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) makes all decisions regarding the exercise class and serves as a model for participants to imitate. Advantages of this style include an immediate participant response, time-efficiency, and increased safety. What effect is created by this teaching style?

As the lead instructor of a group exercise class, it is important that you cue your participants on proper hydration. You should recommend that participants drink water during the exercise session every ____ .

Dynamic stretches imitates movement patterns that occur during a training session or while playing a particular sport. Which of the following is the BEST example of dynamic stretching?

Kinesthetic awareness, or the awareness of one's body movement, occurs in the autonomous stage of learning. After the group masters a specific movement pattern, the BEST way to promote kinesthetic awareness in participants would be to:

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding instructing participants with low back pain?

Fascia can lose its flexibility after trauma or inflammation. Myofascial Release (MFR) techniques are designed to help realign the fascia, decrease tension, and increase flexibility. Which tool would be the BEST choice by a Group Fitness Instructor who wants to teach participants self-help MFR techniques?

Which of the following would be the BEST representation of a target heart rate for a 20 year old woman? Use the Karvonen formula and assume an exercise intensity of 70% and a resting heart rate of 80.

Left to their own devices, class members will perform a stretch for a much shorter period than is optimal. The Group Fitness Instructor can help class members perform the most effective stretch frequency and duration by cueing WHICH of the following?