Question 1

Your responsibility as a spin instructor is mainly to:

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A) Coach to the level of the strongest participant, and encourage others to try and keep up. 
B) Coach to the needs and expectations of the participants who attend most regularly. 
C) Coach everyone in the room by offering variable levels of effort for each section. 
D) Set a clear level for the class that you deem suitable. 
A) Coach to the level of the strongest participant, and encourage others to try and keep up. 
B) Coach to the needs and expectations of the participants who attend most regularly. 
C) Coach everyone in the room by offering variable levels of effort for each section. 
D) Set a clear level for the class that you deem suitable. C

Question 2

An explanation of the workout is:

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A) Not necessary. I like to surprise participants. 
B) Important to prepare and motivate participants for the effort ahead. 
C) Optional depending on the type of workout. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Not necessary. I like to surprise participants. 
B) Important to prepare and motivate participants for the effort ahead. 
C) Optional depending on the type of workout. 
D) None of the above. B

Question 3

An explanation of proper technique and bike fit as a tool for motivation is:

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A) Not important. Safety has nothing to do with motivation 
B) Very important. Participants who feel safe and comfortable on their equipment will feel more motivated to exercise. 
C) Optional. Most participants are experienced or can work this out for themselves. 
D) Unnecessary. Bike fit and technique are obvious and do not require explanation. 
A) Not important. Safety has nothing to do with motivation 
B) Very important. Participants who feel safe and comfortable on their equipment will feel more motivated to exercise. 
C) Optional. Most participants are experienced or can work this out for themselves. 
D) Unnecessary. Bike fit and technique are obvious and do not require explanation. B

Question 4

Participants should utilize visualization techniques:

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A) Looking down at the handlebars or floor so they don't distract other participants. 
B) With their eyes closed to increase the imagery. 
C) With eyes open, focusing wherever they need to utilize the image. 
D) Focusing on the instructor. 
A) Looking down at the handlebars or floor so they don't distract other participants. 
B) With their eyes closed to increase the imagery. 
C) With eyes open, focusing wherever they need to utilize the image. 
D) Focusing on the instructor.

Question 5

'Burn out' is often caused by:

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A) Training at too high a level of effort for too long. 
B) Eating too much before a class. 
C) Participating in too many different types of activities. 
D) Not drinking enough during a class. 
A) Training at too high a level of effort for too long. 
B) Eating too much before a class. 
C) Participating in too many different types of activities. 
D) Not drinking enough during a class.

Question 6

Introducing new members to the group is:

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A) Likely to make them feel uncomfortable and should be avoided. 
B) Important to help group members meet other fitness enthusiasts and feel part of a team. 
C) Not important in a spin class; participants are there to work and not socialize. 
D) The responsibility of a facility's membership manager and not the instructor. 
A) Likely to make them feel uncomfortable and should be avoided. 
B) Important to help group members meet other fitness enthusiasts and feel part of a team. 
C) Not important in a spin class; participants are there to work and not socialize. 
D) The responsibility of a facility's membership manager and not the instructor.

Question 7

Which of the following instructional techniques can increase the motivation of all participants?

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A) Music selection. 
B) A thorough warm up including an explanation of the workout ahead. 
C) Visualization: linking the workout to a real world cycling scenario. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Music selection. 
B) A thorough warm up including an explanation of the workout ahead. 
C) Visualization: linking the workout to a real world cycling scenario. 
D) All of the above.

Question 8

A participant who has been attending your class regularly starts to miss classes. You should:

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A) Get his phone number and call him to find out why he is not coming often. 
B) Take it as negative feedback and review your instructional technique. 
C) Welcome him energetically the next time he comes to class. 
D) Talk to him privately the next time he comes to class and inquire about his progress. 
A) Get his phone number and call him to find out why he is not coming often. 
B) Take it as negative feedback and review your instructional technique. 
C) Welcome him energetically the next time he comes to class. 
D) Talk to him privately the next time he comes to class and inquire about his progress.

Question 9

Linking the workout to a real world scenario (such as cycling up a hill or riding a well-known local route) is:

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A) A health and safety risk. 
B) A good method to help your participants visualize the workout and push their limits. 
C) Too difficult to match up to music selections. 
D) Unnecessary for an indoor cycling class. 
A) A health and safety risk. 
B) A good method to help your participants visualize the workout and push their limits. 
C) Too difficult to match up to music selections. 
D) Unnecessary for an indoor cycling class.

Question 10

Visualization is a common tool in spin classes including:

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A) Video screens that mimic races. 
B) Taking spin bikes outdoors for spin class. 
C) The use of phrases like 'climb' or 'sprint' that reflect familiar road bike conditions. 
D) Incorporating yoga and meditation into the class program. 
A) Video screens that mimic races. 
B) Taking spin bikes outdoors for spin class. 
C) The use of phrases like 'climb' or 'sprint' that reflect familiar road bike conditions. 
D) Incorporating yoga and meditation into the class program.

Question 11

After class, you should take some time to:

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A) Help participants put away equipment. 
B) Make sure your class cleans up and leaves promptly in case the facility is needed for another activity. 
C) Make sure you have all your own equipment collected and stored then leave promptly. 
D) Reserve a few minutes to invite feedback and talk to individuals. 
A) Help participants put away equipment. 
B) Make sure your class cleans up and leaves promptly in case the facility is needed for another activity. 
C) Make sure you have all your own equipment collected and stored then leave promptly. 
D) Reserve a few minutes to invite feedback and talk to individuals.

Question 12

Visualization techniques can help with:

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A) Setting the tempo of a section of the workout. 
B) Motivating participants to push through their barriers. 
C) Keeping participants mentally stimulated during a class. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Setting the tempo of a section of the workout. 
B) Motivating participants to push through their barriers. 
C) Keeping participants mentally stimulated during a class. 
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Perceived effort is:

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A) How hard you think the participants in your class are working. 
B) How hard the participants in your class think you are working. 
C) How hard any individual in your class thinks he or she is working. 
D) None of the above. 
A) How hard you think the participants in your class are working. 
B) How hard the participants in your class think you are working. 
C) How hard any individual in your class thinks he or she is working. 
D) None of the above.

Question 14

Goal setting can help build participant motivation by:

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A) Using tough goals that really challenge participants to work hard. 
B) Breaking up larger goals into smaller, easily attainable goals. 
C) Making sure participants know they come to class to work hard. 
D) Instilling a spirit of competition among participants. 
A) Using tough goals that really challenge participants to work hard. 
B) Breaking up larger goals into smaller, easily attainable goals. 
C) Making sure participants know they come to class to work hard. 
D) Instilling a spirit of competition among participants.

Question 15

A good way to prevent "burn out" in your participants is to:

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A) Encourage them to try some different classes or activities. 
B) Let them know you notice if they have been absent and remind them of the importance of regular attendance. 
C) Suggest they take a break from spinning classes for a while. 
D) Try changing the music you use to something more energetic. 
A) Encourage them to try some different classes or activities. 
B) Let them know you notice if they have been absent and remind them of the importance of regular attendance. 
C) Suggest they take a break from spinning classes for a while. 
D) Try changing the music you use to something more energetic.

Question 16

The effect of music on participant motivation:

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A) Is important. It helps participants focus and stay motivated. 
B) Is inconsequential. 
C) Is detrimental. It distracts participants from the workout. 
D) Is appropriate only for certain types of class. 
A) Is important. It helps participants focus and stay motivated. 
B) Is inconsequential. 
C) Is detrimental. It distracts participants from the workout. 
D) Is appropriate only for certain types of class.

Question 17

One of the best ways to motivate participants through communication is:

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A) To keep talking to them. It makes the time pass. 
B) To stay quiet. They are working hard and need to concentrate without distractions. 
C) To give instructions, advice, and ask questions at key points in the workout. 
D) To talk only when you have to. They'll be motivated if they see you are also working too hard to chat. 
A) To keep talking to them. It makes the time pass. 
B) To stay quiet. They are working hard and need to concentrate without distractions. 
C) To give instructions, advice, and ask questions at key points in the workout. 
D) To talk only when you have to. They'll be motivated if they see you are also working too hard to chat.

Question 18

During a spin class, the instructor should:

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A) Concentrate on his or her form; participants expect you to be a model of perfect technique. 
B) Maintain eye contact with participants, smile, and communicate the objectives and structure of the session. 
C) Not talk or look around; you should be working even harder than your participants. 
D) Walk around and make sure participants are safe. 
A) Concentrate on his or her form; participants expect you to be a model of perfect technique. 
B) Maintain eye contact with participants, smile, and communicate the objectives and structure of the session. 
C) Not talk or look around; you should be working even harder than your participants. 
D) Walk around and make sure participants are safe.

Question 19

When leading the class, you should:

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A) Look like you are working harder than the class. 
B) Not talk too much as you should be working too hard to carry on a conversation. 
C) Remember to smile and look like you are having fun. 
D) Keep the mood light and entertaining, and tell jokes to help take participants' minds off the effort. 
A) Look like you are working harder than the class. 
B) Not talk too much as you should be working too hard to carry on a conversation. 
C) Remember to smile and look like you are having fun. 
D) Keep the mood light and entertaining, and tell jokes to help take participants' minds off the effort.

Question 20

Visualization in a spinning workout is important because:

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A) Spinning workouts are indoors so it is important to keep the mind stimulated with visualization techniques. 
B) Visualization techniques can help participants to push themselves harder. 
C) Visualization can be a helpful tool in setting the tempo for different parts of the workout. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Spinning workouts are indoors so it is important to keep the mind stimulated with visualization techniques. 
B) Visualization techniques can help participants to push themselves harder. 
C) Visualization can be a helpful tool in setting the tempo for different parts of the workout. 
D) All of the above.

Your responsibility as a spin instructor is mainly to:

An explanation of the workout is:

An explanation of proper technique and bike fit as a tool for motivation is:

Participants should utilize visualization techniques:

'Burn out' is often caused by:

Introducing new members to the group is:

Which of the following instructional techniques can increase the motivation of all participants?

A participant who has been attending your class regularly starts to miss classes. You should:

Linking the workout to a real world scenario (such as cycling up a hill or riding a well-known local route) is:

Visualization is a common tool in spin classes including:

After class, you should take some time to:

Visualization techniques can help with:

Perceived effort is:

Goal setting can help build participant motivation by:

A good way to prevent "burn out" in your participants is to:

The effect of music on participant motivation:

One of the best ways to motivate participants through communication is:

During a spin class, the instructor should:

When leading the class, you should:

Visualization in a spinning workout is important because:

Breathing

Cadence

Emergencies

Equipment

Fitness

Movements

Music

Professional Dev

Routine

Safety

Stretching

Unsafe Movements

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Exam 6: Motivation

Your responsibility as a spin instructor is mainly to:

An explanation of the workout is:

An explanation of proper technique and bike fit as a tool for motivation is:

Participants should utilize visualization techniques:

'Burn out' is often caused by:

Introducing new members to the group is:

Which of the following instructional techniques can increase the motivation of all participants?

A participant who has been attending your class regularly starts to miss classes. You should:

Linking the workout to a real world scenario (such as cycling up a hill or riding a well-known local route) is:

Visualization is a common tool in spin classes including:

After class, you should take some time to:

Visualization techniques can help with:

Perceived effort is:

Goal setting can help build participant motivation by:

A good way to prevent "burn out" in your participants is to:

The effect of music on participant motivation:

One of the best ways to motivate participants through communication is:

During a spin class, the instructor should:

When leading the class, you should:

Visualization in a spinning workout is important because:

Breathing

Cadence

Emergencies

Equipment

Fitness

Movements

Music

Professional Dev

Routine

Safety

Stretching

Unsafe Movements

Filters