Deck 2: Communication

Question 1

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?

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

Answer 1

Coercion

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?

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

Answer 2

Break the guidelines into manageable parts and develop an achievable routine

Question 3

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?

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

Answer 3

Age

Question 4

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?

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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 7

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?

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 8

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?

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 9

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:

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

Question 10

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:

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 11

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?

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

Question 12

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?

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 13

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

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%.

Question 14

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

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 15

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?

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