Group Exercise Instructor Free Test Prep - Question List

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1. During pregnancy, the weight of the uterus during supine exercise will MOST likely cause:
  1. An increase in cardiac output
  2. An increase in blood pressure
  3. A decrease in urine output
  4. Shortness of breath
2. A participant approaches you after attending your class, visibly upset. She confides in you that she just had her Body Mass Index (BMI) assessed at 34.2. Her goals for exercise include a reduction in BMI out of the “obese” category and into the “overweight” category. In order to achieve this goal, she must reduce her BMI to a maximum of:
  1. 18.5
  2. 24.5
  3. 29.9
  4. 32.5
3. Individuals who wish to initiate an exercise program may be affected by underlying health conditions. Which of the following is NOT an example of a condition that would alter the individual’s risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s risk stratification?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Cystic fibrosis
  3. Thyroid disorder
  4. Vertigo
4. Muscle spindles play a key function in the sensory-motor feedback loop. They notify the central nervous system of changes in:
  1. Muscle length
  2. Weight bearing
  3. Temperature
  4. Friction within the joint capsule
5. Although your musical preference leans strongly towards an eclectic mix of reggae and 1940’s show tunes, you realize that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Regardless of the style of music, your tempo must match the pacing of the chosen activity. Which tempo would BEST match the pacing of an inside cycling class?
  1. 110-125 bpm
  2. 137-139 bpm
  3. 147-157 bpm
  4. 135-170 bpm

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