Group Training Specialist Free Exam Prep - Question List

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46. The acronym STEMS is commonly used by the Group Fitness Instructor to remember WHICH of the following?
  1. Methods of cueing
  2. Types of choreography
  3. Types of progressions
  4. Common safety elements
47. Participants in a group exercise class can vary in health status, fitness level, motivation, and motor skills. As a result, some people may have special needs or requirements in order to safely participate in an exercise program. How can a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) best learn of participants’ unique needs or requirements?
  1. Before class begins, ask all participants with unique needs or requirements to raise their hands
  2. Request that all those with unique needs or requirements speak to you at the end of their first class (prior to returning)
  3. Have participants fill out a questionnaire, such as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
  4. Request medical clearance from all participants’ physicians
48. 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:
  1. Dressing fashionably, but modestly
  2. Treating all participants with respect
  3. Giving participants nicknames based on their attributes
  4. Avoiding gossip
49. SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-written SMART goal?
  1. Participant will attend as many exercise classes as possible in any given month.
  2. Participant will attend 2 hour-long exercise classes per week for 3 out of 4 weeks.
  3. 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.
  4. Participant will initiate an exercise program and by week 12 will have reduced his/her BMI by 10%.
50. One of the best ways that a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) will create growth and popularity of an exercise class is to create rapport among attendees. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate method used by GFIs to establish rapport among participants?
  1. Learning participants’ names
  2. Being approachable before and after class
  3. Shaking hands or hugging participants after an amazing class
  4. Using eye contact or other non-verbal cues appropriate to the person

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