Group Training Specialist Free Exam Prep - Question List

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16. It’s Christmas in July at the club… and Santa brought some cutting-edge workout gear for all. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate reason for bringing new equipment to a group class?
  1. The introduction of appropriately-selected equipment will spruce up an existing class, adding excitement to reinvigorate a workout
  2. The introduction of new equipment will make any exercise more complex or difficult, thus amplifying the difficulty of the class
  3. The introduction of new equipment may offer individuals of different fitness levels better options
  4. As the industry grows, better equipment options become available and new equipment should be phased in as appropriate
17. Group Fitness Instructors who understand the three stages of learning motor skills can tap into deeper understanding of “how people learn to move”. What are the three stages of learning?
  1. Cognitive, Motor, Sensory
  2. Cognitive, Associative, Autonomous
  3. Learned, Associative, Independent
  4. Learned, Assisted, Autonomous
18. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) 2011 “Guidance for Prescribing Exercise”, the following would represent the minimum amount of cardiopulmonary exercise an adult should perform:
  1. 90 minutes/week, moderate- to vigorous-intensity
  2. 120 minutes/week, moderate-intensity
  3. 150 minutes/week, minimum-intensity
  4. 150 minutes/week, moderate-intensity
19. Which of the following is MOST unlikely to alter resting and exercise heart rate?
  1. Pregnancy
  2. Osteoporosis
  3. Pacemaker
  4. Smoker with 2 pack per day habit
20. The Reciprocal teaching strategy involves participants utilizing a partner to provide feedback. This teaching technique works best for:
  1. Classes involving partner strength or flexibility
  2. Novice exercisers who could use a fitness role model
  3. Creating uniformity among participants
  4. Providing private practice time for participants

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