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21. When developing an exercise program, a Group Fitness Instructor must remember the three S’s: Safety, Simplicity and Stability. Which of the following is the WORST example of a Group Fitness Instructor following the three S’s while teaching class:
  1. Introducing a split phrase into choreography
  2. Teaching “A” choreography to mastery, then moving onto “B”
  3. Liming the number of hops on one leg to <8
  4. Using anticipatory cues prior to movements
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22. It is essential for the Group Fitness Instructor to assess the level of intensity of class members in order to maintain a safe group experience. Which of the following is the correct percentage of the participant’s maximum heart rate (MHR) that should be used as a target heart rate zone for aerobic exercise?
  1. 55-75% of MHR
  2. 55-80% of MHR
  3. 55-85% of MHR
  4. 55-90% of MHR
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23. When correcting a participant’s movements, especially when safety is concerned, the Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) should use the following steps:
  1. First, give a general verbal cue to the group. Second, cue the specific individual from the front of the room. Third, physically correct the participant if necessary
  2. First, give a general verbal cue to the group. Second, discreetly cue the specific individual if there is a safety concern. Third, offer a tactile cue to let the participant know how to move away from injury and toward correction.
  3. First, call attention to the participant who is performing the movement incorrectly, so the group can learn what not to do. Then, approach the person and give a physical cue on how to move properly
  4. Continue to observe the participant’s movements, then offer a private session after class to show the participant how to move correctly and safely
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24. Some of the latest crazes to hit the exercise circuit involve bringing high-intensity endurance training in a group class (for instance, a 2 hour spin classes). Endurance events, such as these, has a significant effect on the body’s hormones. Which one of the following is NOT a hormonal response to endurance training?
  1. Epinephrine and norepinephrine respond with decreased secretion at rest
  2. There is a slight increase in cortisol secretion during exercise
  3. The amount of growth hormone at rest is increased
  4. Active muscles’ insulin sensitivity increases
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25. Which of the following Resistance Exercise concepts is NOT strongly supported by the latest ACSM literature?
  1. Previously sedentary individuals should start resistance training with very light or light intensity
  2. Adults should alternate training so as to address each major muscle group 2-3 days per week
  3. Adults interested in gaining strength and power should perform 8-12 repetitions of a greater resistance, while individuals seeking muscular endurance should perform 15-20 repetitions of a lower resistance
  4. Adults should wait no longer than 12-24 hours between bouts of resistance training
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