Group Exercise Sample Questions - Provincial Fitness Unit

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FITNESS THEORY
1. Exercises 1 and 2 are designed to provide:
a) balanced conditioning to muscles around the hip.
b) balanced stretch to muscles around the hip.
c) stretch and strengthening to the same muscle groups.
d) stretch and strengthening to muscles balancing the pelvis.
2. During participant screening, the group fitness leader is responsible for
all of the following except:
a) administering PAR-Q prior to any activity program.
b) instructing those with 1 or more “Yes” responses on the PAR-Q
to see their physician prior to participation.
c) discussing in detail, why the participant had a “Yes” response
on The PAR-Q.
d) encouraging the use of informed consent.
PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
3. The first steps in planning an effective exercise program are:
a) administer a needs assessment and develop goals.
b) select music and design exercises.
c) practice routines and answer questions during the first few
classes.
d) create a unique class and promote the program.
4. All of the following are appropriate for group activity except:
a) large ROM locomotor movements.
b) isolation of a large muscle group such as abdominals.
c) brisk walking.
d) square dancing.
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5. Exercising to music has numerous benefits. However, music does not:
a) control the pace of various parts of the class.
b) change physiological responses to exercise.
c) set or change a particular mood.
d) encourage more dramatic movement.
6. The most suitable musical tempo for stretching is:
a) 135 - 160 beats per minutes.
b) 124 - 150 beats per minute.
c) 90 - 135 beats per minute.
d) 50 - 106 beats per minute.
7. In an exercise class, music should:
a) have a strong base beat.
b) be selected for its tempo and mood.
c) never go over 160 b.p.m..
d) be a 4/4 rhythm.
8. To accommodate the beat for fast paced music, use:
a) only lower body movements.
b) shorter levers.
c) well known exercises.
d) a large range of motion.
9. A positive climate can be established if participants are encouraged to:
a) express their opinions.
b) rely on the leader as the expert role model.
c) have a good workout.
d) recall exercises from previous sessions.
10. During this exercise, the verbal cue that may lead to participant
discomfort or strain is:
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a) “keep your eyes on me at all times”.
b) “stretch out when the muscle feels fatigued”.
c) “tuck the pelvis under”.
d) “keep a neutral back”.
11. To help build rapport with a participant from the outset, a leader should
be:
a) genuine, attentive, accepting and recognize individual
differences.
b) discrete, soft spoken, and keep the conversation confidential.
c) genuine, give accurate advice, and effectively problem-solve.
d) discrete, collect information, and give accurate advice.
12. If a participant complains of a pain along the front of the leg, the
leader’s first action should be to:
a) explain that the condition is shin splints.
b) ask for more information about the nature of the pain.
c) direct the participant to their physician.
d) design exercises for the lower leg.
13. A characteristic of the active listening process is to:
a) use non-verbal communication techniques while leading a class.
b) demonstrate techniques to show proper exercise execution.
c) use non-verbal messages with participants.
d) use adult learning principles to problem solve.
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.A 11.A 12.B 13.C
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