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FITOUR GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
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what is the region of the spine that is located in the neck area?
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > cervical how many vertebrae are contained in the cervical region of the
spine? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 2
which is the longest of the abdominal muscles? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > rectus abdominas from the list below which is the group of muscles that run parallel to each other on either side of the vertebral column in
three pairs? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > quadratus lumborum
the gluteus maximus is responsible from what joint actions? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > lateral hip rotation, hip extension,
tilting pelvis posteriorly, medial hip rotation and acts as a
stabilizer of the hip and knee joints during walking and standing.
what muscles make up the shoulder girdle? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior and levator scapulae from the list below what is the posture type that has a strong anterior type tilt to the pelvis and a shortening of the lumbar
musculature? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > sway back
which is the spinal movements are most likely utilized in
everyday activities? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > flexion and
extension
what phrase below best defines the term "rhythm"? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > regular pattern of sound
what phrase below best defines the term downbeat? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > first strong beat of a musical measure or first count of an 8 count phrase.
for what joint action is the hamstring group the prime mover? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hip extension
from the list of exercises below which exercise is NOT an
exercise to strengthen the latissimus dorsi? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > reverse fly from the list below which is NOT a component that an individual can adjust to change the intensity of an indoor
cycling class? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > cadence
there are two main phases involved in pedaling an indoor cycling bike. from the list below select the two main pahses. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > forward stroke and backward stroke
in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as the weight (pressure) of the water that pushes
against a submerged object from all sides? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > hydrostatic pressure fill in the blank: research shows that deep water exercises are _______________ percent more challenging than shallow
water exercises because the hydrostatic produced is greater as
water depth increases. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 10 to 20
as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body actions is being described: performing activities such as jumping jacks and cross country skiing with both feet off the bottom of the
pool? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > bounding
from the list provided below which is NOT an effective strategy from a fitness instructor to encourage participants between the ages of 52-70 ( or older) to adhere to a fitness program
designed specifically for senior adults? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> do not provide less challenging or proper modifications for high intensity and/or high impact activities that could be performed at a lower intensity or lower impact level from the list provided below which is NOT an acceptable class scenario for an instructor to allow a pregnant student to
participate? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > allowing a pregnant
exerciser to perform exercises such as burpees and box jumps in a boot camp class. which term from the list below BEST matches the following pilates principles: key in connecting the mind and body by
which term listed below BEST matches the following phrase: a state of being which is manifested as a state of positive health in the individual and comprises biological and psychological well being which is exemplified by quality of life and a sense of
well being. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > wellness
what term denotes the spinal movement when performing a side flexion from the right side in the supine position with
knees bent? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > unilateral flexion
in which region of the spine are 5 fused vertebrae located? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > sucrum
which is the larger of the two oblique abdominal muscles? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > external obliques
which is the deepest of the four abdominal muscles? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > transverse abdominus
what is the only true lateral flexor? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
quadratus lumborum
which of the following hip muscles listed assists in ALL hip movements: flexion, extension, abduction and outward
rotation? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Gluteus Minimus
fill in the blank: when the _____________ is fixed the Iliacus acts on the pelvis and when the femur is fixed the
____________ acts on the lumbar spine - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> pelvis; iliacus
what type of joint is the knee? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hinge
what are the four muscle groups that work together to extend
flex and stabilize the knees? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
quadriceps, gluteus maximus, gastrocnemius and hamstrings which posture type describes BEST fits the following phrase: a posture which is characterized by the absence of the usual
lumbar, thoracic and cervical curves? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
flat back which of the following spinal movements BEST fits the following phrase? occurs in the transverse/horizontal plane and is usually
what is the basic hand positions that can be used during an
indoor cycling class? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hand position
one, hand position two and hand position three in the scenario of a participant who is an experienced marathon runner and that is attending her first indoor cycling class what would be the best advice for the instructor to provide from the
following? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > because you are new to
indoor cycling limit your standing time to 60 seconds during your first week of classes and increase your standing time by 60 seconds each subsequent week until you have completed 4- 6 weeks of regular attendance at indoor cycling classes in relation to secondary properties of water, which terms BEST complete the following phrases. on land ____________ is the force of weight that is pulled downward. in water ____________ is the opposite of _____________ as the force
of the weight is pushed upward. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
gravity; hydrostatic pressure; gravity according to ACOG (American congress of obstetrics and gynecologists) guidelines pregnant women should participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5-7 days per week. from the following list which is an activity that may need to be
avoided by a pregnant exerciser? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
dance aerobics an individual who accumulates 30 minutes of daily physical
activity is a ___________ individual - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
healthy choose the term that BEST matches the following phrase: physiological related physical fitness which is relative to body composition factors such as body circumferences body fat
content and regional body fat distribution. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > morphological fitness in relation to physical fitness which category listed below BEST matches the following phrase: the development of being able to adeptly perform an activity such as cardio kickboxing
punches with precision and speed? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
skill related physically fitness the ability to move a joint through full range of motion without
discomfort or pain is ________ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
flexibility
how many muscles in the abdominal wall fill all of the space
(front, back and sides) between the ribcage and pelvis? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > 4
what is meant by the term "good posture"? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > vertical alignment of the body which two posture types are frequently combined when typically one of the curves is more exaggerated than the other?
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > lordotic/kyphotic what is the percentage of americans who will experience some
type of back pain at some point in their lives? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > 80% what type of movement is the ability to recruit muscles around
a joint to move in all the places the joint will allow? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > articulation what is the term that matches the phrase "designing and
planning movements to a composition"? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > choreography
when timing cues for a hi/lo or dance style class the instructor should cue at how many beats prior to change in movement? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 2
what type of cue is the following phrase when cueing how to perform squats: "imagine sitting in a chair when performing
squats"? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > instructional
which plane of movement is being used when performing exercises that require extension and flexion such as marching,
knee lifts, walking and cross country skiing? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > sagittal plane what type of dance aerobics class consists of movement patterns on an elevated platform by stepping up and down? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > step aerobics
of the positions listed below which position is NOT a safe body
position to assume during resistance training activities? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > bend from the waist and keep knees straight when lifting weights from the floor
for what joint actions if the Traperzius I the prime mover? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > elevation
what type of bike is typically used in an indoor cycling class
setting? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > fixed gear bike
what does the term "RPM" refer to in relation to an indoor
cycling class? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > revolutions per minute
as music relates to indoor cycling when selecting music for an indoor cycling class one needs to keep in mind that RPM's will
be one to every _______________ beats of music - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > 2 fill in the blank: In an indoor cycling class cycling at half speed
to the music is known as _________ time - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > one to two in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is evidenced as "the upward thrust exerted by water on a body
that is totally or partially immersed"? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
buoyancy
as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body action is being described: "moving from one foot to another while performing activities such as running, skipping, and cross
country skiing?" - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > bounding
fill in the blank: when working with seniors it is important to know that the baby boomer generation which is the cornerstone of the "fitness revolution" that started in the 1970s is made up of individuals who were born between the years of
__________ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1946 - 1964
what is NOT a benefit of exercise during pregnancy? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > babies of mothers who exercise are generally overweight and cranky fill in the blank: the ACOG guidelines suggest that pregnant women should participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity ___________ to _____________
days per week - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 5 to 7
in reference to mind/body fitness class the term fusion most typically references the blending and combination of which of
system rather than an _______________ system - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > integrated; isolated fill in the blank: ______________ are based on military training techniques and implement body weight exercises, calisthenics,
agility, drills, obstacle courses and running. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > fitness bootcamp classes the role of the group fitness instructor is vast and all encompassing. as it relates to the responsibilities listed below, what is NOT an important factor of being a successful group
fitness instructor? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > throughout the
duration of a class perform at a higher intensity and fitness level than all class participants without demonstrating lower intensity options or modifications of the following phrases which phrase does NOT depict good
leadership qualities? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > an instructor
who is proficient both verbal and visual cues but who is not an active listener match the term below which best fits the following phrase: "a state of being associated with freedom from disease and illness that also includes a positive component (wellness) that is
associated with quality of life and positive well being." - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > health what term denotes the spinal movement when performing a
standing back extension? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > extension
what is the gold standard for measuring body composition? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hydrostatic underwater weighing
______________ is the ability of a muscle to perform repetitive contractions over a period of time or the ability to sustain an
amount of weight over a period of time. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > muscular endurance __________________ is the ability of a muscle to generate the
maximum amount of force in a single effort. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > muscular strength the ability to start stop and move the body quickly in different
directions - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > agility
