The use of which type of cueing often requires permission from the class participants

• Kinesthetic touch

• Verbal

• Visual

• Directional

What is the BEST way to build endurance when performing the birddog exercise?

• Extend the hold time

• Increase the range of motion

• Increase the speed of movement

• Perform more repetitions

Which of the following core muscles is/are PRIMARILY responsible for spinal extension?

• Obliques

• Erector spinae

• Rectus abdominis

• Transverse abdominis

Teaching a new mother who is returning to exercise after the birth of her first child that strengthening the muscles of the upper back will make carrying the baby a little easier addresses which learning domain?

• Cognitive

• Affective

• Psychomotor

• Associative

Which of the following is the BEST option for enhancing tissue elasticity and increasing joint lubrication in participants with osteoporosis?

• Unilateral exercises

• Isometric strengthening exercises

• Dynamic flexibility exercises

• Body-weight exercises

The _______________ style of teaching has traditionally been the most commonly used style in group fitness classes, as it is well-suited to warming up, cooling down, and introducing new movements.

• Practice

• Command

• Self-check

• Autonomous

After observing a participant’s posture, a group fitness instructor encourages him or her to stretch the muscles of the chest and work on strengthening the erector spinae, trapezius, and rhomboids. What type of posture did the instructor MOST likely observe in this individual

• Lordosis

• Kyphosis

• Scoliosis

• Arthrosis

When using visual cues, what does holding up one thumb indicate to the class?

• It’s time to increase the tempo of the movement

• Intensity will increase with the next set of movements

• Hold this position for eight more counts

• Positive reinforcement and praise

Which of the following would be recommended for a class participant with a cardiac condition?

• Using the Valsalva maneuver to increase force production during resistance training

• Performing isometric exercises to improve posture and increase muscle tone

• Participating in classes that focus on moderate-to-high intensity exercise

• Alternate between exercises performed lying down and standing up with little rest time

Which of the following teaching strategies should be used sparingly during the peak of the conditioning segment of a class due to its tendency to reduce exercise intensity?

• Repetition-reduction

• Add-in

• Layering

• Slow-to-fast