Which of the energy systems is dominant during 30-second work intervals performed in a high intensity interval training (HIIT) class?
Anaerobic
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The amount of pressure in the arterial blood vessels during a left ventricular contraction of the heart is the:
Systolic blood pressure
As a group exercise instructor walks toward the studio to prepare for class, a club member approaches to ask some questions about the class format. The member indicates that she has heard good things about the class and she is interested in attending, but is not sure if she will be able to keep up and nervous that she may have sore muscles following the class. At this time, she has not committed to giving the class a try. Based on this information, in what stage of the transtheoretical model is this member with regard to attending the group exercise class?
Contemplation
The ability to perform repeated submaximal muscle contractions over a short period of time is called:
Muscular endurance
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which of the following statements is true with regard to exercise during uncomplicated pregnancy? As much as possible, pregnant women should avoid:
Motionless postures and the supine position during exercise.
One grapevine to the right, one grapevine to the left, and two step touches in each direction equal how many counts of choreography?
16
It is against the law and violation of NETA's Professional Code of Ethics for a group exercise instructor to:
Play copywrited music in a group fitness class without paying required licensing fees.
The rate of speed at which music is played refers to the:
Tempo
A cue delivered by the group exercise instructor 2 to 4 beats ahead of time is most likely to cause class participants to:
Move on time
Which of the following movements maintains directional momentum following an 8-count grapevine right and left?
Step touches right and left for 8 counts
A 34-year-old female class participant has a resting heart rate of 72 b/min. Using the Karnoven formula, what is her target heart rate at 65% of heart rate reserve?
146 b/min
Which of the following is recommended during the concentric phase of resistance training exercise?
Exhale
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (USDA/HHS), most adults should:
Limit both saturated fats and added sugars each to less than 10% of daily calories.
What are the primary joint actions during the concentric phase of a stationary lunge?
Hip extension and knee extension
A class participant indicates that she learns best by observing demonstrations and gets easily confused by verbal explanations. Which of the following is most likely to be this participant's dominant learning style?
Visual
Which of the following is likely to be most effective as a motivator for long term adherence to an exercise program?
A sense of enjoyment and gratification associated with exercise
What is the maximum volume at which music should be played during high-impact group exercise class?
90 decibels (dB)
Which of the following is likely to provide the most credible, accurate, and reliable information with regard to nutrition?
A consensus paper published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
During which segment of a group exercise class is it most appropriate to perform static stretching exercises?
Cool-down
Which of the following is an expected adaptation to a regular cardiorespiratory exercise program?
Decreased resting heart rate
Which of the following exercises is an appropriate choice to target the muscles that function antagonistically to the primary muscles involved in a modified push-up?
Barbell bed-over row
Which the following best represents the part-to-whole teaching strategy (i.e. 'add-on method)?
A+B, A+B+C, A+B+C+D, A+B+C+D+E
According to the acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR) and in order to support a physically-active lifestyle, the highest proportion of daily calories should be derived from:
Carbohydrates
Which of the following combinations creates a 32-count phrase?
4 step touches, 4 v-steps, 4 heel taps
Which of the following are common symptoms of exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and dyspnea.
Which of the following movements provides the best rehearsal effect for a jumping jack?
V-step
An energy bar contains 3 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of protein. What percent of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates?
61.5%
Which of the following is appropriate to reduce the resistance torque generated during the dumbbell lateral raise exercises?
Bend the elbows slightly
Using the category-ratio scale, which of the following ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) corresponds to a moderate exercise intensity?
6
Which of the following group exercise class formats is most appropriate for a middle-age female having a primary goal to maintain bone mineral density?
High-impact step.
As a group exercise instructor, which of the following is appropriate care provided for a class participant suffering an acute exercise-related musculoskeletal injury?
Apply ice to the injured area in order to manage pain and swelling
Which of the following involves the greatest recruitment of type Ilb muscle fibers?
Work interval of a HIIT class
Which of the following exercises is performed primarily in the frontal plane of motion?
Dumbbell lateral raise
Which of the following may suggest that a regular class participant may be experiencing overtraining syndrome?
Decreased time to onset of fatigue during normal exercise routine
Which of the following refers to a group exercise instructor's failure to act in a manner consistent with the generally accepted standards of care, which results in an injury to a class participant?
Negligence [Show Less]