What does the FITT principle stand for when designing a group exercise class?
Foundations
Question · Medium
The general physical activity guideline for adults recommends at least how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week?
Question · Easy
Which body system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to working muscles during a cardio group class?
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering during a squat?
Question · Hard
What is the recommended first action if a participant shows signs of a serious medical emergency during class?
Which population generally requires lower-impact modifications and longer warm-ups in a group fitness class?
For a participant in the second trimester of pregnancy, which exercise position should generally be avoided?
Which is an absolute contraindication to continuing exercise during pregnancy that should prompt stopping and medical referral?
What is the most appropriate immediate care for an acute soft-tissue injury such as an ankle sprain in class?
Why should a group fitness instructor inspect equipment such as steps and resistance bands before each class?
Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity group exercise?
What is the primary purpose of the warm-up phase of a group fitness class?
Teaching Group Exercise
Which type of stretching is most appropriate during the warm-up of a dynamic group class?
In standard choreography, how many counts make up one phrase of music in most group fitness formats?
What does 'beats per minute' (BPM) describe in group fitness music selection?
Which cue is an example of a visual cue in group exercise instruction?
An anticipatory cue should be delivered at what point relative to the movement change?
What is the main purpose of providing exercise modifications during a group class?
On the Borg 6–20 Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, which range generally corresponds to moderate-intensity exercise?
The 'talk test' is used in group fitness primarily to estimate what?
Which class-phasing sequence correctly orders a typical group fitness class?
What is a key safety consideration when teaching a class with a wide range of fitness levels?
Which instructional method involves the instructor performing movements while facing away so participants can mirror direction easily?
When building choreography, the 'add-on' (layering) method primarily helps participants by:
Why is appropriate music volume important in a group fitness class?
Which is an example of a kinesthetic (tactile) cue, when permitted and consented to in group fitness?
What is the recommended approach for the cool-down at the end of a vigorous group class?
In a group class, what should an instructor do first if a participant reports chest pain and shortness of breath?
How does an instructor best maintain class motivation and adherence over time?
What is the instructor's professional responsibility regarding pre-participation health screening for new participants?
During a step class, what is the recommended maximum platform height for most participants to maintain safe knee mechanics?
Modalities
In step aerobics, what does the cue 'lead leg' refer to?
Which guideline helps protect participants' knees and ankles in step choreography?
In hi-low impact aerobics, what defines a 'low-impact' move?
How can a hi-low aerobics instructor increase intensity without increasing impact?
What is the primary training goal of a muscle conditioning (strength endurance) group class?
When coaching a squat in a muscle conditioning class, which cue best protects the knees?
For a resistance-band exercise, what happens to the resistance as the band is stretched further?
What is a defining characteristic of a bootcamp-style group class?
In a bootcamp circuit, why is a brief technique demonstration at each station important?
In an indoor cycling class, what is the primary purpose of adjusting saddle (seat) height correctly?
What is a recommended safe cadence range cue for a seated flat-road effort in indoor cycling?
Why should an indoor cycling instructor discourage riding with zero resistance at very high cadence?
What is a primary safety guideline for a group kickboxing-style fitness class?
In a fitness kickboxing class, what is the main reason to teach proper stance and guard position first?
What is a key thermoregulation safety concern unique to aquatic aerobics?
Why is aquatic aerobics often recommended for participants with joint pain or arthritis?
In TRX-style suspension training, how does a participant typically decrease exercise difficulty?
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