Question 1

The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) must be prepared for many contingencies during class. Which are the following is LEAST likely to be a certification or training required by the GFI?&#10;A)First Aid&#10;B)Automated External Defibrillator (AED)&#10;C)Lifeguarding&#10;D)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Accepted Answer

Although many more instructors now teach in the aquatic setting than ever before, the instructor should never be responsible for lifeguarding as well as teaching the class. It is impossible to properly scan and respond to emergency situations in the pool setting when attending to a class. Instead, most GFIs are responsible for seeking and maintaining their First Aid and CPR training, which typically includes a module on using Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

Question 2

A fitness participant is injured during group class. Which type of coverage would protect the instructor in the event of a legal suit by the participant?&#10;A)Premises liability insurance&#10;B)Health insurance&#10;C)Professional liability insurance&#10;D)Worker's compensation

Accepted Answer

Professional liability insurance would provide coverage for the instructor in the event a class member is injured and seeks damages. Similar to malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance addresses any injury that occurs as a result of the instructor's directions or demonstrations. In contrast, premises liability insurance protects the facility in the event that someone is injured while on site, say by slipping on the deck of the pool. Worker's compensation provides coverage for the instructor, not the client, in the event the instructor is injured during work hours.

Question 3

In a society overburdened by regulation, a common complaint is that certification and licensure standards are erected by professionals in order to restrict others from entering the workforce as competitors. This is not supposed to be so. Instead, which of the following BEST expresses the primary purpose of certification and licensure regulations?

A)Protection of the government from liability
B)Protection of the public from harm
C)Standardization of "threshold to enter" requirements for the industry
D)Standardization of educational standards

Protection of the public from harm

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of certification and licensure regulations is to protect the public from the harm that may arise from an incompetent or substandard professional working in the field. Such standards attempt to do this by regulating the thresholds to enter a profession. Some of the more common requirements include a standardized level of formal education, certification, testing and on-the-job training of skills.

Question 4

Group Fitness Instructors work on a day-to-day basis with apparently healthy clients. As such, their work should be limited by their education, training, and state laws. A term used to define the roles of different players in the health and fitness continuum is:

A)Scope of practice
B)Certification
C)Continuum of care
D)Competency

Accepted Answer

Group Fitness Instructors (GFI) must work within their scope of practice, a term that takes into account legal statutes, certification parameters and education. Because the GFI is not licensed to practice health care, it is essential that he or she does not exceed the parameters of fitness instruction. However, there is a wide variation in competence among "instructors", an issue often addressed through certifications like those offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Question 5

The ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification is designed to test the competence of individuals to do WHICH of the following:&#10;A)Treat clients in a medical fitness or after-care setting&#10;B)Work with clients as an athletic trainer in a 1:1 relationship&#10;C)Work with clients as a personal trainer in a 1:1 relationship&#10;D)Work as instructors performing exercise leadership in a group setting

Accepted Answer

Group Fitness Instructors (GFI) perform exercise leadership in a group setting. They work with apparently healthy individuals and perform corporate instruction, not individualized training. As part of the certification process, the applicant is tested on his or her capacity to make sound decisions about reducing risk and exposure to harm while maximizing the effectiveness of instruction.

Question 6

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be part of the scope of practice of the Group Fitness Instructor?&#10;A)Preparing for emergency situations and providing proper response to such situations&#10;B)Assessing class atmosphere for unsafe environmental elements, such as faulty equipment&#10;C)Assisting class members in setting and achieving realistic goals&#10;D)Performing screenings for disease and injury

Accepted Answer

Group Fitness Instructors (GFI) have an extensive scope of practice related to education, instruction, motivation, recognition, prevention and other elements; however, the GFI is not qualified to screen for disease or injury. A good way to visualize the distinction is the following: A GFI will notice a damaged aerobic step in the room and remove it before a class member gets injured. In contrast, a physical therapist or athletic trainer will treat the torn lateral collateral ligament that results from the GFI failing to do his or her job.

Question 7

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has received third-party accreditation from WHICH of the following prestigious parties:&#10;A)National Organization for Fitness Assurance (NOFA)&#10;B)National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)&#10;C)International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)&#10;D)International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

Accepted Answer

The American Council on Exercise has received accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), providing a "benchmark" on how the certification should be organized and administered. The public has access to over 300 fitness "certification" programs. There is a need to distinguish between the competent fitness professional and the individual with an internet-generated certificate and NCCA accreditation provides that benchmark for ACE.

Question 8

You can never be too rich, too famous or have too much insurance. Unfortunately, in today's litigious society, it's not just the medical practitioner who has to be protected by many kinds of insurance. One of the policies that may come into play is an "umbrella liability policy". Which of the following is the BEST description of the coverage provided by this kind of insurance?

A)Negligence on the part of the instructor
B)Slip and fall injuries suffered by the class member
C)Income protection for the instructor during times of disability
D)Supplemental or additional coverage added onto other kinds of policies

Accepted Answer

An umbrella liability policy is a supplemental policy, typically tacked onto another existing policy. For instance, an umbrella policy can provide additional coverage for a facility if their general liability coverage is inadequate for a major medical event, like a spinal cord injury. The term "umbrella" is used because the policy does just that - it provides an overarching protection of all the policies "underneath".

Question 9

Chuck John works as a full-time employee at Feel So Good health club. He runs the aquatics program and occasionally gets called into the rotation as an Aquatic Aerobics Instructor. On Tuesday, he is injured performing a deck-based butt-kicker demo. Which insurance is MOST likely to be called on to pay for his medical treatment?

A)Individual medical or health insurance
B)Worker's Compensation
C)Professional liability insurance
D)Disability insurance

Accepted Answer

If Chuck John is a full-time employee, he is likely to be covered under the facility's Worker Compensation policy which should activate immediately as the primary means of paying for medical expenses. The chief distinction between Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance (DI) is that DI pays a benefit when an injury or illness is not work-related. It is also important to note that when a person is injured on the job, his or her individual health insurance will not typically be called upon to cover medical expenses.

Question 10

Delilah teaches an advanced yoga class twice a week at the local gym as an independent contractor. In the parking lot, she runs into one of her former group class members, Tina, and suggests that they go inside to "catch up." On the way inside, Tina member trips on an ill-placed energy bar and falls and breaks a hip. What is MOST likely to be Delilah's legal dilemma?

A)Delilah may not be covered under the facility's general liability policy
B)Tina may sue her for malpractice
C)Tina may claim benefits under Delilah's Worker's Compensation policy
D)Tina may claim benefits under Delilah's disability insurance

Accepted Answer

As an independent contractor, Delilah may not be covered under the gym's general liability policy (which covers incidences like slips and falls); most are not. Many contractors choose to carry their own general liability insurance or to secure an umbrella policy to protect them in case of a similar scenario. Such policies can cost as little as $10/month and may provide peace of mind for the instructor.

Question 11

Mr. Fibrillation collapses during your vigorous Breakfast Club workout. Upon inspecting him, you realize his heart is not beating. You realize that the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will be a crucial part of the CPR action plan. List the STRONGEST reason that the AED will play such an important role in the next 5 minutes of his life?

A)CPR is worthless if an AED is not used
B)Without defibrillation, his chance of survival will drop every minute
C)An AED will restore his breathing cycle
D)An AED can perform all functions of CPR without external assist

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Facilities looking to offer a full spectrum of classes to their members should look to ACE's Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) model. Which of the following is the MOST accurate depiction of the progression shown in the Functional Movement & Resistance Training element of the IFT model?

A)Stability and mobility training into movement training into load training into performance training
B)Movement training into stability and mobility training into load training into performance training
C)Load training into stability and mobility training into movement training into performance training
D)Stability and mobility training into load training into movement training into performance training

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Group Fitness Instructors who integrate ACE's Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) model will notice that there is no specific mention of flexibility training in the model. Instead, there are two training components that comprise the ACE IFT model - Cardiorespiratory training, and Functional Movement & Resistance Training. Which of the following is the MOST accurate explanation of why flexibility is not included in this model?

A)Flexibility training takes place in an earlier phase of training
B)Flexibility training is integrated into all exercises instead of talking about it as a solitary component
C)Research has shown that flexibility can be assumed if participants can perform the other elements of the model
D)Flexibility exercises are no longer considered a base element of fitness training

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

One of the basic defenses against litigation in the event of injury is the concept of &#34;assumption of risk&#34;. Which of the following is UNLIKELY to be an element of proving assumption of risk?&#10;A)The participant played a contributory role in his or her own injury&#10;B)The participant voluntarily accepted the risk known to accompany the activity&#10;C)The participant was informed of the risks associated with the activity&#10;D)The participant was asked to sign a waiver or other document

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

One of the methods of mitigating risk in the health club setting is to implement the concept of informed consent. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an element of obtaining informed consent as described by the American Council on Exercise (ACE)?

A)Inform the participant of any alternatives programs or tests that may be a better option
B)Inform the participant of any benefits he or she might realize from participation
C)Inform the participant that once the program has been initiated, it will not be possible to withdraw consent
D)Obtain the participant's consent in writing

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

An accident occurs on LaToya's watch during her 5:45AM WAKEUP class. She dutifully fills out an accident report. Which of the following was not a proper entry in the accident report?&#10;A)A description of the type and nature of the injury&#10;B)A brief, fact-filled description of the accident&#10;C)A brief statement of actions taken at the scene&#10;D)A brief explanation of why the accident took place

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: Certifications