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ACE Group Fitness Instructor
Practice flash cards for ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification
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09/08/2011

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Term
Five components of physical fitness
Definition
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Cardiovascular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
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2-5% for men; 10-13% for women
Definition
Essential body fat
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ATP
Definition
Adenosine triphosphate
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The immediate usable form of chemical energy needed for all cellular functions
Definition
ATP
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What do carbs, fats & proteins become after broken down by digestion?
Definition
Glucose, fatty acids, amino acids
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The amount of ___ & ____ are very small, thus the mat available for muscular contraction is very limited
Definition
ATP, CP (creatine phosphate)
Term
Metabolic pathway that does not require oxygen & whose purpose is to transfer energy in glucose to the formation of ATP
Definition
Anaerobic glycosis
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The powerhouses of the cell
Definition
Mitochondria
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Metabolic pathway that requires oxygen; happens within highly specialized cell structures (mitochondria)
Definition
Aerobic (or oxidative) glycosis
Term
These are poorly equipped in terms of oxygen delivery, but have an outstanding capacity for the phosphagen system and high capacity foe anaerobic glycosis
Definition
Fast-twitch fibers
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These are exceptionally equipped for oxygen delivery and have a high quantity of aerobic enzymes
Definition
Slow-twitch fibers
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The basic anatomical unit of the nervous system
Definition
Neuron
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The basic anatomical unit of the nervous system
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Neuron
Term
Neurons that convey electro-chemical impulses from organs in the periphery to the spinal cord & brain
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Sensory
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Conduct impulses from the central nervous system to the periphery
Definition
Motor neurons
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The basic functional unit of the neuromuscular system
Definition
Motor unit
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Connects muscle to bone
Definition
Tendon
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Occurs when the muscle shortens when it is stimulated
Definition
Concentric contraction
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Muscle develops tension as it lengthens against a resistance
Definition
Eccentric contraction
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When the breath is held while a great deal of force is exerted (dizziness & fainting may occur)
Definition
Vasalva maneuver
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An increase in the size of muscle cells
Definition
Hypertrophy
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The principle that states that teaming adaptations will decline if not reinforced by a maintenance program
Definition
Reversibility principle
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Formula for cardiac output
Definition
HR X SV (hr=heart rate, SV=stroke volume)
Term
Beats per minute
Definition
Heart rate
Term
Quantity of heart pumped per heart beat
Definition
Stroke volume
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Four basic principles to consider when developing an exercise program
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(Exercise) intensity, frequency, duration and mode
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Intensity of exercise
Definition
60-90% of maximum heart rate
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Recommended duration of exercise
Definition
20-60 minutes
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Frequency of exercise
Definition
A least 3 days per week
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Recommended time for warm-up
Definition
5-10 minutes
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
Dangerously low blood sugar
Term
5 Tips for exercising in the heat
Definition
Begin exercising gradually
Wear lightweight, well-ventilated clothing
Never wear non breathable garments
Replace body fluids (ie hydrate)
Record daily body weight to prevent accumulating dehydration
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4 tips for exercising in the cold
Definition
Wear several layers
Allow for adequate ventilation of sweat
Replace fluids
Select clothing that allow body to give off heat during exercise & maintain heat during inactive periods
Term
Recommendations for exercising in higher altitudes
Definition
Gradually increasing intensity (longer warm up & cool down). Incorporate more exercise breaks
Term
Surgeon Generals report on physical activity & health
Definition
Every US adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the wek
Term
Type of instruction that fosters dependence, intimidation, unattainable goals, and quick fixes
Definition
Teacher-centered instruction
Term
Type of instruction that fosters independence, encouragement, attainable goals, and realiTy
Definition
Student-centered instruction
Term
Correct order for fitness adsessments to avoid biased results
Definition
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular fitness
Flexibility
Term
Anthropometric assessments for body composition
Definition
Waist-to-hip ratio, skin fold measurements, circumference measurements with tape measure
Term
VO2max
Definition
Maximum oxygen uptake
Term
Formula for BMI
Definition
Weight in kg/(height in m)^2
-to convert lbs to kg: divide by 2.2
-to convert in to m: multiply by 2.54 and divide by 100
Term
5 segments of group exercise class
Definition
Pre-class preparation, warm-up, cardio, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility/cool down
Term
Some aspects of pre-class prep
Definition
Knowing participants (& their health history), choosing appropriate attire, preparing equipment (including music), acknowledge participants, preview class format
Term
The purpose of this is to prepare the body for physical demands & raise internal temperature
Definition
Warm-up
Term
Common principles of warm-up
Definition
Focus largely on rehearsal movements, stretching al major muscles (held briefly for 5-10 seconds), verbal directions shoul be clear & music volume/tempo should be appropriate
Term
What intensity should you maintain in the class?
Definition
Medium intensity most of the time, but be sure to also high- and low-intensity options
Term
How to calculate estimated maximum heart rate
Definition
220-age
Term
What does the Karvonen's formula for calculating HR account for?
Definition
Resting heart rate (RHR)
Term
What is RPE?
Definition
Ratings of perceived exertion
Term
A safe music tempo for strength training
Definition
110-130 bpm
Term
How long should stretches be held for during flexibility portion of class?
Definition
15-30 seconds
Term
Learning takes place in three domains which are
Definition
Cognitive, affective, and motor
Term
During this stage of learning, leathers make many errors and have highly variable performances
Definition
Cognitive stage of learning
Term
During this stage of learning, leathers have learned the basic mechanics of the skill and their errors tend to be less gross in nature and can concentrate on refining their skills
Definition
Associative stage of learning
Term
During this stage of learning, skill becomes automatic. Learners perform without thinking and can detect their own errors
Definition
Autonomous stage of learning
Term
How to facilitate participants through begin to advanced level
Definition
Enhance motivation to learn
Progress gradually from simple to complex
Offer feedback
Term
What are components of program implementation
Definition
Establish class goals
Lesson planning
Class objectives
Class activities & time allocations
Patterns of class organization
Term
What are the two questions to evaluate an exercise?
Definition
Is it safe?
Is it effective?
Term
The five teaching styles
Definition
Command, practice, reciprocal, inclusion, self-check
Term
The style where the instructor makes all the decisions about posture, rhythm and duration
Definition
Command
Term
Style that provides opportunities for individualization and includes practice time/private instructor feedback
Definition
Term
The style that involves the use of an observer/partner to provide feedback
Definition
Reciprocal
Term
Style that relies on participants to provide their own feedback
Definition
Self-check
Term
Style that enables multiple levels of performance to be taught with the same activity
Definition
Inclusion
Term
The teaching strategy that allows participant to learn complex movement at a slower pace
Definition
Slow-to-fast
Term
Teaching strategy that involves reducing the number of repetitions that make up a movement sequence
Definition
Repetition reduction
Term
Commonly used when introducing participants to a new body position (often given in a toe-to-head direction)
Definition
Spatial
Term
Breaks a skill down to it's component parts and each part is practiced (eg after teaching part a, teach part b, and a+b)
Definition
Part-to-whole
Term
Treats a sequence of movement patterns as a whole, with small changes occurring at the pace of the class
Definition
Simple to complex
Term
Music tempo for warm-up/cool-down
Definition
120-140 bpm
Term
Music tempo for poststretching
Definition
Under 100 bpm
Term
Music tempo for aerobic activities
Definition
120-160
Term
Choreography that can be sequenced either by using a linear progression or patterns of combination
Definition
Freestyle
Term
5 Mechanics of a mechanically sound posture
Definition
Neutral head, shoulders back, chest up, neutral pelvis, relaxed knees
Term
Based on the 4-level system on locomotion & energy expenditure, What level is small leg motions in place
Definition
Level 1
Term
Based on the 4-level system on locomotion & energy expenditure, what level is small leg motions traveling
Definition
Level 2
Term
Based on the 4-level system on locomotion & energy expenditure, what is large leg movements in place
Definition
Level 3
Term
Based on the 4-level system on locomotion & energy expenditure, what is large leg movements traveling
Definition
Level 4
Term
What are guiding principles about feedback?
Definition
Informational rather than controlling
Based on performance standards
Specific
Immediate
Term
What liability covers basic trip-and-fall injuries?
Definition
General liability insurance
Term
What liability covers negligence based on professional duties?
Definition
Professional liability insurance
Term
Provides income protection in the event of an injury to an instructor
Definition
Disability insurance
Term
Provides hospitalization and major medical coverage
Definition
Individual medical insurance
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