ACE Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam

A slow jog, arm swings or circles, straight leg kicks, and high knee walks are examples of what type of movement?

1. Static Movement

2. Dynamic Movement

3. Isometric Movement

4. Aerobic Movement

The correct answer is: Dynamic Movement

The movements described, such as a slow jog, arm swings or circles, straight leg kicks, and high knee walks, are classified as dynamic movements. Dynamic movements involve active motion and utilize the body’s range of motion in a fluid manner, which is essential for warming up the muscles and increasing blood flow prior to more vigorous activity. They help prepare the body for subsequent athletic performance or exercise by engaging multiple muscle groups and gradually elevating heart rate. Dynamic movement differs from static movement, which involves holding a position without movement, and isometric movement, characterized by muscle contractions without visible joint movement, such as holding a plank. While aerobic movement refers specifically to exercises that improve cardiovascular conditioning and can include both dynamic and static aspects, the key factor here is the active engagement and motion involved in the examples provided, clearly distinguishing them as dynamic in nature.