ACE Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam

Once the general goal is established for a class, whether in a group fitness or education setting, the next step is to establish:

1. Fitness assessments

2. Class objectives

3. Exercise programming

4. Participant feedback

The correct answer is: Class objectives

After setting a general goal for a class, the logical next step is to establish class objectives. Class objectives are specific, measurable outcomes that guide the overall direction of the class and help to ensure that the general goal is achieved. They provide clarity and focus, allowing instructors to tailor their sessions to meet these specific objectives. Establishing class objectives allows the instructor to break down the broader general goal into achievable and focused targets. This ensures that participants understand what they can expect to learn or accomplish during the session. Additionally, clearly defined objectives can improve the motivation and engagement of participants since they know what they are working towards. While fitness assessments may be useful for understanding participants’ starting points, and exercise programming involves designing specific workouts to facilitate the class’s objectives, these steps typically come after establishing clear class objectives. Participant feedback is valuable for refining future classes but is not the immediate next step after the general goal is set.