Turbo Kick® Instructor Training Exam
Revised 3/2011
Please DO NOT write on this test. Please record all answers on your answer sheet.
1.Using the 32 count musical phrase when teaching is highly recommended.
A. True B. False
2.When performing a modified back kick, you should keep your eyes forward so as not to lose your balance.
A. True B. False
3.Though all are important, what is perhaps the most effective way to build a class?
A.A professional appearance
B.Exemplifying excellent form and technique
C.Protecting your students from injury
D.Making a positive or personal connection with your students
4.The purposes of a warm-up are to provide:
A.A rehearsal effect for the activity you are about to participate in.
B.Relaxation for the body
C.Increased heart rate and blood flow
D.A and C only.
5.For the purposes of group exercise, it is high risk to throw any punch that locks the elbow joint.
A. True B. False
6.In most kickboxing exercises, power for both kicks and punches should come from:
A. The large muscles of the chest
B. The gluteals and hamstring muscles
C. The hips, assisted by the "core"
D. The speed of the execution
7.When cueing, it’s important to give only as much verbal detail as necessary, and avoid unnecessary details.
A. True B. False
8.“Layers” refers to the levels of difficulty an instructor can choose from in each section of choreography.
A. True B. False
9.When introducing a Round for the first time to a class, instructors should:
A. Get through the whole class from warm-up to tai-chi like cool-down and move on if people aren’t getting it
B. Spend some time in the beginning of class breaking down some of the trickier sections
C. Get through as many sections as possible, adding on the next layer, once 80% of the class has mastered the current layer of choreography
D. B and C
10.On a side push kick the toes should be pointing :
A.Down and pulled toward you slightly
B.Up and out, away from you
C.It depends on your target
D.None of the above
11. Even the best instructors might need 6 months or more to build a class.
A. True B. False
12.When a student complains of an injury or pain, the instructor should
A. Suggest they take a break from exercise
B. Suggest the student see a doctor
C. Suggest modifications for either form/technique or choreography
D. Take a guess at what the problem might be and offer a possible treatment
E. B and C
13.You can use the Turbo Kick® name even if you decide to change the format and use different music
A. TrueB. False
14.A skilled instructor will adjust the pitch of the music, if possible, when
A. There are new people in class
B. When it looks like form is getting sloppy
C. During kicking sections
D. Never, it needs no adjusting
E. All, except D.
15.In order to use the Turbo Kick® name, you must use the pre-designed class in the order it is formatted. However, reasonable modifications are permitted and encouraged based on the skill level of the participants.
A. TrueB. False
16.The Turbo section is considered a true anaerobic drill. Therefore, after the Turbo section of class, participants need to
A. Bend over and place your hands on your knees so that blood returns to your head quickly.
B. Actively allow the heart rate to recover and get water
C. Stop entirely to quickly slow the heart rate
D. A and B
E. A and C only
17.Perceived rate of exertion refers to:
A.How hard someone feels they are working on a scale of 1 to 10
B.A way to modify high impact movement
C.The ultimate energy source for the biological system
D.The stress one feels when taking a test
E.None of the above
18.A great time to connect with your students is before and after class.
A. TrueB. False
19.Turbo Kick® encourages instructors to use their own style of teaching, whether it’s dance-infused, athletic or otherwise
A. TrueB. False
20.Aside from consistency and patience, building a class requires an instructor to:
A. Plan excitement and interaction
B. Create a family amongst your participants
C. Remember and use names
D. Know the Round perfectly
E. A, B, and C
21.As a qualified instructor, you have permission to use the Turbo Kick® trademarked name at ANY facility at which you teach, provided you follow the Turbo Kick® class guidelines.
A. TrueB. False
22.It is recommended that you obtain a primary group exercise certification in addition to your Turbo Kick® specialty training because:
A. The Turbo Kick® training is specific only to kickboxing
B. Most facilities require instructors to obtain a primary certification within 90 days of their date of hire
C. The more knowledge you have, the better instructor you become
D. All of the above
23.Class members who LEAN BACK during knee digs and knee strikes, rather than squeeze the glutes and engage the abs, may complain of:
A. Shortened hip flexors
B. Knee stiffness
C. Low back pain
D. Strong gluteals
24.All except ______are examples of ways to increase the Turbo Kick® “fun factor” when teaching
A.Learn and use participant’s names
B.Develop chants to correspond with certain drills
C.Be very serious, frown, and show your class you mean business.
D.Get your class to let loose and ‘groove’ or add their own personal flair to the movements
25.With a modified round house you strike with the shoelace area of the foot. With a side push kick you use the edge or “blade” of the foot.
A. True B. False
26.You should try to use lower pitched and stronger vocal qualities in Turbo Kick® to emphasize the power.
A. True B. False
27.Jumping rope and running are less effective ways to warm-up because they:
A.Don’t provide for a true rehearsal effect
B.They only warm the small muscles of the calves and shins
C.They are considered high impact activities
D.All of the above
28.Which of the following is NOT one of the four purposes of a warm-up:
A.Raise core temperature
B.Pump blood through the large muscle groups
C.The rehearsal effect
D.Relax the body
29.One of the intended purposes of a cool-down is to increase flexibility
A. True B. False
30.There are 9 Sections in every Turbo Kick® Round.
A. TrueB. False
31.When teaching to a group new to Turbo Kick® or new to kickboxing, you are encouraged to modify the material to keep it as basic as possible.
A. TrueB. False
32.The Turbo Kick® sections are specifically designed to reflect the fitness industry standards of:
A.Of a good mind body (ie: yoga) conditioning program.
B.Gradually increasing intensity to the highest point (Turbo) and then gradually decreasing intensity for the most effective results.
C.Step aerobics
D.None of the above
33.Pitch refers to the frequency (high pitch or low tone) of ______quality
A.Stereo
B.Eye contact
C.Vocal
D.None of the above
34.“You call that a punch?” is an example of
A.A cue which might be considered negative or unnecessarily belittling
B.A cueing technique that might be used to get someone to punch harder
C.A style of motivation that Turbo Kick® does not condone
D.All of the above
35.Qualified Turbo Kick® instructors have the legal right to teach Turbo Kick® at any facility they wish because the Turbo Kick® name is not licensed or franchised to individual clubs. All that is required of the instructor to use the Turbo Kick® name is to keep their Record of Completion current and renew on time.
A.TrueB.False
36.Warning the class what choreography is coming next and counting down are examples of
A.Visual cueing
B.Verbal cueing
C.Intuitive cueing
D.None of the above
37.Which of the following is considered a teaching “don’t”?
A.Showing up early to class
B.Using humor
C.A motivational physique
D.Screaming into the microphone
38.Some combinations can be confusing when the instructor faces the students while teaching. Therefore, it may be best to avoid "mirror imaging" during those sections.
A.TrueB.False
39.Which of the following items is considered grounds for revocation of your Turbo Kick®status?
A.Copying Turbo Kick® music, DVD’s, videos or choreography without written permission
B.Asking students to “punch your hand” in order to demonstrate accuracy and power.
C.Calling your class Turbo Kick® but not using the Turbo Kick® choreography and music
D.All of the above
40.When transitioning from a different style of kickboxing to Turbo Kick®, it is best to
A.Apologize for the change and suggest if they don’t like it that you will change back
B.Keep the material very basic and preview sections or pieces of choreography
C.Teach half the work-out using your old style and half the work-out using the Turbo Kick® work-out.
D.Have a great attitude that conveys you’re excited about the new format and its’ benefits
E.B and D only.
41.Based on your training today, which word(s) best captures the key to Turbo Kick®? Turbo Kick® instructors should create a ______every time they teach.
A.controlled environment
B.new set of choreography
C.powerful image
D.party
42.The Turbo Kick® work-out can be performed at a low intensity using low impact modifications to suit even the most beginner level participant.
A. TrueB. False
43.In a one hour class instructors can teach a variety of Rounds. For example, an instructor can use one Round for the first half of class, and finish the class with material from a different Round.
A. TrueB. False
44.In the event of an injury you should first make ______contact to determine if the person needs assistance.
A.phone
B.eye
C.physical
D.hand
45.In the event of an injury, you should ask a fellow participant to assist the injured party so that you can continue with your class.
A. True B. False
46.It is ideal to take a proactive approach to injury by:
A.Suggesting proper form to eliminate the risk of injuries before they occur
B.Taking an educated guess and providing students with injury diagnosis
C.Suggesting that participants experiencing pain should take time off from exercise
D.Prescribing R.I.C.E. when an injury is reported; rest, ice, compression, elevation.
47.Which of the following is an inappropriate modification of material which could result in the revocation of your privilege to use the Turbo Kick® name?
A.Changing jumping jacks to single leg taps
B.Changing a complicated kicking section to something simple like march 3 and kick.
C.Using focus mitts and heavy bags to really bring the heart rate up
D.Making the material more challenging by adding high impact options.
48.When introducing a new Round, you should be patient and add new material as your class is ready.
A. TrueB. False
49.No matter how many sections you are able to complete, it is critical that time is reserved for a cool down stretch with the participants before they depart.
A. TrueB. False
50.Turbo Kick® will survive years of fitness trends because it continues to evolve to meet the demands of fitness participants.
A. TrueB. False