NASM GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - ANS ... The
instructor says, "Good morning, everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready
for some serious hard work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing position in
body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of
the human body? - ANS ... Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for
this participant? - ANS ... Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - ANS
... Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they should define
the class objectives by considering which of the following first? - ANS ... Title and
descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - ANS ... Pre-choreographed
specifies the exact moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction
and a class template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal preferences.
,One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive
relationship between self-confidence and which of the following? - ANS ...
Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - ANS ... It prevents backflow
or spillage of blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS ... 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light
loads and low volume? - ANS ... To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - ANS ... How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and delivering movement
to group fitness participants based on the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal
preferences, skill set, and knowledge of exercise selection? - ANS ... Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action? - ANS ...
Show options for body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a
class? - ANS ... Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography
block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - ANS ... They represent the way
a learner prefers to learn.
, When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for an instructor to
consider? - ANS ... Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - ANS ... 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU
ball? - ANS ... Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other
cardiorespiratory formats too technical? - ANS ... Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - ANS ... There is an audible build up
every 32 counts
When using three-dimensional cueing, which of the following is most appropriate for
an instructor to provide? - ANS ... A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - ANS ... 16 oz for every
pound of body weight lost
Which of the following is the most appropriate cue to correct a participant
performing a single-leg squat? - ANS ... Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a
chair.
Which condition often coexists with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes,
and osteoarthritis? - ANS ... Obesity
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - ANS ... The
instructor says, "Good morning, everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready
for some serious hard work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing position in
body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of
the human body? - ANS ... Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for
this participant? - ANS ... Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - ANS
... Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they should define
the class objectives by considering which of the following first? - ANS ... Title and
descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - ANS ... Pre-choreographed
specifies the exact moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction
and a class template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal preferences.
,One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive
relationship between self-confidence and which of the following? - ANS ...
Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - ANS ... It prevents backflow
or spillage of blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS ... 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light
loads and low volume? - ANS ... To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - ANS ... How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and delivering movement
to group fitness participants based on the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal
preferences, skill set, and knowledge of exercise selection? - ANS ... Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action? - ANS ...
Show options for body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a
class? - ANS ... Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography
block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - ANS ... They represent the way
a learner prefers to learn.
, When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for an instructor to
consider? - ANS ... Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - ANS ... 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU
ball? - ANS ... Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other
cardiorespiratory formats too technical? - ANS ... Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - ANS ... There is an audible build up
every 32 counts
When using three-dimensional cueing, which of the following is most appropriate for
an instructor to provide? - ANS ... A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - ANS ... 16 oz for every
pound of body weight lost
Which of the following is the most appropriate cue to correct a participant
performing a single-leg squat? - ANS ... Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a
chair.
Which condition often coexists with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes,
and osteoarthritis? - ANS ... Obesity
