NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam

Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Mechanoreceptors A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this participant? - Answer- Take a prolonged break A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Title and descripton Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Adherence Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - Answer- It prevents backflow or spillage of blood back into the chambers. How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - Answer- 5 Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads and low volume? - Answer- To optimize movement What is biomechanics the study of? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Show options for body weight exercises.