NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - Correct Answer-Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - Correct
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? - Correct Answer-Title and
descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-
Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - Correct Answer-It prevents
backflow or spillage of blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - Correct Answer-5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads
and low volume? - Correct Answer-To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Show
options for body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a class?
- Correct Answer-Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - Correct Answer-150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
Correct Answer-Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory
formats too technical? - Correct Answer-Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-A combination of visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - Correct Answer-Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - Correct
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? - Correct Answer-Title and
descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-
Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - Correct Answer-It prevents
backflow or spillage of blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - Correct Answer-5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads
and low volume? - Correct Answer-To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Show
options for body weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a class?
- Correct Answer-Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - Correct Answer-150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
Correct Answer-Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory
formats too technical? - Correct Answer-Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-A combination of visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
