NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it" is a cue to which correct common
form mistake? - Correct Answers -trouble balancing
2-beat cueing is best represented by which of the following? - Correct Answers -"8, 7, 6,
5, 4, 3, squat, right!"
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - Correct Answers -Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - Correct
Answers -Plyometric
According to pre-class set-up procedures, the instructor should arrive early and do
what? - Correct Answers -Check the equipment and sound system, and resolve
technical difficulties.
After class, a participant approaches you, the instructor, about knee pain. What is the
appropriate response? - Correct Answers -Refer the participant to a physician or
physical therapist.
An instructor has been teaching the same format in the same time slot for several years.
In the past few months, he has found it hard to get motivated to teach, and class
numbers have declined. After thinking about it, he decides to attend a workshop on a
new format and asks for a meeting with his supervisor to discuss changing the class.
What does this scenario represent? - Correct Answers -Long-term evaluation
As a new instructor, you have a goal to foster class growth and promote retention by
building rapport and marketing yourself. What is the best way to help you accomplish
this goal? - Correct Answers -Share your personal fitness message before or after
class.
Cardiac output is represented by what formulas? - Correct Answers -SV x HR = Q
, Cardio should be the primary mode of exercise for which type of participant? - Correct
Answers -Obese
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - Correct Answers -
Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels
From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction involve the movement
of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral position? - Correct Answers -
Anterior
For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories should come from
carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -45 - 65%
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no higher than what
decibel (db) level? - Correct Answers -85
Exercising in the strength level works to do what? - Correct Answers -Improve the ability
of the body's prime movers to produce force
he Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in what
type of pattern? - Correct Answers -Cyclical
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - Correct Answers -5
Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular strength
using what? - Correct Answers -An opposing force
If an instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor
should seek help immediately if the participant shows what signs? - Correct Answers -
Dizziness
How would you cue a participant in warrior III pose with uneven hips? - Correct Answers
-"Press through the heel and point the toes toward the floor".
How should lyrical songs best be used in the fitness classroom? - Correct Answers -
Select songs with lyrics that match and support the movements used.
In a HIIT class with repetitive jumping activities, which exercises would be most
important to include as movement prep? - Correct Answers -Static stretching of the
calves and adductors
In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for
strength or muscular development? - Correct Answers -6-12 reps
In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back. What is the
appropriate cue to correct this? - Correct Answers -"Engage glutes and abs."
INSTRUCTOR EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it" is a cue to which correct common
form mistake? - Correct Answers -trouble balancing
2-beat cueing is best represented by which of the following? - Correct Answers -"8, 7, 6,
5, 4, 3, squat, right!"
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - Correct Answers -Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - Correct
Answers -Plyometric
According to pre-class set-up procedures, the instructor should arrive early and do
what? - Correct Answers -Check the equipment and sound system, and resolve
technical difficulties.
After class, a participant approaches you, the instructor, about knee pain. What is the
appropriate response? - Correct Answers -Refer the participant to a physician or
physical therapist.
An instructor has been teaching the same format in the same time slot for several years.
In the past few months, he has found it hard to get motivated to teach, and class
numbers have declined. After thinking about it, he decides to attend a workshop on a
new format and asks for a meeting with his supervisor to discuss changing the class.
What does this scenario represent? - Correct Answers -Long-term evaluation
As a new instructor, you have a goal to foster class growth and promote retention by
building rapport and marketing yourself. What is the best way to help you accomplish
this goal? - Correct Answers -Share your personal fitness message before or after
class.
Cardiac output is represented by what formulas? - Correct Answers -SV x HR = Q
, Cardio should be the primary mode of exercise for which type of participant? - Correct
Answers -Obese
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - Correct Answers -
Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels
From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction involve the movement
of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral position? - Correct Answers -
Anterior
For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories should come from
carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -45 - 65%
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no higher than what
decibel (db) level? - Correct Answers -85
Exercising in the strength level works to do what? - Correct Answers -Improve the ability
of the body's prime movers to produce force
he Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in what
type of pattern? - Correct Answers -Cyclical
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - Correct Answers -5
Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular strength
using what? - Correct Answers -An opposing force
If an instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor
should seek help immediately if the participant shows what signs? - Correct Answers -
Dizziness
How would you cue a participant in warrior III pose with uneven hips? - Correct Answers
-"Press through the heel and point the toes toward the floor".
How should lyrical songs best be used in the fitness classroom? - Correct Answers -
Select songs with lyrics that match and support the movements used.
In a HIIT class with repetitive jumping activities, which exercises would be most
important to include as movement prep? - Correct Answers -Static stretching of the
calves and adductors
In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for
strength or muscular development? - Correct Answers -6-12 reps
In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back. What is the
appropriate cue to correct this? - Correct Answers -"Engage glutes and abs."
