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NASM GFI FINAL EXAM VERSION 1 2025/2026 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
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Incremental increase in exercise intensity - ANSWER- Progression
BPM range for HIIT class - ANSWER- 150-160 BPM
Movement prep compared to warm-up - ANSWER- Movement prep
considers common movement impairments
Class vision - ANSWER- Identifying components needed to support
outcomes
Dissociation - ANSWER- Diverting the mind from fatigue and lowering
perception of effort
Direct progression for single-leg, two-arm overhead press - ANSWER-
Single-leg, alternating-arm overhead press
Dealing with chronic conditions - ANSWER- Facilitate a nonintimidating,
inclusive environment
Feedback cue for overhead shoulder press - ANSWER- Engage core, bring
pelvis to neutral, look straight ahead, press upward until elbows are fully
extended
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Handling unexpected participant in small-group class - ANSWER- Talk to
participant about class requirements and allow them to wait and see if there
is a no-show
Signs of dehydration requiring immediate help - ANSWER- Dizziness
Cue for SMART class goal - ANSWER- We're going to do 10 circuits during
today's 40-minute body of work
Components of nonverbal communication - ANSWER- Gestures
Verbal technique to express perceived effort - ANSWER- Rating of
perceived exertion (RPE)
Introduction for a group fitness class - ANSWER- Welcome to strength
endurance 101! This class will use your whole body, and no equipment is
needed. Let's start!
Learning styles - ANSWER- The way a learner prefers to learn
Motivating music - ANSWER- Positive and empowering music
Effective cueing - ANSWER- Starting an exercise with the least challenging
version
NASM GFI FINAL EXAM VERSION 1 2025/2026 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
||GRADED A+||
Incremental increase in exercise intensity - ANSWER- Progression
BPM range for HIIT class - ANSWER- 150-160 BPM
Movement prep compared to warm-up - ANSWER- Movement prep
considers common movement impairments
Class vision - ANSWER- Identifying components needed to support
outcomes
Dissociation - ANSWER- Diverting the mind from fatigue and lowering
perception of effort
Direct progression for single-leg, two-arm overhead press - ANSWER-
Single-leg, alternating-arm overhead press
Dealing with chronic conditions - ANSWER- Facilitate a nonintimidating,
inclusive environment
Feedback cue for overhead shoulder press - ANSWER- Engage core, bring
pelvis to neutral, look straight ahead, press upward until elbows are fully
extended
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Handling unexpected participant in small-group class - ANSWER- Talk to
participant about class requirements and allow them to wait and see if there
is a no-show
Signs of dehydration requiring immediate help - ANSWER- Dizziness
Cue for SMART class goal - ANSWER- We're going to do 10 circuits during
today's 40-minute body of work
Components of nonverbal communication - ANSWER- Gestures
Verbal technique to express perceived effort - ANSWER- Rating of
perceived exertion (RPE)
Introduction for a group fitness class - ANSWER- Welcome to strength
endurance 101! This class will use your whole body, and no equipment is
needed. Let's start!
Learning styles - ANSWER- The way a learner prefers to learn
Motivating music - ANSWER- Positive and empowering music
Effective cueing - ANSWER- Starting an exercise with the least challenging
version
