NASM/AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Exam Prep with 100% Correct Answers 2026
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it" is a cue to which correct common form mistake?
trouble balancing
2-beat cueing is best represented by which of the following?
"8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, squat, right!"
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this participant?
Take a prolonged break
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise?
Plyometric
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
According to pre-class set-up procedures, the instructor should arrive early and do what?
Check the equipment and sound system, and resolve technical difficulties.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
After class, a participant approaches you, the instructor, about knee pain. What is the appropriate
response?
Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Long-term evaluation
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Share your personal fitness message before or after class.
,3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Cardiac output is represented by what formulas?
SV x HR = Q
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Cardio should be the primary mode of exercise for which type of participant?
Obese
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do?
Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Anterior
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
45 - 65%
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no higher than what decibel (db) level?
85
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Exercising in the strength level works to do what?
Improve the ability of the body's prime movers to produce force
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
he Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in what type of pattern?
Cyclical
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend?
5
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
, Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular strength using what?
An opposing force
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
If an instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor should seek
help immediately if the participant shows what signs?
Dizziness
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How would you cue a participant in warrior III pose with uneven hips?
"Press through the heel and point the toes toward the floor".
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How should lyrical songs best be used in the fitness classroom?
Select songs with lyrics that match and support the movements used.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In a HIIT class with repetitive jumping activities, which exercises would be most important to include
as movement prep?
Static stretching of the calves and adductors
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for strength or muscular
development?
6-12 reps
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back. What is the appropriate cue
to correct this?
"Engage glutes and abs."
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and what is often lengthened?
Gluteus maximus
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In order to build rapport with participants, an instructor should focus on what type of activities?
Using participant's names during class to recognize them for doing something well.
Exam Prep with 100% Correct Answers 2026
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it" is a cue to which correct common form mistake?
trouble balancing
2-beat cueing is best represented by which of the following?
"8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, squat, right!"
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this participant?
Take a prolonged break
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise?
Plyometric
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
According to pre-class set-up procedures, the instructor should arrive early and do what?
Check the equipment and sound system, and resolve technical difficulties.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
After class, a participant approaches you, the instructor, about knee pain. What is the appropriate
response?
Refer the participant to a physician or physical therapist.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Long-term evaluation
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Share your personal fitness message before or after class.
,3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Cardiac output is represented by what formulas?
SV x HR = Q
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Cardio should be the primary mode of exercise for which type of participant?
Obese
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do?
Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
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?
Anterior
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
45 - 65%
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no higher than what decibel (db) level?
85
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
Exercising in the strength level works to do what?
Improve the ability of the body's prime movers to produce force
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
he Transtheoretical Model asserts people progress through stages of change in what type of pattern?
Cyclical
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend?
5
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
, Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular strength using what?
An opposing force
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
If an instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor should seek
help immediately if the participant shows what signs?
Dizziness
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How would you cue a participant in warrior III pose with uneven hips?
"Press through the heel and point the toes toward the floor".
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
How should lyrical songs best be used in the fitness classroom?
Select songs with lyrics that match and support the movements used.
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In a HIIT class with repetitive jumping activities, which exercises would be most important to include
as movement prep?
Static stretching of the calves and adductors
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for strength or muscular
development?
6-12 reps
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back. What is the appropriate cue
to correct this?
"Engage glutes and abs."
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and what is often lengthened?
Gluteus maximus
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS
In order to build rapport with participants, an instructor should focus on what type of activities?
Using participant's names during class to recognize them for doing something well.
