AFAA-GFI CERTIFICATION FINAL PAPER 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
● Primary Certification/Credential - A fundamental group fitness
certification that addresses the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities
that every group fitness instructor should possess to operate within their
scope of practice.
● Specialty Certification - Formats created and managed by businesses,
education providers, corporate club chains, private studios, and even
individual instructors in specific fitness disciplines or with specific
equipment.
● Brand-specific Format - A specialized group fitness training to prepare
instructors to teach formats that require knowledge and skill beyond the
scope of a primary certification, such as indoor cycling.
● Participant centered - Creating, modifying, and teaching workouts for
the needs and goals of your participants.
,● Intrinsic Motivation - The driving force behind actions taken for
inherent enjoyment, interest, and the pleasure of doing them and the
satisfaction one receives from them.
● CEU Types/resources - Multi-day conferences, In-person workshops,
speciality certifications, online courses, educational articles
● TRUE/FALSE Educational workshops have been approved by AFAA.
Before enrolling in a continuing education course, ensure that it is
eligible for AFAA CEUs. - FALSE -- NOT all educational workshops
have been AFAA Approved
● Leader - Confident role model who inspires participants and leads
with compassion and committment
● Motivator - Visionary who energizes and encourages participants in
the classroom and beyond
● Expert - Knowledgeable teacher who provides safe, informed
workouts for participant success
● Coordinator of movement, music and community - Facilitates the
important intersection of movement, music, and community for
improved mental and physical health outcomes for enjoyable and lasting
effects on participants
, ● T/F A requirement beyond certification is to maintain a valid
CPR/AED as well as codes of conduct, class delivery guidelines, and
employee policies - True
● 5-15 per week - How many classes does a career instructor usually
teach?
● "Physical and mental" - The health benefits of a regular exercise are
well-documents for both ________and _______ well-being.
● Accountability, commitment, Sense of community - Core benefits of
group fitness
● Intrinsic Motivation - Studies have shown that _______________
__________, the kind of motivation that comes from the sense that you
are accomplishing something personally satisfying rather than from an
external reward is more likely to result in long-term changes.
● Strong Social connections - ___________ ___________ ___________
have been shown to improve brain health, reduce risk for chronic
disease, lower stress, bolster mood, increase longevity, and enhance
performance.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
● Primary Certification/Credential - A fundamental group fitness
certification that addresses the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities
that every group fitness instructor should possess to operate within their
scope of practice.
● Specialty Certification - Formats created and managed by businesses,
education providers, corporate club chains, private studios, and even
individual instructors in specific fitness disciplines or with specific
equipment.
● Brand-specific Format - A specialized group fitness training to prepare
instructors to teach formats that require knowledge and skill beyond the
scope of a primary certification, such as indoor cycling.
● Participant centered - Creating, modifying, and teaching workouts for
the needs and goals of your participants.
,● Intrinsic Motivation - The driving force behind actions taken for
inherent enjoyment, interest, and the pleasure of doing them and the
satisfaction one receives from them.
● CEU Types/resources - Multi-day conferences, In-person workshops,
speciality certifications, online courses, educational articles
● TRUE/FALSE Educational workshops have been approved by AFAA.
Before enrolling in a continuing education course, ensure that it is
eligible for AFAA CEUs. - FALSE -- NOT all educational workshops
have been AFAA Approved
● Leader - Confident role model who inspires participants and leads
with compassion and committment
● Motivator - Visionary who energizes and encourages participants in
the classroom and beyond
● Expert - Knowledgeable teacher who provides safe, informed
workouts for participant success
● Coordinator of movement, music and community - Facilitates the
important intersection of movement, music, and community for
improved mental and physical health outcomes for enjoyable and lasting
effects on participants
, ● T/F A requirement beyond certification is to maintain a valid
CPR/AED as well as codes of conduct, class delivery guidelines, and
employee policies - True
● 5-15 per week - How many classes does a career instructor usually
teach?
● "Physical and mental" - The health benefits of a regular exercise are
well-documents for both ________and _______ well-being.
● Accountability, commitment, Sense of community - Core benefits of
group fitness
● Intrinsic Motivation - Studies have shown that _______________
__________, the kind of motivation that comes from the sense that you
are accomplishing something personally satisfying rather than from an
external reward is more likely to result in long-term changes.
● Strong Social connections - ___________ ___________ ___________
have been shown to improve brain health, reduce risk for chronic
disease, lower stress, bolster mood, increase longevity, and enhance
performance.
