NASM GFI Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Participant-centered Focus - Correct answer-Design of workouts with the intent of
helping participants reach any goal they have; the focus involves encouragement
combined with teaching the participants independence
Emphasis on functional movement - Correct answer-Use of the growing
knowledge of the human body and what is required to improve the communication
between nervous and musculoskeletal systems to develop efficient and pain-free
movements
Specific formats - Correct answer-Incorporation of a variety of formats, including
kickboxing, indoor cycling, yoga, dance, resistance training, and boot camp, which
provides more ability
to explore opportunities long-term.
Movement preparation - Correct answer-The systematic implementation of
flexibility, core, balance, reactive, and SAQ (as applicable) training principles prior
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, to completing the remaining majority portion of the workout (e.g., resistance
training).
Muskuloskeletal system - Correct answer-gives the body framework, protects
organs, allows movement, and maintains structure
Scope of practice - Correct answer-What an instructor can legally and ethically do
in their professional practice
Pre-choreographed - Correct answer-All components of class are created by a
single person, business, or organization with a connecting theme, brand, or
experience.
Pre-designed - Correct answer-Template that provides overall class direction while
allowing instructors to manipulate other variables.
Freestyle Classes - Correct answer-GFI chooses their own music and
choreography/class plan
Modality - Correct answer-a mode of exercise that presents a specific stress to the
body
Mind-body - Correct answer-combines strength, stability, flexibility, balance, and
breathing techniques
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Answers Graded A+
Participant-centered Focus - Correct answer-Design of workouts with the intent of
helping participants reach any goal they have; the focus involves encouragement
combined with teaching the participants independence
Emphasis on functional movement - Correct answer-Use of the growing
knowledge of the human body and what is required to improve the communication
between nervous and musculoskeletal systems to develop efficient and pain-free
movements
Specific formats - Correct answer-Incorporation of a variety of formats, including
kickboxing, indoor cycling, yoga, dance, resistance training, and boot camp, which
provides more ability
to explore opportunities long-term.
Movement preparation - Correct answer-The systematic implementation of
flexibility, core, balance, reactive, and SAQ (as applicable) training principles prior
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, to completing the remaining majority portion of the workout (e.g., resistance
training).
Muskuloskeletal system - Correct answer-gives the body framework, protects
organs, allows movement, and maintains structure
Scope of practice - Correct answer-What an instructor can legally and ethically do
in their professional practice
Pre-choreographed - Correct answer-All components of class are created by a
single person, business, or organization with a connecting theme, brand, or
experience.
Pre-designed - Correct answer-Template that provides overall class direction while
allowing instructors to manipulate other variables.
Freestyle Classes - Correct answer-GFI chooses their own music and
choreography/class plan
Modality - Correct answer-a mode of exercise that presents a specific stress to the
body
Mind-body - Correct answer-combines strength, stability, flexibility, balance, and
breathing techniques
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