NASM Virtual Coaching questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Emerging Technology
- correct answer The virtual training system uses what tool to deliver personal trainer-like services to
those who experienced barriers to frequenting a fitness center
Gain New Clients
- correct answer Creative marketing, social media presence, networking, referral programs, innovative
promotion ideas, and gated content are all ideas to help virtual coaches do what
Offering virtual services does not impact the scope of practice
- correct answer How does the virtual format impact a virtual coach's scope of practice
Diagnosing injuries and providing counseling services
- correct answer Whether in-person or virtual, a personal trainer does not engage in what practices
Leveraging technology to track and communicate client progress
- correct answer What is an appropriate first step for fitness professionals to take when beginning the
transition to providing virtual coaching services
Client Engagement
- correct answer In order to provide effective virtual coaching fitness professionals must understand
how to gauge and measure what
Meal planning and nutrition therapy
- correct answer Whether providing services in-person or virtually, a certified nutrition coach does not
engage in what
Set consistent working hours
- correct answer How can virtual coaches be proactive about maintaining work-life balance
,Virtual Check-Ins
- correct answer Which virtual service adds accountability, consistency, and a sense of support to the
client-coach relationship
Hybrid Training
- correct answer Which current trend in virtual coaching integrates virtual strategies with in-person
training methods
Address, emergency contact, and local police department phone number
- correct answer What information should virtual coaches obtain from clients in case of an emergency
Non-Traditional hours for coaching
- correct answer Working with shift workers or those with demanding work schedules may require the
virtual coach to provide which accommodation
Pre-designed workouts
- correct answer Which service is often used to complement the virtual coaching experience
Communication
- correct answer Which is a common initial challenge for fitness professionals transitioning or
augmenting current services with virtual coaching
Virtual Check-Ins
- correct answer Which service can a virtual coach use to ensure client engagement along their fitness
journey
Available space, access to equipment, and scheduling
- correct answer What might a virtual coach need to keep in mind when transitioning from in-person
programming to virtual
When
- correct answer Which of the following is not part of the executive summary
, Benefits are how features help solve the customer's problem
- correct answer What are benefits of a product
Average pricing
- correct answer Which of the following is not a competitive pricing strategy
The cost of a new customer to a business
- correct answer What is a customer acquisition cost (CAC)
Structuring corporate guidelines
- correct answer Working on the business includes things such as
A quality product that is delivered quickly to market
- correct answer What is a minimum viable product
Ability to discount
- correct answer When selecting a products price, what is not important to consider
Interest
- correct answer Which of the following is part of the sales funnel
Principle
- correct answer Which of the following is not one of the four P's of marketing
Expected client lifetime value
- correct answer Which of the following is a key number that a fitness professional will need to have in
their business plan
Offering a low price to build market share that increases as demand build
- correct answer Which of the following best describes penetration pricing
And entrepreneur who runs a business on their own, with no employees
- correct answer Which of the following is an example of a solopreneur
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Emerging Technology
- correct answer The virtual training system uses what tool to deliver personal trainer-like services to
those who experienced barriers to frequenting a fitness center
Gain New Clients
- correct answer Creative marketing, social media presence, networking, referral programs, innovative
promotion ideas, and gated content are all ideas to help virtual coaches do what
Offering virtual services does not impact the scope of practice
- correct answer How does the virtual format impact a virtual coach's scope of practice
Diagnosing injuries and providing counseling services
- correct answer Whether in-person or virtual, a personal trainer does not engage in what practices
Leveraging technology to track and communicate client progress
- correct answer What is an appropriate first step for fitness professionals to take when beginning the
transition to providing virtual coaching services
Client Engagement
- correct answer In order to provide effective virtual coaching fitness professionals must understand
how to gauge and measure what
Meal planning and nutrition therapy
- correct answer Whether providing services in-person or virtually, a certified nutrition coach does not
engage in what
Set consistent working hours
- correct answer How can virtual coaches be proactive about maintaining work-life balance
,Virtual Check-Ins
- correct answer Which virtual service adds accountability, consistency, and a sense of support to the
client-coach relationship
Hybrid Training
- correct answer Which current trend in virtual coaching integrates virtual strategies with in-person
training methods
Address, emergency contact, and local police department phone number
- correct answer What information should virtual coaches obtain from clients in case of an emergency
Non-Traditional hours for coaching
- correct answer Working with shift workers or those with demanding work schedules may require the
virtual coach to provide which accommodation
Pre-designed workouts
- correct answer Which service is often used to complement the virtual coaching experience
Communication
- correct answer Which is a common initial challenge for fitness professionals transitioning or
augmenting current services with virtual coaching
Virtual Check-Ins
- correct answer Which service can a virtual coach use to ensure client engagement along their fitness
journey
Available space, access to equipment, and scheduling
- correct answer What might a virtual coach need to keep in mind when transitioning from in-person
programming to virtual
When
- correct answer Which of the following is not part of the executive summary
, Benefits are how features help solve the customer's problem
- correct answer What are benefits of a product
Average pricing
- correct answer Which of the following is not a competitive pricing strategy
The cost of a new customer to a business
- correct answer What is a customer acquisition cost (CAC)
Structuring corporate guidelines
- correct answer Working on the business includes things such as
A quality product that is delivered quickly to market
- correct answer What is a minimum viable product
Ability to discount
- correct answer When selecting a products price, what is not important to consider
Interest
- correct answer Which of the following is part of the sales funnel
Principle
- correct answer Which of the following is not one of the four P's of marketing
Expected client lifetime value
- correct answer Which of the following is a key number that a fitness professional will need to have in
their business plan
Offering a low price to build market share that increases as demand build
- correct answer Which of the following best describes penetration pricing
And entrepreneur who runs a business on their own, with no employees
- correct answer Which of the following is an example of a solopreneur
