NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam
"Freestyle" instruction refers to the instructor's ability to do which of the following? -
ANSDetermine his or her own class plan and music selection
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it," is a cue to correct which common form
mistake? - ANSTrouble balancing
The best way to target which fitness component is a class that alternates between short
bursts of intense exercise and rest and recovery? - ANScardiovascular fitness
ANSOutcomes: A class vision assists Group Fitness Instructors in determining which of the
following needs to be supported? You hear from a friend that he's depressed and hasn't
been exercising because of it. Which kind of influence is influencing his actions? -
ANSAffective A guest shows up for your class, but is new to the gym and has not yet
purchased a group fitness package. How do you deal with this? ANS Talk to the guest
one-on-one either before or after class to prevent disruptions. A new participant has been
feeling sore after the first few classes she attended. - ANSSensation: What kind of influence
is she feeling? During an exercise class, a participant collapses and stops responding. What
should the instructor start by doing in order to respond appropriately in an emergency? -
ANS Turn on emergency management systems Strengthening the ANSmid-trap and
rhomboids would be most beneficial to a participant with upper crossed syndrome. Dyspnea
is present in one of your class members. What would be the best advice for this participant?
- ANSTake a long break. What kind of exercise should a person who is affected by the
hormone relaxin avoid? - ANSPlyometric From which of the following positions could a static
postural observation evaluate a person's posture? - ANSStanding A participant approaches
you after class to discuss a personal and sensitive family situation. What is your
responsibility in this situation? - ANSMaintain confidentiality, unless there is risk for harm to
themselves or others.
A participant complains of knee pain to you, the instructor, after class. Which response is
best? - ANSAsk the participant to see a doctor or physical therapist. After participating in
weeks of an appropriate plyometric training program, which training adaptation is most
likely? - ANSan increase in rate of force development
An industry standard is the necessity for Group Fitness Instructors to be competent in the
emergency response protocol for participants who experience which of the following? -
ANSCardiac arrest
For a number of years, a teacher has been teaching the same format at the same time. He
has struggled to motivate himself to teach over the past few months, and class attendance
has decreased. He decides to attend a workshop on a new format after giving it some
thought and asks for a meeting with his supervisor to talk about changing the class. Which of
the following does this scenario represent? - ANSLong-term evaluation
An instructor is training for a fitness competition and following a very specific diet plan in
order to reduce body fat. After class, several participants ask for nutritional advice. Which
of the following is true? - ANSSuggest that they seek the assistance of a registered dietician
to tailor their individual nutrition plans. ANSIntroduction: At what point in a class should an
instructor go over the workout and the equipment needed? An illustration of what kind of
, boot camp workout would be ANSpyramid circuits, which are circuits that increase in
intensity, peak near the middle of the workout, and then decrease in intensity. Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Text of the query Which of the following is most important for the Group Fitness Instructor to
do when dealing with chronic conditions in a group fitness setting? - ANSFacilitate an
inclusive, non-threatening environment. Correct
Give a score of 1.00. Question text
Which statement about the relationship between load and volume is correct? - If load goes
up, volume should go down. What is the purpose of the transition component during a class?
- ANSReduce the intensity of the workout to pre-workout levels. You observe an overweight
student struggling with the exercises in your class. ANSShow options for body weight
exercises. Which of the following would be the best course of action? Which of the following
are components of effective participant arrangements? - ANSCircuit Eliminating boredom
with a wide range of experiences is best represented by which method for fostering
engagement? - ANSVariety
Wherever the AQI (Air Quality Index) is higher than which of the following, exercise should
not be performed? - ANS150 How can a fitness instructor reduce the impact of jumping jacks
while still maintaining the movement pattern? ANSBy substituting single-leg side steps for
the jumps. What number of class design components does AFAA recommend? - ANS5 If an
instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor should
seek help immediately if the participant shows which of the following signs? - ANSDizziness
The best way to increase intensity in a cycle class is to alter which of the following:
ANSBody position For women who have completed their first trimester, instructors of
prenatal exercise classes should avoid performing exercises in what two positions?
ANSprone and supine In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower
back. What is the appropriate cue to correct this? - ANS"Engage glutes and abs."
ANSMirroring: What kind of teaching style must an instructor use when addressing
students? During the movement prep portion of the class, slow controlled arm circles,
bodyweight squats, and lunges, and slow torso rotations are probably used for what? -
ANSdynamic flexibility (?) Incorrect
Score 0 out of 1.00. Question text
Which of the following is a movement in the transverse plane? - ANSForearm pronation
During class, instructors can track time and reps with 32-count phrasing. How long will it
take to complete a 32-count phrase at 128 BPM? - ANS15 Which of the following should be
the focus of the module focus? - ANSIntended outcome Neuromuscular adaptions from
resistance training include which of the following? - ANSHypertrophy
Once an injury or safety incident occurs, and all affected parties are approprately addressed
and safety is secured, what is the next best step for the group fitness instructor to complete
as soon as possible to reduce risk of liability? - ANSfull documentation of the incident
The positive relationship between self-confidence and which of the following is one of the
most consistent findings regarding exercise behavior? - ANSAdherence An example of
which kind of teaching cue is showing how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing
up from a seated position? - ANSeducational Rather than "don't let your shoulders rise up,"
an instructor focusing on inclusive and participant-centered teaching could say which of the
following? - ANS"Try to keep your shoulders down."
Self-myofascial release is most effective for which physiological adaptation? -
ANSincreased joint range of motion and muscle extensibility
"Freestyle" instruction refers to the instructor's ability to do which of the following? -
ANSDetermine his or her own class plan and music selection
"Pick a spot on the floor and keep your eyes on it," is a cue to correct which common form
mistake? - ANSTrouble balancing
The best way to target which fitness component is a class that alternates between short
bursts of intense exercise and rest and recovery? - ANScardiovascular fitness
ANSOutcomes: A class vision assists Group Fitness Instructors in determining which of the
following needs to be supported? You hear from a friend that he's depressed and hasn't
been exercising because of it. Which kind of influence is influencing his actions? -
ANSAffective A guest shows up for your class, but is new to the gym and has not yet
purchased a group fitness package. How do you deal with this? ANS Talk to the guest
one-on-one either before or after class to prevent disruptions. A new participant has been
feeling sore after the first few classes she attended. - ANSSensation: What kind of influence
is she feeling? During an exercise class, a participant collapses and stops responding. What
should the instructor start by doing in order to respond appropriately in an emergency? -
ANS Turn on emergency management systems Strengthening the ANSmid-trap and
rhomboids would be most beneficial to a participant with upper crossed syndrome. Dyspnea
is present in one of your class members. What would be the best advice for this participant?
- ANSTake a long break. What kind of exercise should a person who is affected by the
hormone relaxin avoid? - ANSPlyometric From which of the following positions could a static
postural observation evaluate a person's posture? - ANSStanding A participant approaches
you after class to discuss a personal and sensitive family situation. What is your
responsibility in this situation? - ANSMaintain confidentiality, unless there is risk for harm to
themselves or others.
A participant complains of knee pain to you, the instructor, after class. Which response is
best? - ANSAsk the participant to see a doctor or physical therapist. After participating in
weeks of an appropriate plyometric training program, which training adaptation is most
likely? - ANSan increase in rate of force development
An industry standard is the necessity for Group Fitness Instructors to be competent in the
emergency response protocol for participants who experience which of the following? -
ANSCardiac arrest
For a number of years, a teacher has been teaching the same format at the same time. He
has struggled to motivate himself to teach over the past few months, and class attendance
has decreased. He decides to attend a workshop on a new format after giving it some
thought and asks for a meeting with his supervisor to talk about changing the class. Which of
the following does this scenario represent? - ANSLong-term evaluation
An instructor is training for a fitness competition and following a very specific diet plan in
order to reduce body fat. After class, several participants ask for nutritional advice. Which
of the following is true? - ANSSuggest that they seek the assistance of a registered dietician
to tailor their individual nutrition plans. ANSIntroduction: At what point in a class should an
instructor go over the workout and the equipment needed? An illustration of what kind of
, boot camp workout would be ANSpyramid circuits, which are circuits that increase in
intensity, peak near the middle of the workout, and then decrease in intensity. Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Text of the query Which of the following is most important for the Group Fitness Instructor to
do when dealing with chronic conditions in a group fitness setting? - ANSFacilitate an
inclusive, non-threatening environment. Correct
Give a score of 1.00. Question text
Which statement about the relationship between load and volume is correct? - If load goes
up, volume should go down. What is the purpose of the transition component during a class?
- ANSReduce the intensity of the workout to pre-workout levels. You observe an overweight
student struggling with the exercises in your class. ANSShow options for body weight
exercises. Which of the following would be the best course of action? Which of the following
are components of effective participant arrangements? - ANSCircuit Eliminating boredom
with a wide range of experiences is best represented by which method for fostering
engagement? - ANSVariety
Wherever the AQI (Air Quality Index) is higher than which of the following, exercise should
not be performed? - ANS150 How can a fitness instructor reduce the impact of jumping jacks
while still maintaining the movement pattern? ANSBy substituting single-leg side steps for
the jumps. What number of class design components does AFAA recommend? - ANS5 If an
instructor suspects a participant may be suffering from dehydration, the instructor should
seek help immediately if the participant shows which of the following signs? - ANSDizziness
The best way to increase intensity in a cycle class is to alter which of the following:
ANSBody position For women who have completed their first trimester, instructors of
prenatal exercise classes should avoid performing exercises in what two positions?
ANSprone and supine In class, you see a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower
back. What is the appropriate cue to correct this? - ANS"Engage glutes and abs."
ANSMirroring: What kind of teaching style must an instructor use when addressing
students? During the movement prep portion of the class, slow controlled arm circles,
bodyweight squats, and lunges, and slow torso rotations are probably used for what? -
ANSdynamic flexibility (?) Incorrect
Score 0 out of 1.00. Question text
Which of the following is a movement in the transverse plane? - ANSForearm pronation
During class, instructors can track time and reps with 32-count phrasing. How long will it
take to complete a 32-count phrase at 128 BPM? - ANS15 Which of the following should be
the focus of the module focus? - ANSIntended outcome Neuromuscular adaptions from
resistance training include which of the following? - ANSHypertrophy
Once an injury or safety incident occurs, and all affected parties are approprately addressed
and safety is secured, what is the next best step for the group fitness instructor to complete
as soon as possible to reduce risk of liability? - ANSfull documentation of the incident
The positive relationship between self-confidence and which of the following is one of the
most consistent findings regarding exercise behavior? - ANSAdherence An example of
which kind of teaching cue is showing how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing
up from a seated position? - ANSeducational Rather than "don't let your shoulders rise up,"
an instructor focusing on inclusive and participant-centered teaching could say which of the
following? - ANS"Try to keep your shoulders down."
Self-myofascial release is most effective for which physiological adaptation? -
ANSincreased joint range of motion and muscle extensibility
