NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam
The instructor's capacity to devise his or her own lesson plan and music playlist is referred to
as "freestyle" instruction. A cue to correct which common form error is "Pick a spot on the
floor and keep your eyes on it?" - 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 attends your class but has not
yet purchased a group fitness package because they are new to the gym. How do you deal
with this? ANS Talk to the guest one-on-one either before or after class to prevent
disruptions. After just a few classes, a new participant has been feeling sore. -
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 A
participant experiencing upper crossed syndrome would most benefit from strengthening
which muscle groups? - ANSmid-trap and rhomboids
Dyspnea is present in one of your class members. What would be the best advice for this
participant? - ANSTake a long break. A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid
what type exercise? - ANSPlyometric
A static postural observation could assess an individual's posture from which of the
following positions? - ANSStanding
After class, a participant approaches you and tells you about a sensitive and personal family
situation. Maintain confidentiality unless there is a risk of harm to themselves or others,
which is your duty in this circumstance. 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. Which training adaptation is most likely after participating in a suitable
plyometric training program for several weeks? - An increase in the 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. 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. Which of the following does
this scenario represent? - ANSLong-term evaluation
In order to lose weight and prepare for a fitness competition, a trainer follows a very specific
diet. 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. At what point in a class should an instructor provide an overview of
the workout and the equipment needed? - ANSIntroduction
Circuits that increase in intensity, peak near the midpoint of the workout, and then decrease
in intensity would be an example of what type of boot camp workout? - ANSpyramid circuits
, Correct
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Question text
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
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Text of the query Which statement is true regarding the relationship between load and
volume? - ANSAs load increases, volume should be decreased.
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - ANSReduce the workout
intensity to pre-workout levels
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises. ANSShow
options for body weight exercises. Which of the following would be the best course of
action? Effective participant arrangements include which of the following? - 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, but maintain the movement pattern? - ANSremove the jumps and replace with
single-leg side steps
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS5
If a participant exhibits one of the following symptoms, an instructor should seek immediate
medical attention if they believe the participant is dehydrated: - 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. "Engage glutes and abs"
is the appropriate cue to correct this. 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
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Text of the query 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. At 128 BPM, how
many seconds will a single 32-count phrase take to complete? - ANS15
Which of the following should be the focus of the module focus? - ANSIntended outcome
Which of the following are neuromuscular adaptations resulting from resistance training? -
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 Providing
application of a how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing up from a seated
position is an example of which type of teaching cue? - ANSeducational
An instructor who emphasizes inclusive and participant-centered instruction might substitute
"Try to keep your shoulders down" for "don't let your shoulders rise up." Self-myofascial
The instructor's capacity to devise his or her own lesson plan and music playlist is referred to
as "freestyle" instruction. A cue to correct which common form error is "Pick a spot on the
floor and keep your eyes on it?" - 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 attends your class but has not
yet purchased a group fitness package because they are new to the gym. How do you deal
with this? ANS Talk to the guest one-on-one either before or after class to prevent
disruptions. After just a few classes, a new participant has been feeling sore. -
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 A
participant experiencing upper crossed syndrome would most benefit from strengthening
which muscle groups? - ANSmid-trap and rhomboids
Dyspnea is present in one of your class members. What would be the best advice for this
participant? - ANSTake a long break. A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid
what type exercise? - ANSPlyometric
A static postural observation could assess an individual's posture from which of the
following positions? - ANSStanding
After class, a participant approaches you and tells you about a sensitive and personal family
situation. Maintain confidentiality unless there is a risk of harm to themselves or others,
which is your duty in this circumstance. 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. Which training adaptation is most likely after participating in a suitable
plyometric training program for several weeks? - An increase in the 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. 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. Which of the following does
this scenario represent? - ANSLong-term evaluation
In order to lose weight and prepare for a fitness competition, a trainer follows a very specific
diet. 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. At what point in a class should an instructor provide an overview of
the workout and the equipment needed? - ANSIntroduction
Circuits that increase in intensity, peak near the midpoint of the workout, and then decrease
in intensity would be an example of what type of boot camp workout? - ANSpyramid circuits
, Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Question text
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
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Text of the query Which statement is true regarding the relationship between load and
volume? - ANSAs load increases, volume should be decreased.
During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - ANSReduce the workout
intensity to pre-workout levels
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises. ANSShow
options for body weight exercises. Which of the following would be the best course of
action? Effective participant arrangements include which of the following? - 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, but maintain the movement pattern? - ANSremove the jumps and replace with
single-leg side steps
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS5
If a participant exhibits one of the following symptoms, an instructor should seek immediate
medical attention if they believe the participant is dehydrated: - 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. "Engage glutes and abs"
is the appropriate cue to correct this. 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
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00
Text of the query 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. At 128 BPM, how
many seconds will a single 32-count phrase take to complete? - ANS15
Which of the following should be the focus of the module focus? - ANSIntended outcome
Which of the following are neuromuscular adaptations resulting from resistance training? -
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 Providing
application of a how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing up from a seated
position is an example of which type of teaching cue? - ANSeducational
An instructor who emphasizes inclusive and participant-centered instruction might substitute
"Try to keep your shoulders down" for "don't let your shoulders rise up." Self-myofascial
